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Cyber warfare has long been called the battlefield of the 21st century. Investors and Uncle Sam are being reminded of that this week amid news that Russian hackers waged a lengthy intrusion campaign against the U.S. government.

The coronavirus outbreak continues being a serious concern. The world’s largest economy saw record numbers of new coronavirus infections and deaths ever witnessed in a single day on Dec 16, along with the highest number of Covid-19 hospitalizations witnessed since the outbreak

ETF Trends CEO Tom Lydon discussed the VanEck Vectors Oil Service ETF (OIH) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe on the MoneyLife Show. This ETF is designed to track the largest 25 U.S.-listed oil service companies. As such, investors should not expect a deep portfolio, but it is important to [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

As socially responsible investment strategies gain popularity, new data shows that the influx of new money is starting to make an impact on green bond issuers. For example, a growing body of research reveals that companies and governments that borrow using so-called green bonds are saving some money, the Wall Street Journal reports. The market [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Stocks and index ETFs achieved fresh closing highs on Thursday, buoyed by optimism that lawmakers might complete negotiations over additional fiscal aid before the end of the year. The S&P 500 advanced 0.6%, holding above the 3,700 level, as the tech-based Nasdaq rallied 0.84%. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained roughly 150 points, or [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Investors will soon be able to access BlackRock iShares exchange traded funds that reflect the iconic Morningstar Style Box. Morningstar Inc., a leading provider of independent investment research and a leader in style analysis and investing since the creation of the Morningstar Style Box in 1992, will launch a new index family, the Morningstar Broad [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

As we head into 2021, it may be an ideal time to invest in the global recovery through airlines and a sector-related exchange traded fund. In the recent webcast, Fly Into 2021 With Optimism for Airlines, Frank Holmes, CEO and Chief Investment Officer, U.S. Global Investors, highlighted the growing popularity of the U.S. Global Jets [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

By Steve Pitchford, Director of Tax and Financial Planning Responsible investing has captured public attention in recent years. And with a plethora of responsible investing based products available, the opportunity to utilize those that are both consistent with an investor’s personal values and at the same time continue to meet the investor’s investment objectives has never [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Retail sales in the United States fell 1.1% sequentially in November 2020, following a revised 0.1% decline in October. The reported sales also missed forecasts of a 0.3% decline. It marked the second successive decline in retail sales as U.S. consumers cut back on holiday shoppi

The COVID-19 vaccines and their availability have raised the prospect of inflation as we move ahead into the next year since these will lead to faster-than-expected economic recovery. Notably, the 5-year TIPS/Treasury breakeven rate — a proxy for inflation expectations measured

Social distancing might be the buzzword of 2020, but don’t forget about social media. The sector has been a strong performer with its resurgence this year, giving funds like the Global X Social Media ETF (SOCL) strong gains. SOCL seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Getting complete bond exposure doesn’t mean investors have to sift through the vast array of bonds in the debt market. An active management strategy allows ETF investors to get total bond exposure in one fund via the Invesco Total Return Bond ETF (GTO), which does all the work for them. GTO an actively managed intermediate-term [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

The banking sector would like to see low interest rates go away as quickly as possible. With a global vaccine deployment underway for the COVID-19 pandemic, signs of life could appear for the banking sector in 2021, which bodes well for the Direxion Daily Regional Banks Bull 3X Shares (DPST). DPST seeks daily investment results, [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

As widely expected, the Fed held interest rates steady at near-zero level in its latest meeting. U.S. interest rates have been this low since March 2020. The Fed will also continue its bond purchases worth $120 billion each month until the economy returns to full employment. The

As global diversification becomes more prominent in a recovering economic landscape, getting exposure to the second largest economy can be crucial. ETF investors can get concentrated exposure to the best equities in China via the Xtrackers MSCI China A Inclusion Equity ETF (ASHX). ASHX seeks investment results that correspond generally to the performance, before fees [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

The Invesco Russell 1000 Equal Weight ETF is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Thursday, with over 195,000 shares traded versus three month average volume of about 36,000. Shares of EQAL were up about 0.4% on the day.

Investors who seeking a mid-cap fund slightly tilted toward growth can examine assets like the iShares Russell Mid-Cap Growth ETF (IWP). IWP seeks to track the investment results of the Russell Midcap Growth Index, which measures the performance of the mid-capitalization growth sector of the U.S. equity market. The fund generally invests at least 90% of [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Amid rising cases of COVID-19 around the world, Vietnam’s governmental response can serve as a paragon on how to handle a pandemic. The country has successfully been able to parry the economic effects of the virus, which bodes well for single-country ETFs like the VanEck Vectors Vietnam ETF (NYSEArca: VNM). “Thanks to its strong fundamentals, [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

The quality factor is serving investors well in 2020, but with talk of a cyclical resurgence in the works, some investors may be pondering how to blend quality and cyclical exposure. The FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund (NYSE: QLV) accomplishes that objective while simultaneously lowering volatility. QLV follows the Northern Trust US Quality [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.