Emerging from the shadows of other disruptive technologies, 3D printing is proving pivotal to an array of applications and end markets, highlighting long-term potential for the 3D Printing ETF (CBOE: PRNT). Passively managed PRNT offers leverage to that department as its benchmark “is composed of equity securities and depositary receipts of exchange-listed companies from the [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Fixed income investors know by now that getting yield in the current market environment requires a well-thought-out strategy. One way to get quality exposure to high yield in this challenging fixed income environment is the iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG). HYG seeks to track the investment results of the Markit iBoxx® [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Leveraged loans or senior loans are a high-yield asset class, but the above-average yields come with some risk, which can be augmented with active strategies such as the SPDR Blackstone/GSO Senior Loan ETF (NYSEArca: SRLN). SRLN invests in senior loans given to businesses operating in North America and outside of North America. The Portfolio may [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Gold exchange traded funds like the SPDR Gold Shares (NYSEArca: GLD) and the SPDR Gold MiniShares (NYSEArca: GLDM) could continue their impressive forms regardless of the outcome of today’s U.S. elections. Gold has been a popular play for investors to hedge against ongoing volatility, uncertainty, and inflationary risks. The coronavirus pandemic has ravaged economies and fueled heightened uncertainty, [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
By Rebecca Felton SUMMARY Going into the election, we have trimmed some risk. We are maintaining our preference for US growth stocks. With so many uncertainties, we recognize the importance of staying flexible. Our Portfolio Positioning Going into the Election Often, when we think about the word outcome, it can evoke a sense of an [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Fixed income investors know by now that getting yield in the current market environment requires a well-thought-out strategy. One way to get quality exposure to high yield in this challenging fixed income environment is the iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG). HYG seeks to track the investment results of the Markit iBoxx® [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
The coronavirus pandemic has changed our economy and the way we interact with the world, fueling the rapid transition to a more digitally connected world, and pushing investors toward next generation exchange traded funds that try to capture these new opportunities. “A tectonic shift of this magnitude may create tangible opportunities, and investors are likely [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
By Sarah Kjellberg, Head of U.S. iShares Sustainable ETFs, iShares Key takeaways The U.S. election will help determine the spending priorities for the U.S. government in the years ahead, including the potential for trillions of dollars on infrastructure Regardless of the election outcome, an ongoing transition to sustainability should continue to support the growth of renewable energy, [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Mega-cap stocks have dominated in this year’s rally, but exchange traded fund investors should not forget the role of small-capitalization stocks, especially in the nascent recovery phase of the traditional economic cycle. “Allocating to smaller companies provides a unique set of risks that have historically been rewarded over time, but that may cause the companies [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Exchange traded fund investors can focus on innovation across the various market segments and industries to capture rising growth opportunities of tomorrow. “Through our partnership with NASDAQ, Invesco has redefined the way investors can access innovative companies with a commitment to research and development. Our new QQQ Innovation Suite offers access to the NASDAQ-100 and [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
By Jeff Spiegel, Head of U.S. iShares Megatrend and International ETFs, iShares Key Takeaways Mega-cap technology companies could face increased regulatory scrutiny following the U.S. election Targeting smaller tech companies may help investors access emerging growth trends and temper exposure to companies most exposed to greater oversight Megatrends offer multi-sector exposure within areas of innovation, an alternative [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Energy markets and related exchange traded funds rallied Monday on expectations that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies will push off plans to curb production cuts. On Monday, the SPDR Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF (NYSEArca: XES) advanced 4.4%, VanEck Vectors Oil Service ETF (NYSEArca: OIH) jumped 5.1%, and iShares U.S. [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds were slipping mid-day Monday as investors braced for Election Day. On Monday, the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) fell 0.5%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSEArca: DIA) was up 0.9%, and iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (NYSEArca: IVV) gained 0.4%. Market observers warned of short-term trading volatility [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
By J.P. Morgan Asset Management Today’s income investors face a tough choice – hold cash and core bonds paying low rates or extend into higher-yielding markets with more risk and less liquidity. The actively managed JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI) seeks to resolve the dilemma by pursuing consistent monthly income and appreciation potential, with lower volatility [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
The forthcoming U.S. election won’t just be a prime mover for the greenback. Other currencies around the globe will be affected by changes to the U.S. dollar after November 3, and Australia’s dollar is no different. The Australian dollar could certainly use a bounce should markets head towards the upside following the election. Per a [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
By Rob Brown, Ph.D., CFA, Julex Capital Advisory Board Member “Advisors tend to be somewhat skeptical about Tactical Asset Allocation. A large part of this skepticism stems from a misunderstanding about the role of tactical strategies within a portfolio. In this webinar, Dr. Rob Brown explains some of these misconceptions and misunderstandings, as well as [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.