Momentum investing can target those companies that are exhibiting high levels of growth. The momentum factor selects company stocks that have recently outperformed based on the idea that “the trend is your friend” and that stock market leaders typically continue to outperform. This type of strategy can be an effective way of targeting growth-oriented companies since stocks [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
One of the primary advantages of the Nationwide Risk-Managed Income ETF (NYSEArca: NUSI) is that the ETF uses a unique approach to generating steady, lower-risk retirement income for investors. The Nationwide Risk-Managed Income ETF incorporates options exposure to help generate income and mitigate risk as a way to enhance total returns. Investors have long capitalized [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
One of the primary advantages of the Nationwide Risk-Managed Income ETF (NYSEArca: NUSI) is that the ETF uses a unique approach to generating steady, lower-risk retirement income for investors. The Nationwide Risk-Managed Income ETF incorporates options exposure to help generate income and mitigate risk as a way to enhance total returns. Investors have long capitalized [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Technical analysts say small-cap stocks are perking up, and with charts strengthening, there could be an upside runway for exchange traded funds like the ERShares International Equity ETF (NYSEARCA: ERSX). ERSX tracks 50 non-U.S. companies from around the world with market capitalizations between $300 million and $5 billion USD and have the highest rank based [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
A new type of exchange traded fund is taking the fund industry by storm and, in the eyes of some industry observers, could rejuvenate the case for active management by keeping fund managers’ equity selection secrets, well, secret. Some of the biggest financial players are already dabbling with this new ETF idea. For example, BlackRock [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
The 60/40 equity/fixed income split remains a classic, but legacy doesn’t always mean benefit for investors. Advisors looking for enhancements to the 60/40 mix can evaluate some model portfolios modern approaches to this investment concept. Enter the WisdomTree Global Multi-Asset Income Model Portfolio, which spans seven risk tolerance levels, ranging from very conservative to very [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
The Principal Healthcare Innovators Index ETF (BTEC) is among the healthcare exchange traded funds that have encountered some rough sledding of late due to pre-Election Day jitters. However market observers widely expect biotechnology stocks, prominent in BTEC’s holdings, to rebound following the election. BTEC seeks to provide investment results that closely correspond, before expenses, to [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Low volatility is still a favored investment factor, but some of the exchange traded funds addressing it can leave investors thirsting for more. Enter the VictoryShares US 500 Enhanced Volatility Wtd ETF (CFO). CFO tracks the Nasdaq Victory US Large Cap 500 Long/Cash Volatility Weighted Index. CFO can be seen as a quality meets low [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Inflation data remains benign, but exchange traded funds like the FlexShares iBoxx 3-Year Target Duration TIPS Index Fund (NYSEArca: TDTT) could be ready to shine with consumer prices increases, according to some market observers. While inflation expectations may remain muted now, investors are already looking into TIPS as a hedge against rising prices ahead. TIPS returns [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Exchange traded funds with exposure to electric vehicle companies, including the ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF (CBOE: ARKQ), are benefiting as that still nascent industry takes off. There’s good reason for optimism. One of those reasons is that established electric vehicles, including marquee ARKQ holding Tesla, are finding ways to alluring profitability. “In our [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
The ALPS Clean Energy ETF (ACES) is up nearly 69% year-to-date and while that’s undoubtedly impressive performance, it shouldn’t imply that upside from here is limited. In fact, some market observers believe renewable energy stocks can keep delivering gains for investors. “Alternative energy stocks, including those focused on solar, are on a tear this year due to falling [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
In talking about ESG and how sustainable investing can be seen as a self-defeating strategy, according to some, there are some concerns that have come within an area that has taken off big this year. Burton Malkiel, professor emeritus of economics at Princeton University and author of “A Random Walk Down Wall Street,” and Dave [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
The Fed’s reinforcement of a lower-for-longer yield environment has added to investor apprehension about the outlook for income generation. Covid-19 and uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the election has further led to trepidation about staying invested, with economic signs increasingly pointing towards defense. In the upcoming webcast, Income Redefined: Positioning Your Portfolio for the “Known [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
With the markets down over 800 points on the Dow Jones Industrial average, continuing the downward trend, it’s clear the lack of news regarding stimulus hold, let alone reopening plans, are not playing too well. Burton Malkiel, professor emeritus of economics at Princeton University and author of “A Random Walk Down Wall Street,” and Dave [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
In an ever increasingly competitive exchange traded fund universe, asset managers are even undercutting themselves to attract more investors. In the latest bid to attract investors whom are interested in cheap ETF investment options, Invesco copied its hugely popular Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) and launched the cheaper Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (QQQM), which costs 5 [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
A Turkey country-specific exchange traded fund plunged Monday as the Turkish lira currency hit a record low on growing concerns over geopolitical issues in the region, along with the broader risk-off sentiment due to rising coronavirus cases. Among the worst-performing non-leveraged ETFs of Monday, the iShares MSCI Turkey ETF (NasdaqGM: TUR) plummeted 5.0%. Meanwhile, the [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.