Investors looking to bolster retirement income via non-traditional sources can find a friend in the Nationwide Risk-Managed Income ETF (NYSEArca: NUSI). NUSI is an actively managed portfolio of stocks included in the Nasdaq-100 Index and an options collar. Per index rules, the fund only invests in the top 100 largest by market cap, nonfinancial stocks [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
“Disruptive growth” is becoming a prominent investment catchphrase, and rightfully so. But it remains a vexing proposition for some investors. Advisors looking to deploy the advantages of disruptive growth investments within client portfolios can turn to WisdomTree’s new Disruptive Growth Model Portfolio. “The WisdomTree Disruptive Growth ETF Model Portfolio targets structural growth themes that are [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
The VanEck Vectors Video Gaming and eSports ETF (NASDAQ: ESPO) and other esports/video game exchange traded funds are delivering the goods in a big way for investors this year. Further still, 2020 could be the start of something more substantive for ESPO components. ESPO seeks to track the performance of the MVIS Global Video Gaming [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
The results of the upcoming presidential election carry implications for assets beyond domestic fare, including emerging markets equities. The ALPS Emerging Sector Dogs ETF (NYSEArca: EDOG) is an idea for investors looking to access developing economies while potentially reducing some Election Day Volatility. EDOG, which debuted over six years ago, tracks the performance of the [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
There are some investment niches where active management can benefit investors and biotechnology. Genomics is one such industry and the ARK Genomic Revolution Multi-Sector Fund (CBOE: ARKG) stands out as a prime example. Genomic funds are some of the shining stars in the collection of stellar health care ETF performers. At the start of the [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
By Brie Williams, Head of Practice Management, State Street Adoption of ESG investing and asset growth has accelerated. You can help clients pursue their goals by effectively integrating ESG principles into portfolios. Environmental social and governance (ESG) investing tends to land in the spotlight during extreme events like the global pandemic. However, the trend line [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
By Shawn Reynolds, Portfolio Manager, VanEck Modest Recovery Though the global economy continues to be plagued by the demand shock from COVID-19, the rebound has been significant, with some commodities reaching all-time highs during the last quarter or at least, in most cases, trading at or near levels seen prior to the onslaught of the [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
By George Prior Relying on guidance from historical returns is the number one investment mistake made by millionaires, reveals a new global survey. The survey was carried out by deVere Group, one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory and fintech organizations, and queried 752 investors with investable assets of more than £1m (or the [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
By Nicolas Fonseca, CFA, ETF Product Analyst, VanEck Despite the pandemic shutting down live sporting events for most of the second quarter in 2020, according to the American Gaming Association (AGA), revenue from legal sports betting through July remains up 19% year-over-year, partially due to legal sportsbooks going live in 12 states over the past year.1 Q1 [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
By Johannes Müller, Head of Macro Research, and Peter Doralt, Political Analyst, Macro Group In our base case scenario, we see a 60% probability of Biden winning the Presidency and a 42% chance for Democrats winning the Presidency and both Houses of Congress. That leaves a divided government the most likely overall outcome. We also explore some of [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
By VanEck In this New York Times article, Portfolio Manager Shawn Reynolds discusses why renewable energy has become one of his biggest bets. The top three holdings of the VanEck Global Hard Assets Fund (“the Fund”) currently are solar power companies. As of 9/30/20, Sunrun Inc. is 9.5% of net assets, SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. is 7.5% and [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
By Frank Holmes With two weeks remaining until the November 3 election, national polls show that former Vice President Joe Biden maintains a lead over President Donald Trump. You would be excused for not putting any faith in such polls, as they only misled voters four years ago. What’s more, even though Trump has a historically [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.