Today, October 13, might belong to Amazon Prime Day, but it’s been prime time for bond ETFs since March. The Federal Reserve’s decision to shore up the bond market has since sparked a heightened interest in bonds of all varieties, resulting in $170 billion in inflows. “Things were looking pretty bleak back in March for [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
By Horizon Investments Equity markets rallied across the globe last week, driven higher by two interrelated narratives: More stimulus is coming regardless of who wins in November. A Blue Wave scenario is likely bullish for markets, because Democrats would stimulate much more than Republicans. We’re skeptical of this latest price action. But lacking a good [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Bullish oil traders are looking for any wind in their sails that can get oil prices moving in the right direction and they just might get it with the forthcoming U.S. presidential election. With Democratic hopeful Joe Biden vying to become the leader of the free world, it could give oil prices a boost, according [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Cash might be king, but financial technology (fintech) might have something to say about that. The Covid-19 pandemic may have spurred an increase usage of digital forms of payment and for investors, particularly those who use the investing app Robinhood, fintechs might be the way to go. One such exchange-traded fund (ETF) to look at [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
As they say in gambling, it’s typically best to follow the smart money and in this case, it’s global investment firm Goldman Sachs and their bearishness when it comes to the U.S. dollar. According to a recent CNBC article, the firm is sensing weakness in the greenback with a forthcoming U.S. election and risky Covid-19 [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing was a niche corner of the capital markets, but it gained traction quickly and has become a household name even during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. As such, some market experts posit that ESG will become a mandatory part of an investor’s portfolio. A Fortune article noted that [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
These days, special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) are all the rage. Thanks to the newly minted Defiance Next Gen SPAC Derived ETF (NYSEARCA:SPAK), there’s now an exchange traded fund dedicated to blank-check firms and it could be the preferred way of accessing this asset class for many investors. The new ETF tracks the Indxx SPAC [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Alternative investments, be it commodities, real estate and some income-generating assets, are often viewed as portfolio diversifiers and avenues for reducing correlations to traditional assets, such as stocks and bonds. However, some investors are often light on alternatives due to lack of knowledge. Advisors can ameliorate that situation with the right allocations, including those offered [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
The growth factor continues topping its value counterpart and investors can potentially amplify their growth profiles by taking an active approach with funds such as the T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth ETF (TCHP). Managed by Larry Puglia, who maintains a 26-year tenure as portfolio manager of the T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Fund, [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
In the run up to Election Day, there’s been plenty of chatter regarding potential changes to the tax code and how those alterations could affect retirees. For investors looking to generate income that’s not necessarily politically sensitive, the Nationwide Risk-Managed Income ETF (NYSEArca: NUSI) is an exchange traded fund to consider. NUSI can act as [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
The ALPS Disruptive Technologies ETF (CBOE: DTEC) is a multi-theme exchange traded fund, which is an advantageous trait at a time when new technologies are intersecting with multiple sectors and industries. DTEC tracks the Indxx Disruptive Technologies Index, which identifies companies using disruptive technologies across ten thematic areas, including Healthcare Innovation, Internet of Things, Clean [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Within a period of less than 180 days, the entire world has changed. Risk has new, unprecedented meaning for everyone. Economies, markets, business and home environments evolving at warp speed. Only investors who are able to accept the world as it is, and adapt quickly, will be able to turn the most disruptive world events [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.