Low bond yields are crimping retirement portfolios, but the Nationwide Risk-Managed Income ETF (NYSEArca: NUSI) can augment or replace some of the income bond-heavy allocations aren’t delivering for investors. 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 [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
With yields on U.S. government debt depressed and likely to remain that way for several years, advisors are looking to other corners of the bond market to source income. Predictability, some will embrace high-yield corporate debt and the relevant exchange traded funds. A safe avenue to the allure of junk bond yields is via model [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
With the calendar ticking over to Q4 2020, the U.S. presidential election looming and an uptick in Covid-19 cases, market volatility is returning. It could be a cause for investors and advisors to keep their heads up and eyes open. ETF Trends spoke with Bill DeRoche, Chief Investments Officer for AGF Investments LLC, and Head [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds jumped Wednesday on hopes for a new coronavirus pandemic relief package, along with upbeat economic data, as the major benchmarks were on pace for their best two-quarter gains in 11 years. On Wednesday, the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) increased 0.6%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSEArca: [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Unprecedented policy responses to combat the COVID-19 crisis have resulted in bond yields near historic lows. In this uncertain environment, how can advisors still deliver sustainable income for their clients? In the upcoming webcast, Building Durable Income for Today’s Markets, Margaret Leung, Head of Specialist Distribution, Nuveen, and Brian Griggs, Vice President, Solutions Specialist, Nuveen, [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Exchange traded fund investors should consider the benefits of the quality factor and how a quality investment strategy can enhance and diversify investment portfolios. In the recent webcast, Focus on Quality to Navigate Changing Markets, Samantha Azzarello, Executive Director, Global Market Strategist, J.P. Morgan Asset Management, outlined the current state of our weakened economy after [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
After selling off during the overnight futures session, following a contentious presidential debate, stocks and index ETFs are rallying on the last day of the month, fueled by optimism over further fiscal stimulus. Despite the gains however, the market is headed for its first losing month since March. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained traction [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Airline stocks are lifting related ETFs on Wednesday, despite the fact that billions of dollars in federal airline aid are scheduled to expire early Thursday, which could result in over 30,000 job cuts. Airline executives of major companies like American, United, Southwest and JetBlue have been lobbying in Washington to convince lawmakers and White House officials to [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
In today’s market uncertainty, it’s important to get diversification from other parts of the globe for gains, but which countries should traders focus on? One country they may want to give a closer look is Russia and specifically, the Direxion Daily Russia Bull 3X ETF (NYSEArca: RUSL). RUSL seeks daily investment results that equal 200% [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Historically, baseball has been dubbed as America’s greatest pastime–is gaming, also known as “e-sports,” challenging for that moniker? Gaming is exploding in popularity, but are investors on board? If so, this could only add more strength to funds like the Wedbush ETFMG Video Game Tech ETF (GAMR). GAMR seeks to provide investment results that correspond [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Investment is always about strategy, but for advisors looking to get an even more strategic with the aim of benefiting client outcomes can consider model portfolios. For example, WisdomTree’s series of Strategic Model Portfolios offer advisors an avenue for long-term growth ideas with the potential for reduced volatility. “This model portfolio is designed for investors [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Stocks fell for their fourth straight week, a streak not seen in the S&P 500 since the trade war escalation last August. In a break with the prior three weeks, however, the selling last week was concentrated in non-U.S. equities. The S&P 500 outperformed strongly, down 0.6% on the week, while international developed markets fell [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
At a time when equity and government bond yields are low and playing defense is a priority for many investors, the ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG) could be a relevant addition for conservative investors seeking added income, including retirees. Nonetheless, with the prospect of interest rate cuts and slowing global growth, it seems that [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.