Davis Advisors’ active management exchange traded fund approach is uncovering dominant, growing businesses around the world today that may be overlooked by those unwilling to look beyond the index and think long-term. In the recent webcast, Finding Long-Term Opportunities in a Short-Term World – A Conversation with Davis PMs Chris Davis & Danton Goei, Chris [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
The world’s largest economy is on track for the most unusual presidential elections this year as the coronavirus pandemic continues to create a ruckus. Trade policy with China, one of the most controversial and bold policies during Trump’s regime, will definitely come under
For investors looking for momentum, First Trust Nasdaq Pharmaceuticals ETF FTXH is probably a suitable pick. The fund just hit a 52-week high and is up 53.7% from its 52-week low price of $16.28/share.
Clean or green energy has been hitting headlines these days for several reasons. Increasingly, big corporations are making or promising investments in achieving the most coveted carbon neutral status. Also, the green energy space has been a hot discussion topic in the ongoing U.
By Sara Rodriguez From lowering greenhouse gas emissions to excellent supply chain management, Cisco is an industry leader among environmental, social, and governance investments. The company’s strengths lie in the social category. The range of social topics discussed in Cisco’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report and its related policies show that the company is well-intentioned [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Cambria Investment Management, LP, an independent, investment advisory firm focused on quantitative asset management and alternative investments, today launched the Cambria Global Real Estate ETF (BLDG), listed on Cboe. The fund is actively managed with an expense ratio of 0.59%. BLDG joins 11 other Cambria ETFs managed using quantitative, rules-based strategies that span asset classes [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Advisors looking to position client portfolios for the long-term should consider model portfolios dedicated to that objective. The Siegel-WisdomTree Longevity Model Portfolio, which is part of WisdomTree’s broader Modern Alpha model portfolio series, fits that bill. “The collaboration with Professor Siegel brings a unique solution to investors with mid- to long-range time horizons who are [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Due to the high-yield nature of the asset class, master limited partnerships (MLPs) often land in retirement accounts, but with that move comes some potentially thorny tax outcomes. Advisors can help clients avoid those annoyances with the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR). ENFR tracks the Alerian Midstream Energy Select Index (CME: AMEI). ENFR acts as a type [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Banks were hit hard at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic due to the likelihood of higher default rates on loans as well as rock-bottom interest rates. However, easing social-distancing restrictions, the gradual return of risk-on sentiments, and the Fed and the government’s car
Stocks and index ETFs are gaining back some of the considerable lost ground in September, in mixed Thursday trade, as investors absorb the most recent cluster of economic data, and markets attempt to recover from correction territory. . The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 134 points, or 0.53% after dropping as much as 226 points [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
The battle between growth and value investing has been heating up this month.Election uncertainty coupled with a sharp decline in technology stocks and a new wave of COVID-19 globally unnerved investors in recent weeks. Additionally, lofty valuation, lack of additional fiscal st
After peaking in early September, the major U.S. bourses witnessed sharp selloffs. The S&P 500 has tumbled 7.5% so far this month while Dow Jones has declined 5.8%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index is on the verge of the correction territory from the latest peak, having
After a superb August, September looks gloomy for Wall Street. This is especially true given the month’s ill-famed seasonality in the equity market. According to moneychimp.com, a consensus carried out from 1950 to 2019 has revealed that September ended up offering positive
The housing sector continues to be a bright spot in the U.S. economy amid the coronavirus crisis as the sales of existing homes in August witnessed the strongest pace since the 2006-end. National Association of Realtors (NAR’s) data showed a 2.4% rise in the existing homes sal
Electric carmaker Tesla’s TSLA “Battery Day” event, held on Sep 22, was a much-anticipated event. Many investors had high hopes from the event but the stock sold off about 5% in before market sessions on Sep 23.This was because Chief Executive Elon Musk said that some of
Chances of Democrats taking over the House and Senate in November are rising. Per the asset management company DWS, there is a “60% probability of Biden winning the Presidency and a 42% chance for Democrats winning the Presidency and both Houses of Congress.” So, investors m
The materials sector has become the hottest trade of this quarter. Though the sector tends to be the most sensitive to global economic growth expectations, it has been outperforming other sectors, just trailing the consumer discretionary. Notably, the S&P 500 Materials Secto
With elections just a few weeks away, Wall Street has been witnessing huge volatility and uncertainty after an astounding rally over the past five months.Though Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is clearly leading the 2020 presidential race, a team of “super-forecaster
With elections approaching, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is leading the race, according to several researchers and data points.CNN poll indicates about 51% chances of Biden wining against President Donald Trump’s 44%. A new ABC News/Washington Post poll shows that
In the last trading session, U.S. stocks were in the green after a rough spell at the start of the week. Among the top ETFs, SPY gained 1.2%, DIA added 0.5% and QQQ moved 1.9% higher on the day.