While 2020 may feel like a “this time it’s different” year, the reality is the core underpinnings of what makes for a winning portfolio haven’t changed: controlling expenses, managing your taxes, and most importantly, having the right exposures for the current market regime. But with wild swings in both sectors and factors, how do you [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Clean energy-sector related exchange traded funds were left out of the broad market rally Wednesday as the presidential election results remained too close to call and Republicans appearing to fight off Democratic opponents in the Senate. The iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (ICLN) fell 1.3% Wednesday. Renewable or clean energy stocks have rallied ahead of [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Growth stocks have powered the U.S. equity rally this year, but this segment of the market is looking pricey and comes with greater risks. Investors may consider a shift to the value style and related exchange traded funds. “Most investors are looking for diversification to make sure their portfolios have the unique risk/reward characteristics required [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Trend following investors can appreciate the exchange traded fund strategy that incorporates Pacer’s Trendpilot approach, along with the recent enhancements to the methodology that make it even more responsive to the modern markets. Having a risk management plan for equity exposure can give investors confidence rather than maintaining large cash positions. With equity valuations near [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds climbed Wednesday on their best post-election gain ever as many anticipate the contentious election season will end the political gridlock on Capitol Hill. On Wednesday, the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) rose 5.0%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSEArca: DIA) was up 2.8%, and iShares Core S&P [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Investors looking at the recent election week rally might be salivating, with eyes on bigger returns. Leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could be on their radar, but they need to understand the risks before they look to the rewards. “These ETFs promise to amplify the returns of an underlying index using debt, equity swaps and financial [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
There’s no denying the popularity of the exchange-traded fund (ETF), not only in the United States, but on a global scale. In places like Europe, synthetic ETFs are gaining in popularity, but what’s garnering this interest? ETF provider Invesco sheds some light on why that could be the case despite a challenging 2020. “In the [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Disruptive technology like artificial intelligence (AI) is definitely leaving an indelible mark amid a COVID-19 pandemic where social distancing measures are forcing more reliance on tech. The same can be said in the retail sector and as more consumers head online to do their shopping the retail industry is deploying AI to enhance the experience. [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
As China continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, more investors are looking for opportunities in the country’s bond market. Global investors in particular have been piling into Singapore-based CSOP Asset Management’s first exchange traded fund (ETF), which reached $1 billion in assets. According to a Financial Times article, the ETF “in Singapore has already [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
As 2021 starts to creep into investors’ minds, the need to stave off a market downturn could become more apparent. A Motley Fool article discussed certain exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to consider for going crash-proof. “To say that 2020 has been a rollercoaster for the stock market would be an understatement,” the article said. “The first [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.