As the world grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, heightened social unrest, and volatile climate change, investors have shifted into socially responsible investments and exchange traded fund strategies that track environmental, social and governance factors. Inflows into ESG-related ETFs jumped to $22 billion so far in 2020, or about three times the 2019 total inflows, according [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
By Rob Brown, PhD, CFA, Julex Capital Advisory Board Member The 60/40 portfolio has been a staple for good reason—it has worked well over the long run. A large part of the efficacy of the 60/40 portfolio comes from bonds that offset equity losses in prolonged bear markets. Usually, interest rates decline during bear markets, which [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds plunged Wednesday to their lowest level since September on growing concerns over the the spike in coronavirus cases worldwide. On Wednesday, the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) dropped 3.2%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSEArca: DIA) decreased 2.9%, and iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (NYSEArca: IVV) fell [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Exchange traded fund investors can look to asset allocation ideas and three new products that solve the real-world challenge of staying invested no matter what happens in the market. In the recent webcast, Elections, The Fed, Geopolitics, OH MY! Building a Modern All-Weather Portfolio, Paul Kim, CEO and Co-Founder, Simplify, explained that the presidential election [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Oil prices sank more than 5% on Wednesday, as stocks, index futures, and crude ETFs tumbled. Investors scrambled for safety amid spiking coronavirus infections across the globe that could be leading to fresh lockdowns, generating concerns that the fragile economic recovery will be disrupted. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude plummeted over $2.40, or roughly [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Stocks and index ETFs plummeted once again on Wednesday, amid fears that there will be additional shutdowns, based on the most recent spike in coronavirus infections. In an echo of Monday’s action, all three of the key benchmark stock indexes are tumbling yet again on Wednesday, in what appears to be a brutal end to [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
The Nationwide Risk-Managed Income ETF (NYSEArca: NUSI) is an income-focused exchange traded fund just right for these times because it doesn’t rely on stocks or bonds to generate said income. The Nationwide Risk-Managed Income ETF incorporates options exposure to help generate income and mitigate risk as a way to enhance total returns. Investors have long [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Robots aren’t just adding a new dimension to the labor force, they’re serving as loyal human companions. In countries like Japan, robots are being used to supplant human interaction in the wake of social distancing due to the Covid-19 pandemic. “While many people have learned to stay in touch with loved ones, friends, and colleagues [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Consumer confidence might be down, but gold investors’ spirits are up. Prices for the safe haven precious metal could be pushing higher after American consumer confidence index declined to 100.9 during the month of October. Per a Kitco News report, “Economists were expecting to see the index at a reading of 102.0.” October’s reading was [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Looking at the current environment of yields, higher volatility, and potentially where investors can turn, investors seeking yield may need to ask themselves what risks are they onboarding to secure a consistent flow of income, and if that yield is real. During a recent webinar focused on the Nationwide Risk-Managed Income ETF (NUSI), ETF Trends CEO [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
According to a recent Reuters report, China’s economy will grow at its slowest pace in about 40 years. But given what its economy, and all economies around the world, have been through in 2020, any hint of a recovery is a welcome sign. That said, it should help China-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs). “The world’s second-biggest [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Exchange-traded fund (ETF) investors can get diversified exposure via international funds, but for more concentrated, country-specific exposure, more due diligence is required. That said, one country to consider when it comes to rebounding from the Covid-19 pandemic is India, which is showing early signs of recovery. Per a Times of India report, “Union Finance Minister [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
As a Kitco News report explains, gold and silver typically move in tandem with one another, but the latter can go higher when in the midst of a bull market. With silver hovering at about $24 per ounce now, a move to a $100 could be of benefit to certain silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs). “Assuming [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Emerging markets bonds are a prime example of an asset class where active management can serve investors well. Those investors now have more options thanks to the recent arrival of the Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF (EMBD). EMBD aims to provide investors with strategic exposure to the growing universe of emerging market debt. With [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
The energy sector has been trying investors’ patience for some time, but some market observers believe the group is poised to bounce back. Investors looking to capitalize on that resurgence may want to consider income-focused, lower risk ideas like the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR). ENFR tracks the Alerian Midstream Energy Select Index (CME: AMEI). ENFR acts [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
As coronavirus case counts trend higher yet again, and with Election Day jitters mounting, stocks are faltering. However, small-caps are showing surprising resilience, a trend that bodes for ETFs like the ERShares International Equity ETF (NYSEARCA: ERSX). ERSX tracks 50 non-U.S. companies from around the world with market capitalizations between $300 million and $5 billion [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.