A Democratic “blue wave” in the White House is already prompting traders to position themselves for gains should a new administration under presidential hopeful Joe Biden take over as the leader of the free world. Nigel Green, the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory and fintech organizations, noted that certain sectors [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
There’s considerable talk that value stocks could be back in style following Election Day, a scenario that could shine a light on the AGFiQ U.S. Market Neutral Value Fund (NYSEArca: CHEP). AGFiQ’s market neutral ETFs don’t focus on going long stock components that have historically exhibited minimal swings in volatility. Instead, the market-neutral ETFs hold [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
The FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund (NYSEArca: NFRA) is an example of an exchange traded fund that should benefit regardless of what happens on Election Day. Both President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden have ambitious infrastructure plans. NFRA tries to reflect the performance of the STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index, which [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Investors looking to bolster retirement income via non-traditional sources can find a friend in the Nationwide Risk-Managed Income ETF (NYSEArca: NUSI). 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 top 100 largest by market cap, nonfinancial stocks [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
“Disruptive growth” is becoming a prominent investment catchphrase, and rightfully so. But it remains a vexing proposition for some investors. Advisors looking to deploy the advantages of disruptive growth investments within client portfolios can turn to WisdomTree’s new Disruptive Growth Model Portfolio. “The WisdomTree Disruptive Growth ETF Model Portfolio targets structural growth themes that are [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
The VanEck Vectors Video Gaming and eSports ETF (NASDAQ: ESPO) and other esports/video game exchange traded funds are delivering the goods in a big way for investors this year. Further still, 2020 could be the start of something more substantive for ESPO components. ESPO seeks to track the performance of the MVIS Global Video Gaming [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
The results of the upcoming presidential election carry implications for assets beyond domestic fare, including emerging markets equities. The ALPS Emerging Sector Dogs ETF (NYSEArca: EDOG) is an idea for investors looking to access developing economies while potentially reducing some Election Day Volatility. EDOG, which debuted over six years ago, tracks the performance of the [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
There are some investment niches where active management can benefit investors and biotechnology. Genomics is one such industry and the ARK Genomic Revolution Multi-Sector Fund (CBOE: ARKG) stands out as a prime example. Genomic funds are some of the shining stars in the collection of stellar health care ETF performers. At the start of the [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
By Brie Williams, Head of Practice Management, State Street Adoption of ESG investing and asset growth has accelerated. You can help clients pursue their goals by effectively integrating ESG principles into portfolios. Environmental social and governance (ESG) investing tends to land in the spotlight during extreme events like the global pandemic. However, the trend line [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.