It’s not just in the United States where exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are becoming the investment vehicle of choice. A recent Financial Times article pointed out that ETF inflows all around the world jumped 40% despite the economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. “Net flows into exchange traded funds have jumped 40 per cent so far [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
When it comes to getting large cap tech exposure via an ETF, there’s no doubt that one of the funds that quickly come to mind is the Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ). Large cap tech has been having its day in the sun despite the Covid-19 pandemic, but they can’t have all the fun–enter the [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Is it time to hop on board the silver bandwagon again? After fighting against greenback strength recently, the precious metal could be poised for a comeback, according to a recent Investopedia article. Last Friday, bullish silver investors dived into the precious metal “after a two-month hiatus as renewed hopes of lawmakers agreeing to a coronavirus [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
The Covid-19 pandemic certainly enhanced the current digital economy by spurring more reliance on tech. As such, the sector’s growth opens up opportunities for certain exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that are poised to gain from the expansion. The rise in tech is also fueling more job growth that will require certain skills to navigate the new [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
The U.S. sports betting industry is still in its formative stages, but with epic growth coming, perhaps as soon as next year, investors may want to examine related assets. For those that don’t want to stock pick in this arena, the VanEck Vectors Gaming ETF (NasdaqGM: BJK) is an exchange traded fund to consider. BJK [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Gold exchange traded funds, including the SPDR Gold Shares (NYSEArca: GLD) and the SPDR Gold MiniShares (NYSEArca: GLDM), are among the stars of the commodities exchange traded products universe this year and that brightness could be amplified following Election Day. Gold has been a popular play for investors to hedge against ongoing volatility, uncertainty, and inflationary risks. [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Amid a spate of dividend cuts among U.S. and European companies in the first half of 2020, advisors are reminded of the benefits of embracing dividend growth stocks rather than focusing on high yields. Those looking for bespoke approaches to dividend growth may want to consider model portfolios, including WisdomTree’s Global Dividend Model Portfolio, which [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Actively managed funds are experiencing a renaissance of sorts and with the industry looking for new frontiers that are conducive to this management, environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing stands out as a viable option. Analysts have also questioned whether an ESG focus even leads to improved financial outcomes. The U.S. Department of Labor has [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
The rise of cashless payments and e-commerce are among the factors driving the ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (NYSEARCA: ARKF) higher this year, but fintech names, including some ARKF components, are increasingly prominent lenders. Fintech loan growth adds another layer to the ARKF proposition, one that adds to the thesis that fintech companies are willing and [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
One of the primary lessons income investors are learning this year is that there are times when traditional income-generating assets don’t deliver as expected. In other words, it’s a great time to consider other avenues for yield, including preferred stocks and the Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF (CBOE: PREF). Preferred stocks are a type [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
There could be post-election implications for high-yield corporate debt, potentially putting exchange traded funds, such as the FlexShares High Yield Value-Scored Bond Index Fund (NYSEArca: HYGV), in the spotlight. Fortunately, HYGV is designed to weather storms. HYGV’s index reflects the performance of a broad universe of U.S.-dollar denominated high yield corporate bonds that seeks a [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Renewable energy exchange traded funds, including the ALPS Clean Energy ETF (ACES), could be primed for post-election upside, but investors shouldn’t view these ETFs solely through a domestic lens. In its efforts to curb the world’s worst pollution, China is an increasingly prominent player on the global renewable energy stage and that’s a significant catalyst for ACES going [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Investors looking for assets positioned for success regardless of what happens on Election Day may want to examine internet stocks and exchange traded funds, such as the Invesco NASDAQ Internet ETF (PNQI). PNQI seeks to track the investment results (before fees and expenses) of the NASDAQ Internet Index. The fund generally will invest at least [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
By RiverFront Investment Group, Rod Smyth (Director of Investments), Kevin Nicholson (CFA, Global Fixed Income Co-CIO), Chris Konstantinos (CFA, Chief Investment Strategist), Doug Sandler (CFA, Head of Global Strategy), Rebecca Felton (Senior Market Strategist), Rob Glownia (CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager) We believe the Price Matters® framework is a valuation gauge, not a timing tool. US Large-Cap [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
By Toroso Investments After recent years of consolidation, gold and precious metal mining ETFs are up about 30-40% YTD, which is a great set up for investor FOMO. To explore this possibility, the ETF Nerds have invited Otavio “Tavi” Costa @TaviCosta into the Portfolio Manager Hot Seat during the Get Think Tanked Happy Hour. Tavi [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.