As they say in gambling, it’s typically best to follow the smart money and in this case, it’s global investment firm Goldman Sachs and their bearishness when it comes to the U.S. dollar. According to a recent CNBC article, the firm is sensing weakness in the greenback with a forthcoming U.S. election and risky Covid-19 [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing was a niche corner of the capital markets, but it gained traction quickly and has become a household name even during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. As such, some market experts posit that ESG will become a mandatory part of an investor’s portfolio. A Fortune article noted that [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
These days, special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) are all the rage. Thanks to the newly minted Defiance Next Gen SPAC Derived ETF (NYSEARCA:SPAK), there’s now an exchange traded fund dedicated to blank-check firms and it could be the preferred way of accessing this asset class for many investors. The new ETF tracks the Indxx SPAC [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Alternative investments, be it commodities, real estate and some income-generating assets, are often viewed as portfolio diversifiers and avenues for reducing correlations to traditional assets, such as stocks and bonds. However, some investors are often light on alternatives due to lack of knowledge. Advisors can ameliorate that situation with the right allocations, including those offered [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
The growth factor continues topping its value counterpart and investors can potentially amplify their growth profiles by taking an active approach with funds such as the T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth ETF (TCHP). Managed by Larry Puglia, who maintains a 26-year tenure as portfolio manager of the T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Fund, [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
In the run up to Election Day, there’s been plenty of chatter regarding potential changes to the tax code and how those alterations could affect retirees. For investors looking to generate income that’s not necessarily politically sensitive, the Nationwide Risk-Managed Income ETF (NYSEArca: NUSI) is an exchange traded fund to consider. NUSI can act as [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
The ALPS Disruptive Technologies ETF (CBOE: DTEC) is a multi-theme exchange traded fund, which is an advantageous trait at a time when new technologies are intersecting with multiple sectors and industries. DTEC tracks the Indxx Disruptive Technologies Index, which identifies companies using disruptive technologies across ten thematic areas, including Healthcare Innovation, Internet of Things, Clean [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Within a period of less than 180 days, the entire world has changed. Risk has new, unprecedented meaning for everyone. Economies, markets, business and home environments evolving at warp speed. Only investors who are able to accept the world as it is, and adapt quickly, will be able to turn the most disruptive world events [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
With the tech giant rallying sharply Monday, tomorrow iPhone-maker Apple is anticipated to release its first 5G ready iPhone models. Despite the trend to however, there are some concerns as to whether consumers will actually be able to even take advantage of the revolutionary technology, and how it will effect 5G ETFs. The benefit of the new [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Socially responsible investments and environmental, social and governance funds could sustain their rapid pace of growth as high-net-worth investors consider doubling down on impact investing. According to a recent survey conducted by Barclays Private Bank and research firms Campden Wealth and Global Impact Solutions Today, over three-fifths of respondents, which included individuals and family offices [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Stocks and index ETFs soared higher on Monday, bolstered by major tech stocks, as investors continued to track stimulus negotiations in Washington. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.2%, while the S&P 500 gained 1.9% and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 2.9%, leading the other indices higher. The major tech stocks led the stock market higher [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds surged Monday with technology stocks taking charge as optimism grows over the next installment of the coronavirus economic relief package and third quarter earnings season. On Monday, the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) increased 3.6%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSEArca: DIA) was up 1.1% and iShares [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Natural gas-related exchange traded funds climbed Monday, with natgas futures reaching their highest level in almost two years, as traders prepped for the winter cold and evaluated weather-related disruptions. The United States Natural Gas Fund (NYSEArca: UNG) increased 4.2% Monday and tested both its short- and long-term resistance at the 50- and 200-day simple moving [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.