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One of the biggest players in the energy sector, ExxonMobil, appears to be entering the crypto...
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Despite continuing fears of inflation and geopolitical factors concerning Ukraine, the S&P...
Anything the Federal Reserve mentions regarding inflation could move the markets, and traders...
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During its ascendance to an all-time high late last year, bitcoin was often tagged as an...
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Thursday’s trading session was a reminder of how volatile the equities markets can get,...
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More institutional investors are increasingly using exchange traded funds (ETFs) to pad...
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Thematic ETF provider Global X finished 2021 with twice as many assets as the previous year,...
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Even as bitcoin plunged below $40,000 this past weekend, the country of El Salvador bought more...
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The pandemic and a rising dollar were more than enough to keep emerging markets from having a...
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In spite of bitcoin’s recent drop, market experts foresee more strength after a bullish...
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A MSCI Liquidity Risk Monitor Report shows that near the tail end of 2021, a sizeable rise in...
Growing geopolitical tensions around the globe should open up potential opportunities for...
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With analytics pricing in four rate increases in 2022, Federal Reserve policy could dictate the...
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) had a banner year in 2021, and more strength could be ahead...
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It’s been nothing but cloudy skies for the cloud computing space, allowing traders to play...
2021 saw the push towards clean energy get an extra boost thanks to the backing of the federal...
A Kitco online survey took the pulse of retail investors when it came to the outlook for gold and...
Despite facing regulatory headwinds in 2021, environmental, social, and governance (ESG)...
When it comes to lending products, consumers may not like the idea of rising rates, but for...
It’s no secret that environmental, social, and governance (ESG) assets have become a...
The effects of the pandemic haven’t let up, with the introduction of the Omicron variant...
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The bullish cryptocurrency run in 2021 masked the underlying technology, blockchain, which is...
The U.S. Federal Reserve amassed quite a bond portfolio over the past couple of years, but now...
Energy continues to be a strong mover for Invesco’s energy exchange traded funds (ETFs),...
Bitcoin gave investors a wild ride in 2021 that culminated in a new all-time high last November,...
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The world’s economy will top $100 trillion in 2022 according to British consultancy Cebr,...
Even though its current price is trading just below $50,000 as of late, pundits of the leading...
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According to a Bloomberg report, traders of Treasury notes are betting that the Omicron variant...
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The ability to customize the blockchain ecosystem via multi-chain opens up a plethora of...
Russia was one of the brights spots in emerging markets (EM) this year, and more strength could...
While the MSCI Emerging Markets Index is down 5% in 2021, the bonds for EM have actually fared...
Leading cryptocurrency bitcoin is starting to trade sideways in recent years, while Ethereum is...
Whether inflation turns out to be transitory or not, fixed income investors can stay ahead of...
It was another strong year for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing, with record...
With inflationary pressures looming as 2021 turns into 2022, fixed income investors will want to...
Bitcoin has dropped $20,000 from the all-time high it hit back in November, but that hasn’t...
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The Federal Reserve is expected to raise rates in 2022, making short-duration exposure almost...
The ongoing effects of the Omicron variant and inflation should continue to pose risks for...
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It’s been a stellar year for not just bitcoin, but for cryptocurrencies as a whole in 2021,...
El Salvador, the first country to adopt bitcoin as legal tender, has been a staunch supporter of...
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Renewable energy got a boost in 2021 thanks to the trillion-dollar infrastructure package that...
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Former CEO and co-founder of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, has been a strong proponent of bitcoin,...
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With a wide array of thematic funds to choose from, exchange traded fund (ETF) provider Global X...
The move towards renewable energy is causing global sentiment to warm up towards nuclear energy,...
The Evergrande crisis in China hasn’t quite numbed, and a domino effect has been occurring...
Inflation and the Omicron variant are the main concerns heading into 2022, making real assets...
Forthcoming rate hikes could make 2022 the year of the almighty dollar after 2021 was dominated...
Bitcoin may have slipped from its October highs during the month of November, but crypto hedge...
Municipal bonds have been a steady bet in 2021 despite all the volatility, with certain exchange...
There’s lots of volatility to go around in the major stock market indexes these days, and a...
Tighter oil supply should help prop up prices heading into 2022, which should make a bullish case...
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Gold will need another catalyst heading into 2022 after the Omicron variant proved it...
The Evergrande crisis in China certainly made headlines in the capital markets news cycle this...
With environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing reaching a global scale, standards are...
A risk-off shift to safe haven sectors like utilities is apparent by looking at ETF provider...
Bitcoin and the rest of the cryptocurrencies falling as of late opens up opportunities to buy the...
With bitcoin slipping below $50,000 recently, futures-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) like...
The Omicron variant and inflation continue to add a dosage of uncertainty in the capital markets,...
Amid the pandemic last year, real estate changed as private homes accommodated work-from-home...
The energy sector has had a 2021 to remember and the party may not be over yet as market analysts...
All eyes in the capital markets are on the Federal Reserve and whether it continues to maintain...
Bitcoin is inching closer to its fixed supply of 21 million as 90% of the leading cryptocurrency...
As real estate prices continue to climb, homebuilders could continue to see growth in 2022 if the...
It’s not over-concentrated holdings in Google, Facebook, or Twitter that’s driving...
While the major news in the capital markets continues to be the Omicron variant, fixed income...
Rampant inflation is once again plaguing Turkey’s local currency, the lira, but one saving...
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) is spilling over into the fixed income arena in the...
A confluence of a stronger dollar, inflation fears, and the Omicron variant have put downward...
Thursday’s trading session brought the debut of Facebook’s “Horizon...
Mid-cap equities exposure provides the perfect balance between small-cap growth and large-cap...
Silver prices may still be caught in downdraft thanks to a stronger dollar, but increased demand...
The Omicron variant injected a fresh dose of volatility into the markets, and more is expected in...
TheInvesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF (SPLV )recently hit a 52-week high as the Omicron...
Given its use in semiconductors, palladium has seen increased demand that correlates with...
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Like the rest of the market sectors, the Omicron variant sent bank stocks in a daze of...
A recent article in The Block shows that ethereum mining revenue outpaced bitcoin’s mining...
Despite the recent volatility, the majority of bitcoin investors in 2021 were relatively new to...
It looks like the country of El Salvador wants to be a paragon of dollar cost averaging given the...
To go along with rising inflation, the Omicron variant just added an extra headwind for global...
As more investors snub the worries stemming from the Omicron variant, inflation is coming back to...
Healthcare is back in the forefront in the capital markets, and in the case of exchange traded...
The trading week after the Thanksgiving holiday saw technology end on a sour note, which allowed...
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Fixed income investors de-risked during the month of November with junk bonds seeing heavy...
Big technology names have been aligning themselves with value and stability, especially during...
Despite the Omicron variant taking center stage, inflation continues to percolate in the market...
Even as it’s up over 400% the past year with a spot in the top 20 cryptocurrencies...
Market fears of a new COVID-19 variant dumped a large bucket of volatility all over the stock...
The renewed volatility from the newly identified COVID-19 variant, Omicron, is causing a flight...
The cryptocurrency space will get more brainpower from one of the brighter minds in big tech via...
As the global vaccination rollout began in 2021, it appeared all was well to dive back into the...
With the emergence of the COVID-19 variant Omicron, investors need to be even more wary when it...
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While cryptocurrencies can be touted as a new asset class that gives uncorrelated market...
A volatile S&P 500 due to the latest news on the COVID-19 Omicron variant could bring more...
Twitter founder Jack Dorsey stepped down as CEO of the social messaging company on Monday, noting...
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A global finance coalition of investors, banks, and insurers controlling $130 trillion in assets...
A shortened trading week due to the Thanksgiving holiday didn’t stop investors from heading...
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The cryptocurrency space could be reshaping the way that fixed income investors think about...
Patience is a virtue, and that especially rings true for fixed income investing, so the long-term...
Inflation fears continue to douse the market with volatility, and fund flows are showing that,...
With the 2021 rally in cryptocurrencies, theGlobal X Blockchain ETF (BKCH)has been a benefactor...
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China’s Evergrande crisis exposed cracks in the country’s real estate sector, and...
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The pandemic caused countries and their respective governments to institute travel bans, but as...
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The dollar continues to take a step back, giving way to more gains for gold, which recently hit a...
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The House of Representatives passing the trillion-dollar infrastructure plan was bound to tee up...
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The House of Representatives approved the trillion-dollar infrastructure bill last Friday night,...
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As cryptocurrencies continue to gain acceptance amongst traditional finance circles, one public...
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Global investment firm JPMorgan reaffirmed its forecast of bitcoin reaching the $146,000 price...
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Getting emerging markets (EM) exposure comes with its own nuances like geopolitical risk, making...
Ethereum could be eyeing the $5,000 price level as the second-largest cryptocurrency in terms of...
The S&P 500 rose to new highs after the Federal Reserve let the capital markets know that the...
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The move towards renewable energy is seeing strong inflows into the Invesco Solar ETF (TAN )the...
The country of El Salvador fired a salvo into the fiat currency space, making it known that it...
China’s recent moves to curb monopolistic overtures by its big tech companies put a bearish...
With the inclusion of a bitcoin futures ETF in the New York Stock Exchange, Grayscale Investments...
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Even while the effects of the ongoing pandemic are slowly dissipating, the risk of default is...
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The introduction of a bitcoin futures ETF in the U.S. was a telltale sign that the world’s...
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) bonds are making their rounds across the globe, and...
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While gold prices continue to saunter along the $1,800 price level, silver could potentially have...
As benchmark Treasury yields continue to flux up and down, investors may want to give active...
Blockchain technology is set to transform all business sectors, and what better way to capture...
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Emerging markets (EM) could be making a comeback after the pandemic put EM equities at risk for...
Just as yields were rising steadily, they’ve dipped again, giving fixed income investors a...
Getting the highest yields could mean that investors need to step out of their comfort zones when...
Given the potential economic headwinds like inflation, ETF investors will want to shore up their...
Given a choice right now between gold and silver, it appears that hedge funds may have a penchant...
To get a pulse on the economy, one of the sectors to watch is the manufacturing sector and its...
Even with leading cryptocurrency bitcoin hitting an all-time high, investors may not be ready to...
A rising dollar could portend to a global slowdown as investors pile into safe haven assets like...
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Fund flows can be a strong indicator of investor behavior, and inflows into the Invesco S&P...
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The introduction of a bitcoin futures ETF into the capital markets will open up opportunities in...
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TheiShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG )isn’t the end-all-be-all for getting core...
The rise of cryptocurrencies in 2021 isn’t the only factor that could translate to more...
China’s gross domestic product (GDP) stumbled in the third quarter, growing 4.9% instead of...
A resurgence in COVID-19 cases across Europe could spur a global move towards safe haven assets...
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Large credit card giants Visa and Mastercard are moving into the cryptocurrency space with their...
The thought of investing in thematic exchange traded funds (ETFs) doesn’t have to be...
Traders continue to see inflation as a key driver for the capital markets these days, and bets on...
The municipal bond madness continues for fixed income investors who are flocking to these...
Rising inflation and volatility are making the bond markets a difficult asset class to navigate...
After a relatively tepid year in 2020 due to the start of the pandemic, some shoppers are ready...
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Fixed income investors who want more yield without the interest rate risk associated the riskier...
The rising tide of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing is bringing in a wave of...
Getting maximum yield in today’s low-rate landscape doesn’t have to be a trying task...
Mid-cap equities provide anything but middle-of-the-road performance during an economic recovery,...
Gains in the midstream energy sector are running parallel to an energy rally, giving funds like...
Breaking through the $1,800 price ceiling is so close, but seems so far for gold, but the threat...
Getting hyper-focused on climate change is now possible for niche-focused environmental, social,...
Despite the hype, the typical bond investor may not have the risk profile to throw money at...
Low government debt yields are forcing investors to turn to other means for yield, such as...
Higher oil and gas prices aren’t just affecting consumers in the United States, which is...
It’s inevitable that fixed income investors will need to look for global options in search...
The Evergrande crisis in China could spark a move into safer haven U.S. debt after another...
Market volatility has descended back into major stock market indexes, but the coupling of...
Aluminum prices have risen to more highs this week thanks to a confluence of factors, mainly...
Insurance companies are looking to invest more capital into shoring up their robotics to help...
BMO Capital Markets noted that the Federal Reserve’s recent hawkishness on the economic recovery...
Gold prices are coming out of a volatile week for stocks with a slight gain as the dollar...
Mortgage interest rates are on the way up, which may not be a positive sign for current or...
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing is expanding in the bond market, allowing...
When it comes to fund flows within the past month for Invesco exchange traded funds (ETFs), it...
Building out digital infrastructure is one of the agendas in the trillion-dollar infrastructure...
The Federal Reserve has already signaled that it plans to raise rates in 2022, which means...
Commodities exposure continues to be a strong play through 2021 as prices continue to rise,...
Not too long ago, investing in China as an economic powerhouse represented a plethora of growth...
Rising yields roiling the markets can make fixed income investing akin to navigating murky...
Rising yields are roiling the stock market indexes with heavy volatility, but traders can counter...
China’s recent crackdown on cryptocurrencies might cause investors to fret, but their...
Fixed income investors looking at corporate bonds may go beyond the rudimentary fundamental...
It’s been a plentiful year for the energy sector, as evidenced by exchange traded funds...
Infrastructure has been a popular topic this year as the trillion-dollar spending bill tries to...
It could be an even colder winter for China heading into the fourth quarter as...
The Federal Reserve signaled that rate hikes are forthcoming, which caused gold prices to tick...
Major U.S. stock market indexes changing quickly from red to green this week is a solid...
The Federal Reserve appears more apt to pull the trigger on rising interest rates, which fixed...
The start of the trading week may have racked investors with a broad market sell-off, but...
China’s stricter regulatory measures against monopolies in the technology sector have yet...
Monday’s trading session saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average shed over 600 points,...
Income diversification in today’s environment is imperative, making exchange traded funds...
A rise in India’s share market capitalization could provide fodder for investors to...
Want the best corporate loan rates? You’d better have the environmental, social, and...
Are investors bullish on gold? It depends on who you ask. According to a Kitco Gold Survey, Main...
With the S&P 500 inching to new highs, it’s no wonder that equities are seeing the...
A non-volatile September could be paving the way for some larger market movements ahead, putting...
Gold prices fell $40 last week, but the recent tick lower could present an opportune buy-the-dip...
Amazon, in large part, can thank much of its success to web services. Traders who want to...
While Congress continues to mull over the trillion-dollar infrastructure bill, ETF investors...
What commodity works best during an inflationary period? It’s not gold or an agricultural...
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The financial technology (fintech) industry thrived during the pandemic and is expected to...
China is looking to implement stricter regulatory measures, which opens up opportunities to trade...
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The $1,800 ceiling for gold prices appears to be firmly in place as the precious metal has yet to...
Yields are once again resuming an upward trajectory in benchmark Treasury rates, emphasizing the...
While ETFs have given investors access to infrastructure investing, a one-size-fits-all approach...
The Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) is hardening its stance on cybersecurity, which should...
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The housing market continues to sizzle, prompting builders to ramp up construction. This gives...
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The advent of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has given investors access to certain asset classes...
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Fixed income investors can’t get enough of municipal bonds, putting exchange traded funds (ETFs)...
An uptick in COVID-19 cases isn’t holding the S&P 500 down the way it did last year,...
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Gold’s rally appears to be extending itself into the current week’s trading session,...
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Fixed income investors looking for mechanisms to extract yield outside of safe-haven government...
The Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ ) is regularly lauded as a trader’s and long-term...
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The trillion-dollar infrastructure bill moves beyond traditional infrastructure assets to the...
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Real estate prices keep rocketing higher, prompting market experts to wonder whether the market...
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The trillion dollar infrastructure bill undergoing Senate review this week will include funds...
A recent report by French market research provider ReportLinker project that the blockchain...
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Treasury yields started off the trading week by ticking lower, but more yield can be had with...
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China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative is one of the ways the country looks to invest...
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Trading gold prices exposes the short-term trader to a variety of options. Direxion Investments...
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Fixed income investors looking for more yield can opt for mortgage-backed securities with ETFs...
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The global vaccination effort is pushing more and more yield-oriented fixed income investors...
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The pandemic has crippled many economies, but as the world continues to heal in 2021, the country...
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As the Federal Reserve continues to implement a wait-and-see strategy on interest rates, gold is...
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In order to get higher yield in Treasury notes, fixed income investors must further out onto the...
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At about a 12.3% weighting, Newmont Corporation comprises the largest holding in the Sprott Gold...
Many overseas governments are taking swift action to stifle inflation, which bodes well for EM...
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The strength of emerging markets (EM) is typically tied to their currencies, and that’s...
While high yield debt is an option to consider in the current fixed income environment, some...
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After the Federal Reserve decided to stand pat on interest rates, for the time being at least,...
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In today’s low-rate environment, many fixed income investors are diversifying their...
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Real estate investment trusts (REITs) and the Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ )allow advisors in...
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New inflationary concerns are putting ETFs like the Invesco PureBeta 0-5 Yr US TIPS ETF (PBTP)in...
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After languishing for most of 2021, gold is seeing renewed investor interest, making way for...
An equal-weight strategy can help ease volatility, especially when it comes to small caps and...
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The dollar took a step back as a result of weaker-than-expected retail sales data last week,...
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The rising popularity of municipal bonds has been readily apparent in fixed income flows, but for...
Elections can turn the tide of single-country equities, and Germany’s could do just that,...
Strong demand for steel is driving prices higher in China, which bodes well for theVanEck Vectors...
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Municipal bonds could give fixed income investors the higher yields they’re looking for....
As the Pentagon mulls over its massive cloud computing project, investors can join in with funds...
Strong performances from top cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are spilling over into...
For seven straight months, fixed income investors turned to municipal bonds over Treasuries,...
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As China continues to lead the global recovery, one area to keep a close eye on is biotechnology...
While the easiest ETF move for rising oil prices would be a pure play oil fund, investors...
The threat of rising mortgage rates might not sound appealing to prospective homeowners, but it...
Finding value makes for a strong long-term investment, which could be why the VanEck Vectors...
A seller’s market and relatively low interest rates have helped to fuel real estate ETFs in...
Gold miner bears ruined the bulls’ picnic over the past week. A pair of leveraged exchange...
Artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics is already a force to be reckoned with, but a recent...
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co TSMC, the largest holding in the VanEck Vectors...
The explosion of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing has become a worldwide...
An equal weight strategy, pure beta play, and senior loan option are sitting atop Invesco’s...
The global chip shortage is being further supplemented by semiconductor companies’ strong...
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A changing retail sector can help tactical traders through funds like the Direxion Daily Retail...
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As the vaccination rollout continues globally, the oil and gas industries are thriving....
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Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing is starting to make its way into executive...
One international play on an economic rebound is theVanEck Vectors Emerging Markets Local...
Up close to 70% for the year, the Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X ETF (FAS ) is heading higher...
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The pandemic obviously did no favors for commercial real estate. That tide is turning, with the...
Recent upticks in Treasury yields might have fixed income investors more hopeful for yield, but...
While the U.S. dollar might not like the prospect of rising inflation, gold miner investors are...
The past four weeks saw the end of the first quarter of 2021 and the beginning of the second....
Direxion’s weekly ETF fund flows could shed light on what traders are thinking. The top...
Healthcare has always been a tried-and-true sector, but ETF investors looking for a bit more...
Online retailer Amazon is on pace to meeting its goals at its India site, particularly when it...
As thematic ETFs see a spike in popularity, one the funds that is seeing heavy inflows is the...
Hedge fund titan and founder/CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management Bill Ackman was effusive...
U.S. president Joe Biden’s push for a greener America can help lead the charge for more...
Silver prices have been under pressure in the early going of 2021, as strength in equities are...
U.S. president Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan is opening up ETF trading possibilities from...
The Russell 2000 was up about 20% by mid-March, highlighting the narrative of small cap strength...
As cryptocurrencies start to see further adoption, China could change the digital payment game...
Gold, commodities, and Treasury inflation-protected securities (TIPS) are just a few ways to...
Precious metals might be pulling back to start the first quarter of 2021, but industrial metals...
It seems clean energy investments can keep on riding the coattails of a Joe Biden presidency. The...
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Can gold recapture its glory from 2020? Some analysts seem to think so, with Wells Fargo setting...
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TheiShares Global Clean Energy ETF (ICLN )has grown so large that it’s now looking at a...
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The NYSE Arca Steel Index is up 18% in 2021 and almost 190% the past year. The upward swing is...
ETF investors can benefit from growing E-commerce with funds like the Global X Funds – Global X...
While cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin tend to get the limelight, the underlying technology known as...
It’s good to be a bear lately when it comes to the rising tide of benchmark Treasury...
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While the global economy continues to heal amid a vaccine rollout, demand for raw materials could...
The small cap rally is in full swing, but investors can get much more than equities out of the...
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The prospect of rate hikes by the Federal Reserve has become more apparent of late, with Treasury...
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After years of basement-dwelling lows, mortgage rates are on a steady move higher. While this...
A $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief bill is putting green back into the markets, but new triggers...
Oil prices don’t look to be letting up, so when momentum is this strong, it’s best to...
Copper prices have been on a tear, but some analysts are already calling a top for copper in...
Inflation fears took a step back this week, but the threat of rising Treasury yields has...
Oil and gas continue to be the spark behind an energy rally, and things are no different in...
A vaccine rally has put gold investing on the backburner, but as prices for the precious metal...
President Biden’s administration recently said it would take no action on enforcement...
Traders looking for major market moves don’t have to look far. Direxion Investments has...
Regional banks that could be one of the prime beneficiaries of a global economic recovery. ETFs...
Investors and traders alike will want to check out the high-flyingInvesco DWA Energy Momentum ETF...
The Bloomberg Gas Oil Subindex is up almost 30% for the year, signaling the strong rally in...
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) measures have not always been readily available in...
Steel prices continue to soar, causing some market pundits to forecast a nine-year high for the...
With major U.S. indexes fluxing up and down with volatility, more ETF investors are moving into...
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Inflation fears and rising yields mean investors haven’t gotten much love from the markets...
It’s one thing to get exposure to the small cap rally, but an added benefit is getting...
With fear of inflation and rising Treasury yields, investors are backing off equities, which...
Mid cap equities strike the perfect balance between large and small cap, but now investors can...
High-flying tech names that powering large cap growth might have gotten the shine in the bull...
There’s no getting away from the Internet of things (IoT), especially in the current...
As investors look overseas for opportunities, Norway is a strong country to consider. One way to...
Last week, equities tumbled as Treasury yields surged, but rising bond yields don’t always...
The United States and China have been locking horns when it comes to technological advances. ETF...
The value factor itself has seen better days, but when applied to a dynamic small cap rally, the...
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The Covid-19 pandemic has certainly changed the landscape for many businesses, including the...
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Rising oil prices are helping the VanEck Vectors Oil Service ETF (OIH ), which is up 30%...
Inflation fears showered the markets with sell-offs last week, but some analysts aren’t...
Mid cap exposure can give investors the downside protection of large caps with the growth...
Up 70% within the past year, the iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF (IDRV) can drive any...
Talk of rising Treasury yields and inflation is increasing in the capital markets, which is...
By Morningstar’s definition, energy can be a sensitive sector, subject to the highest of...
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing is well on its way to becoming a permanent...
As a global vaccine rollout continues, the leisure and entertainment industry should continue its...
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Small cap equities continue to outperform large caps, and for those who want factor-based...
Rising yields are putting downward pressure on bonds. These yields fit right into the hands of...
The video gaming industry didn’t just come away from the pandemic unscathed. It prospered....
Bond yields couldn’t stay low forever, and with rising yields, ETF investors can counteract...
India and China could help stimulate steel prices with higher demand and keep the VanEck Vectors...
With an energy rally underway thanks to strong oil prices and a keen interest in renewable...
Cloud computing, lithium, and electric vehicles are driving activity for three funds from...
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Megatrends like robotics and artificial intelligence have proliferated during the pandemic. ETF...
As cryptocurrency investing continues to reach epic proportions, Canada is already rolling out...
Harsh winter weather across the world is providing a huge boost for oil prices. Traders are...
Oil keeps on climbing, adding more fuel to the energy rally flame. Two strong ETFs that stand to...
With a global vaccine now in the deployment phase, higher growth is forecasted in economies...
The Direxion Daily CSI China Internet Bull 2X Shares (CWEB)topped $100 recently, cresting 43%...
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Widely regarded as ‘the father of modern finance’, Eugene Fama’s work is highly...
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Up 30% to start the year, the Invesco Golden Dragon China ETF (PGJ ) is breathing fiery gains...
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing will be a force to be reckoned with for...
More investors are looking at riskier assets in order to obtain increasingly elusive yield. ETF...
Getting single-country international exposure to Asia doesn’t have to start or end in...
Covid-19 may have brought new meaning to the phrase ‘dirty cash’, which is fueling...
Look past the retail trading hype surrounding Reddit forums and investors will see ETFs from ARK...
The U.S. dollar, Treasury yields, and gold prices are all working together to create their own...
The trader’s ETF of choice, the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ ), is praised for its liquidity as...
As Bitcoin rises and the U.S. dollar starts to show signs of weakness, gold is hanging back,...
Look for growing gold strength in the iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG )and the...
The Global X Internet of Things ETF (SNSR) could be getting an added boost with a rise in demand...
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing is no doubt gaining in popularity. However,...
As global vaccination takes place, a turnaround in India could be in store for the rest of 2021....
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Brexit took a backseat quickly as the Covid-19 pandemic was at the forefront of the...
Looking at the 10-year history of the MSCI Emerging Markets index reveals a number of peaks and...
The use of digital payments increased during the pandemic, and data from Finariasuggest that the...
As the excitement around Reddit users driving up silver prices starts to dwindle, investors can...
Small caps and the energy sector have been on a dynamite rally the past few months. Mixing both...
2020 was obviously a forgettable year for most countries in terms of gross domestic product...
The U.S. dollar continues to confound investors with its bullish tone in the face of record-low...
Increasing demand for electric automobiles is opening up opportunities for ETF investors to focus...
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The Federal Reserve didn’t throw the capital markets a curve ball when it decided to keep...
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A flight to safe haven assets and a backstop from the Federal Reserve saw bonds rise to new...
While the capital markets saw retail traders piling into GameStop last week, not all the action...
ETF investors looking for international exposure may leery of the price of admission for funds...
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It’s been a strong year for gold as the precious metal was highly sought after as a safe haven...
Gold ETFs certainly held their shine in 2020, as did other precious metals like silver. 2021...
Gold prices are still up about 19% within the past year, but have stumbled to start the new year....
A confluence of factors are affecting gold prices, including Bitcoin’s upward run, rising...
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A confluence of factors are affecting gold prices, including Bitcoin’s upward run, rising...
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Small cap strength is showing in the new year as the global economy continues the healing...
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