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Getting high income paired with high credit quality is possible when fixed income investors give...
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...
With the threat of stagflation looming, getting real assets exposure is almost a must in the...
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...
The increase in the use of sustainable energy sources could benefit copper in the long run,...
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...
Yield alone isn’t enough, and having a track record can help sustain dividends over time....
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...
Investing in mortgage-backed securities doesn’t mean that investors have to stay locked in...
Given the current low-rate environment, it’s not enough these days to draw income from one...
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...
Cryptocurrency volatility will inevitably show itself, but while crypto pulls back amid a global...
If there’s one thing positive to come out of the pandemic, it’s the increased global...
Getting high dividend yields doesn’t mean that investors have to withstand stomach-churning...
Investors looking for places to extract more yield out of this low-rate environment will be...
A heavy dose of volatility could be in store for Nasdaq 100 investors this fall, making ETFs such...
The Nasdaq 100 keeps on soaring to higher heights, but investors shouldn’t fly into the...
The month of September could market a record number of corporate bond issuance, putting the...
The Nasdaq 100 could be en route to more highs through the rest of 2021, which translates into...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already revolutionizing the transportation sector, putting a pair...
It can be easy to get lost in the vast pool of bond-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which...
The housing market continues to sizzle, prompting builders to ramp up construction. This gives...
Too much of a good thing can apply to equities exposure, and with exchange traded funds (ETFs)...
The strong interest in cryptocurrencies is further evident in the number of crypto transactions...
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) have been a strong play this year, which investors can get...
The fourth quarter is less than a month away, and investors can start positioning themselves to...
Housing prices and gold may have more in common than investors think, prompting two...
Innovation-driven by rising demands on the healthcare system can create a strong growth...
Low yields and tapering prospects aren’t holding investors back from purchasing Treasury...
There could be a data-sharing race as opposed to an arms race in the defense industry, which...
The rate of inflation might be heading higher in Germany, but getting single country ETF exposure...
Getting infrastructure exposure used to be relegated to institutional investors, but now all...
The advent of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has given investors access to certain asset classes...
For European investors, investing in high yield has been paying dividends — in certain cases,...
The green push can extrapolate investment gains from Southeast Asia, particularly the Global X...
The Federal Reserve has gold investors waiting on their next move to shake up the markets, and...
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,...
Oil prices have been giving traders sea sickness as of late with rising COVID-19 cases and...
Rising COVID-19 cases have pushed many investors back into a defensive stance against volatility,...
Getting targeted duration in Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) can present...
Gold’s rally appears to be extending itself into the current week’s trading session,...
Mid cap equities can give investors a healthy median between large caps and small caps. Further...
Solar energy is a vital component in the push toward renewable energy—a win-win for the Global X...
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...
Fine print in the infrastructure bill in the House of Representatives shows support for clean...
Analytics company Palantir essentially loaded the boat on gold bars with a $50 million...
Basic materials might be a no frills play in the ETF world, but add momentum to the mix, and one...
Wealthy investors have a healthy appetite for municipal bonds, a good sign for funds like the...
Value blasted out the gates in 2021, but growth came back and now holds a slight lead when...
The trillion-dollar infrastructure bill moves beyond traditional infrastructure assets to the...
The S&P 500 was riding a 5-day winning streak before Tuesday’s speed bump, but traders...
The equal-weight strategy used by the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP ) has helped...
An active management style gives bond investors a more dynamic solution for their portfolios, but...
The environmental, social, and governance (ESG) space has its eyes on fixed income. One exchange...
China’s latest lockdown measures could be dampening growth markets, causing bearish...
The current infrastructure bill stands to greatly benefit the increased use of clean energy and...
The recent passage of the U.S. infrastructure plan through the Senate is giving infrastructure...
As yields tick higher for Chinese bonds, prices are subsequently falling, which is forcing...
Single-country opportunities can inject a healthy dose of diversification into a portfolio. Two...
Whether it’s for business or pleasure, the economic recovery is starting to move—an...
Rising inflation could be easing—a move that could certainly help boost gold.
Not only can real assets complement a portfolio with diversification, but they can also provide...
Real estate prices keep rocketing higher, prompting market experts to wonder whether the market...
There are times when an investor wants aggregate U.S. bond exposure and other times when targeted...
Investors might fret over inflation and rising yields, but for inverse traders, it’s a good...
The proliferation of robots and their subsequent inroads into a growing number of industries is a...
After a strong start to 2021, more tailwinds could keep the momentum going for municipal bonds...
The current volatility in gold prices masks the profits earned by miners during the second...
Investors following the smart money may want to pile into commodities and funds like the Invesco...
Fixed income investors reaching for more yield in this low-rate environment may want to take a...
The trillion-dollar infrastructure plan looking to push through Congress calls for bridging the...
The push toward clean energy has not stopped the oil/gas industry from smashing records in 2021,...
Money market funds can provide investors with a better return on capital than a regular savings...
Investors maintaining the traditional 60-40 mix of stocks and bonds can turn to total bond...
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...
South Korea’s economy is recovering at an astounding rate, opening up opportunities for...
Treasury yields started off the trading week by ticking lower, but more yield can be had with...
Getting core environmental, social, and governance (ESG) exposure is possible when holding...
Extracting maximum yield in this low rate environment is difficult when rates are at the whims of...
The healthcare sector has always been seen as a safe investment, but given the way the pandemic...
Prospective real estate investors don’t have to feel priced out of the current market when...
Clean water might often be taken for granted, but its preservation is essential—hence the...
The first half rally in small caps doesn’t appear to be running out of steam, which could...
Even with the Fed keeping interest rates near zero, inflation worries continue to swirl in the...
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) like the FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund (QLV) can...
According to data from a recent CNBC article, the endless training and physical/mental taxation...
Investing in big tech means investors are already getting some form of cloud computing exposure...
The who’s who of big tech are once again leading a rally in the markets, and traders have...
It’s difficult to get away from a discussion on interest rates in the debt market as...
Small caps have been strong performers in 2021 as well as energy and value—wrap all three in one...
It’s difficult to price uncertainty into an exchange-traded fund (ETF) product, but with...
ETF investors looking to get in on the next generation of medical technology may want to give the...
The S&P 500 is shaking off some volatility last week and returning to the upside, but whether...
The biggest players in the bond market are wondering whether pessimism in an economic recovery...
The creation of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has given investors access to an infrastructure...
Getting multi-asset exposure can help shield the volatility that investors have recently...
Internet streaming giant Netflix is making a move into the gaming industry, which could heat up...
Home prices reached a zenith during the month of June, which should open up opportunities for...
Inflation worries continue to swirl about the capital markets. Investors can help ease their...
Metal-minded investors aren’t limited to just gold and silver. Sprott is launching the ...
How can investors prioritize both growth and income? ThisFlexShares strategyis a great place to...
Treasury yields have been falling to new lows as of late, but ETF investors can still capture the...
The stock market hasn’t been the only market fluxing up and down—bond yields are also doing the...
U.S. President Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan will come under the proverbial microscope...
Recent bouts of market volatility and continued inflationary uncertainty have led many investors...
Over-exposure to larger stocks could be robbing investors of opportunities in other market...
In a fixed income landscape dominated by low yields and pandemic fears, long-term corporate bonds...
In the early going of second quarter earnings, banks have posted strong earnings, which should...
As inflation creeps into everyday consumer prices, one way to play the changing market is via a...
China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative is one of the ways the country looks to invest...
Falling lumber prices could foreshadow a larger dip in commodities, which should open up value...
Domestic fixed income investors aren’t relegated to the U.S. when it comes to yield,...
The energy sector posted a strong first half to 2021, but can it sustain its rally? Leveraged...
With the recent move into higher-yielding, longer-dated bonds, one corporate debt fund to...
Fixed income investors fretting over whether to chase yield or quality can capture both with the...
Trading gold prices exposes the short-term trader to a variety of options. Direxion Investments...
Downward pressure continues to push yields lower, which is forcing fixed income investors to seek...
Long-term and short-term bonds, particularly safe haven government options like Treasury notes,...
With markets soaring to new heights, getting core large cap exposure with a touch of quality may...
As the 5G rollout continues, one trading opportunity to look to is the Direxion Daily 5G...
As the world enters the second half of 2021, look for infrastructure demand to be a key mover for...
Municipal bonds have been praised for their stable nature, but even more stabilization should...
Nobody can predict what the Federal Reserve will do next, which is why the Vanguard Short-Term...
Investors willing to venture abroad can extract more yield from the international debt markets....
Traders looking for a bearish play on China A-shares can consider the Direxion Daily CSI 300...
The forces of supply and demand continue to weigh in on copper prices, but strong wage growth...
Fixed income investors looking for more yield can opt for mortgage-backed securities with ETFs...
In times of heavy volatility, concentration risk could upend a portfolio, just another reason why...
The global vaccination effort is pushing more and more yield-oriented fixed income investors...
Two of the biggest players in aerospace & defense, Boeing and Ratheon, have been on the path...
The pandemic has crippled many economies, but as the world continues to heal in 2021, the country...
PDC Energy has been one of the small cap marvels this year, rising over 120% in 2021 and feeding...
Intermediate exposure can give fixed income investors the positioning sweet spot when it comes to...
As the Federal Reserve continues to implement a wait-and-see strategy on interest rates, gold is...
As many investment disclosures say, past performance does not necessarily guarantee future...
While Fed officials are keeping rates steady for now, the pressures of inflation and the...
Rising bond yields, taper tantrums, and rising interest rates are just a few of the fears that...
Getting a combination of targeted duration combined with inflation protection is possible via the...
In order to get higher yield in Treasury notes, fixed income investors must further out onto the...
Enphase Energy Stock has been on fire the past year, rising over 280%, which is good news for the...
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...
Metals have been the strongest performers the past month when looking at the top gainers in...
The latest data coming out of China show an uneven recovery, but the retail industry still...
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...
Seeking dividend-paying alternatives doesn’t always have to be a matter of finding the...
After the Federal Reserve decided to stand pat on interest rates, for the time being at least,...
Online shopping is no longer a niche component of the retail sector, and traders can keep playing...
China is starting to crack down on inflation, which should help bond prices and exchange traded...
Getting quality dividends that can offer a higher yield than the current benchmark 10-year...
In today’s low-rate environment, many fixed income investors are diversifying their...
Investors are growing more confident in the post-pandemic recovery, which is spurring movement...
Investors looking for minimally volatile opportunities in China can consider A-shares exposure...
The global chip shortage could be wreaking havoc on the tech industry or if resolved, could help...
ETF investors seeking to capture the upside of small cap equities without the added dose of...
As inflationary pressure continues to push higher, fixed income investors can fight back with...
Pandemic or no pandemic, utilities will always be in demand, and traders can capitalize on the...
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) and the Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ )allow advisors in...
Copper prices may have fallen from their recent highs, but it could be an opportune time for...
As the capital markets await a potential Bitcoin exchange traded fund (ETF), investors can snag...
With a laser-focused fundamentals strategy, investors can combine quality holdings and low...
New inflationary concerns are putting ETFs like the Invesco PureBeta 0-5 Yr US TIPS ETF (PBTP)in...
As the global economic backdrop continues to improve, more investors could be apt to take on risk...
Cryptocurrencies might be dominating the 24-hour news cycle, but exchange traded funds (ETFs)...
The China healthcare industry is expected to experience exponential growth, putting the focus on...
Exchange traded fund (ETF) investors looking to diversify their portfolios outside the U.S. can...
The Federal Reserve went on a massive bond-buying spree that included purchases of bond exchange...
With the notion that rates will eventually rise given the inflationary pressures on the economy,...
Tactical factor exposure to developed markets outside of the United States can be had with the...
Adjusting a portfolio in order to tilt towards the favored factors in a given market environment...
Precious metals might be missing out on the commodities rally, but base metals like copper can...
Amid rising inflation fears, the Global X Silver Miners ETF (SIL )has gained about 19% the past...
The re-opening economy is expected to see more air travel, which traders can leverage with assets...
Credit spreads are tightening, which could be causing investors to shy away from the extra risk...
Inflation fears are not only spooking the equities markets, but the debt markets as well. In...
The energy sector continues to light the major indices on fire, assets like the Invesco S&P...
When it comes to finding yield in other parts of the globe, investors appear ready and willing to...
Silver and gold aren’t the only metal plays on the block. As U.S. purchases for uranium...
Investors can run with the rising rate narrative with exchange traded funds like the Direxion...
Insurance companies were big fans of fixed income ETFs in 2020, according to a CFRA “Funds in...
As inflation fears continue to keep the major indices at bay, traders can play the volatility...
When looking at returns the past week using ETF Database’s ETF Screener tool, it’s...
With the threat of rising interest rates, fixed income investors are opting to shorten duration...
As the capital markets start to fret over rising interest rates, investors can position...
A Bitcoin correction could be the impetus behind a flight from cryptocurrencies to ETFs like the...
As the Fed mulls over mull slowing down its bond-buying program, how can bond investors benefit?
Countries like Portugal were among the hardest hit during the pandemic, but as tourism starts to...
To combat low yields, fixed income investors can opt for taxable municipal bonds via ETFs like...
China’s innovation ecosystem is powered by a number of hyper-adoptive consumers, which...
The international debt market represents a vast space for the fixed income investor looking to...
Right now, the fixed income environment presents a quandary, especially for retirees looking to...
With its tax advantages and relative stability, municipal bonds should continue to outperform in...
Copper, soybeans, and crude oil are just a few commodities that are rising thanks to inflation...
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is penetrating all business sectors whether they’re...
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...
Fixed income investors willing to venture toward the riskier side of the yield curve can do so...
The dollar took a step back as a result of weaker-than-expected retail sales data last week,...
The cyber attack on the Colonial Pipeline is re-emphasizing the need for greater cybersecurity,...
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...
The cannabis industry has become a relatively steady performer in the capital markets with more...
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,...
Looking for ETFs chock-full of more ETFs? Look no further than the Global X TargetIncome 5 ETF (...
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...
China’s demand for steel continues to rise, with steel futures hitting 10-year highs. The...
ETF investors looking beyond broad small cap exposure can opt for a revenue-focused fund using...
A changing retail sector can help tactical traders through funds like the Direxion Daily Retail...
Fund flows can help indicate investors’ penchant for certain ETFs when it comes to bonds...
As the vaccination rollout continues globally, the oil and gas industries are thriving....
The construction industry can continue to build off a strong March, helping along assets like the...
Since U.S. president Joe Biden debuted his infrastructure plan, the industrials sector has helped...
As the factor investing crowd tilt towards value and fundamental analysis, small- and mid-cap...
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...
As the economy continues to heal, the risk of rising inflation remains. Commodities exposure and...
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...
Even with Treasury yields ticking higher, fixed income investors still have to look elsewhere for...
Can gold recapture its glory from 2020? Some analysts seem to think so, with Wells Fargo setting...
The reopening phase of global economic healing is well underway, and Egypt could be a major...
When screening for ETFs solely on cost, sometimes the numbers don’t tell the whole story....
Municipal bonds have given fixed income alternative mechanisms to generate income with ETFs that...
The relative strength index (RSI) metric can help investors quantify how strong momentum is for...
TheiShares Global Clean Energy ETF (ICLN )has grown so large that it’s now looking at a...
According to global investment firm JP Morgan, sustainability bonds could grow into a $150...
As the value investing factor hits the comeback trail, ETF investors can get pure exposure with...
Mid cap equities can give investors exposure to a capitalization category that provides the...
The economic laws of supply and demand are still favoring higher housing prices in the real...
Investors from China are snapping up thematic ETFs with gusto. U.S. ETF investors can do the same...
Getting value exposure in today’s market is a must given a 9% rise in the S&P 500 Value...
Technology has been a tried and true sector in the last decade’s bull run. ETF investors...
The rotation from growth to value can be seen across the spectrum of equities, and not just in...
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...
Value’s getting the red carpet treatment, but investors shouldn’t shun the growth...
The S&P/MX International Cannabis Index is up 61% year-to-date, highlighting strength in the...
The S&P 500 Biotech index rose as much as 25% last year after falling as low as 8% during the...
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...
Value, momentum, and low volatility are all solid factors to incorporate in a portfolio. Why not...
The prospect of rate hikes by the Federal Reserve has become more apparent of late, with Treasury...
The retail and transportation sectors can be bellwethers of economic health. Right now, both...
When volatility is blaring in investors’ ears, it can be difficult to ignore. Low...
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...
Treasury yields are moving higher, causing stocks to head in the other direction. Fixed income...
Mid cap equities are lauded for their ability to strike a balance between large cap stability and...
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...
Commodity investing can help add an extra bit of portfolio diversification. Investors who...
The Covid-19 pandemic has certainly changed the landscape for many businesses, including the...
Is it time to double down on China? The country is looking to double its gross domestic product...
On the surface, it might be difficult to comprehend how Bitcoin and environmental, social, and...
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...
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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,...
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The Global X Internet of Things ETF (SNSR) could be getting an added boost with a rise in demand...
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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...
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The use of digital payments increased during the pandemic, and data from Finariasuggest that the...
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Small caps and the energy sector have been on a dynamite rally the past few months. Mixing both...
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The U.S. dollar continues to confound investors with its bullish tone in the face of record-low...
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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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As environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing continues to gain steam in the capital...
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Unless you’ve been living under a rock (possibly to avoid COVID-19, so it’s...
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The major U.S. indexes aren’t the only ones feeling the positive market vibes of a vaccine...
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As the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic start to wane and economies begin to recover, investors...
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The Federal Reserve made its message clear to keep rates steady and low for quite some time. Gold...
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Exchange-traded fund (ETF) investors want gold and they want more of it. Inflows into gold-backed...
Covid-19 put the hammer down on emerging markets (EM) just as the group was getting 2020 started...
Take a look on public highways or streets and one can easily see the growth of electric vehicles....
Gold prices are just fluttering around the $1,940 mark right now but could be setting up for a...
The Covid-19 pandemic has put a strain on ridesharing businesses thanks to social distancing...
One of the challenges when looking for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing...
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