ETF Analysis & Opinion

As investors end another volatile week, market participants are reminded that 2022 will possibly bring new uncertainties to Wall Street. Meanwhile, seasoned investors mostly regard diversification as...

Investors were overall net purchasers of fund assets (including those of conventional funds and ETFs) for the eighth week in a row, injecting a net $20.6 billion for Refinitiv Lipper’s...

Given the increased volatility in broader markets, investing for passive income via dividends is as popular as ever—maybe moreso. Research suggests a large number of retail investors prefer...

In late November, US President Joseph Biden reappointed Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve. He will serve another four-year term.Given uncertainties regarding how the new Omicron variant of...

Two sectors within Mish’s Economic Modern Family including transportation (IYT) and semiconductors (SMH) have rallied near all-time highs.Now we should watch for the highs to clear as this could...

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been gaining popularity in recent years and as investors' appetite grows for these investment instruments, asset managers are converting more and more mutual funds to...

I have recently heard a saying stating that the current market behavior can lead to “death by a thousand cuts.”This is often the case in a choppy market where buyers and sellers are...

Supply-chain issues have been in the spotlight in recent months. The reopening of global economies has meant increased demand in different segments, leading to shortages as well as higher prices. In...

The past month was a roller-coaster ride for many US stocks and, naturally, the exchange traded funds (ETFs) that track them. The month started with record highs. However, with the new COVID-19...

Volatility in broader markets has increased following the confirmation of COVID-19 Omicron variant cases across the globe. The VIX, the leading benchmark for US stock market volatility shows...

Today is Cyber Monday, a day when online retailers stateside and increasingly worldwide offer significant discounts to shoppers. Last year, US sales revenue was close to $11 billion on Cyber...

The euro is sliding and international markets are taking notice. Of course, this is coming as the U.S. dollar rallies. And all this means pain for the emerging markets and its trading ETF (iShares...

As online shopping increases ahead of the busy holiday season, cybersecurity is in the spotlight. And warnings are being issued advising consumers to pay attention to cyber attacks. For instance,...

The oil market has the media spotlight with projected prices continuing to rise. Shortages, inflation, and economic growth have all been major factors in oil trending higher throughout this year....