ETF Analysis & Opinion

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that focus on agricultural commodities, such as grains, dairy and livestock, have been getting increased attention in recent months. We previously covered several thematic...

The number of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with thematic offerings continues to grow. These funds typically focus on a wide variety of asset classes, industries or market capitalizations, ranging from...

In our exploration of the recent U.S. dollar rally and what it may be reacting to in relation to the current U.S. stock market highs and continued rally, we explore some of the underlying factors that...

The first quarter of 2021 brought new highs to major indices. Meanwhile, as a result of inflationary expectations, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield recently hit a 52-week high, prompting market...

Pre-open market analysis of daily chartFriday saw the E-mini finally break above the 4,000 Big Round Number, closing on its high above 4,000. Previously, it went sideways for several days, to a couple...

April means another earnings season is upon us, bringing the potential increase of choppiness to equities. Meanwhile, since the start of 2021, as fears regarding the pandemic have begun to subside...

Increasing yields, profit-taking and the upcoming earnings season have meant volatility and pressure for many stocks. Many investors wonder whether they could use inverse or leveraged exchange-traded...

Financial planners and academic research typically concur that diversification, a fundamental concept in investing, can decrease a portfolio's volatility without reducing expected returns. For most...

The rise in Treasury yields has made the markets jittery. In recent weeks, the US 10-year Treasury yield hit its highest level since late March 2020 and moved above 1.7%. Now it is hovering at 1.67%....

Part of the latest round of stimulus checks sent to American households has been trickling down to retailers, including e-commerce players. Meanwhile, a further opening of global economies could...

Exchange traded funds (ETFs) led by Cathie Wood, CEO and chief investment officer of ARK Investment Management, have been in the spotlight thanks to their stellar performance over the past year. The...

Higher inflation expectations have recently made Wall Street jittery. As evidenced by the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield that stands at 1.65%, bond yields are rising.As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout...

As a new earnings season is approaching, many investors wonder if the recent wobbly price action in equity markets could continue into April. Therefore, today we are introducing a bond exchange-traded...

The S&P 500 index is up over 4% year-to-date (YTD). It hit a record-high on Mar. 17.Plus, over the past 12 months, it has returned about 62%. As broader markets climb higher, many...