ETF Analysis & Opinion

Despite the significant run-up in prices of many commodities, gold has had a lackluster year so far. It started 2021 around $1,900/oz. and is currently lower, just shy of $1,745.That's a far cry from...

Investing legend Warren Buffett believes investors should put their faith in companies with 'wide moats.’ These moats, as he describes them, are sustainable competitive advantages. For Buffett,...

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...

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...

Water is essential to all life. The humanitarian or environmental aspects surrounding water scarcity as well as flooding make news headlines regularly and on Mar. 22 we celebrated World Water Day....

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...

Large capitalization stocks typically receive significant headlines as well as a higher share of allocated investor funds. Yet, most financial planners and academic research concur that small-cap...

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...