ETF Analysis & Opinion

When interest rates fall, bond prices rise. And while it has been some time since we’ve been able to say interest rates are dropping, the past few months have done just that.The pullback in...

Investors were net sellers of fund assets (including those of conventional funds and ETFs) for the first week in three, redeeming a net $2.1 billion for the LSEG Lipper fund-flows week ended...

The allure of investing in commodities traditionally draws investors towards the gleaming appeal of gold and silver. Some hardcore enthusiasts, referred to as goldbugs and silverbugs, even go to the...

The typical approach of most dividend ETFs can indeed seem counterintuitive. These funds often begin by identifying stocks that offer high yields or have a history of growing dividends –...

As we step into the new year, one of the most eagerly watched investment trends is unfolding at the intersection of cryptocurrency and traditional finance.Right now, investors are awaiting the...

As we transition from 2023 into 2024, it's again time to reflect on the past year's predictions from major Wall Street institutions and how they measured against actual market outcomes.Contrary to...

From the resurgence of the crypto bull market and the collapse of regional banks to numerous Federal Reserve decisions, the astonishing bull run of the "Magnificent Seven" stocks, and the unceasing...

Japan's leading steel manufacturer, Nippon Steel Corporation, has revealed plans to acquire its American counterpart, United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:X). The proposed purchase price is $55 per...

As we approach the 2023 holiday season, the outlook for U.S. consumers presents a complex and mixed picture for retailers.On one hand, recent data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s...

US bank stocks experienced a palpable surge over the week following hints from the Federal Reserve of potential rate cuts in 2024, offering some respite to the financial market. The rally was...

Investing in the agriculture sector can be a strategic choice for those looking to diversify their portfolio and potentially hedge against inflation. Why?Well, one of the key components of the...

Among retail investors and advisors alike, the quest to outperform market-cap-weighted indexes often leads to exploring various factor investing strategies. In particular, "quality" has emerged as a...

During LSEG Lipper’s fund-flows week that ended December 13, 2023, investors were overall net sellers of fund assets (including both conventional funds and ETFs) for the first week in eight,...

Bitcoin, the world's most prominent digital currency, achieved a new peak over the past week. Surpassing the $43,000 threshold - and more than doubling in worth this year with a 160% increase –...