ETF Central

How Did Semiconductors Become the Week's MVP in the S&P 500?The spotlight was firmly on the information technology sector over the week, thanks to remarkable performance of semiconductor stocks....

Throughout 2023 and 2024, Strive Asset Management has been a prominent name in the ETF industry, gaining attention for its staunch adherence to the "Shareholder Primacy" principle. In a recent...

WTI crude oil prices finished the week down 1.53% after a massive U.S. fuel inventory build raised concerns about demand in the largest oil market. U.S. crude inventories climbed 1.3 million barrels...

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...

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 –...

Last week, I threw a curveball at my LinkedIn followers with a poll that might have raised a few eyebrows. The question was simple: Which of these offbeat exchange-traded funds (ETFs) piques your...

As of November 15th, according to the ETF Central screener, the current universe of fixed income ETFs is vast and diverse, comprising approximately 619 offerings.Out of these, 345—or about...