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The easing of monetary policy, especially since the start of the pandemic, has provided tailwinds for broader markets. Both the S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 hit record highs earlier in July. As a...
While broader U.S. markets make new highs, many investors are also looking to other countries to mitigate the effects of a potential decline in U.S. equities in the second half of the year.Therefore,...
As the earnings season gets under way, many readers may be wonder if the wobbly price action in equity markets could continue into late summer. As a result, interest in bonds, which typically have a...
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) were first introduced in the 1990s as a vehicle to give investors exposure to a broad group of U.S. equities. Over the years, issuers have launched a variety of funds with...
July means a new earnings season, and possibly more stock market volatility as companies report their Q2 figures and outlook for the rest of the year. A number of widely-followed companies are...
Equities in China, the world's second-largest economy behind the US, have been making headlines. Regulators in the Asian nation have been targeting tech names that are, or plan to be, listed overseas....
Regular readers of this column will note that we emphasize long-term investing in solid companies or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that provide access to robust shares. For most retail investors, the...
Currency exchange-traded funds (CETFs) enable retail investors to participate in currency moves. These funds cover most major currencies as well as a number of currencies that are not always in the...
With increased optimism about returning to ‘normal’ life as restrictions from the coronavirus pandemic are lifted, as well as an improving economic outlook, the US will likely celebrate...
The first half of the year has meant different fortunes for shares of companies across sectors. Today, we review ETFs that were clear winners or losers in the first two quarters of 2021. We provide...
Last year was a remarkable period for companies to go public via special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs). In 2020, in fact, there were 248 completed deals in the US. In 2019, that number was 59....
Recent days brought new all-time-highs to the S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100, which are up about 14% and 12%, respectively, in 2021. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which hit a record high in...
Many on Wall Street are keen to invest in cutting edge, emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), which “enables computers and machines to mimic the perception, learning,...
Investors use exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to have exposure to various sectors or themes, as well as to achieve a number of different objectives. Today, we look at buffer ETFs, a niche product that...
Value and growth investing are two approaches to long-term investing. Both academic scholars and investment professionals discuss and debate the merits and risks associated with these two styles.Those...