ETF Analysis & Opinion

Over the past year, the US Dollar Index futures, (USDX), which measures the value of the greenback relative to a basket of six currencies from some of the most significant US trading partners, is down...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

Low-cost exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could enable new investors to put some of their savings into equity markets. Today, we introduce three funds that are made up of a diversified range of...

Commodities have been getting significant attention in recent weeks, and possibly for good reason. The Federal Reserve, as well as many other central banks, is likely to keep interest rates at their...