ETF Analysis & Opinion

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....

Increasing yields, profit-taking and the upcoming earnings season have meant volatility and pressure for many stocks. Many investors wonder whether they could use inverse or leveraged exchange-traded...

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...

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...

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...

The Biden administration's $1.9-trillion American Rescue Plan has been signed into law. Now, green energy-focused infrastructure development is likely to occupy an important part of President Joseph...

Prices of a range of stocks as well as exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have appreciated significantly since the start of 2021. In many cases, valuation levels have become overstretched. Similarly,...