ETF Analysis & Opinion

US housing data released last week encouraged investors, as Housing Starts, Building Permits and Existing Home Sales all beat expectations.Despite the economic uncertainties amid the novel coronavirus...

Oil prices have been on a wild ride in 2020. After reaching historic lows in April, the commodity attracted widespread attention from investors.Most recently, United States Oil Fund (NYSE:USO) has...

Since early spring, broader equity markets in the US have been charging ahead. On Aug. 18, the S&P 500 index closed at 3,389.78, above its previous peak of 3,386.15 in February. So far in the...

Leveraged ETFs offer the potential for amplified gains, albeit at an increased risk.Still, for short-term investors, leveraged ETFs (LETF) can be appealing. The Direxion Daily S&P Oil & Gas...

The United States represents about half of the world market cap—the value of shares of all companies globally.  While that may seem like a giant piece of the pie, international markets,...

This article was written exclusively for Investing.comGold has soared in 2020, rising by more than 25% to historic highs. But it isn’t just the price of the metal that has been climbing. The...

There's one group of US companies still scheduled to report Q2 earnings as the season winds down: major retailers.Overall, the sector has been among the big winners as consumers accelerated their...

Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Ripple have attracted widespread attention since Bitcoin was created in 2009. However, the blockchain technology that these cryptocurrencies are based on...

While yesterday we addressed socially responsible ETFs, today we'll look at the opposite end of the spectrum: "sin" or "vice" stocks. These stocks include those in alcohol, cannabis, gambling,...

Ethical concerns are an increasingly pressing consideration for many investors seeking to put their money into companies that align with their views and values.As terms like "environmental, social and...

Given the current market volatility which is expected to continue for much of this year, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer new as well as seasoned investors a variety of advantages over...

The recent decline in the US Dollar Index against other major currencies has made many market participants wonder: is now a good time to invest in European stocks?The greenback lost around 5% of...

The term "financial services industry" immediately brings banks to mind. While banking is vital for the economy to function, financial services include a broad basket of businesses ranging from...

Most grandparents have a special bond with their grandchildren. They would like to see the young get on the path to becoming healthy, happy, and independent adults. We believe grandparents can indeed...