Commodities Have Their Say as Bonds Rise

This week’s ETF flows saw a strong performance from bond ETFs, but nothing like this – bonds added nearly $5.2 billion in just one week as investors flocked to yields so strong that some are even suggesting inverting the 60/40 portfolio. With the Fed set for further rate hikes, there could be even more yield [...] The post Commodities Have Their Say...

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ETF of the Week: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)

Happy birthday, SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)! The granddaddy of all ETFs just turned 30 and was the subject of this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast. VettaFi’s vice chairman Tom Lydon discussed the strategy with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life” for this week’s pod. Serenaded by Paul McCartney’s rendition of “Happy Birthday,” and [...] The post ETF of...

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It’s Time to Diversify Client Portfolios by Challenging Home Country Bias

Diversification should be a key area of focus in 2023 as advisors adjust client portfolios to capitalize on the significant changes in monetary and public policy. Portfolios that have a home country bias may be negatively impacted as markets are expected to be more challenged and complex in the new economic regime than they have [...] The post It’s...

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Look to Equal-Weight RYT for Seagate Exposure

Seagate Technology Holdings PLC (STX) was the top gainer in the S&P 500 on Thursday, up over 11%. The maker of computer memory reported its fiscal second quarter 2023 earnings after market close on Wednesday, beating analyst projections. Seagate is up 11.22% as of 4:00 PM ET. Seagate reported an adjusted (non-GAAP) profit of $0.16 [...] The post...

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Use USNZ To Help Meet Paris Agreement Targets

At the 2015 Paris Climate Accord, more than 190 countries agreed to make sure global warming stays “well below” 2 degrees Celsius and to “pursue efforts” to limit the temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Now, seven years later, how is the world doing to maintain its these targets? Unfortunately, not great. “The world is [...] The post Use USNZ...

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Don’t Ignore a Current Income ETF Like MUSI

There are a lot of investing edicts to be found out there, whether in books, online, financial TV, or just around the proverbial water cooler. Markets would do well to remember one such piece of wisdom right now: “Don’t fight the Fed.” That’s the reminder in a recent insight from American Century Investments, and it [...] The post Don’t Ignore a Current...

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At Exchange, Join the Finance Community to Support These Non-Profits

On February 5, the financial community will come together at Exchange in Miami Beach, Florida to share ideas, think outside of the box, and empower and educate the financial advisor. It will also be an opportunity to give back to the community through the support of one of three non-profits. Conference participants can contribute more [...] The post...

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China Reopening Brings Commodities Back to the Foreground

When Russia originally invaded Ukraine, investors became very focused on how the war would impact supply chains and the exportation of essential raw materials. But in recent months, the conversation around commodities has lost urgency in the investment world. However, the reopening of China has brought the asset class back into the fore. China easing...

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Don’t Miss Out: KARS Is on the Rise

Electric vehicle growth might be slowing marginally this year, but it’s still on track to beat last year’s record of over 10 million deliveries. The KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility ETF (NYSE: KARS) is already off to a good start for the year and offers investment opportunity across the EV value chain. Sales for electric [...] The...

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Fidelity Launches Tactical Bond ETF

Fidelity has expanded its lineup of active fixed income ETF strategies by launching the Fidelity Tactical Bond ETF (NYSE Arca: FTBD). The ETF is now available to retail investors and advisors through Fidelity’s online brokerage platforms with an expense ratio of 0.55%. Measured against the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index and co-managed by Jeffrey...

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