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The largest funds investing in private equity are having a banner year, and investors can get in on the action with exchange-traded funds (ETFs) like the Invesco Global Listed Private Equity ETF (PSP) . Private equity exposure was once the realm of the uber-wealthy, but ETFs have given investors access to this niche corner of the capital markets.
Years of depressed interest rates on government bonds are sending income investors scrambling, with many embracing alternative sources of yield, including business development companies (BDCs). Known for high yields, BDCs make loans to small and medium enterprises, many of which carry junk credit ratings.
Getting multi-asset exposure can help shield the volatility that investors have recently experienced in the stock market, and Invesco exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can give them that exposure for various risk profiles. There are times when investors need to be risk-averse, especially when volatility hits hard.
FinEx has launched a new ETF in Russia providing exposure to companies operating in the global video gaming and eSports industries. Companies in the video gaming & eSports industries were early beneficiaries during the Covid-19 environment.
Toronto-headquartered Purpose Investments has launched a new ETF in Europe providing exposure to US enterprise software companies. Som Seif, CEO of Purpose Investments. The Purpose Enterprise Software ESG-S UCITS ETF has been listed on the London Stock Exchange (SOFT LN) and is set to cross-list on Xetra (SOFT GY) on Tuesday.
Seven months into 2021 and investors still hear plenty about the reflation trade. So much so that they may be led to believe that this is a domestic phenomenon. Actually, the reflation trade has global implications, and that’s a positive for international exchange traded funds with cyclical value positioning, including the ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (NYSEArca: IDOG ) .
The utilities sector usually performs admirably when interest rates are low, but the Utilities Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLU) is up just 4.80% year-to-date, well behind the 17.67% returned by the S&P 500 Index as a whole, as of June 24.
Investing in big tech means investors are already getting some form of cloud computing exposure but can go all-in with ETFs like the Global X Cloud Computing ETF (CLOU) . Even before the pandemic helped make cloud computing a household name, big tech was already utilizing the technology as a cornerstone of their business operations.
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The reflation trade is a phrase generating plenty of buzz this year, and while it’s taking some lumps in recent weeks, some market observers believe it will regain momentum before 2021 concludes. Alone, that’s notable, but making a potential reflationary resurgence worth watching (and participating in) is the sector-level implications that come along with it.
Cathie Wood -led Ark Investment Management trimmed exposure to Chinese companies as talks to improve the U.S.-China relationship continued to be in a stalemate. What Happened: On Monday, Ark Fintech Innovation ETF (NYSE: ARKF ) and Ark Space Exploration & Innovation ETF (BATS: ARKX ) sold some shares in Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE: BABA ).
Blockchain sector-related exchange traded funds surged Monday on rumors that Amazon (NasdaqGS: AMZN) plans to accept cryptocurrencies as payment. Among the best performing non-leveraged ETFs of Monday, the Global X Blockchain ETF (BKCH) increased 12.8%, VanEck Vectors Digital Transformation ETF (DAPP) advanced 12.8%, Bitwise Crypto Industry Innovators ETF (BITQ) rose 12.3%, and Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF (BLOK) gained 7.2%.
Many analysts believe the economy is showing signs of significant inflation. They see it in various metrics and indices that are used to track it. But income-seeking investors still don’t have many attractive options. Yields and rates are still well below their historical averages.