There still isn’t a bitcoin exchange-traded fund in the U.S. When that’s going to change is up for considerable debate, but in the meantime, investors have some other avenues to consider, including blockchain exchange-traded funds .
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The ‘ARKG’ ETF: Join the Genomics Revolution
The genomics space is rapidly innovating. The ARK Genomic Revolution Multi-Sector Fund ( ARKG ) makes accessing innovation much easier. For investors, ARKG’s active management and utility are vital because the fund is flexible and able to capitalize on genomics advancements more rapidly than index-based rivals.
2021 Outlook: Cyclical Rotation Ahead
Things have changed. Looking at 100 years of data, this chart from Morgan Stanley shows that cyclical sectors have never had a lower weight in the S&P 500 Index . Growth , stability and defense sectors have never had a greater weight—now more than three-quarters of the index. Cyclical sectors are Financials, Industrials, Energy and Materials.
Agricultural ETFs Jump Amid Crop Report Revisions
Corn and soybean futures rocketed higher on Tuesday amid a decline in crop yields, sending agricultural ETFs higher as well. Agricultural ETFs gained amid revisions from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s January World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates, or WASDE, that hammered projected ending stocks for both commodities, reflecting limits to last year’s U.S. production estimates and a more nebulous outlook for South American crops.
As Gold Yields Grow, Watch Two VanEck ETFs Closely
Tactical Allocation Channel Gold prices are still up about 19% within the past year, but have stumbled to start the new year. As Treasury yields start to move higher, keep an eye on a pair of ETFs: the VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF ( GDX B+ ) and the VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF ( GDXJ B ). GDX seeks to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the NYSE® Arca Gold Miners Index®.
Ten Themes for 2021
To kickstart our Behind the Markets podcast in 2021, we had the pleasure of chatting with John Davi of Astoria Portfolio Advisors about the 10 themes he’s incorporating into his model portfolios for 2021
Is a Weaker Dollar Paving the Way for Euro Strength?
The Xtrackers MSCI Europe Hedged Equity ETF (DBEU) and the Xtrackers MSCI Eurozone Hedged Equity ETF (DBEZ) are both up about 3% to start the new year. While both funds feature a euro hedging strategy, the currency could be gaining strength amidst a weaker dollar.
Inside the IHAK ETF: Cybersecurity for the Win
The heavier reliance on the internet amidst the pandemic fed into more strength for cybersecurity. Investors can continue to pad their portfolios with a cybersecurity play through the iShares Cybersecurity and Tech ETF (IHAK) . “The evolution of the work from home economy, the boom on online commerce, the focus on election security and the looming threat of continued data integrity hacks have made the cybersecurity sector a top focus for several years among individuals, companies and investors,” writes David Dierking in The Street
Actionable Ideas to Start the New Year
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The ARKF ETF: Tempting Crypto Angles and Blockchain
With Bitcoin in the headlines again, blockchain investing is receiving renewed attention. Certain fintech exchange traded funds like the ARK Fintech Innovation ETF ( ARKF ) can help investors marry those two concepts.
3 VanEck ETFs Already Outperforming in 2021
Getting international diversification via ETFs can help give investors equities exposure to areas responding differently to the Covid recovery. Fortunately, VanEck has three single country funds that are outperforming to start 2021.
An ETF Strategy to Stay Invested in Equities and Hedge Downside Risks
Exchange traded fund investors can consider a strategy to incorporate a hedged equity position into a portfolio as a way to mitigate tail risk while seeking upside market participation. In the recent webcast, Reduce Market Downside Risk with a New Approach to Hedge Equity Portfolios , Jamie Atkinson, Managing Director, Head of Global Sales, Swan Global Investments, noted that investors have traditionally turned to fixed income assets like Treasuries to hedge market risk and balance out a diversified investment portfolio.
A High-Yield Bond ETF to Enhance Your Asset Allocation for 2021
As we consider the path to potential recovery, exchange traded fund investors should consider a diversified asset allocation strategy for 2021. In the recent webcast, Turn the Page – Asset Allocation in 2021 , Dan Phillips, Director Asset Allocation Strategy, Northern Trust Asset Management, pointed out that the economy is rebounding, with business activity picking up and select regional Manufacturing PMI Survey Index levels at or above pre-coronavirus levels
Marry Cyclicals and Dividends to Start Your 2021 Gains Off Right
There’s often an intersection between cyclical equities and dividend-paying stocks. Last year, it made for a rocky relationship, but that tide is turning for the better. Advisors can position for a cyclical/dividend renaissance with the WisdomTree Global Dividend Model Portfolio