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Some commodities market observers are discussing the potential arrival of another supercycle, and while it’s not official yet, investors can prepare for the event with products like the Sprott Physical Platinum and Palladium Trust (NYSEArca: SPPP ). SPPP provides “a secure, convenient and exchange-traded investment alternative for investors who want to hold physical platinum and palladium
Silver exchange traded funds and trusts such as the the Sprott Physical Silver Trust (NYSEArca: PSLV) are growing, as more market participants turn to the metal as a store of value. PSLV is a closed-end fund that lets investors redeem large blocks of shares in exchange for delivery of silver bullion.
By William Sokol, Senior ETF Product Manager After essentially completing a market cycle in just three quarters in 2020, high yield spreads are back below historical averages and yields are as low as they’ve ever been. High yield investors may be asking what might drive performance going forward, and how to navigate an environment characterized by both tight spreads and higher corporate leverage, as well as continued low rates in the face of higher economic growth.
Bonds are integral components in any retirement portfolio. Corporate bonds can carry higher yields than domestic government debt. When it comes to corporate bonds, passive index-based strategies are often the way to go for retirees.
Perusing meeting minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee ( FOMC ) isn’t always easy or entertaining, but the text out earlier…
First Trust Advisors L.P., a leading exchange-traded fund provider and asset manager, announced on Thursday that it has launched a new actively managed ETF, the First Trust TCW Emerging Market Debt ETF (NYSE Arca: EFIX) . The fund seeks to provide a high total return from current income and capital appreciation by investing in emerging market debt.
The combination of emerging markets and junk bonds may appear to be too risky for many income investors, but with the right methodology investors can dial back some of that risk while grabbing access to higher levels of income. Enter the VanEck Vectors EM High Yield Bond ETF (NYSEArca: HYEM) .
Investors frequently hear about the benefits of tapping the emerging markets consumer theme – one that largely revolves around China. The KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF (NYSEARCA:KBUY) is an example of exchange traded fund with dedicated access to Asia’s powerhouse.
By Pedro Palandrani, Andrew Little, Global X Internet of Things Surging Demand Sparks Semiconductor Sales Growth Semiconductors are indispensable when it comes to the evolution of emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things, cloud computing hardware, autonomous vehicles, industrial automation, and others.
Clean energy and fintech are two of the premier disruptive technologies, yet in many cases, investors must get to them through individual funds. The ALPS Disruptive Technologies ETF ( DTEC ) makes life easier for investors seeking exposure to both themes.
International dividend-paying equities are important considerations for many income investors. They can access the asset via many exchange traded funds, including the cost-effective Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF ( VYMI ). An easy way of looking at the Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF is that it is the international answer to the wildly popular Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF ( VYM A+ ) , one of the largest U.S. dividend ETFs.
As investors look to the markets ahead, it is important to considers ways to prepare for both cyclical and secular changes. In the recent webcast, Barbell Cyclical and Secular Change: Balancing Opportunities and Risks , Michael Arone, Chief Investment Strategist, SPDR, State Street Global Advisors, highlighted the shift in factor trends that took place in the fourth quarter of 2020, with cyclical size and value factors taking charge. “Size and Value rallied hard off the vaccine news, while Quality held up better than Momentum, given the potential for an uneven recovery,” Arone said.
By now, many investors can probably recite most investment strategists’ expectations for 2021 in their sleep. The common theme is an anticipated economic recovery. Although forecasts are inherently limited, after a tumultuous 2020, this sanguine consensus is certainly encouraging.