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The euro started the new year strong, but despite this, some analysts are tepid on its rally. That said, it helps to use ETFs that can hedge the euro against the dollar like the Xtrackers MSCI Europe Hedged Equity ETF (DBEU) and the Xtrackers MSCI Eurozone Hedged Equity ETF (DBEZ) .
Technology stocks and the related exchange traded funds soared last yea and investors could be in for more of the same this year, particularly as recent cybersecurity vulnerabilities come to light. That scenario could be a catalyst for the First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF (NYSEArca: CIBR) .
Tesla stock is surging on Friday, up 7.6%, and headed toward $900 per share, as it looks to close out an unprecedented 11th trading day higher. In addition to boosting ETFs like the ARK Industrial Innovation ETF (NYSEArca: ARKQ), Tesla stock is up 36% over its 11 sessions of gains, the longest winning streak on record.
It’s obviously been a rough 2020, but out of the ashes came opportunities for financial technology or fintech for short. As such, a pair of ETFs can afford investors opportunities in a space that’s growing exponentially with the Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic ETF (NasdaqGM: BOTZ) .and the Global X FinTech ETF (FINX) .
A bullish sentiment could be fueling a stronger demand for Chinese equities in 2021. ETF provider DWS offers several funds to satiate appetites for high-quality A-shares and broader equity exposure in China. Check out these the funds below: Xtrackers CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF (NYSEArca: ASHR) : seeks investment results that correspond to the CSI 300 Index.
The U.S. economy slowed into year-end as coronavirus cases surged following holiday gatherings and newly initiated shut-downs were enacted by various state governments. The slowdown will likely be reflected more clearly in the December and January numbers, as early Fall had the US economy on the rebound.
Precious metals-related exchange traded funds had a golden start to the new year, surging on a weak dollar that slipped to 2018 lows, ongoing struggle with a new variant of a more contagious coronavirus outbreak, and political risk from a Georgia runoff.
Fixed-income investors who are anticipating a higher level of inflation in the years ahead have already been shifting into Treasury inflation-protected securities-related exchange traded funds. Over the past month, the iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF (IEF) , which tracks U.S. Treasury bonds with remaining maturities between seven and ten years, suffered $1.4 billion in net outflows while the iShares TIPS Bond ETF (TIP) , which is composed of inflation-protected U.S. Treasury bonds, attracted $1.7 billion in net inflows.
We’ve just finished a tumultuous 2020, so 2021 should be a breeze, right? As we try to return to normal after a volatile year, investors will have to consider new challenges, particularly in the fixed income markets. In the upcoming webcast, , Dan Phillips, Director Asset Allocation Strategy, Northern Trust Asset Management; and Michael Natale, Head of Intermediary Distribution, Northern Trust Asset Management, will outline the path to potential recovery and highlight asset allocation in 2021.
Quality exposure in 2021 is a must given there’s still a lot of market uncertainty amid the Covid-19 pandemic. One area of value that ETF investors may want to focus on is an aerospace and defense play via ETFs like the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) .
With dividends firming up and equities taking off, it may be wise to consider a small hedge with the Hedged Dividend Income ETF (NYSEArca: DIVA) , an ETF that can help reduce dividend equity risk. DIVA tracks the INDXX Hedged Dividend Income Index, which is designed to deliver a strong current yield capital appreciation potential with a risk profile similar to a corporate bond index, according to AGFIQ .
The Democratic “blue wave” in Washington D.C. took two months longer than many investors had anticipated, but it arrived this week when Democrats narrowly eked out a majority in the Senate. Following the Georgia runoffs, investors are once again searching for the best stocks and ETFs to own under Democratic leadership.
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