Analyzing Active In Australia: Lessons From The SPIVA Australia Mid-Year 2023 Scorecard
Since 2013, our SPIVA ® Australia Scorecards have shown that the majority of actively managed Australian equity funds have typically underperformed the S&P/ASX 200 . According to the recently published SPIVA Australia Mid-Year 2023 Scorecard, 55% of Australian Equity
BlackRock Conquered the World – The Corbett Report
After BlackRock was allowed to bail out its own ETF funds with the Fed’s newly minted going direct funny money, iShares surged yet again, surpassing $3 trillion in assets under management last year.
The Importance Of Diversification When Building A Portfolio
Joining us now to discuss, Jitania Kandhari, Deputy CIO of the Solutions and Multi-Asset Group, Head of Macro and Thematic Research for Emerging Markets Equity, and Portfolio Manager for the Passport Equity strategies at Morgan Stanley Investment Management. Greg Bonnell: I know when I talk to
Uranium Maintains Momentum Amid High Demand, Low Supply
Uranium has been one of the top-performing commodities this year as the use of nuclear power starts to gain more acceptance, increasing demand for the metal while supply remains constrained. In effect, this is causing the metal’s market to grow exponentially and will continue to do so, offering
A Nuclear Renaissance Is Reviving Long Stagnant Uranium Markets – Sprott ETFs Is Giving Investors Multiple Forms Of Exposure To The Heavy Metal
Earlier in August, for example, Sweden said it needs to triple its nuclear power capacity over the next decade in order to keep up with rising electricity demand in the country. Nuclear Power Is The Not-So-New Clean Energy
XYLD: The S&P 500 Is Begging You To Consider Covered Call ETFs, But JEPI Is Not The Only Game In Town
Covered call ETFs are becoming increasingly popular among retirement income investors.But as valuable as these vehicles are, they can be even better if you put some good players around them.I outline in detail how I supplement covered call ETFs with offense and defense ETF “tilts” to create and maintain a flexible, dynamic retirement portfolio for…
IWD: There Could Be Considerable Downside Risk
IWD invests in value stocks in the Russell 1000 index.A significant portion of its portfolio consists of sectors that are sensitive to the strength of the economy.IWD’s current valuation is towards the high end of its historical average.
Data Strategies To Prepare Portfolios For Volatility
September and October are infamous for major bouts of volatility striking markets.Identifying the possible catalysts for volatility is the first step to staying ahead of it.Our team also spotted unusual activity in the embattled Real Estate sector, but M&A action offers hope amid real estate’s ruins.
CNYA: Optimism By Market Commentators Is Premature
CNYA provides access to locally available equities in China, with a focus on financial and industrial sectors.The ETF has exposure to consumer staples and specific companies such as Kweichow Moutai and a lithium-ion battery manufacturer, which may drive secular resilience.But structural risks, including the housing sector and geopolitical tensions, continue to pose challenges for the…
10%+ Monthly Yields: JEPI Or JEPQ?
High yield ETFs like JEPI and JEPQ are popular among passive income investors for their simplicity and attractive income streams.Moreover, JEPI and JEPQ offer considerable exposure to technology.We compare them side by side and offer our take on which is the better pick for passive income investors.
Artificial Intelligence: The Future is NOW
Within technology, we think a big trend will be software companies integrating AI into their products, giving customers the ability to use AI within their own databases and processes. As AI matures, we think companies in the Users
Global X Adds to Thematic Suite With New Defense Tech ETF
“Amid escalating geopolitical concerns, the digital transformation of warfare, and new cybersecurity threats, there is a growing market for militaries to adopt cutting-edge technologies,” said Pedro Palandrani, director of research
Top ETF Holding Enbridge Adds U.S. Utilities Assets
Furthermore, Enbridge’s gas distribution and storage business will be North America’s largest gas utility franchise, according to Enbridge. ENFR provides exposure to the Alerian Midstream Energy Select Index (AMEI), a composite
Play AI’s Impact in Active Disruptive ETFs FBOT, FDTX
For investors looking to play AI’s impact, active disruptive ETFs can provide one route in. FBOT actively invests in global disruptive automation firms, including industrial robotics as well as firms focused on autonomous driving.
What’s Going on With Consumers?
Traditionally, luxury goods firms have been very successful at passing through cost increases to consumers, given that their clientele are usually less price-sensitive. In the United Kingdom, chains are reporting strong