How ETF Investors Can Play a Stronger USD
With the U.S. dollar appreciating against foreign currencies, currency traders and international investors can ride the wave or hedge against weakness in…
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Grain ETFs Rebound as China Buys American Again
Soft commodity-related exchange traded funds strengthened as China signals state giants to buy American grains in easing trade tensions between Beijing and…
Copper ETPs’ Underperformance is Worrisome for the Broader Economy
After touching a near four-year high in 2017, copper prices, along with related exchange traded products, have weakened this year, underperforming the…
Palladium ETF Rebounds with China, U.S. Trade War on Hold
Palladium and related exchange traded funds were outperforming in the precious metals space Monday as China and the U.S. put the trade…
Surging Asia Demand Could Sustain Big Oil ETFs
Crude oil ETFs have enjoyed a stellar year so far, with oil prices touching $80 per barrel for the first time since…
Virtus Debuts Active Preferred Stock ETF
Virtus ETF Solutions has partnered with Infrastructure Capital Advisors to launch a new U.S. preferred stock ETF that may provide yield-hunters a…
5 Fixed-Income ETFs as U.S. Interest Rates Rise
Yields on benchmark Treasuries have increased this year as market observers anticipate further monetary policy tightening out of the Federal Reserve. Nevertheless,…
Smart Alternative ETF Strategies to Hedge Market Risks
Exchange traded fund investors who are wary of any further sudden market twists may consider liquid alternative investments that may zig as…
Smart Alternatives for Building Better Portfolios
Market volatility is rearing its ugly head again, revealing the risks when riding a bull equity market rally. As investors rebalance their…
A Leveraged ETN Play on Europe STOXX 50
Fisher Investments has partnered with Credit Suisse to launch an exchange traded note to provide leveraged exposure to the a widely observed…
4 Energy ETF Opportunities as Sector Plays Catch Up
Crude oil prices have strengthened and the energy sector has rebounded on the stabilizing price outlook. However, the exchange traded funds that…
Japan ETF Rebound May Not Last
Japanese ETFs have recovered their footing after a two-month sell-off, but some aren’t so convinced that the good times will last. The…
3 Energy ETFs Climb as Oil Hits Highest Since 2014
With crude oil prices breaking above $70 per barrel for the first time since 2014, energy ETFs were leading the market rebound…
Corn ETF Surged on Brazilian Weather Concerns
The corn market and related exchange traded fund took a breather after a multi-day winning streak that propelled corn prices to their…