U.S. Dollar ETF Finds Support From Trump
The U.S. dollar has been in a free fall, but the greenback-related ETF regained its footing after President Donald Trump confirmed his…
Currency ETFs
Tax Overhaul is Good for U.S. Dollar ETFs
Under the tax overhaul plans, Corporate America may repatriate billions of dollars from abroad, potentially strengthening the greenback and U.S. dollar-related exchange…
The First Batch of 4x Leveraged ETPs
VelocityShares, the exchange traded note business of the Janus Henderson Group, debuted the first suite of 4x or 400% leveraged exchange traded…
A Bitcoin ETF Will Likely Be Backed by Futures
Money managers in the ETF industry are working on a bitcoin ETF, and the upcoming batch of cryptocurrency-related funds will likely track…
Catalan’s Declaration Destabilizes Spain ETF
Spain’s market and country-specific ETF slipped Friday after Catalan parliament’s declaration of independence from Spain, triggering a wave of political risk-off selling…
As USD Strengthens, Currency Hedged ETFs Require a Second Look
Many have looked into international markets during a prolonged U.S. rally that stretched valuations at home. With the U.S. dollar beginning to…
Bitcoin ETFs: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
Plans to launch Bitcoin futures-backed ETFs have experienced setbacks after Securities and Exchange Commission officials revealed its reluctance in reviewing any such…
Spain ETFs Retreat as Catalonia Sues for Independence
Spain’s markets and country-related ETFs declined Monday after over two million Catalans voted to secede, fueling political uncertainty in one of the…
Currency ETF 101: What’s In It for You?
As with other types of exchange traded funds (ETFs), it’s easy to build a diversified portfolio of currency ETFs if you understand…
Political Turmoil Sends Brazil ETFs Reeling
Brazilian markets and country-specific exchange traded funds plunged Thursday as some call for the resignation of President Michel Temer in response to…
What France ETF Investors Need to Know About the Elections
France and Europe-related exchange traded funds have been on the market’s radar ahead of a closely watched election cycle, and may potentially…
ETF Plays That Have Benefited the Most from a ‘Trump Bump’
Donald Trump’s victory set off one of the steepest post-election rallies in recent memory. While many markets strengthened on the “Trump bump,”…
Pound Volatility Supports Currency Hedged U.K. ETF Play
United Kingdom stocks have strengthened on a weakened pound sterling as major exporters enjoy a more competitive currency. While the volatility in…
U.K. Currency Hedged ETFs Shine After May’s Speech Weakens Pound
Currency-hedged United Kingdom exchange traded funds continued to push toward new heights, with Britain’s benchmark FTSE 100 also reaching a new record,…