ETFs
Why This Category Of ETFs Is The Most Popular Right Now
Key Points If you don’t know about buffered ETFs, here is why they are so popular right now. Global ETF assets continue to surge higher, rising 28% in 2024 to $14.7 trillion. This year, demand has only increased, as investors seek out the diversification and active management that ETFs provide in choppy and uncertain markets. […]
Top Crypto ETFs Offering 19% To 42% Yields
About a year ago, the SEC authorized the first Bitcoin ETFs. The early ETFs tracked the value of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies such as Ether. Another approach was to form ETFs that invest in companies involved in the cryptocurrency universe. The newest iteration of crypto ETFs are funds (now two of them) that use covered […]
How Covered Call ETFs Can Supercharge Your Passive Income
Covered call ETFs are an amazing investment tool. With just one trade, you can supercharge your passive income. These ETFs are best for near-retirees, active investors, and anyone looking to increase the passive income in their portfolio. How do they do it? Covered call ETFs purchase a basket of stocks (Each ETF has a different […]
How AI Will Change U.S. Infrastructure Forever
Recently, the AI discussion has taken a turn with the realization that the production of advanced AI chips and the building of massive data centers to house those chips will dramatically increase the amount of electric power needed in the U.S. A recent forecast change by Georgia Power illustrates how much power demand will grow […]
Three Top Cryptocurrency ETFs
In January, the Securities and Exchange Commission approved the first 11 spot-bitcoin exchange-traded funds, and they have been quite popular with investors. However, they are not the only options for those looking to tap into the fast-growing cryptocurrency industry. Several other ETFs invest in companies that in some way serve the industry. These ETFs might be […]
Understanding Mutual Funds: A Beginner’s Guide To Investment Diversity
Q: What are Mutual Funds and How Do They Work? A: Imagine you and a bunch of friends want to invest in the stock market, but none of you has enough money to make a big impact individually. So, you all pool your money together and hire an expert to manage it. This is the […]
2 Tech Funds With Huge Dividends (1 Is A Buy, 1 Is A “Wait And See”)
You probably know the Don Henley song “Dirty Laundry.” It was one of my favorite tunes in the 1980s. A criticism of media sensationalism, the repetitive chorus rang in my ears when I was much younger than I am today: “Kick ’em when they’re up,Kick ’em when they’re down.” This aptly describes the nightly news […]
How To Profit With Closed-End Funds
Investors are attracted to closed-end funds (CEFs) because of high yields and (often) stable monthly dividends. These types of dividends can provide stability in retirement. The challenge is not all CEF dividends are created equal. So let’s take a look at what to look out for… The CEF Connect website lists 423 CEFs that trade on the […]
3 ETFs For The Conservative Investor To Buy And Hold
Key Points For a conservative investor seeking exposure to the equity markets while prioritizing stability and long-term wealth preservation, investing in Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) or indices can be an attractive strategy and might make the most sense. ETFs offer a unique combination of diversification, cost-effectiveness, and liquidity, making them an ideal choice for those who prefer a […]
How ETFs Really Work – And Why It Matters
Active investors typically hold a lot of different types of securities in their brokerage accounts. From interacting with my newsletter subscribers, I know that many of them think of every investment in their brokerage account as “stocks”; however, much of what we own may not be common stock shares. This may seem like a minor […]
