Tag: ETFs
Russian Roulette
Tensions are running high as Russian troops remain in control of the Crimea region of Ukraine. Russian President Putin hasn’t given any indication he’s going to back down. Now there’s the very real possibility of UN and US sanctions against the former Super Power. There’s no doubt about it, these sanctions will be felt not […]
A Better 401(k)
For the majority of people, a 401(k) is the main vehicle used to save for retirement. The popular employer established retirement savings plan is funded by salary deferrals. The money contributed is often matched by the employer up to a certain percentage of your salary. But employers don’t have to match the employee’s contributions. 401(k)s […]
ETFs Surging After Fed Delays Taper – GDX, SOCL, EEME
In what was a surprise to many market participants, the Fed delayed reducing their monetary stimulus at last week’s FOMC meeting. Let’s take a closer look at three ETFs that started moving higher last week… Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) GDX has been hit hard by falling gold prices this year. The gold miners ETF […]
Schwab’s New Actively Managed Fundamental ETFs
Actively managed ETFs are opening up new opportunities for investors. These cutting edge investments use innovative indexes to combine the benefits of active portfolio management with the low-cost of passive investing. Charles Schwab jumped on the actively managed ETF bandwagon when they launched six new funds earlier this month. The “Fundamental Index ETFs From Schwab” […]
3 ETFs That Tanked In April
The S&P 500 finished the month of April at an all-time high of 1,597. But it wasn’t all sunshine and teddy bears. Some ETFs aren’t enjoying the same success as the large cap index. Understanding why these ETFs struggled in April will give you some insight into whether they’re a buy or sell at this […]
Are Actively Managed ETFs Better Than Passively Managed ETFs?
The exchange traded fund (ETF) isn’t a new concept for most investors. These convenient investment vehicles have been around for nearly 20 years now in the US. For those who don’t know, an ETF is a securities portfolio that trades like a stock on an exchange. Similar to mutual funds, ETFs hold assets like stocks, […]
Use ETFs To Make Money In This Volatile Market
Have you been investing in the stock market over the past few weeks? If so, you’ve certainly been on a rollercoaster ride. We’ve seen over a 1,000 point swing higher in the Dow over this period. But, don’t turn your back now, not even for a second, the ride isn’t over yet. No doubt about […]
Should Everyone Own Stocks?
Last weekend I was catching up on some of my reading. I was trying to make a dent in the stack of books, magazines, and articles piling up on my desk. You see, I’m constantly looking for new investment ideas for my readers. As I was reading one particular magazine, the words jumped off the […]
New ETN Product Hits The Market: Should You Buy The New 3x Leveraged US Dollar ETNs?
With volatility comes opportunity. It’s the way of Wall Street. And we’ve seen extreme volatility in the marketplace since the new millennium. We had the tech bubble, the commodity bubble, the equity bubble, and the housing bubble. And now the latest bubble is in currencies. Just look at the decline in the US Dollar over […]
