CashNews.co Looking for broad exposure to the Energy – Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the Strive U.S. Energy ETF (DRLL), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 08/09/2022. While an excellent vehicle for long term investors, passively managed ETFs are a popular choice among institutional and retail investors due to […]
CashNews.co It’s an increasingly dangerous world from a geopolitical perspective, with conflict flaring in the Middle East, the war between Ukraine and Russia raging on, and tensions between the U.S. and China surrounding Taiwan. This geopolitical instability, however, creates a prime opportunity for the defense sector, as countries worldwide ramp up military spending to defend […]
CashNews.co BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) has witnessed its second day of outflows since its launch early this year. IBIT recorded a whopping net outflow of $13.5 million. The fund’s performance stems from the broader crypto market’s current volatility. Bitcoin’s price slipped below $59,000 the same day. Moreover, the US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a […]
CashNews.co Bet_Black According to New York-based investment firm BTIG, shares of the largest consumer staples ETF are in a “vulnerable” state. The fund BTIG referred to was the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEARCA:XLP), which has approached overbought levels. Currently the Consumer Staples ETF (XLP) trades at $82.27 a share, and hovers near its […]
CashNews.co mathieukor/E+ via Getty Images The ProShares Ultra Gold ETF (NYSEARCA:UGL) magnifies gold price return for trading purposes. However, leveraged funds may be subject to decay. This article explains drift, reports it for 22 leveraged ETFs, and focuses on UGL. Why do leveraged ETFs drift? Leveraged ETFs often underperform the underlying asset leveraged by the […]
CashNews.co jodiecoston/E+ via Getty Images Investment Thesis According to its websitethe American Conservative Values ETF (NYSEARCA:ACVF) is an actively managed large-cap blend ETF that “seeks to boycott as many companies hostile to conservative values without sacrificing performance.” While the fund’s promotional materials use loaded phrases like “woke liberal agenda,” I focused on ACVF’s fundamentals and […]
CashNews.co This ETF has produced a fantastic return in the past decade that crushes the S&P 500. Because it’s viewed as a bellwether of how the overall stock market is doing, the S&P 500 is closely watched by investors. Unsurprisingly, many exchange-traded funds (ETF) track the performance of the index. But for investors who want […]
CashNews.co Looking for income? Veteran investors know that dividend stocks offer something bonds just can’t. That’s income growth that at least keeps pace with inflation. And given enough time, most of these names will also dish out respectable capital appreciation. The question is, which stocks? Investors might also wonder if an exchange-traded fund would be […]
CashNews.co Image source: Getty Images Demand for FTSE 250 shares has risen sharply in 2024 thanks to the improving UK economic outlook. This pickup probably isn’t a surprise. Around 60% of the index’s earnings come from Britain. The UK’s second-most-prestigious index has consequently risen around 7% in value in the year to date, pushing valuations […]
CashNews.co The S&P 500 index is near the highest levels in its history, pushing the index’s dividend yield down to a paltry 1.2% or so. By contrast, the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD) has a roughly 3.4% yield, making it a relatively attractive income option. But the really interesting part about this exchange-traded […]