3 Important Implications Of Change In The Post-COVID World We recently examined the impacts of a post-COVID era on business, the consumer, and global trade. Assuming that COVID vaccines are broadly available in the second half of 2021, we foresee changes in the growth trajectories of some industries. Importantly, some of these trends started before the pandemic, but COVID has now strengthened... READ MORE » |
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Soothe the Sensation of Inflation: The Gold OUNZ ETF As investors start to reorder their ETF rosters for 2021, they have to be looking at gold and wondering whether the precious metal can sustain its rally. If inflation remains a concern, then exposure to gold through ETFs like the VanEck Merk Gold Trust (OUNZ) will be key. OUNZ has obviously been the beneficiary of a [...] READ MORE » |
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Why Smart Grid ETFs Are Smart Investments Now With the incoming Biden Administration planning potentially massive spending on renewable energy, smart grid technologies are likely to be in focus, highlighting opportunities with exchange traded funds such as the First Trust/Clean Edge Smart Grid ETF (NasdaqGM: GRID). The fund seeks to reflect the NASDAQ OMX Clean Edge Smart Grid... READ MORE » |
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An ETF to Get In On Chinese Healthcare’s Banner Year In the U.S., the healthcare sector was one of the strong performers amid the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The same can be said for China. The second largest economy is exhibiting signs of continued strength in the healthcare sector, which should help provide tailwinds for the Global X MSCI China Health Care ETF (CHIH). CHIH [...] READ MORE » |
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A Bond Alternative for Retirees: Nationwide’s NUSI ETF The Nationwide Risk-Managed Income ETF (NYSEArca: NUSI) is gaining attention as a complement or alternative to traditional fixed income investments within retirement portfolios. Low Treasury yields are just one reason why. Another reason why investors may want to embrace the steady income and large yield offered by NUSI is what low... READ MORE » |
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Upcoming Changes for ESG and Sustainable Funds ETFs The Biden/Harris Administration has a broad agenda and although it’s not likely the top priority, the new regime could benefit environmental, social and governance (ESG) and sustainable investing funds, such as the FlexShares STOXX US ESG Impact Index Fund (CBOE: ESG) and the FlexShares STOXX Global ESG Impact Index Fund (CBOE:... READ MORE » |
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