ESG Under Fire: Beyond the Investment It would be an understatement to suggest that labor has been in the headlines lately. Between the unemployment statistics, Labor Day, and the passing of one of the staunchest advocates for workers’ rights, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, how companies treat their workforce seems like an important topic. Yet, there’s a potential push to... READ MORE » |
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Who Bombed the Elephant? As the S&P 500 Index is bouncing off its 50-day moving average while I type, the Nasdaq Composite Index had already locked in the fastest correction in its history when it took only four trading sessions to shave off 10% of price appreciation in early September. Add that to the n=1 events [...] READ MORE » |
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Don’t Ignore Overseas Exposure for Your ETF Portfolio In an effort to diversify portfolios, advisors can’t ignore the potential of overseas exposure. The ebb and flow of the markets at home don’t necessarily correlate to market movements abroad–this non-correlation can serve investors well when it comes to diversification. “An effective measure of diversification... READ MORE » |
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Pick Winners Like a “GURU” Using This ETF With market volatility back on the scene, a tried-and-tested hedge fund strategy is making a return, according to a recent Financial Times article. The use of convertible arbitrage is benefiting hedge funds, which could translate to gains for the Global X Guru Index ETF (GURU). “Convertible bonds allow their owners to convert... READ MORE » |
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Swiss Banking Giant is “Very Bullish” on Gold Prices While the capital markets are wondering how low can yields go, gold bulls are wondering whether the precious metal can keep on reaching higher heights. Per a CNBC article, Swiss banking giant UBS seems to side more with the latter and is “very bullish” on gold. “We are very bullish on gold. We think that [...] READ MORE » |
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It’s Time To Get Tech-Heavy With QTEC The Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX) is again setting a torrid pace this year, extending lengthy out-performance of rivals such as the S&P 500. The technology sector is a big reason why NDX is dominating traditional broad-based benchmarks. Investors looking for even more tech exposure with their Nasdaq-based investments can turn to the First... READ MORE » |
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