What To Expect After A Stunning Economic And Market Recovery

Our strategic and tactical work suggests that both the market and economic recoveries will persist, albeit at a slower pace. It may take more than a year for the U.S. economy to regain its previous level of activity and employment, but the recovery is well on its way. The economic backdrop [...] READ MORE »

Tesla-Heavy ETF Won’t Be Sunk by Election Results

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) and ETFs heavy on the stock, including the ARK Innovation ETF (NYSEArca: ARKK), can continue bullishness established this year regardless of what happens on Election Day. “Companies within ARKK include those that rely on or benefit from the development of new products or services, technological improvements and... READ MORE »

VSMV: A Modern Low Vol Idea

Low volatility is a popular investment factor, but many of the exchange traded funds offering exposure to it are old in their approaches. Those looking for a more modern bet on reduced volatility should consider the VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility ETF (VSMV). VSMV follows the Nasdaq Victory US Multi-Factor Minimum... READ MORE »

Gold ETF Holdings Rise for 10th Consecutive Month

It’s been a banner year for gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and more market uncertainty ahead could keep feeding into more inflows. With Q4 still left to go and gold ETF holdings rising for a 10th consecutive month, gold could set a new record high, according to a Mining.com article. Per the article, “bullion is still... READ MORE »

Municipal Bond ETFs Could Benefit from Tax Hikes

A recent Yahoo! Finance article noted that about 75% of Americans would support higher income taxes if the money went to the right places. A Nasdaq article pointed out that in the event that Democratic candidate Joe Biden wins the upcoming presidential election, this tax hike could benefit municipal bond exchange-traded funds (ETFs).... READ MORE »

Why Qualified Dividends Matter

The Principal Spectrum Tax-Advantaged Dividend Active ETF (PQDI) is an example of exchange traded fund that’s taking on added importance because the aftermath of Election Day could bring a host of sweeping tax changes. PQDI “seeks to provide current income. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net... READ MORE »