ETF Analysis & Opinion

WTI crude oil prices finished the week down 1.53% after a massive U.S. fuel inventory build raised concerns about demand in the largest oil market. U.S. crude inventories climbed 1.3 million barrels...

Tech exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a resurgence during the second week of January, recovering from their earlier losses at the start of the year. This marks a positive shift after a...

Exiting the calendar year 2022, the negative performance of both equity and fixed income markets made the strong case for alternative assets, as such throughout 2023 there were a noticeable number of...

When interest rates fall, bond prices rise. And while it has been some time since we’ve been able to say interest rates are dropping, the past few months have done just that.The pullback in...

The allure of investing in commodities traditionally draws investors towards the gleaming appeal of gold and silver. Some hardcore enthusiasts, referred to as goldbugs and silverbugs, even go to the...

While the strong performance of U.S. equities in 2023 has been top of mind for many investors, it was not the only asset class that performed well over the past year; across the investment landscape...

Clean energy ETFs continue to suffer in early January, after a very difficult year in 2023. The increasing uncertainty about when the Federal Reserve intends to start cutting interest rates is...

Bitcoin surged above $45,000 last Tuesday for the first time in almost two years amid growing optimism surrounding the approval of a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund, and the escalation in...

As we step into the new year, one of the most eagerly watched investment trends is unfolding at the intersection of cryptocurrency and traditional finance.Right now, investors are awaiting the...

As we transition from 2023 into 2024, it's again time to reflect on the past year's predictions from major Wall Street institutions and how they measured against actual market outcomes.Contrary to...

With economic uncertainty being a prominent theme of 2023, top of mind for many investors were solutions that provided a proven base-line level of security (i.e., mitigated losses) or a high level of...

In a previous article, I analyzed a range of ETFs designed to give investors exposure to the "quality" factor, highlighting stocks that showcase robust profitability, strong balance sheets, and...

The banking industry had a turbulent year in 2023. Against the backdrop of a rising interest rate environment, the closure of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and First Republic Bank kicked off a...

From the resurgence of the crypto bull market and the collapse of regional banks to numerous Federal Reserve decisions, the astonishing bull run of the "Magnificent Seven" stocks, and the unceasing...