ETFs Analysis & Opinion

Cocoa futures soared to an unprecedented $9,640 a ton, marking a dramatic 58% increase in March alone. This surge is attributed to poor harvests in the Ivory Coast and Ghana, the world's leading...

Emerging market equity returns have been a mixed bag over the past decade, with performance varying widely from country to country.For instance, the broad iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (NYSE:EEM)...

Bitcoin, after enjoying a commendable rally throughout the year, encountered its most significant single-day decline since the infamous crash of the FTX Exchange in November 2022. The sharp drop has...

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Renewable energy stocks have experienced a significant downturn over the past two years, despite being lauded for their crucial role in shaping a sustainable future. The S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI)...

While the spotlight in thematic ETF investing for much of 2023 and into 2024 has been squarely on artificial intelligence (AI), another theme is steadily gaining traction: space exploration.Interest...

Copper prices skyrocketed to over $4.1 per pound, hitting their highest point in more than eleven months. This surge followed an agreement among leading Chinese copper smelters to scale back...

Following a week in which the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield rose sharply from 4.08% to 4.31%, marking a notable increase of 22 basis points, driven by inflation rates surpassing expectations. This...

In what could mark a significant momentum shift in the oil market, WTI prices surged to a four-month peak this week, above $81 a barrel, propelled by unexpected drops in U.S. crude and gasoline...

In our previous two-part series delving into the 2024 Trackinsight Global ETF Survey, we concentrated on revealing insights specific to thematic and active ETFs, providing a comprehensive overview of...

Running an ETF involves various operational costs, from administrative expenses to marketing efforts, making it a business endeavor like any other. To cover these expenses and turn a profit, the...

Here's a head-to-head comparison of two popular BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) ETFs: XEQT (iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio) and XDW (iShares MSCI World Index ETF). Which of these ETFs do you prefer and...

When considering the valuation of the market, it's crucial to recognize that the market is not a monolithic entity.By dissecting the market into its 11 Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS)...

Spot gold prices soared to a historic peak of $2,167 an ounce, driven by a robust surge in demand from both investors and central banks. This rally is attributed to the combined forces of impending...