ETFs Analysis & Opinion

As broader markets like the S&P 500 and NASDAQ have been giving up some of their recent gains, market participants are in search of stable yields. One such niche area that has been picking up...

Unlike investing in general commodities ETFs that cover assets like gold, silver and oil, niche exchange-traded products focus on specific parts of the market that may seem obscure to most retail...

Betting on top oil stocks has always been risky. The biggest challenge investors face when evaluating energy equities is correctly predicting the direction of oil markets.Even if you’re a...

The coronavirus pandemic has catapulted healthcare into the spotlight. As individuals and governments battle the virus and its impact on the economy, the importance of healthcare has become clear....

Investing in the Canadian and Russian markets may not only be appealing for citizens of those countries. Bets on those regional assets could be beneficial for market participants beyond each country's...

The 'new normal' in the days of COVID-19 means an increasing number of people are working-from-home, shopping online, learning virtually and even finding entertainment from the comfort of their own...

Given the recent volatility in broader markets, many investors are seeking stability. Utilities are considered a strong defensive play given the consistent demand for water, gas and electricity...

September typically means its back-to-school time. For hundreds of millions of young minds, returning to school after the coronavirus lockdown will likely be exciting. For others it might require some...

While broader equity markets continue their run higher, many may be wondering how they can grab downside profits when the next leg lower or even a bear market arrives.The ever-expanding universe of...

The Fed gained widespread attention beginning in March for its pledge to support the market in every possible way amid the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic. One of these measures...

US housing data released last week encouraged investors, as Housing Starts, Building Permits and Existing Home Sales all beat expectations.Despite the economic uncertainties amid the novel coronavirus...

Oil prices have been on a wild ride in 2020. After reaching historic lows in April, the commodity attracted widespread attention from investors.Most recently, United States Oil Fund (NYSE:USO) has...

Since early spring, broader equity markets in the US have been charging ahead. On Aug. 18, the S&P 500 index closed at 3,389.78, above its previous peak of 3,386.15 in February. So far in the...

Leveraged ETFs offer the potential for amplified gains, albeit at an increased risk.Still, for short-term investors, leveraged ETFs (LETF) can be appealing. The Direxion Daily S&P Oil & Gas...