Traders utilize VIX ETFs primarily as short-term tactical tools. VXX, an exchange-traded note (ETN), is extremely liquid, frequently trading for more than its whole assets under management, or AUM, in just one or two days of trading. How does the VIX ETF function? The volatility index, also known as the VIX, is a standardized measure […]

ETFs that track a broad underlying index, such as the ASX 300 or the S&P 500, are known as vanilla ETFs. The robust characteristics of vanilla ETFs and their capacity to provide investors liquidity even during severe market corrections were explored in our recent piece on the resilience of vanilla ETFs during COVID-19. What exactly

Vanguard exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are a type of mutual fund that Vanguard offers. Individual sectors, such as materials and energy, as well as local and foreign indexes, are covered by Vanguard’s underlying indexes. ETFs can hold thousands of stocks or bonds in a single fund, giving portfolios greater flexibility. Vanguard’s ETFs are commission-free and managed

You normally have to select between two major categories when adding an equity-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF) to a portfolio: growth and value. Using criteria such as the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, value ETFs seek to invest primarily in the stocks of firms that are trading at a discount to their inherent value when compared to their

Undertakings for the Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (UCITS) is an acronym for Undertakings for the Collective Investment in Transferable Securities. UCITS funds are popular among many investors wishing to invest in Europe because they are seen as safe and well-regulated assets. What is the difference between UCITS and an exchange-traded fund (ETF)? To begin

Leveraged 3X ETFs monitor a wide range of asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and commodity futures, and use leverage to achieve three times the daily or monthly return of the underlying index. These ETFs are available in both long and short versions. More information on Leveraged 3X ETFs can be found by clicking on the

Treasury exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are a stock-like vehicle that allows investors to acquire exposure to the US government bond market. Bond ETFs trade on market exchanges, unlike individual bonds, which are offered by bond brokers. Treasury exchange-traded funds (ETFs) allow investors to get passive, and often extensive, exposure to US Treasury bonds. They are made

Treasury exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are a stock-like vehicle that allows investors to acquire exposure to the US government bond market. Bond ETFs trade on market exchanges, unlike individual bonds, which are offered by bond brokers. Treasury exchange-traded funds (ETFs) allow investors to get passive, and often extensive, exposure to US Treasury bonds. They are made

A thematic exchange-traded fund (ETF) is a fund that allows you to invest in a certain topic, such as climate change or artificial intelligence. The ETF then invests in firms that are expected to gain from the trend. Are themed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) safe? Investing in thematic ETFs entails greater risk and, perhaps, greater rewards

A synthetic exchange-traded fund (ETF) is a pooled investment that instead of tangible stock shares invests in futures and swaps. A traditional ETF, on the other hand, invests in equities with the declared purpose of emulating the performance of a specific index, such as the S&P 500. The performance of a synthetic exchange-traded fund is