ETFs

In a nutshell, an ETF is a collection of securities that you can purchase or sell on a stock exchange through a brokerage firm. ETFs are available in almost every asset class imaginable, from standard investments to so-called alternative assets such as commodities and currencies. What distinguishes an ETF from a stock? ETFs offer shares […]

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

A passive exchange-traded fund (ETF) is a financial instrument that attempts to replicate the performance of the stock market as a whole, or of a specific sector or trend. Passive ETFs track the holdings of a designated index, which is a collection of tradable assets that is thought to represent a specific market or segment.

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

Actively managed ETFs aim to outperform a benchmark (such as the S&P 500). Passively managed ETFs strive to closely match a benchmark (such as a broad stock market index). Traditional actively managed ETFs and the newly allowed semi-transparent active equities ETFs are the two types of actively managed ETFs. What does an ETF that is

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

Simply defined, the premium/discount compares an ETF3’s market price (commonly referred to as a mid-point price) to its net asset value (NAV)…. The difference between the market price and the NAV as a percentage of the NAV is used to determine the premium/discount. Is it a bad idea to buy an ETF at a higher

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

Real estate exchange-traded funds (ETFs) hold baskets of securities in the real estate sector, allowing investors to invest in the business at a lower cost than other possibilities. Real estate investment trusts (REITs), which are securitized portfolios of real estate properties, are frequently the focus of these funds. REITs combine the earning potential of regular

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