ETFs

Leveraged 2X ETFs monitor a wide range of asset classes, such as stocks, bonds, and commodities futures, and use leverage to gain two times the underlying index’s daily or monthly return. They are available in two lengths: long and short. More information on Leveraged 2X ETFs can be found by clicking on the tabs below, […]

During the first 11 months of 2020, the Direxion Daily S&P Oil & Gas Exp. & Prod. Bull 2X Shares ETF (GUSH) plummeted by nearly 97 percent. This poor performance can be attributed to a supply surplus produced by a price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia, as well as a sharp decline in demand

That appears to be straightforward, and it is for the commodity-linked ETF. Instead of holding its own, the U.S. Oil Fund has lost about 40% of its value in the last four weeks, and investors will have to wait for a considerably larger recovery in crude prices to recoup their losses. Why is the oil

In January 2019, the former VXX ticker was delisted, and in May 2019, VXXB took over the VXX ticker. Is it possible to purchase VXX stock? Barclays iPath S&P 500 VIX ETN (VXX) Options, on the other hand, are not intended for “in and out” or day trading. They work on a week, month, or

Let’s take a look at the condition we were in as we approached February 2018: Thousands of investors were unwittingly stuck in an enormously crowded short VIX trade via ETFs like XIV and SVXY, which had sucked up billions of dollars due to strong previous performance. The VIX was approaching all-time lows, which meant that

When an exchange-traded fund (ETF) closes, it must follow a stringent and orderly liquidation procedure. An ETF’s liquidation is similar to that of an investment business, with the exception that the fund also informs the exchange on which it trades that trading will be suspended. Depending on the conditions, shareholders are normally notified of the

When an exchange-traded fund (ETF) closes, it must follow a stringent and orderly liquidation procedure. An ETF’s liquidation is similar to that of an investment business, with the exception that the fund also informs the exchange on which it trades that trading will be suspended. Depending on the conditions, shareholders are normally notified of the

However, with simplicity comes accountability. It’s tempting to just look at an ETF’s description and buy it on the spot. But, just as experienced investors realize the need of digging into and understanding what makes up an index before relying on it, ETF investors must do the same. You should never buy an ETF solely

Commodities, the most popular of which is gold, are also regarded safe assets during market instability. When the value of fiat currency falls, the gleaming metal works as a store of value and performs well. Investors typically flock to gold, at least for a small portion of their portfolios, when the market is uncertain and/or

To summarize, if you’re wondering if now is a good time to buy stocks, gurus say the answer is clear, regardless of market conditions: Yes, as long as you aim to invest for the long run, start small with dollar-cost averaging, and invest in a diversified portfolio. What is the most secure ETF to buy?