ETFs

An STI ETF is an investment fund that attempts to imitate the STI’s performance. This is accomplished by investing in as many of the same companies that make up the STI as possible, while attempting to maintain similar weightings. As a result, if the STI increases OCBC’s weighting, individuals in charge of the STI ETF […]

Over the last year, the energy sector has outperformed the overall market. FCG, PXE, and PXI are the energy exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with the best one-year trailing total returns. ConocoPhillips, Coterra Energy Inc., and Ovintiv Inc. are the top holdings in these ETFs. What is the best energy ETF? Because many clean energy stocks are

Small-cap exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are meant to invest in a portfolio of stocks with a market capitalization of less than $1 billion. A small-cap firm is defined as one with a market capitalization of $300 million to $2 billion. However, as some of the holdings of the ETFs listed below demonstrate, small-cap ETFs are not

A smart Beta ETF is a form of exchange-traded fund (ETF) that selects investments for inclusion in the fund portfolio using a rules-based methodology. A mutual fund that tracks an index, such as the S&P 500, is known as an exchange-traded fund, or ETF. Smart beta ETFs are based on regular ETFs, but they customize

The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) aims to replicate the price and yield performance of the MVISUS Listed Semiconductor 25 Index (MVSMHTR), which is designed to track the overall performance of companies involved in semiconductor production and equipment, as closely as possible, before fees and expenses. Is SMH a solid exchange-traded fund? SMH is naturally top-heavy

The Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull (SOXL) and Bear (SOXS) 3X Shares aim daily investment returns of 300 percent, or 300 percent of the inverse (or opposite), of the ICE Semiconductor Index performance, before fees and expenses. There is no assurance that the funds will achieve their stated investment goals. How does the SOXL ETF function?

Gold is a one-of-a-kind asset class. The economic dynamics that influence the price of gold are distinct from those that influence the price of many other asset types, such as stocks, bonds, and real estate. Gold provides an appealing option for investors to diversify their holdings. The SPDR Gold Shares (NYSEArca: GLD) provide investors with

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, popularly known as the SPY ETF, is one of the most popular funds that tries to replicate the Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 index, which includes 500 large-cap and midcap American stocks. A committee chooses these stocks based on market size, liquidity, and industry. The S&P 500 is one

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, popularly known as the SPY ETF, is one of the most popular funds that tries to replicate the Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 index, which includes 500 large-cap and midcap American stocks. A committee chooses these stocks based on market size, liquidity, and industry. The S&P 500 is one

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, popularly known as the SPY ETF, is one of the most popular funds that tries to replicate the Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 index, which includes 500 large-cap and midcap American stocks. A committee chooses these stocks based on market size, liquidity, and industry. The S&P 500 is one