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 […]
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The SPDR Straits Times Index ETF is a Singapore-based exchange-traded fund. The Fund’s goal is to match the performance of the Straits Times Index as closely as possible before expenditures. Which STI ETF is better? Because it is the oldest and largest STI ETF, SPDR STI ETF (stock code: ES3) would be preferable. It was
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The Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull (SPXL) and Bear (SPXS) 3X Shares aim daily investment outcomes of 300 percent, or 300 percent of the inverse (or opposite), of the S&P 500 Index performance, before fees and expenses. There is no assurance that the funds will achieve their stated investment goals. Is SPXL a solid exchange-traded
The ProShares UltraPro Short S&P 500 (SPXU) is a leveraged inverse exchange traded fund (ETF) that seeks to achieve a three-fold return on the inverse of the S&P 500 Index’s daily performance. The fund, like any other inverse ETF, uses leveraged investments like short sales and futures contracts to move in the opposite direction of
