ETFs

Many investors use gold ETFs to hedge against economic and political upheavals, as well as currency debasement, because they have some of the same defensive-asset-class characteristics as bonds. When the dollar is weak, gold tends to appreciate, so if you have assets in your portfolio that are vulnerable to the currency’s decline, buying a gold […]

If you’re searching for a way to diversify your portfolio, gold could be a good option. You can buy a gold ETF with one trade and reduce your downside risk, as gold tends to climb in value as the dollar falls in value. Gold ETFs can also be used as a hedge against downside risk

Have you considered reducing your gold consumption? It’s important to remember that this is not an investment. Gold (and other precious metals) are classified by the IRS as collectibles rather than investments. If held for less than a year, gains from collections and investments are taxed as regular income. When the two are kept for

Consider the risk as well as the potential return when determining whether to invest in stocks or an ETF. When there is a broad dispersion of returns from the mean, stock-picking has an advantage over ETFs. And, with stock-picking, you can use your understanding of the industry or the stock to gain an advantage. In

The gold market is now bullish, and now is a wonderful time to invest in ETFs since you may profit as prices climb steadily every day. Here are some pointers to consider if you want to invest in gold ETFs: If you want to invest big amounts of money or trade frequently, gold ETFs are

Regulatory framework. Most ETFs are registered as investment firms with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, and the public shares they issue are registered under the Securities Act of 1933. Although their publicly-offered shares are registered under the Securities Act, several ETFs that invest in commodities, currencies, or

Investment advisers and broker-dealers can use National Compliance Services, Inc.’s registration and compliance services. The question of whether a share of an exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) structured as a unit investment trust (“UIT”) is a “reportable security” within the meaning of Rule 204A-1(e) has arisen in advising our clients on compliance with Rule 204A-1 under the

Yes, in a nutshell. Under the Investment Company Act of 1940, most ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) are registered as investment firms with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). As a result, they are classified as RICs (Registered Investment Companies) for legal and tax purposes, exactly like regular open-end mutual funds. Almost all ETFs fall within

When compared to hand-picked equities and bonds, both mutual funds and ETFs are considered low-risk investments. While investing in general entails some risk, mutual funds and ETFs have about the same level of risk. It depends on whatever mutual fund or exchange-traded fund you’re investing in. “Because of their investment structure, neither an ETF nor

Although this is a frequent misperception, this is not the case. Although ETFs are baskets of equities or assets, they are normally adequately diversified. However, some ETFs invest in high-risk sectors or use higher-risk tactics, such as leverage. A leveraged ETF tracking commodity prices, for example, may be more volatile and thus riskier than a