Defined Outcome ETFs to Stay Invested, Hedge Volatility Ahead

Exchange traded fund investors can consider a Defined Outcome strategy with a built-in buffer in play that could help better diversify portfolios and manage market risks. On the recent webcast, Buffer ETFs to Capitalize on Market Volatility, Bruce Bond Co-Founder and CEO, Innovator ETFs; and Graham Day, Vice President of Product... READ MORE »

Recession Fears Send U.S. Stock ETFs Reeling

U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds plunged Wednesday, giving up the gains in the previous session, as fears of an economic recession mount. On Wednesday, the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) decreased 7.5%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSEArca: DIA) fell 10.4%, and SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSEArca: SPY) dropped 8.7%.... READ MORE »

Bond ETFs: Not Mispricing (that would be the Mutual Funds)

The bond market is convulsing in paroxysms of uncertainty.  You don’t need me to tell you that. We’re seeing absolutely unprecedented moves in every corner of fixed income as markets try and deal with the quintuple threat of a global health crisis, a global recession, an energy price war, an election cycle, and increasing... READ MORE »

Crude Oil Continues To Crater As Short Crude ETFs Gain

Crude oil markets continue to witness their worst crash in years, as markets are rapidly approaching $20 a barrel in West Texas Intermediate crude, with predictions of as low as $10 a barrel to come. Saudi Arabia and Russia are still locked in a price war, which is drastically affecting markets, amid already tender stocks [...] READ MORE »

Silver Slump Has Investors Skirting Away From Metal as Gold Steadies

Gold is showing signs of steadying, but metals with industrial applications, including silver are flailing. For example, the  iShares Silver Trust (SLV)  is lower by more than 28% this month, representing nearly all of its year-to-date loss. “The white metal, used in solar panels, jewelry, and electronic components, is down 28% in... READ MORE »

Even Short-Term Bond ETFs Aren’t Safe

Investors are dumping everything for cash, even once safer plays like short-term bonds and related exchange traded funds are no longer as safe. For example, the iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF (NYSEArca: SHY), which is comprised of a portfolio of Treasury bonds maturing within one to three years, dipped 0.02% on Wednesday and... READ MORE »