ETFs

Since the demise of XIV, SVXY has become the most widely held and actively traded inverse volatility ETF. The ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (SVXY) invests in short VIX futures contracts and gives investors exposure to them. Simply put, those who purchase SVXY are shorting S&P 500 volatility futures. In this video, you’ll discover […]

The Market Vectors-Indian Rupee/USD ETN aims to mirror the S&P Indian Rupee Total Return Index (SPCBINR), less investment costs. Investors can trade the ETN on an exchange at market price or get a cash payment from the issuer based on Index performance, less investor costs, at maturity or upon early redemption. The ETN, which has

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

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