The Economic and Earnings Cycles are More Important than the Presidential Cycle

The Economic and Earnings Cycles are More Important than the Presidential Cycle

Historical perspective on the growth vs. value spread. This is a key reason why we diversify across factors. Some election commentary. Astoria believes that the Economic and Earnings Cycles are more important than the Presidential Cycle [...] READ MORE »

Nationwide’s NUSI ETF: For Young and Old Alike

The Nationwide Risk-Managed Income ETF (NYSEArca: NUSI) is an increasingly prominent retirement strategy, but that doesn’t mean the exchange traded fund lacks for demographic relevance. NUSI is an actively managed portfolio of stocks included in the Nasdaq-100 Index and an options collar. Per index rules, the fund only invests... READ MORE »

Clean Water Initiatives Are Vital for Infrastructure ETFs

Commodities don’t have the panache of most equities but it’s an opportunity investors can consider when it comes to investing in needs versus wants. In the case of water, something the world obviously needs, clean water initiatives can be vital for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that focus on infrastructure. Today’s... READ MORE »

Renewed Demand For Safe Havens Will Boost Silver

It could be a wild ride for the markets in an election week, which should spur a demand for investors seeking safe havens. In the case of silver, price action in December futures could dictate what the precious metal will do through the rest of 2020. Currently, fortune slightly favors the bulls. “December silver futures [...] READ MORE »

Are Gold Prices Headed for a Roller Coaster Ride This Week?

Gold investors need to ensure their safety belts are buckled tight this week, especially since the forthcoming election could give them a stomach-churning roller coaster ride of volatility. Other key movers for gold will only add to the dips and dives. “The first week of November will not only see the most anticipated event... READ MORE »

ENTR: Entrepreneurial Investing in the 21st Century Company

Plenty of exchange traded funds offer exposure to growth stocks, but few do so with the visionary style of the Entrepreneur 30 Fund (NYSEArca: ENTR). The Entrepreneur 30 Fund tries to reflect the performance of the Entrepreneur 30 Index, which is comprised of 30 U.S. companies with the highest market capitalizations and composite... READ MORE »