Transitioning from the COVID Economy to the Reopening Economy

The great news on the success of the first COVID vaccine trials is a big step towards getting back to a more normal environment. Responses from the government and private sector to the recent outbreaks lead us to believe that the virus and its impacts will be with us for months to come. Still, markets [...] READ MORE »

Data Now a Company Asset: An ETF to Make it Yours, Too

In an increasingly digital world, data is becoming more valuable. Investors can tap into that theme with exchange traded funds like the Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (AIQ). AIQ seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the Indxx Artificial Intelligence... READ MORE »

Multi-Factor Strategies, Value Rotation, and a Model Portfolio to Match

With some help from Joe Biden’s victory in the recent presidential election, both emerging markets and value stocks are getting renewed attention. Advisors looking to marry those concepts should consider WisdomTree’s Emerging Markets Multi-Factor Model Portfolio. “This model portfolio is designed for investors with a long-term... READ MORE »

Bitcoin’s Volatility May Surprise You

Bitcoin is one of this year’s best-performing assets, but many market participants still view it as a complicated, volatile instrument. However, it may not be as volatile as many investors are led to believe, and that turbulence could wane as the cryptocurrency market expands. “Historically, bitcoin has been discussed in the... READ MORE »

Organic vs. Acquired Growth: Which Does Your ETF Deliver?

For years, the the preferred avenue to engineer growth was to acquire others and bloat balance sheets in the process. But as markets change, organic growth is becoming more important. The Entrepreneur 30 Fund (NYSEArca: ENTR)  is an example of an exchange traded fund investors can use to tap into the theme of organic growth. [...] READ MORE »

Short on Retirement Savings? Catch Up with the NUSI ETF

Many retirees are worried that they left the workforce without adequate retirement savings, but the Nationwide Risk-Managed Income ETF (NYSEArca: NUSI) stands ready to help fill the void. NUSI can act as a complement to traditional equity and fixed income allocations or as the ideal protective hedge for investors with heavy exposure... READ MORE »