U.S. Markets Climb on Hopes of Restarting the Economy

U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds rallied Tuesday on rising optimism over a reopening economy as the country tries to contain the coronavirus outbreak. On Tuesday, the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) was up 4.1%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSEArca: DIA) rose 2.3%, and SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSEArca: SPY) gained... READ MORE »

Esports, Video Game ETFs Are Virus Victors. Data Confirm as Much

There has been plenty of talk about esports and video game ETFs, including the Global X Video Games & Esports ETF (NASDAQ: HERO), being one of the few bright spots in the coronavirus-induced equity market downturn. Talk is cheap, but fortunately, data confirm heroes and rivals are outperforming this year. HERO, which launched last... READ MORE »

Where to go for High Yield and Out-Performance

High dividend assets and sectors are often viewed as defensive groups, but in the coronavirus slump of 2020, plenty of previously steady asset classes are betraying historical reputations. This conundrum is putting the spotlight on strategies with strong yields that are also holding up well in a trying environment, including the... READ MORE »

Buy Small Caps Now While There Are Discounts Available

Amid a crisis, there can be opportunities arising, such as in the small cap space where pharmaceutical companies are taking advantage of developing treatment options to combat COVID-19. This scenario sets up nicely for investors to take advantage of not only small cap stocks but also small cap-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs)... READ MORE »

Recession Risks Could Keep Gold Bulls Pleased

While the major market indexes in the U.S. were seeing red following the long Easter weekend, gold futures were seeing their highest levels in seven years per a MarketWatch report. With recession risks on the horizon following the coronavirus pandemic, this could keep the gold bulls pleased. “Gold’s biggest stumbles during this crisis... READ MORE »

Can Fintech Help Save Small Businesses Amid Coronavirus Outbreak?

One byproduct of the coronavirus outbreak is the heavier reliance on technology is opening opportunities for exchange-traded fund (ETF) investors to take advantage of the innovation.  One area that’s helping to keep small businesses afloat is a financial technology (fintech), particularly when it comes to loans. “Fintech is able... READ MORE »