Will Growth Investors Have The Nerve To Be Contrarians?

Will Growth Investors Have The Nerve To Be Contrarians?

The word “contrarian” is often used to describe value investors who buy very out-of-favor stocks with depressed prices. However, our research from the 1990s showed that the definition was too narrow. Regardless of whether one is a growth or value investor, successful investing is ALWAYS about being a contrarian. The traditional definition... READ MORE »

ETF of the Week: SPDR S&P 500 ESG ETF (EFIV)

ETF Trends CEO Tom Lydon discussed the SPDR S&P 500 ESG ETF (EFIV) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe on the MoneyLife Show. The S&P 500 ESG Index is designed to measure the performance of securities meeting certain sustainability criteria (criteria related to ESG factors) while maintaining similar overall... READ MORE »

10 Things to Be Thankful For

As we head toward Thanksgiving, we may find that the things are no longer the same, with coronavirus pandemic affecting our normal way of life. We should instead focus on the basis for the holiday: what we are thankful for. “Longing for Thanksgivings past, we’ll focus on the true spirit of the holiday, and remind [...] READ MORE »

In a Momentous Small-Cap Rally, Call on the ERSX ETF

The recent rally by smaller stocks is reaching historic proportions and many market observers believe the move is far from over. The ERShares International Equity ETF (NYSEARCA: ERSX) stands out as an exchange traded fund to consider. ERSX tracks 50 non-U.S. companies from around the world with market capitalizations between $300... READ MORE »

Can Covered Calls Cover Your Bases for Retirement Planning?

Covered calls or call writing is a basis options strategy, and one that can generate prodigious income when executed properly. The Nationwide Risk-Managed Income ETF (NYSEArca: NUSI) does just that. NUSI can act as a complement to traditional equity and fixed income allocations or as the ideal protective hedge for investors with... READ MORE »

Beyond the Vaccine: The Long Runway for Health and Pharmaceutical ETFs

With 2020 election season in the rearview mirror, it could be a great time to revisit health and pharmaceutical ETFs, including the VanEck Vectors Pharmaceutical ETF (NASDAQ: PPH). PPH tracks the MVIS US Listed Pharmaceutical 25 Index. That index “is intended to track the overall performance of companies involved in pharmaceuticals,... READ MORE »