When it comes to investment factors, market participants often believe they must decide between growth and value or spread bets around to access both factors. The Barron’s 400 ETF (NYSEArca: BFOR) eases that burden by presenting investors with an...
Read MoreWide moat stocks aren’t often inexpensive, and some argue the same is true of companies that score well on the basis of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards. However, there are avenues for accessing attractively wide moat names...
Read MoreWith cryptocurrency ascending as an asset class and captivating the attention of more investors and regulators, some central banks want in on the act and are proposing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). A CBDC is easily explained: It’s...
Read MoreInvestors looking for investments that are well-positioned for inflationary and higher interest rate environments should consider adding a merger arbitrage strategy to their portfolios. The Federal Reserve issued a statement on Wednesday, holding...
Read MoreAs inflation intensified in 2021, commodities proved their mettle, ranking as one of the year’s best-performing asset classes. That was accomplished without the benefit of assistance from gold, but even though the yellow metal sat out the 2021...
Read MoreGetting intermediate bond exposure can help investors toe the line between getting more yield while limiting credit risk using an ETF like the FlexShares Credit-Scored US Corporate Bond Index Fund (SKOR). SKOR seeks investment results that...
Read MoreGetting more yield amid rising inflation is possible without sacrificing credit quality with the Vanguard Long-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares (BLV). The equities markets have been whipsawing with volatility amid inflation fears as everyone tries to...
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