U.S stock markets had one of the worst starts to a new year as stocks tumbled owing to growing concerns about the outcome of senate runoffs in Georgia. Uncertainty over the long-term impact of the COVID-19 situation also continues to take a toll on investor’s sentiments. Exchange-Traded Funds have also felt the full force of
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Stock Exchange-Traded Funds continue to edge higher, having received a bid on the U.S President Donald Trump signing to law the $900 billion coronavirus relief package. The signing of the bill all but alleviated the risk of the government shutdown, conversely fuelling hopes of continued economic recovery. Stock Exchange ETFs Rally The passage of the
Exchange-Traded Funds have been a bright spot in the vast capital markets for the better part of the year. However, in recent days, sentiments in the segment have taken a significant hit following the discovery of a new COVID-19 strain, believed to be 70% more transmissible. Demand for risky assets has since taken a hit,
Weakness and uncertainty in the bond market has seen an influx in investments to Exchange Traded Funds. Capital inflows into ETFs built on environmental, social, and governance has been on the rise, reaching record highs amid the economic slowdown fuelled by the pandemic. ESG ETF Capital Inflows Inflows into ESG ETFs have already clocked record
The ETF market has been heating up as investors continue to diversify their portfolios amid the uncertainty that continues to grip the global economy and the stock market. A good number of ETFs have performed well on stocks rallying to record highs on shrugging the shocks triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. iShares U.S Material Outperformance
Investments in Exchange Traded Funds have skyrocketed in recent months as value investors shy away from individual stocks that appear expensive and overstretched in the market. With most counters near the peak, the risk of incurring significant losses is pretty high on the market reversing. ETFs appear to be offering a safer approach for gaining