Right now, a confluence of harsh weather, geopolitical events, and OPEC supply cuts are continuing to move in favor of higher oil prices.
Up over 40% in the past few months, DBO seeks to track the DBIQ Optimum Yield Crude Oil Index Excess Return (DBIQ-OY CL ER), which is intended to reflect the changes in market value of crude oil. The single index Commodity consists of Light, Sweet Crude Oil (WTI). The fund invests in futures contracts in an attempt to track its corresponding index.
The broader energy play, DBE, is up 34% and seeks to track the DBIQ Optimum Yield Energy Index Excess Return, which is intended to reflect the changes in market value of the energy sector. The index Commodities consist of Light, Sweet Crude Oil (WTI), Heating Oil, Brent Crude Oil, RBOB Gasoline, and Natural Gas. The fund invests in futures contracts in an attempt to track its index.
February 17, 2021
If Bitcoin’s rise to $50,000 is the tide that lifts all boats, then certain ETFs can also stand to benefit. One ETF to consider is a promising fintech play in the
Social distancing measures have only increased the use of digital payments via fintech. By integrating cryptocurrency into fintech platforms, both spaces could benefit over the long run.
“The fund seeks to invest in companies on the leading edge of the emerging financial technology sector, which encompasses a range of innovation helping to transform established industries, like insurance, investing, fundraising, and third-party lending through unique mobile and digital solutions,” a Zacks article explained. “It has AUM of $1.16 billion and charges 68 bps in fees.”
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February 17, 2021
As more investors turn up the dial on risk, it’s putting more downward pressure on gold prices. This is welcome news for bearish traders using the
“Gold and silver mutual funds and ETFs witnessed the biggest outflows in three months in the week ended Feb. 10 as investors put their money into soaring equities and high-yielding bond markets,” a Reuters article pointed out.
DUST seeks daily investment results before fees and expenses of 200% of the inverse of the daily performance of the NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index. The fund invests in swap agreements, futures contracts, short positions, or other financial instruments that, in combination, provide inverse or short leveraged exposure to the index equal to at least 80% of the fund’s net assets.
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The mutual fund schemes can be classified into two broad categories based on the investment strategies – active investing and passive investing.
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Retail investors tend to be attracted to the equity markets, not only due to the feeling of being part-owners of large companies but also because investing in equity shares can help beat the inflationary pressure by delivering a higher rate of return as compared to other havens. S&P BSE Sensex has generated more than 16% returns on an annualized basis over the past 42 years since its inception in 1978. However, the investments in stocks should be based on adequate research and conviction. This calls for spending time and efforts to undertake the companies fundamental analysis before making the investment decisions. This is where mutual funds emerge as convenient investment options to enjoy such exposure, as the investors can benefit from professional fund management.