Indian investors poured more money into gold exchange-traded funds than equity mutual funds in January, a rare crossover that highlights sustained demand for bullion despite a record-setting surge fueled by geopolitical and monetary risks. Investors are shifting allocations toward gold against the backdrop of a relatively lacklustre year for equity. (Unsplash) Net inflows into gold […]
Both the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT:VOO) and the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:QQQ) are popular, large-cap U.S. equity exchange-traded funds (ETFs), but they take different approaches. VOO tracks the broad S&P 500, while QQQ tracks the NASDAQ-100, which is more tech-focused. This comparison examines cost, performance, risk, and portfolio composition to help investors […]
Call it a late winter holiday present or maybe even an early Valentine’s Day gift, but Vanguard gave its clients reason to smile this past Monday when it announced lower fees on 84 share classes of 53 funds. This includes exchange-traded funds (ETFs). There are plenty of familiar names on Vanguard’s latest lower expense ratio […]
Both SPTM and SCHB deliver nearly identical ultra-low costs and broad U.S. stock market exposure. SCHB holds more companies and manages a much larger asset base. Recent returns and yields are matched, and the funds have shown similar maximum drawdowns over five years, too. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › […]
Silver has always been a popular choice for investors looking to diversify their portfolio. But instead of buying physical silver bars or coins, investors today have an easier option – Silver Exchange Traded Funds (Silver ETFs). Like any investment, it’s important to understand the risks and do proper research before investing in silver ETFs. (Representative […]