Gold and silver futures opened higher for a second consecutive session on Wednesday, pushing commodity-based ETFs up by as much as 9% during the period. Prices were supported by rising geopolitical tensions after the US military reported shooting down an Iranian drone near one of its aircraft carriers. Bargain buying at lower levels and a […]
Vanguard announced reduced management fees on 53 investment funds on Feb. 2, continuing an industry trend toward lower administrative costs for mutual funds and ETFs. The fee reductions will save investors nearly $250 million in 2026, according to the investment firm. In the past two years, Vanguard has trimmed fees and yielded almost $600 million in investor […]
The iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEMKT:IEFA) and iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF (NASDAQ:ACWX) offer broad access to non-U.S. equities, but their approaches differ: IEFA tracks only developed markets, while ACWX adds emerging markets into the mix. This comparison highlights differences in cost, performance, sector tilts, and portfolio construction for investors considering international diversification. […]
Silver prices rose to an all-time high in India on Wednesday on strong investor demand and expectations of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve. India is the biggest market for silver globally. (Bloomberg) Silver futures for March delivery jumped ₹3,736/kg, or 1.98%, to ₹1,91,800/kg on the Multi Commodity Exchange. The white metal […]
Gold Exchange-Traded Funds, or Gold ETFs, offer a smart and secure way to invest in gold without holding it physically. Traded on the stock exchanges, they mirror gold prices and provide liquidity, transparency, and tax efficiency—making them ideal for investors seeking a modern alternative to physical gold or sovereign gold bonds. As India’s gold appetite […]
India’s silver exchange-traded funds are suddenly in the spotlight, attracting record inflows and delivering eye-catching returns—but experts warn that the rally may be getting ahead of itself. The exuberance over silver ETFs has also led to distortions. (Unsplash) According to Reuters, silver ETFs have drawn ₹8,603 crore in inflows during the first eight months of […]