It's Time to Play Defense. Here Are Safe Havens for Trump's Trade War.
Some sectors of the stock market have fared well amid mounting tariff worries.
AGG vs BND: Which Bond ETF Is a Better One to Buy?
Investors don't have to accumulate stocks to generate returns. Bonds can provide stable income and less volatility than equities. These financial assets typically retain their value until maturity and pay coupons along the way.
5% Yield Bonds Vs. REITs - Here's Why One Crushes The Other Long Term
Interest rates are historically high. Bonds often offer higher yields than REITs. Yet, REITs crush them over the long run. Here's why.
Active-bond ETFs see record demand. Did Vanguard's fee cuts include such funds?
Investors have upped their interest in actively managed bond ETFs, pouring record capital into them in January as some paid up in hopes of stronger returns.
Retirees: 5 Low-Volatility ETFs to Own If You Don't Want to See Your Nest Egg Crash
Aspiring retirees spend many years saving up money so they have a large enough nest egg for retirement.
Volatility Is Back
US equity markets posted modest declines this week amid a "DeepSeek" tumble, while interest rates declined to six-week lows as markets responded to the pause in the Fed's rate-cutting cycle. The Nasdaq 100 was the center of the action this week, dipping 1.4% on concern over potential competition from Chinese startup DeepSeek, which sparked a sharp sell-off in AI-darlings. Real estate equities were among the stronger performers for a third-straight week, buoyed by easing interest rates and by a relatively solid start to REIT earnings season.
Morning In America
Following the best week since November, U.S. markets posted their best first-week of a Presidential term since 1985 as investors saw business-friendly undertones in the early days of the new administration. Striking an agreeable tone for markets that were wary of the inflationary impacts of trade and fiscal policy, President Trump focused on supply side policies and didn't immediately implement sweeping tariffs. Posting record-highs for the first time since early December, the S&P 500 gained another 1.7% on the week, notching back-to-back weekly gains following a stretch of 4-of-5 weekly losses.
AGG: Gold Is Signaling A Debt Crisis In Bonds
The US debt ceiling issue and rising interest rates are accelerating public debt, posing significant risks to popular bond ETFs like AGG. Gold's rising prices signal a potential US monetary crisis as investors hedge against the risk of debt monetization and devaluation of the US dollar. A fiscal crisis within the next decade seems inevitable, and potential monetization could lead to significant losses for fixed-rate bond investors.
Bond ETFs are down in 2025 ahead of highly anticipated U.S. inflation data
The U.S. bond market is broadly down so far this year, with funds that provide exposure to fixed-income assets hurt by a recent rapid ascent in Treasury yields.
Top ETFs in Every Asset Class by 2024 Flows
ETFs had a standout year in 2024, seeing over $1 trillion in flows for the first year in history. Total ETF assets under management grew to an impressive $10.4 trillion by year end thanks to strong flows and price appreciation.
4 Options for Income in 2025 With Tax Efficiency to Boot
Fixed income investors who have the majority of their portfolio in bonds are facing a heavy dose of uncertainty heading into 2025. That said, NEOS Investments has four options for income that also combines tax efficiency.
3 Great ETFs Having a Lousy 2024
These ETFs have long-term merit despite a rocky year so far.
