ETFs to Consider as Middle-East Conflicts Escalate
After Iran attacked Israel on Tuesday, increasing exposure to defense, energy and gold funds becomes appealing, which tends to gain from escalating tensions in the Middle East.
GLD ETF: A High Price Doesn't Mean It Is Overvalued
The SPDR Gold Shares ETF provides investors with hassle-free, low-cost exposure to spot gold. Key economic variables suggest the GLD ETF is set to add to its impressive year-over-year run. The U.S. dollar's headwinds add to the "gold as a proxy" argument and geopolitical conflict could see many investors drift into gold as a safe haven.
Gold Rush Continues: Time to Buy More or Take Profits?
Gold's record-breaking surge continues, with the precious commodity now up close to 40% over one year, outpacing the stock market's benchmark, which gained 32% over the same time. As gold ETFs and several gold mining stocks soar, the question arises: Is now the time to buy, or should investors wait for a pullback?
Is it safe to buy gold, GLD, and IAU ETFs ahead of FOMC rate cut?
Gold price was hovering near its all-time high of $2,587 on Wednesday morning as investors waited for the Federal Reserve interest rate decision. It has been one of the best-performing metals as it jumped by over 40% from its lowest point in December last year.
Gold Hits New All-Time Highs: 3 Stocks to Ride the Surge
Gold has surged to a new all-time high, rising 33.5% over the past year to $2,583.64/oz. This is driven by easing inflation and expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates after recent data signaled a slowing U.S. economy.
5 ETF Zones Set to Benefit When Fed Initiates Rate Cuts
The Fed is scheduled for the first rate cut since 2020 in its meeting this week. Lower rates stimulate economic growth and provide a boost to the stock market.
Sector ETFs Set to Explode as Fed Rate Cut Bets Gain Steam
We have highlighted ETFs from sectors set to explode on supersized Fed rate cut bets.
This Literally Rock-Solid Investment Is Beating The S&P 500
Beating the S&P 500 isn't easy — and usually requires speculation. But this year, a literally rock-solid investment is topping the global stock benchmark.
Gold vs. Silver: Which Is the Better Investment in the New Cycle?
Over an economic cycle, it is no secret that a few asset classes tend to outperform the rest under the right fundamental conditions, something that investors can get behind to get their capital on what could be the winning side of history. With business activity slowing down for 21 months, according to the manufacturing PMI index, something new has to come around.
Is It Time To Buy Gold Stocks And ETFs As Banking Crisis Rocks Investors? Here's What Charts Show
Gold stocks and ETFs are an alternative to stocks during times of market uncertainty and inflation. Which gold ETF is nearing a buy point?
3 Surging Call Options and What They Mean for Investors
Investing in stock options can also bring extended rewards at the expense of higher risks. The main risks come through timing, as investors need to have the direction and timing correct for an underlying stock; otherwise, they would risk their entire position expiring worthless.
GLD, IAU ETFs boosted by gold prices: pattern points to a reversal
The SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) and the iShares Gold Trust (IAU) have done well this year, helped by the recent gold price breakout. GLD and IAU have risen by almost 20% this year, outperforming the S&P 500 index, which has jumped by 17%.
