Of all the ETF trends that took off in 2024, one of the more fascinating ones is the surge in derivative income ETFs. Oftentimes, these funds provide a blended exposure of current income and long-term equity exposure.
With 2024 rapidly coming to a conclusion, some investors may want to look closer at their fixed income portfolios before the new year begins. Recently, members of the Natixis Investment Management team discussed their outlook for the post-election fixed income landscape.
Next year will bring an array of policy and regulatory changes with wider-reaching implications for markets and investors. Heading into the new year, the Natixis Gateway Quality Income ETF (GQI) is worth consideration for the variety of use cases it offers, including quality equity exposures and income generation.
With 2024 heading to a close, it's safe to say that the year flew by for most folks. Before investors and traders get ready to celebrate the new year, it's prudent to think ahead and position portfolios to match 2025 expectations.
Ratcheting geopolitical tensions and the impending U.S. presidential election heighten risk concerns heading into November. For investors looking to optimize their equity exposures with risk-adjusted returns, the income-seeking Natixis Gateway Quality Income ETF (GQI) is worth consideration.
Volatility creates several challenges for advisors and investors, but also opportunities for those who know where to look. Michael Buckius, CFA, president, CEO, CIO of Gateway Investment Advisers LLC, recently discussed the current market environment, ongoing volatility, and why investors should consider the Natixis Gateway Quality Income ETF (GQI).
For quite some time now, investors have used tools such as money market funds and CDs to put their sideline cash to work. Cash instruments can be used as a risk-averse means to gradually build up yield.
Rightly so, many investors are celebrating September's potential rate cuts as a great opportunity for equity strategies. However, several headwinds remain that might suggest caution.
For investors looking to put their cash on the sidelines to work, money market funds and other cash investments have proven to be valuable options for the past few years.
Covered call strategy ETFs, like Natixis Gateway Quality Income ETF, generate income and reduce volatility but may limit upside due to options strategies. GQI's unique approach combines traditional covered calls with laddered S&P 500 index options, aiming for risk limitation and consistent cash flow. Despite a high top ten concentration, GQI's performance lags peers like XYLG due to sector allocations, particularly its heavy weighting in underperforming consumer cyclical stocks.
The moment the market has been waiting for all year has finally arrived. The Federal Reserve has begun cutting interest rates.
While the markets may have stabilized over the last week, investors should be wary of heightened volatility returning later this year. Joseph Ferrara, vice president and investment strategist at Gateway Investment Advisers, highlighted this in a recent video.