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Natural Resources
November 02, 2023
NLR ETF: Question & Answer
This blog answers commonly asked questions about the NLR ETF and explores how the global shift towards clean energy is impacting the uranium and nuclear energy industries.
Income Investing
August 07, 2023
PFXF ETF Q&A: Understanding Preferred Securities
This blog answers commonly asked questions about the PFXF ETF and explores why Preferred Securities are becoming a preferred alternative income source among investors.
Thematic Investing
June 09, 2023
SMH ETF: Question & Answer
Semiconductors are the unsung conductors orchestrating everything digital. This important sector also boasts an added advantage: the sturdy governmental backing of the U.S.'s CHIPS Act.
Moat Investing
May 12, 2023
MOAT ETF: Question & Answer
Morningstar’s approach to moat investing starts with companies with sustainable competitive advantages and targets those trading at attractive valuations. We explore in this Q&A.
Moat Investing
October 13, 2022
SMOT ETF: Question & Answer
Given the large small- and mid-cap stock universe and lack of analyst coverage, we believe a more selective approach may be a better choice than a broad-market exposure. We explore in this Q&A.
Asset Allocation
September 14, 2022
Inflation Allocation ETF (RAAX): Question & Answer
Allocating to real assets is one way that investors can position their portfolios for a prolonged inflationary environment.
Gold Investing
August 04, 2022
GDX and GDXJ ETF: Question and Answer
Gold mining stocks are one way for investors to gain exposure to gold. We take a closer look at the key considerations around this approach.
Natural Resources
April 05, 2022
MOO ETF: Question & Answer
Demand for food and agricultural products is growing. Here we address frequently asked questions about agribusiness and VanEck’s Agribusiness ETF (MOO).
Natural Resources
February 08, 2022
OIH ETF: Question & Answer
Oil remains crucial to the economy, providing fuel and the core ingredients for petrochemicals. We address frequently asked questions on oil services companies and VanEck’s Oil Services ETF.
Income Investing
February 01, 2022
FLTR ETF: Question & Answer
Unlike other bonds which typically pay a fixed coupon, floating rate notes (or "FRNs") pay a coupon that adjusts periodically with prevailing interest rates.
Emerging Market Equity
December 14, 2021
CNXT ETF: Question & Answer
China’s economy is undergoing a shift to focus more on consumer-driven, "new economy" sectors and reduce its dependence on imports.
Income Investing
December 02, 2021
GRNB ETF: Question & Answer
Green bonds can help investors build sustainable core fixed income portfolios without significantly impacting risk and return.
Income Investing
October 18, 2021
ANGL ETF: Question & Answer
Your frequently asked questions on fallen angel bonds and VanEck's Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF (ANGL) answered.
Natural Resources
November 02, 2023
NLR ETF: Question & Answer
This blog answers commonly asked questions about the NLR ETF and explores how the global shift towards clean energy is impacting the uranium and nuclear energy industries.
Income Investing
August 07, 2023
PFXF ETF Q&A: Understanding Preferred Securities
This blog answers commonly asked questions about the PFXF ETF and explores why Preferred Securities are becoming a preferred alternative income source among investors.
Thematic Investing
June 09, 2023
SMH ETF: Question & Answer
Semiconductors are the unsung conductors orchestrating everything digital. This important sector also boasts an added advantage: the sturdy governmental backing of the U.S.'s CHIPS Act.
Moat Investing
May 12, 2023
MOAT ETF: Question & Answer
Morningstar’s approach to moat investing starts with companies with sustainable competitive advantages and targets those trading at attractive valuations. We explore in this Q&A.
Moat Investing
October 13, 2022
SMOT ETF: Question & Answer
Given the large small- and mid-cap stock universe and lack of analyst coverage, we believe a more selective approach may be a better choice than a broad-market exposure. We explore in this Q&A.
Asset Allocation
September 14, 2022
Inflation Allocation ETF (RAAX): Question & Answer
Allocating to real assets is one way that investors can position their portfolios for a prolonged inflationary environment.
Gold Investing
August 04, 2022
GDX and GDXJ ETF: Question and Answer
Gold mining stocks are one way for investors to gain exposure to gold. We take a closer look at the key considerations around this approach.
Natural Resources
April 05, 2022
MOO ETF: Question & Answer
Demand for food and agricultural products is growing. Here we address frequently asked questions about agribusiness and VanEck’s Agribusiness ETF (MOO).
Natural Resources
February 08, 2022
OIH ETF: Question & Answer
Oil remains crucial to the economy, providing fuel and the core ingredients for petrochemicals. We address frequently asked questions on oil services companies and VanEck’s Oil Services ETF.
Income Investing
February 01, 2022
FLTR ETF: Question & Answer
Unlike other bonds which typically pay a fixed coupon, floating rate notes (or "FRNs") pay a coupon that adjusts periodically with prevailing interest rates.
Emerging Market Equity
December 14, 2021
CNXT ETF: Question & Answer
China’s economy is undergoing a shift to focus more on consumer-driven, "new economy" sectors and reduce its dependence on imports.
Income Investing
December 02, 2021
GRNB ETF: Question & Answer
Green bonds can help investors build sustainable core fixed income portfolios without significantly impacting risk and return.
Income Investing
October 18, 2021
ANGL ETF: Question & Answer
Your frequently asked questions on fallen angel bonds and VanEck's Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF (ANGL) answered.
Investment Outlook
18 February 2020
ETF 101: Understanding ETFs In Simple Terms
Investment Outlook
18 February 2020
ETF 102: Why ETFs Layer Up On Liquidity
Investment Outlook
18 February 2020
ETF 103: Does Your ETF Have High Standards?
Investment Outlook
19 February 2020
ETF 104: Trade ETFs Intelligently
Investment Outlook
19 February 2020
ETF 105: Wrap Your Fixed Income in an ETF
Investment Outlook
05 March 2021
ETF 106: Debunking Myths About Fixed Income ETFs
Thematic Investing
13 SEPTEMBER 2022
ETF 107: Passive vs. Active ETFs Explained
Investment Outlook
18 February 2020
ETF 101: Understanding ETFs In Simple Terms
Investment Outlook
18 February 2020
ETF 102: Why ETFs Layer Up On Liquidity
Investment Outlook
18 February 2020
ETF 103: Does Your ETF Have High Standards?
Investment Outlook
19 February 2020
ETF 104: Trade ETFs Intelligently
Investment Outlook
19 February 2020
ETF 105: Wrap Your Fixed Income in an ETF
Investment Outlook
05 March 2021
ETF 106: Debunking Myths About Fixed Income ETFs
Thematic Investing
13 SEPTEMBER 2022
ETF 107: Passive vs. Active ETFs Explained
Thematic Investing
December 4, 2023
Investing in ETFs: Investment Strategies
Investment Outlook
December 6, 2023
Top Investment Picks for 2024: India and Bitcoin
Income Investing
November 13, 2023
Fallen Angel Yields at Post-COVID highs; Major Rising Star Expected
Fallen angels outperformed the broad high yield market in October; though there were no new fallen angels or rising stars in October, Ford is expected to be removed from the index in November.
Gold Investing
November 13, 2023
Sector Re-Rating a Boon for Gold Stocks?
Gold had a strong October, trading above $2,000 per ounce. While gold stocks continued to lag gold, we believe a possible sector re-rating may reverse course and provide support to gold companies.
Moat Investing
November 22, 2023
Mid-Cap Stocks: The Overlooked Sweet Spot
Mid-caps offer an attractive mix of characteristics from both larger and smaller cap stocks and are currently valued at a near 30% discount to their long-term average and an even greater relative discount to where large caps sit today.
Thematic Investing
December 4, 2023
Investing in ETFs: Investment Strategies
Investment Outlook
December 6, 2023
Top Investment Picks for 2024: India and Bitcoin
Income Investing
November 13, 2023
Fallen Angel Yields at Post-COVID highs; Major Rising Star Expected
Fallen angels outperformed the broad high yield market in October; though there were no new fallen angels or rising stars in October, Ford is expected to be removed from the index in November.
Gold Investing
November 13, 2023
Sector Re-Rating a Boon for Gold Stocks?
Gold had a strong October, trading above $2,000 per ounce. While gold stocks continued to lag gold, we believe a possible sector re-rating may reverse course and provide support to gold companies.
Moat Investing
November 22, 2023
Mid-Cap Stocks: The Overlooked Sweet Spot
Mid-caps offer an attractive mix of characteristics from both larger and smaller cap stocks and are currently valued at a near 30% discount to their long-term average and an even greater relative discount to where large caps sit today.
Trends with Benefits #109: Modernizing Financial Advice with Ritik Malhotra
This episode explores how technology can be used in wealth management to improve financial advisors’ relationships with their clients.
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