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Emerging Market Equity
April 16, 2024
GLIN ETF: Question & Answer
VanEck India Growth Leaders ETF (GLIN) seeks to replicate an all-cap index that selects fundamentally strong Indian firms with attractive growth potential at reasonable prices.
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
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.
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.
Emerging Market Equity
April 16, 2024
GLIN ETF: Question & Answer
VanEck India Growth Leaders ETF (GLIN) seeks to replicate an all-cap index that selects fundamentally strong Indian firms with attractive growth potential at reasonable prices.
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
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.
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
April 30, 2024
Diversifying Your Semiconductor Portfolio Beyond Nvidia
Nvidia's AI chip dominance is under siege from AMD, Intel, startups, and tech giants, as new technologies emerge to disrupt the market and investor expectations.
Investment Outlook
April 17, 2024
Global Growth Returns and the 2025 Fiscal Reckoning
Amid all-time highs for gold and sticky inflation, we turn our eye to the concerning fiscal outlook for 2025. Investors should be prepared.
Income Investing
April 17, 2024
Spreads in Control
Fallen angels outperformed broad high yield by 0.24% in March and 0.10% YTD, due in part, to tighter spreads. Q1 2024 saw two fallen angels and two rising stars.
Gold Investing
April 10, 2024
With Gold at New Highs, Miners Consider More than Price
Gold closed at an all-time high in March; a disciplined, cautious and consistent approach to acquisitions may bode well for gold equities.
Moat Investing
February 8, 2024
Moat Stocks Hit Pause Following Strong Year
Moat stocks fell by 1.75% in January as earnings-related volatility impacted some of the index’s underlying holdings. However, as was the case after the Q3 earnings season, Morningstar analysts expect these names to recover strongly in the year ahead.
Thematic Investing
April 30, 2024
Diversifying Your Semiconductor Portfolio Beyond Nvidia
Nvidia's AI chip dominance is under siege from AMD, Intel, startups, and tech giants, as new technologies emerge to disrupt the market and investor expectations.
Investment Outlook
April 17, 2024
Global Growth Returns and the 2025 Fiscal Reckoning
Amid all-time highs for gold and sticky inflation, we turn our eye to the concerning fiscal outlook for 2025. Investors should be prepared.
Income Investing
April 17, 2024
Spreads in Control
Fallen angels outperformed broad high yield by 0.24% in March and 0.10% YTD, due in part, to tighter spreads. Q1 2024 saw two fallen angels and two rising stars.
Gold Investing
April 10, 2024
With Gold at New Highs, Miners Consider More than Price
Gold closed at an all-time high in March; a disciplined, cautious and consistent approach to acquisitions may bode well for gold equities.
Moat Investing
February 8, 2024
Moat Stocks Hit Pause Following Strong Year
Moat stocks fell by 1.75% in January as earnings-related volatility impacted some of the index’s underlying holdings. However, as was the case after the Q3 earnings season, Morningstar analysts expect these names to recover strongly in the year ahead.
Trends with Benefits #117: Estate Planning with Anne Rhodes
Anne Rhodes discusses estate planning, addresses common obstacles, and highlights why having some plan in place is better than nothing.
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