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VanEck Blog
| Emerging Markets Debt DailyApril 14, 2021
China Tackles Local Governments Debt
by Natalia Gurushina, Chief Economist, Emerging Markets Fixed Income Strategy
China introduces new regulations to reign in local government financing. Big inter-regional differences in the size of net interest payments are set to persist in EM in the coming years.
Filter ByDigital AssetsApril 14, 2021
Invest in the Digital Assets Transformation
by John Patrick Lee, CFA, Product Manager
The digital transformation is underway. Companies involved in the digital transformation of the global economy represents a long-term structural growth opportunity, in our view.
Emerging Markets BondsApril 14, 2021
Treasuries Turn?
by Eric Fine, Head of Active EM Debt
The sharply improving global growth outlook should support EM debt; China, Mexico, South Africa, Colombia and Indonesia were the Fund’s largest positions in March.
Gold InvestingApril 13, 2021
Gold and Bitcoin: So Happy Together
by Joe Foster, Portfolio Manager, Gold Strategy
The question of gold vs. bitcoin comes up more than ever now. As we enter a post-pandemic era where interest rates and inflation may rise, we believe this landscape is amenable to both gold and bitcoin.
Trends with BenefitsApril 13, 2021
Trends with Benefits #51: Next Gen Advisory Practices with Mike Alexander
by Ed Lopez, Head of ETF Product
This week’s episode features a discussion with Mike Alexander, President of Wealth Management for Broadridge about building a next generation advisory practice.
Thematic InvestingApril 07, 2021
BUZZ Reaches Beyond Growth
by Coulter Regal, CFA, Associate Product Manager
Evaluating an investment strategy that is based on the positive sentiment that is generated from online interactions, begins with assessing the underlying holdings.
Emerging Markets BondsApril 07, 2021
Fortify Your 40% with Emerging Markets Bonds
by Eric Fine, Head of Active EM Debt,
Fran Rodilosso, Head of Fixed Income ETF Portfolio Management, CFA
Emerging markets bonds historically do well in rising rate environments—particularly when rates rise due to higher growth prospects rather than a taper tantrum.
Trends with BenefitsApril 06, 2021
Trends with Benefits #50: REIT Income with Brad Thomas
by Ed Lopez, Head of ETF Product
This week's episode delves into the world of REIT income. I chat with Brad Thomas, CEO of Wide Moat Research to discuss COVID's impact on REITS, sector trends he's seeing, identifying quality and the impact of rising rates.
Moat InvestingApril 06, 2021
Moat Index Delivers Strong Q1 Off Value Moves
by Brandon Rakszawski, Senior ETF Product Manager
The Morningstar® Wide Moat Focus IndexSM(the “Moat Index” or “Index”) completed its quarterly review on March 22, 2021. This review was awfully different than its review one year ago.
Digital AssetsApril 01, 2021
Cryptocurrency Q&A: A Boom or Bust?
by Gabor Gurbacs, Director, Digital Assets Strategy
Cryptocurrency continues to make headlines, and pique interest in 2021. Gabor Gurbacs answers timely and relevant questions about bitcoin, and what may be in store for the future.
Thematic InvestingMarch 31, 2021
The Social Sentiment Factor
by David Schassler, Portfolio Manager and Head of Portfolio and Quantitative Investment Solutions, VanEck
An investment strategy based around the measurement of social sentiment may seem like it could be driven by typical style factors; however, the truth is far more nuanced.
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