VanEck Blog | Thematic Investing

March 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.

March 23, 2021

Playing the Rise in Video Game M&As

by John Patrick Lee, CFA, Product Manager

M&A activity in the video game industry is, we believe, helping to drive growth both for the acquiring companies and broader industry.

March 19, 2021

Value Back in Vogue as Inflation and Recovery Expectations Soar

by Jamie Wise, Founder & CEO of BUZZ Holdings ULC

As the economy strengthened, inflation concerns mounted, spurring a rotation within equity markets as price momentum and technology stocks fell and shares of value companies and financials soared.

March 15, 2021

Why Financial Advisors Should Consider BUZZ for Clients

by Ed Lopez, Head of ETF Product

Beyond millennial demand, we explore reasons why the VanEck Vectors Social Sentiment ETF (BUZZ) may make sense for financial advisors.