Exchange-traded funds and commodities are a hotbed of innovation and an exciting way for investors to access capital markets. Read our insights on the latest news and developments in this fast moving area.
Monthly fixed income update
Following the bounce in March, fixed income markets performed poorly in April, as rate cut expectations were pushed back once more. Read our latest thoughts on how fixed income performed and what we think you should be looking out for in the near term.
Monthly gold update
The gold price rose by 2.5% in April; the metal again broke multiple price records. We believe the key drivers for the upward trend in the gold price remain intact. Discover insights into the key macro events and what we think you should be keeping your eyes on in the near term.
Monthly commodities update
Find out why Commodities performed well in March, with insights into the key macro events and what we think you should be keeping your eyes on in the near term with our latest commodities update.
An overview of major cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrencies have grown rapidly but are poorly understood. In this updated piece, we explore cryptocurrencies from their birth during the global financial crisis to today’s approx. $1.0 trillion market cap.
Nasdaq-100: A gauge of the modern economy
Explore the case for the Nasdaq-100 index and how its constituents are driving innovation across the global economy.
Nasdaq-100 Index: Where some of the biggest innovators live
The Nasdaq-100 is an index that tracks the 100 largest non-financial companies by market capitalization listed on the Nasdaq.
Gold’s supply and demand in Q4 2023
In this second part of the Gold Report, we explore the various sources of supply and demand to further explain recent movements in the gold price.
Central bank digital currencies: the future of money?
Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are a digitalised fiat currency. Currently, 130 countries are actively researching CBDCs encompassing 98% of world GDP. Some smaller central banks in the Caribbean have already issued CBDCs, and China has continued its gradual expansion of its ‘Digital Yuan’ pilot project. So what’s the big deal?
ESG ETFs: Understanding the different approaches
We explore different approaches that ETFs with environmental, social and governance objectives can take, highlighting what they typically aim to achieve and how.
Equities investment outlook: our equity market predictions for 2024
It’ll be a challenging backdrop for equities in 2024. From an investment perspective, company fundamentals are likely to become more important. Read our investment outlook for more.
Gold’s supply and demand in Q3 2023
In this second part of the Gold Report, we explore the various sources of supply and demand to further explain recent movements in the gold price.
ETFs for higher-yielding alternatives to traditional fixed income exposures
Fixed income yields have risen substantially since central banks began acting to combat inflation. Where to invest now depends on your outlook and risk appetite, but if you’re considering corporate bond markets, here are some alternative, potentially higher yielding or higher quality opportunities, that you can access with ETFs.
Nasdaq-100: More than just a tech index
The Nasdaq-100 Index is often thought of as a “tech index,” but it’s much more than that. Listen in as two of our ETF strategists discuss why technologically focused companies choose to list on the Nasdaq stock exchange
An introduction to commodities
The most popular way most investors gain exposure to commodities is through exchange-traded products. You can gain exposure to a single commodity’s price via an exchange-traded commodity (ETC) or to a basket of commodities, such as those represented by the BCOM Index, via an ETF.
Asset tokenisation: A beginner’s guide
Asset tokenisation is growing in prominence. Several use cases are already emerging, including in our financial system. Regulation and standardisation will play a role in its future adoption though.
