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.
November was a broadly positive month for bond markets as yields rallied into month end. Read our latest thoughts on how fixed income markets performed during the month and what we think you should be looking out for in the near term.
The 2025 equities outlook is improving. Balance sheets look healthy, and many stocks are attractively valued, though geopolitical risks remain. Find out more.
Gold rose 4.2% in October, once again setting new records, despite the US Dollar and Treasury bond yields rising in the month, which would typically be headwinds to the yellow metal. The more powerful drivers were geopolitical, especially further escalation in the Middle East conflict and uncertainty ahead of the US Presidential election. Discover insights into the key macro events and what we think you should be keeping your eyes on in the near term.
Thematics funds provide diversified exposure to specific themes or trends, regardless of traditional sector classifications. Discover more in our latest article.
European ETFs raised $68.6 billion in the third quarter, the strongest quarter ever recorded in the EMEA ETF industry in terms of net new assets and taking YTD NNA to $175.2 billion. A combination of robust flows and market performance gains of 7.1%, boosted AUM for the EMEA ETF industry by 10.5% during this quarter, up to $2.3 trillion.
As we enter the final quarter of the year, our experts look back at the ‘year of the bond market’ and share their thoughts on the outlook for Fixed Income assets going forward.
The brief stock market correction in July highlighted how quickly market sentiment can change. Although economic fears have since eased, investors are still seeking optimal portfolio strategies. An equal weight version of the MSCI World Index could offer broad global equity exposure while reducing concentration risk compared to a standard market-cap-weighted approach. Read our latest article to find out more.
The month started out in familiar territory, with tech-driven momentum helping both the Nasdaq-100 and S&P 500 set new record highs after seven straight sessions of gains. However, the Nasdaq-100 gave back those early gains plus more, eventually ending July down 1.6%.
Any debate over whether physical or synthetic replication is the best way to track an index has been all but laid to rest, with both methods now appreciated for their potential benefits. Discover more.
The reason many people invest is to grow their money, so they’ll have enough in the future to spend on some financial goal they have. But how do you do this? Find out more.
Join Kathy Kriskey and Paul Syms as they discuss all things gold, including the biggest drivers of the gold price over the past 15 years and what the future might look like.
For investors who see the industrial automation, healthtech, and AI sectors as the future growth drivers, the ChiNext 50 could potentially be a significant index for growth innovation. Find out more in our latest article.
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.
Bond ladders are portfolios of bonds with sequential maturity dates. As bonds reach maturity, the proceeds can be used to fund a specific expense, such as saving for a house or retirement, or reinvested into new bonds with longer maturities.
The crypto market is preparing for the next Bitcoin halving. What does the halving mean and what are the longer-term prospects for investors in Bitcoin?
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