Trending ETF news by Daniel Chivu

Smart Investing

Global negative-yielding debt has essentially been wiped out as of January 2023, as the Bank of Japan made an unexpected policy shift in December, marking the end of close to a decade of sub-zero yields.

Daniel Chivu

 · March 1, 2023

Smart Investing

Covered call ETF strategies have existed for at least the last 10 years in North America, and have provided income-seeking investors with above-average yields over the same period of time. European investors, on the other hand, have only recently started gaining access to covered call ETFs, and although they do not yet enjoy the same variety of options, they can still gain exposure to these high-income strategies through local exchanges. But is it worth it?

Daniel Chivu

 · February 24, 2023

Moving Markets

After the carnage experienced by the Tech sector last year which saw the likes of Amazon, Meta and Microsoft lose up to 70% of their value, investors are breathing a sigh of relief at the strong start to 2023. The tech-heavy Nasdaq is up almost 13% YTD, aided by a positive report from Meta, and a lower-than-expected interest hike from the FED. Investors have certainly been enjoying the rally so far, with fears of sticky inflation, geopolitical tensions, and an aggressive hiking cycle seemingly evaporated. 

Daniel Chivu

 · February 21, 2023

Smart Investing

After close to a decade of underperformance, Energy stocks had a resurgence in 2022 on fears of supply concerns due to geopolitical events. Although energy prices have come down from their peaks, they are still well above production costs, leaving Energy companies flush with cash, and raising dividend payments to shareholders. 

Daniel Chivu

 · January 27, 2023

Smart Investing

As we move away from the market carnage of 2022 and enter what is expected to be another choppy year for equity markets, we explore the opportunities and risks associated with high-dividend equities as a source of portfolio income with three ETFs to put on your watchlist.

Daniel Chivu

 · January 27, 2023

Moving Markets

The end of 2022 marked the 7th consecutive interest rate hike for the FED, along with a change in tone from FED officials. With the end of the hiking cycle in view, and a prolonged period of higher rates, we explore the fundamentals of high yield debt for the year ahead, and its role in investors’ portfolios.

Daniel Chivu

 · January 20, 2023

Moving Markets

Strategies that outperformed in 2022 may be showing signs of exhaustion, while last year’s ugly ducklings could transform into swans over the next 8-12 months.

Daniel Chivu

 · January 10, 2023

Smart Investing

As dividend equities continue their downward trajectory in the face of higher interest rates, preferred share ETFs can offer a higher yield and more protection to investors, in case of financial troubles for the underlying companies.

Daniel Chivu

 · December 28, 2022

Moving Markets

As the year comes to a close, major central banks have raised rates yet again with the promise to continue their fight against inflation in 2023.

Daniel Chivu

 · December 23, 2022