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.
Gold endured a choppy month, hitting a high of US$2,952 before ending February at US$2,858, a gain of 2.1% for the month. Geopolitics continued to play a significant role in the gold price. Discover insights into the key macro events and what we think you should be keeping your eyes on in the near term.
India is one of the strongest growing economies in Asia, driven by digital transformation, robust consumption and expanding exports. Find out more.
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.
Despite the volatility in bond markets throughout January, yields generally ended the month slightly lower, resulting in positive returns for most fixed income asset classes. 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.
US equity markets were boosted in Q4 by enthusiasm around Trump’s election victory, although enthusiasm was tempered in December by the Fed’s cautious approach to future interest rate cuts. Read our quarterly US equities update to find out more.
Satisfying climate-related goals without the resulting performance deviating too much from standard indices can be challenging. Learn how the EU Climate Transition Benchmark (CTB) offers a solid framework for ETF providers to customise solutions for investors’ needs.
The European ETF market had a record year, bringing the industry’s total assets under management to US$2.3 trillion at the end of 2024. Find out more in our latest European ETF Demand Monitor.
Discover the potential of equal weight strategies and how they could offer enhanced diversification.
Thematics funds provide diversified exposure to specific themes or trends, regardless of traditional sector classifications. Discover more in our latest article.
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.
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.
If you’re among the millions worldwide considering diving into the world of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), here’s what you should know about the different replication methods used.
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.
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