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.
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.
In December, bond markets generally performed poorly, driven by rising government bond yields as economic data showed the US economy's resilience, leading to a more hawkish outlook from the Federal Reserve. 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.
Gold slipped 0.7% lower in December, after the Fed reduced its forecast for interest rate cuts in 2025, leading to a stronger US Dollar and higher bond yields, negatively impacting the metal. Discover insights into the key macro events and what we think you should be keeping your eyes on in the near term.
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.
Thematics funds provide diversified exposure to specific themes or trends, regardless of traditional sector classifications. Discover more in our latest article.
Q3 2024 was certainly eventful, with the replacement of Biden as Democratic presidential candidate, a sharp sell-off in July extending into August and an interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan, to name a few. Read our quarterly US equities update to find out more.
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.
Find out how commodities performed in July, with insights into the key macro events and what we think you should be keeping an eye on in the near term with our latest commodities update.
ETFs replicate benchmark indices in different ways: physically, and synthetically – also known as a swap-based approach. Find out how a swap-based ETF works.
A swap-based ETF replicates the performance of the index it tracks, without owning the stocks directly. This can be advantageous in certain markets. Watch our world tour 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.
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.
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.
