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 gold update
The gold price was little changed in June, down just 0.2% despite a pause in gold purchases by the People’s Bank of China and surprisingly strong non-farm payrolls data. Discover insights into the key macro events and what we think you should be keeping your eyes on in the near term.
Monthly fixed income update
June saw a resurgence in political risks with a snap election called in France, the upcoming general election for the UK, and the first televised debate between Trump and Biden ahead of the presidential election in the US. 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.
Bringing you the world in one simple ETF
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.
Monthly commodities update
Find out why Commodities performed well in May, 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.
Gold’s supply and demand in Q1 2024
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.
Explore the benefits of laddering
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.
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.
