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Emerging Market Equity
April 16, 2024
GLIN ETF: Question & Answer
VanEck India Growth Leaders ETF (GLIN) seeks to replicate an all-cap index that selects fundamentally strong Indian firms with attractive growth potential at reasonable prices.
Natural Resources
November 02, 2023
NLR ETF: Question & Answer
This blog answers commonly asked questions about the NLR ETF and explores how the global shift towards clean energy is impacting the uranium and nuclear energy industries.
Income Investing
August 07, 2023
PFXF ETF Q&A: Understanding Preferred Securities
This blog answers commonly asked questions about the PFXF ETF and explores why Preferred Securities are becoming a preferred alternative income source among investors.
Thematic Investing
June 09, 2023
SMH ETF: Question & Answer
Semiconductors are the unsung conductors orchestrating everything digital. This important sector also boasts an added advantage: the sturdy governmental backing of the U.S.'s CHIPS Act.
Moat Investing
October 13, 2022
SMOT ETF: Question & Answer
Given the large small- and mid-cap stock universe and lack of analyst coverage, we believe a more selective approach may be a better choice than a broad-market exposure. We explore in this Q&A.
Asset Allocation
September 14, 2022
Inflation Allocation ETF (RAAX): Question & Answer
Allocating to real assets is one way that investors can position their portfolios for a prolonged inflationary environment.
Gold Investing
August 04, 2022
GDX and GDXJ ETF: Question and Answer
Gold mining stocks are one way for investors to gain exposure to gold. We take a closer look at the key considerations around this approach.
Natural Resources
April 05, 2022
MOO ETF: Question & Answer
Demand for food and agricultural products is growing. Here we address frequently asked questions about agribusiness and VanEck’s Agribusiness ETF (MOO).
Natural Resources
February 08, 2022
OIH ETF: Question & Answer
Oil remains crucial to the economy, providing fuel and the core ingredients for petrochemicals. We address frequently asked questions on oil services companies and VanEck’s Oil Services ETF.
Income Investing
February 01, 2022
FLTR ETF: Question & Answer
Unlike other bonds which typically pay a fixed coupon, floating rate notes (or "FRNs") pay a coupon that adjusts periodically with prevailing interest rates.
Emerging Market Equity
December 14, 2021
CNXT ETF: Question & Answer
China’s economy is undergoing a shift to focus more on consumer-driven, "new economy" sectors and reduce its dependence on imports.
Income Investing
December 02, 2021
GRNB ETF: Question & Answer
Green bonds can help investors build sustainable core fixed income portfolios without significantly impacting risk and return.
Income Investing
October 18, 2021
ANGL ETF: Question & Answer
Your frequently asked questions on fallen angel bonds and VanEck's Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF (ANGL) answered.
Emerging Market Equity
April 16, 2024
GLIN ETF: Question & Answer
VanEck India Growth Leaders ETF (GLIN) seeks to replicate an all-cap index that selects fundamentally strong Indian firms with attractive growth potential at reasonable prices.
Natural Resources
November 02, 2023
NLR ETF: Question & Answer
This blog answers commonly asked questions about the NLR ETF and explores how the global shift towards clean energy is impacting the uranium and nuclear energy industries.
Income Investing
August 07, 2023
PFXF ETF Q&A: Understanding Preferred Securities
This blog answers commonly asked questions about the PFXF ETF and explores why Preferred Securities are becoming a preferred alternative income source among investors.
Thematic Investing
June 09, 2023
SMH ETF: Question & Answer
Semiconductors are the unsung conductors orchestrating everything digital. This important sector also boasts an added advantage: the sturdy governmental backing of the U.S.'s CHIPS Act.
Moat Investing
October 13, 2022
SMOT ETF: Question & Answer
Given the large small- and mid-cap stock universe and lack of analyst coverage, we believe a more selective approach may be a better choice than a broad-market exposure. We explore in this Q&A.
Asset Allocation
September 14, 2022
Inflation Allocation ETF (RAAX): Question & Answer
Allocating to real assets is one way that investors can position their portfolios for a prolonged inflationary environment.
Gold Investing
August 04, 2022
GDX and GDXJ ETF: Question and Answer
Gold mining stocks are one way for investors to gain exposure to gold. We take a closer look at the key considerations around this approach.
Natural Resources
April 05, 2022
MOO ETF: Question & Answer
Demand for food and agricultural products is growing. Here we address frequently asked questions about agribusiness and VanEck’s Agribusiness ETF (MOO).
Natural Resources
February 08, 2022
OIH ETF: Question & Answer
Oil remains crucial to the economy, providing fuel and the core ingredients for petrochemicals. We address frequently asked questions on oil services companies and VanEck’s Oil Services ETF.
Income Investing
February 01, 2022
FLTR ETF: Question & Answer
Unlike other bonds which typically pay a fixed coupon, floating rate notes (or "FRNs") pay a coupon that adjusts periodically with prevailing interest rates.
Emerging Market Equity
December 14, 2021
CNXT ETF: Question & Answer
China’s economy is undergoing a shift to focus more on consumer-driven, "new economy" sectors and reduce its dependence on imports.
Income Investing
December 02, 2021
GRNB ETF: Question & Answer
Green bonds can help investors build sustainable core fixed income portfolios without significantly impacting risk and return.
Income Investing
October 18, 2021
ANGL ETF: Question & Answer
Your frequently asked questions on fallen angel bonds and VanEck's Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF (ANGL) answered.
Investment Outlook
18 February 2020
ETF 101: Understanding ETFs In Simple Terms
Investment Outlook
18 February 2020
ETF 102: Why ETFs Layer Up On Liquidity
Investment Outlook
18 February 2020
ETF 103: Does Your ETF Have High Standards?
Investment Outlook
19 February 2020
ETF 104: Trade ETFs Intelligently
Investment Outlook
19 February 2020
ETF 105: Wrap Your Fixed Income in an ETF
Investment Outlook
05 March 2021
ETF 106: Debunking Myths About Fixed Income ETFs
Thematic Investing
13 SEPTEMBER 2022
ETF 107: Passive vs. Active ETFs Explained
Investment Outlook
18 February 2020
ETF 101: Understanding ETFs In Simple Terms
Investment Outlook
18 February 2020
ETF 102: Why ETFs Layer Up On Liquidity
Investment Outlook
18 February 2020
ETF 103: Does Your ETF Have High Standards?
Investment Outlook
19 February 2020
ETF 104: Trade ETFs Intelligently
Investment Outlook
19 February 2020
ETF 105: Wrap Your Fixed Income in an ETF
Investment Outlook
05 March 2021
ETF 106: Debunking Myths About Fixed Income ETFs
Thematic Investing
13 SEPTEMBER 2022
ETF 107: Passive vs. Active ETFs Explained
Thematic Investing
June 26, 2024
Fabless Semiconductor Companies: Winners in the CHIPS Act Era
Investment Outlook
April 17, 2024
Global Growth Returns and the 2025 Fiscal Reckoning
Amid all-time highs for gold and sticky inflation, we turn our eye to the concerning fiscal outlook for 2025. Investors should be prepared.
Income Investing
June 17, 2024
Watch These Fallen Angel Sectors: Real Estate and Banking
Real Estate and Banking continue to be the sectors to watch going forward. May 2024 ends with no new fallen angels or rising stars.
Gold Investing
June 11, 2024
Gold Soars to Fresh Highs as Regional Risks Rise
Gold surged to a record $2,450 in May, driven by strong central bank buying and Asian demand. Miners outperformed, but gold eased by month's end due to a stronger dollar and higher bond yields.
Moat Investing
July 9, 2024
Moat Stocks Steady Amid Tech’s Market Surge
As U.S. equities climbed, Morningstar’s Moat Index kept its value bias, offering a diversifier from concentration risk and the SMID Moat Index shifted from tech to materials and utilities as it seeks valuation opportunities.
Thematic Investing
June 26, 2024
Fabless Semiconductor Companies: Winners in the CHIPS Act Era
Investment Outlook
April 17, 2024
Global Growth Returns and the 2025 Fiscal Reckoning
Amid all-time highs for gold and sticky inflation, we turn our eye to the concerning fiscal outlook for 2025. Investors should be prepared.
Income Investing
June 17, 2024
Watch These Fallen Angel Sectors: Real Estate and Banking
Real Estate and Banking continue to be the sectors to watch going forward. May 2024 ends with no new fallen angels or rising stars.
Gold Investing
June 11, 2024
Gold Soars to Fresh Highs as Regional Risks Rise
Gold surged to a record $2,450 in May, driven by strong central bank buying and Asian demand. Miners outperformed, but gold eased by month's end due to a stronger dollar and higher bond yields.
Moat Investing
July 9, 2024
Moat Stocks Steady Amid Tech’s Market Surge
As U.S. equities climbed, Morningstar’s Moat Index kept its value bias, offering a diversifier from concentration risk and the SMID Moat Index shifted from tech to materials and utilities as it seeks valuation opportunities.
Trends with Benefits #119: The Growth of Padel and What’s Next in Financial Services
Bill Ullman joins this episode to discuss padel, a fast-growing racket sport, as well as factors transforming the financial services industry.
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