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Thematic Investing
September 05, 2024
ESPO ETF: Question & Answer
The Q&A blog outlines the criteria for ESPO ETF inclusion, the growth outlook for the video game and eSports sector, potential challenges, projected market expansion, and key trends.
Moat Investing
July 16, 2024
MOAT ETF: Question & Answer
Morningstar’s approach to moat investing starts with companies with sustainable competitive advantages and targets those trading at attractive valuations. We explore in this Q&A.
Thematic Investing
July 16, 2024
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.
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.
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.
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.
Model Portfolios
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.
Thematic Investing
September 05, 2024
ESPO ETF: Question & Answer
The Q&A blog outlines the criteria for ESPO ETF inclusion, the growth outlook for the video game and eSports sector, potential challenges, projected market expansion, and key trends.
Moat Investing
July 16, 2024
MOAT ETF: Question & Answer
Morningstar’s approach to moat investing starts with companies with sustainable competitive advantages and targets those trading at attractive valuations. We explore in this Q&A.
Thematic Investing
July 16, 2024
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.
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.
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.
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.
Model Portfolios
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
March 21, 2025
Semiconductor Industry Updates: AI Thrills and Geopolitical Spills
AI-driven growth remains strong for the semiconductor industry, led by NVIDIA, Micron, and Intel. However, geopolitical tensions are reshaping supply chains, as seen in TSMC’s Arizona expansion.
Investment Outlook
April 10, 2025
Q2 2025 Outlook: In the Middle of the 3% Reckoning
Income Investing
April 10, 2025
ANGL: Higher Quality Outperforms Amid Volatility and Spike in Downgrades
Fallen angels ended Q1 strong, outpacing rising stars with a 21% market value gain and driving a notable shift in market composition.
Gold Investing
April 4, 2025
Riding the Gold Wave: Record Prices, Strategic Mergers and Miners' Resilience
Gold miners substantially outperformed in March as surging prices sparked M&A activity and drove the largest monthly inflows in over a year, reversing a long trend of outflows.
Moat Investing
March 26, 2025
Moat Index Adds Tech as Volatility Reveals Value
Tech headlined the Moat Index’s March review, as six of the nine additions came from the sector, showcasing how volatility can create opportunities to find misvalued, high quality companies.
Thematic Investing
March 21, 2025
Semiconductor Industry Updates: AI Thrills and Geopolitical Spills
AI-driven growth remains strong for the semiconductor industry, led by NVIDIA, Micron, and Intel. However, geopolitical tensions are reshaping supply chains, as seen in TSMC’s Arizona expansion.
Investment Outlook
April 10, 2025
Q2 2025 Outlook: In the Middle of the 3% Reckoning
Income Investing
April 10, 2025
ANGL: Higher Quality Outperforms Amid Volatility and Spike in Downgrades
Fallen angels ended Q1 strong, outpacing rising stars with a 21% market value gain and driving a notable shift in market composition.
Gold Investing
April 4, 2025
Riding the Gold Wave: Record Prices, Strategic Mergers and Miners' Resilience
Gold miners substantially outperformed in March as surging prices sparked M&A activity and drove the largest monthly inflows in over a year, reversing a long trend of outflows.
Moat Investing
March 26, 2025
Moat Index Adds Tech as Volatility Reveals Value
Tech headlined the Moat Index’s March review, as six of the nine additions came from the sector, showcasing how volatility can create opportunities to find misvalued, high quality companies.
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