ETF of the Week

VettaFi’s vice chairman Tom Lydon discussed the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.”

VettaFi’s vice chairman Tom Lydon discussed the VanEck Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF (NLR) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.”

VettaFi’s vice chairman Tom Lydon discussed the  iShares Russell 200 Growth ETF (IWO)  on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.”

VettaFi’s vice chairman Tom Lydon discussed the SPDR Portfolio S&P500 Growth ETF (SPYG) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” Growth stocks have rallied recently while value has lagged since mid-June. Advisors are increasingly expressing optimism in the space as well: Bank of America reported that its the first time since August 2020 that fund managers are...

VettaFi’s vice chairman Tom Lydon discussed the Global X U.S. Preferred ETF (PFFD)  on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.”

VettaFi’s vice chairman Tom Lydon discussed the VanEck CLO ETF (CLOI) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” Collateralized Loan Obligations are a different kind of investment for a different kind of time, and we are in a different kind of time.  

VettaFi’s vice chairman Tom Lydon discussed the Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF (GCOW) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” A strategy driven exchange traded fund that attempts to provide a continuous stream of income and capital appreciation over time by screening for companies with a high free cash flow yield and a high dividend yield.

VettaFi’s vice chairman Tom Lydon discussed the FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund (QLV) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” Low volatility ETF strategies can allow for diversification opportunities across core allocations and have been one of the best performing factors during market contractions. Allocating to a quality, low-vol strategy could...

VettaFi’s vice chairman Tom Lydon discussed the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” The first half of 2022 proved painful for bonds in particular but with recession risk now top of mind for many advisors and investors, the dual benefit of recession hedge and cheaper price could make TLT an attractive fund.  Bonds have...

VettaFi’s vice chairman Tom Lydon discussed the XTrackers S&P 500 ESG ETF (SNPE) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” SNPE provides exposure to the S&P 500 but through an environmental, social, and governance lens. The S&P 500 ESG Index that the fund seeks to track utilizes ESG factors and criteria for inclusion while excluding companies that don't...

VettaFi’s vice chairman Tom Lydon discussed theKFA Mount Lucas Index Strategy ETF (KMLM) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” Alternatives have become an attractive option for many advisors and investors in an environment where both bonds and equities are challenged. Managed futures funds have offered returns during the prolonged period of market volatility an...

VettaFi’s vice chairman Tom Lydon discussed the iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF (DBMF) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” The challenges that portfolios are facing this year in both equities and bonds have given rise to a growing interest in alternatives, and the uncorrelated benefits that managed futures can offer portfolios has caused an influx of in...

VettaFi’s vice chairman Tom Lydon discussed the VanEck ChiNext ETF (CNXT) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” While the U.S. engages in a policy of fiscal tightening, China is easing, with the Shanghai Composite and CSI 300 both in a two-month rally that has resulted in a gain of 13%. While mainland markets have had challenges this year, the recovery and supp...

VettaFi’s vice chairman Tom Lydon discussed the Pacer Industrials and Logistics ETF (SHPP) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” Since the onset of the pandemic in 2020, supply chains have experienced a supply and demand mismatch that has only been further exacerbated by the war in Ukraine and lockdowns in major port cities in China.  SHPP seeks to offer exposu...

In May the U.S. dollar hit a two decade high, with rising interest rates offering support forward-looking. It reflects the increased risk aversion that investors are having in the current market environment, creating greater strength for the dollar as they move away from riskier assets.  When stacked up against foreign currencies, the dollar remains one of the strongest global currencies currently...

VettaFi’s vice chairman Tom Lydon discussed the abrdn Bloomberg Industrial Metals Strategy K-1 Free ETF (BCIM) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” BCIM offers investors a targeted way to capture exposure to the the growing demand in raw materials globally by investing in futures contracts of aluminum, copper, nickel, and zinc.  The energy transition will cont...

VettaFi’s Vice Chairman Tom Lydon discussed the Neuberger Bergman Disrupters ETF (NBDS) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” NBDS is part of an active suite of ETFs launched by Neuberger Berman and containts a high conviction, all-cap portoflio of companies that are either disrupting existing markets or are creating their own new ones.  The fund seeks to maxim...

Vettafi’s Vice Chairman Tom Lydon discusses the Merk Stagflation ETF (STGF) on this week’s ETF of the Week podcast with Chuck Jaffe of the MoneyLife Show. STGF offers investors a way to benefit in an environment of stagflation where there is persistent, high inflation coupled with slow economic growth.  The fund includes a dynamic basket of inflation hedges and invests in gold, oil, real estate an...

With inflationary indicators signalling longer-term potential, such as the expected rise of shelter within CPI (rent generally lags anywhere from a year to 18 months beyind home prices), and wholesale inflation high in April, now is the time to consider inflation-oriented funds.  RAAX is actively managed and invests in exchange traded products with exposure to real assets like commodities, real es...

ETF Trends’ CEO Tom Lydon discusses the SPDR S&P 500 Dividend ETF (SDY) on this week’s ETF of the Week podcast with Chuck Jaffe of the MoneyLife Show. As stock markets plunge after the Fed announcement of a 0.50% interest rate increase and balance sheet tightening in June, investors continue to seek out steady-paying dividend ETF strategies.  Analysts believe that income-generating securities...

ETF Trends’ CEO Tom Lydon discusses the Invesco Water Resources ETF (PHO) on this week’s ETF of the Week podcast with Chuck Jaffe of the MoneyLife Show. Water scarcity is becoming increasingly common globally, with a 57% decrease in renewable water between 1962 and 2017. A McKinsey study estimates that global demand for water will outstrip supply by 40% by 2030. Addressing water scarcity will requ...

ETF Trends’ CEO Tom Lydon discusses the India Internet and Ecommerce ETF (INQQ) on this week’s ETF of the Week podcast with Chuck Jaffe of the MoneyLife Show. INQQ offers investors exposure to the favorable demographic trends in India, with over a quarter of the world's Gen-Z population and a middle class that should double by 2030.  India is the world leader for start-ups and has had more than 70...

ETF Trends’ CEO Tom Lydon discusses the  U.S. Global Jets ETF (JETS)  on this week’s ETF of the Week podcast with Chuck Jaffe of the MoneyLife Show. Brazil has been a strong outperformer within emerging markets, up 38% year-to-date, with strong fundamentals such as a stabilizing consumer confidence index, high interest rates proving attractive for carry trades, and retail sale growth.  Brazil is a...

ETF Trends’ CEO Tom Lydon discusses the U.S. Global Jets ETF (JETS) on this week’s ETF of the Week podcast with Chuck Jaffe of the MoneyLife Show. There is an uptick in travel demand as COVID-19 concerns retreat for many. February saw travelers spending an estimated $6.6 billion on domestic flights, up 6% from three years ago in pre-pandemic times. Airliners are passing on rising fuel costs to cus...

ETF Trends’ CEO Tom Lydon discusses the Emerging Markets Internet & Ecommerce ETF (EMQQ) on this week’s ETF of the Week podcast with Chuck Jaffe of the MoneyLife Show. EMQQ is a broad strategy of gaining exposure to the emerging middle-income consumer classes in developing countries and is up 33% since mid-March lows.  Developing countries make up 85% of the world's population and have a great...