When some investors view the trading volume of most exchange-traded funds (ETFs), they may be shocked to see such low volume trading on exchanges. They may take this as a sign the ETF has low liquidity. However, an ETF’s low trading volume on exchange isn’t an indication of its total liquidity. In fact, liquidity of the portfolio underlying an...
Investing in bonds can be a lower-risk way for investors to diversify their portfolios and gain exposure to the fixed income market. Bond funds and bond ETFs offer a convenient way for investors to gain exposure to the bond market without purchasing individual bonds. However, choosing the right bond ETF can be challenging, as there are many options available in...
Low risk investors must pay attention to both potential returns and the safety of their investments. Two popular low-risk investment options are bond funds and money market funds. In this blog post, we'll delve into a comparison of bond funds vs. money market funds, exploring their key features and helping you determine which might be more suitable for your...
Investing is an essential part of building and securing wealth. While there are countless investment strategies available, they can generally be categorized into two main approaches: active investing vs passive investing. In this blog post, we will explore the differences between these two investment strategies, their pros and cons, and how to determine which approach may be right for you. Before...
Purpose Investments, a Canadian investment management firm, recently launched a suite of Yield Shares, making it the world's first yield-focused single-stock ETFs. The new ETFs are designed to provide investors with high-quality yield exposure by investing in individual stocks with attractive dividend yields.
If you're looking for a way to generate income from your stock portfolio, a covered call may be just what you need. A covered call is an options strategy that involves selling call options on a stock you own, in exchange for a premium. In this post, we'll explain the basics of covered calls and how they work.
Investing can be a challenging endeavor, and one key aspect of successful investing is benchmarking. Benchmarking is the process of comparing the performance of your investment portfolio against a specified benchmark or set of benchmarks. By benchmarking your portfolio, you can determine whether your investments are performing better or worse than the market and make informed decisions about whether to...
The sunk cost fallacy is a cognitive bias where individuals or organizations justify continuing a project or investment based on the resources they have already sunk into it, rather than the marginal cost/benefit of the next dollar. In other words, it's the tendency to "throw good money after bad" because of the sunk costs that have already been incurred.
Interest Rates markets are changing with the exit of Eurodollars and the entry of SOFR contracts. The Eurodollar futures contract, a mainstay in financial markets for decades, is set to be discontinued. SOFR has taken the place of Eurodollars and this post will describe both financial contracts and how they are used.
Money market funds are a popular investment option for many investors, and they have been around for several decades. In this article, we will explore what money market funds are, how they work, and why they are so popular among investors.
