The Future of Technology
As we kick off 2021, there are six emerging technology trends that are set to define the next decade.
Cloud Computing
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ETFS Trade idea: US Defensive Equities Starting to Look Well Valued
ETFS S&P 500 High Yield Low Volatility ETF ASX Code: ZYUS
U.S. market has been high growth since Trump’s election
This cycle looks like it may be turning
Investors wanting to retain U.S. exposure but remove the high growth/high volatility companies should look at ZYUS
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ETFSTrade idea: ETF Volatility - Truths and Misconceptions
In this week’s ETFS Trade idea, we look at the misconceptions around ETFs causing volatility and explain why these are myths.
High level observations:
ETFs have been unfairly targeted as the cause of market volatility
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ETFSTrade idea – Conflicting signals in the U.S. - Time for caution?
ETFS S&P 500 High Yield Low Volatility ETF (ZYUS)
ETFS Physical U.S. Dollar ETF (ZUSD)
The U.S. economy continues to surprise to the upside with
markets rebounding strongly.
Yet rising inflation, subdued long-term rates and geo-political
risks remain a concern.
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ETFS Trade idea – The Aussie yield ETF that challenges active managers
ETFS S&P/ASX 300 High Yield Plus ETF (ZYAU)
In the wake of S&P Dow Jones Indices recently published
SPIVA® report, this week we have taken a look at how our ETFs
have fared against active managers over time.
This note highlights ZYAU, which has produced strong excess
returns since inception and outperformed many well-known
active managers.
Investors looking for cost-effective excess returns from domestic
equities should consider evaluating ZYAU.
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Eurozone Outlook for 2018
Trade idea – ETFS EURO STOXX 50® ETF (ESTX)
Economic growth in the eurozone is at the highest level in
a decade and the outlook is positive for 2018.
ECB stimulus remains intact as inflation remains
subdued and the euro continues to strengthen.
Political headwinds tapered significantly in 2017, though
some hurdles remain on the radar.
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With volatility picking up, why don’t you consider
owning gold?
Trade idea – ETFS Physical Gold (GOLD)/
ETFS Physical Singapore Gold ETF (ZGOL)
Volatility has returned to the markets
Downside risks have increased dramatically
Gold has been consistently one of the best portfolio hedges
against geopolitical risk and inflation
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