With cash outperforming both stocks and bonds for the first time since 1990, we continue last week’s conversation on the merits of alternative investment options. Plus, IndexIQ’s Executive V.P. & Chief Portfolio Strategist, Kevin DiSano, spotlights hedge fund replication and currency hedged ETFs.
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We explain what the weather in Miami has to do with your investment portfolio and why proper diversification is critical in today’s markets. Simeon Hyman, Head of Investment Strategy at ProShares, also discusses the importance of alternative investments and spotlights several ProShares ETFs.
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Matt Hougan, CEO of ETF.com, discusses the continued rise of ETFs and his 3 ETF predictions for the remainder of 2015. Nate & Conor also explain recent trading issues surrounding ETFs and spotlight the Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (BNDX).
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We answer your questions on ETFs and investing. Topics include recent ETF trading issues, oil ETFs, and mutual fund cash drag. Nate & Conor also spotlight the popular iPath S&P 500 VIX Short Term Futures ETN (VXX), a product most investors would be well-advised to steer clear from.
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With volatility returning to the financial markets, gold has been thrust back into the spotlight. Juan Carlos Artigas, Director of Investment Research at the World Gold Council, joins us to discuss whether gold makes sense for long-term investors and offer his perspective on the current gold market. Nate & Conor also highlight several gold-related ETFs.
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