The Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) has performed well this year despite trading within a tight range over the past few weeks. Its total return has risen 19% year-to-date, outperforming Invesco’s QQQ, which has returned 15.2%, as well as JPMorgan’s JEPI at 7.0% and Vanguard’s VOO at 7.53%. SCHD ETF inflows have soared this
Platinum price fell below the crucial zone of $1,650 an ounce on Friday to trade at its lowest level since mid-December 2025. A stronger US dollar continues to fuel the selling pressure, even as progress in the US-Iran peace talks ease inflation concerns. In the ensuing sessions, the market may record subtle movements ahead of
Arabica coffee price eased slightly recently while trading close to the three-week high reached in the previous session. Despite the outlook of a bumper harvest in Brazil, there are concerns over persistent rainfall and its impact on the harvesting and drying process. Besides, the high probability of El Nino has bolstered coffee prices. As a
Crude oil prices are in the spotlight this week as the deal between the United States and Iran is tested. Brent, the global benchmark, ended the week at $73.6, down sharply from year-to-date high of $119.4. WTI has moved below the key support level of $70. US and Iran exchange strikes There are signs that
South Korean stocks have soared in the past few months, with the KOSPI Index doubling this year, helped by the strong performance of Samsung and SK Hynix. It peaked at 9,388 this month and then pulled back to the current 8,410. Still, there is a risk that the index will retreat sharply once the ongoing
Bitcoin price retreated below the important support of $60,000 as concerns about demand from American investors continued. BTC was trading at $59,930, lower from last month’s high of $82,803. So, will the retreat continue as ETF outflows jump? Bitcoin ETF outflows are surging There are signs that American investors are aggressively selling their Bitcoin positions.
The S&P 500 Index has come under pressure in the past few days, moving from the year-to-date high of $7,620 to the current $7,354. This retreat continued amid the rising jitters that the AI boom is ending. This article highlights some of the top catalysts for the index and its ETFs like VOO and SPY.
Dutch natural gas futures steadied after the kneejerk reaction that saw European natural gas prices plunge to a two-month low at the start of the week. The preliminary peace framework between the US and Iran have eased the market’s anxiety over energy disruptions. However, it may take some time for normalcy to return fully. Besides,
The Kospi Index tumbled by over 9% today, June 26, erasing most of the gains made earlier during the week. It retreated to 8,275, lower than the year-to-date high of 9,387. This retreat and the ongoing volatility have led to concerns about whether the South Korean stock market bull run is ending. Kospi Index tumbles
Retail investing has become more accessible than ever. Commission-free brokerages, crypto exchanges, and social trading platforms have made it possible for almost anyone to participate in financial markets with just a smartphone and a modest amount of capital. But as retail investing has gone mainstream, another corner of the industry has been growing: proprietary, or