In this edition of Investor Insights, our commentary will explore current investor sentiment, comment on market participation, and show the current ranking of market sectors. The Chart of the Week featured is the Energy sector. Investor Sentiment As we approach the Presidential election, it’s an opportune time to gauge investor sentiment. The American...

On Thursday, Direxion launched four new leveraged and inverse ETFs that bring single-stock exposure to the semiconductor sector.  The Direxion Daily AVGO Bull 2X Shares (AVL) and the Direxion Daily AVGO Bear 1X Shares (AVS) focus on Broadcom. Meanwhile, the Direxion Daily Bull 2X Shares (MUU) and the Direxion Daily MU Bear 1X Shares (MUD) [...] The...

Private capital – encompassing private equity and private credit – is in the midst of a bit of a renaissance at the moment. IPO activity hit a peak in 2021, the year after the pandemic and then promptly plunged to levels not seen in years. In the U.S., although counts can vary due to differing [...] The post White Wolf Brings Private Capital Expertise...

Increased price volatility in copper prices could ensue as China continues to implement stimulus measures to boost growth. Whether it is or isn’t enough will weigh heavy on copper prices moving forward. Investor sentiment, as capital markets are well aware, can change quickly. While investors cheered the latest round of stimulus measures by China to...

When seeking an opportunity heading into the last quarter of the year, investors need to look no further than the Natixis Loomis Sayles Focused Growth ETF (LSGR). The actively managed fund outperforms the broad equity market and its benchmark, the Russell 1000 Growth Index. LSGR invests primarily in quality large-cap growth companies. It uses a [...]...

The Federal Reserve’s September interest rate cut and expectations of more to follow are renewing interest in bonds. But some advisors and investors may be concerned about the impact lower rates have on the income in fixed income. One way of contending with that scenario is to consider a barbell approach. That’s layering bonds of [...] The post 2...