Earlier, Premier Li Keqiang commented that China faces downward pressure. He then suggested tax cuts and a reduction in bank fees to stimulate small and medium-sized businesses. These come after some worrying metrics out of China. Manufacturing has slumped in 2021 and the NBS Manufacturing PMI has recorded two months in a row under 50, which implies contraction: China NBS Manufacturing PMI Past performance is not an indicator of future…

Here on our weekly update, we keep you updated on the most essential topics from last week in the Crypto world Cathie Wood still believes in Robinhood ARK Invest, the company led by Cathie Wood, invested heavily in Robinhood, despite its poor financial results for Q3 2021. Wood's business bought 2,240,680 shares, valued at as much as $79.4 million. According to data disclosed by ARK Invest the purchase is spread…

If you are a crypto enthusiast then you know it was a crazy week in the markets!! Let's check out the highlights: Bitcoin hit a new all-time high, Ether follows First Bitcoin ETF trades near $1B on its first day Grayscale to "force the SEC's hand" with its Bitcoin ETF application Bitcoin hit a new all-time high, Ether follows The price of the largest cryptocurrency by market cap is skyrocketing.…

ETFs focusing on innovation may have been around for a few years now, but have really gained popularity last year and look set to take on 2021. A good variety to choose from have caught the eye of investors around the globe. What are they all about? We have come to know ETFs as a selection of companies that try to mimic indices, markets or a particular industry. Innovation ETFs…

Standardised futures contracts and exchange-traded funds are viable methods of engaging the financial markets. Offering derivative and conventional products, each provides access to the commodity, currency, equity and debt markets.

There are distinct advantages and disadvantages to short (aka "inverse") ETFs when they're utilised by investors. Learn more about how these specific ETFs work at FXCM Insights.

Learn more about leveraged exchange traded funds, which are commonly called 2x ETFs, and the opportunities they can provide to investors.

Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are pooled investment vehicles that track an underlying asset class or security. Physical ETFs have a direct ownership interest in the asset or security in question, while synthetic ETFs use derivative products in lieu of ownership.

In a not-so-distant past, investors who were interested in pooled investments commonly purchased mutual funds, where they could capture the returns of a diversified portfolio using a single investment vehicle. Those funds, however, came with some limitations, among these the fact that positions in them can normally only be adjusted after market hours according to their net asset value (NAV). In more recent years, a new type of pooled investment…

An ETF (exchange-traded fund) is an equity security that provides exposure to an index, a basket of assets, a commodity or an investment strategy.