Daily energy market commentary provided by Nasdaq Corporate Solutions Advisory Services‘ Energy Team.

I am not a big fan of airlines. My problem with the stocks in the big carriers is not based on my personal experience of flying; instead, it’s based on the business and economic history of the industry.

Investors who forego mid-caps are truly missing out. From 1989-2019, mid-caps exhibited better returns than both their small and large-cap counterparts. What’s more, they delivered this out-performance with a better risk/return profile than small and large cap stocks.

The yield curve plays a fundamental role in investing, and the new U.S. Benchmark Series suite of U.S. Treasury exchange-traded funds (ETFs) employ a first-of-its-kind approach, enabling investors to invest in points along the yield curve with the ease of buying an ETF.

Today’s geopolitical, social and economic challenges are creating additional tailwinds for the growing smart home market. However, as of late last week, the market is also benefiting from a significant leap in technology. Let’s dive right in. 

To get a better understanding of the unique role private placement insurance vehicles can play in the financial planning process, particularly as it relates to transferring wealth to successive generations, we talked to Institute member Alan Jahde.

The transition to a Semantic Web is underway, and blockchain technology is playing a significant role.

My pessimism is not just because I am old and cynical, it is because, as this morning’s jobs report showed, inflation will be with us for a while longer, and rate hikes will continue, probably until they do real damage. 

For the first time, Chilean investors now have an opportunity to participate in the market via a new cryptocurrency fund offered through BTG Pactual’s regulated, secure digital platform.

Daily energy market commentary provided by Nasdaq Corporate Solutions Advisory Services‘ Energy Team.