US super-core inflation, a key measure of persistent inflation, has risen to 3.9%, driven by concerning acyclical inflation. The escalating conflict in the Middle East is causing an energy-driven inflation shock, adding pressure to prices. With the S&P 500 at historic valuation highs and expected Federal Reserve interest rate hikes, there is a heightened risk of a significant market downturn. The upcoming June CPI report is expected to show a slight slowdown in headline inflation due to falling energy prices, but inflation remains a key concern for investors.
The Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (DIVO) charges a 0.56% fee and uses covered calls that cap upside gains, resulting in total returns over five years that lag behind the S&P 500's price-only returns. For a $500,000 investment, fees alone c...
SPDR offers two ETFs tracking the S&P 500: the well-known SPY and the lesser-known SPYM. While both hold the same stocks in the same proportions and pay similar dividends, SPYM charges only 0.02% in fees compared to SPY's 0.0945%. This makes SPYM a c...
Global bond yields surged to multi-year highs due to concerns over the US fiscal situation, including deficits and rising debt. Despite these risks, the S&P 500 remained near record highs, supported by broad-based earnings growth and expanding profit...
In 2026, dividend equity ETFs have outperformed both 10-year Treasuries and the S&P 500 index, with Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) leading with a 27.06% gain year-to-date. This outperformance is driven by sector composition and price apprecia...
