WTI crude oil prices swung dramatically in April 2026, highlighting the challenges of direct commodity futures investing, such as roll yield and contango. The VanEck Natural Resources ETF (HAP) provides an alternative by investing in companies involved in natural resources across six sectors, including energy, metals, and agriculture, offering exposure to commodities through equities rather than futures. This approach offers benefits like 1099 tax forms instead of K-1s, operating leverage, and smoother returns due to corporate cash flow and dividends. HAP has delivered strong long-term returns, making it a suitable 5-10% portfolio allocation for investors seeking inflation resilience and broad commodity-linked equity exposure, though it remains sensitive to equity market downturns and concentration risks.
Canada's proposed Bill C-22 faces strong opposition from major tech firms like Meta, Apple, and Signal, as well as VPN providers, due to concerns it could force companies to weaken encryption and compromise digital privacy. Industry leaders warn this...
Bill C-22 in Canada faces strong opposition from tech leaders and experts who warn it threatens the digital economy by undermining data privacy and encryption. Quebec's tech sector, especially in AI and cloud infrastructure, could lose investments, t...
Sandisk's stock has surged 476% in 2026, driven by strong demand for storage linked to the AI boom and impressive revenue growth, including a 97% quarter-over-quarter increase to $5.9 billion. The company boasts high profit margins and optimistic Wal...
The iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF (EUFN) has modestly outperformed its US counterparts in 2026, even as the financial sector overall lags behind the S&P 500. This performance occurs amid weak but positive GDP growth in Europe, with central banks...
Frank Holmes, CEO of U.S. Global Investors, highlighted that despite recent volatility in airline stocks due to geopolitical tensions and rising fuel costs, global travel demand remains robust. He noted strong international travel between North Ameri...
