The US Treasury increased its bond buybacks by $2 billion in a recent operation, a small fraction of its planned $1.367 trillion issuance over two quarters. While short-term yields remained stable, the 30-year bond yield rose by 25 basis points, signaling investor caution and a less bullish outlook for riskier equities. The market awaits clearer signs such as a US-Iran deal and stable long-term auction results before resuming a rally. In the short term, investors are advised to de-risk and monitor market signals, though long-term prospects remain positive with reduced chances of a Fed rate hike and steady corporate spending.
Broadcom shares stabilized around $364 after a drop linked to Google's new custom-chip deal with Marvell, which includes a $12.2 billion warrant agreement, signaling a strategic alliance. This move challenges Broadcom's dominance in Google's custom s...
SCHD has outperformed the S&P 500 in 2026 by acting countercyclically during the tech and semiconductor downturn, thanks to its sector mix and annual rebalancing. The fund's removal of Broadcom in March 2024, initially seen as risky, positioned it we...
US Treasury yields surged to their highest levels since 2007, driven by heavy AI infrastructure spending and persistent US deficits, increasing borrowing costs and pressuring tech stocks reliant on future earnings. Meanwhile, President Trump granted ...
The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) offers an ultra-low 0.03% expense ratio, making it the cheapest widely available S&P 500 tracker. However, nearly 38% of its holdings are concentrated in the Information Technology sector, which is much larger than the ...
The Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF (QYLD) generated steady monthly income by selling call options on the Nasdaq-100, but this strategy capped its growth compared to the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ). From 2013 to 2026, $10,000 invested in QYLD grew t...
