Jim Woods
Celebrating the John Galt Line
It’s July 22, and for lovers of literature, and specifically those who love the work of novelist/philosopher Ayn Rand, today’s date has a certain glorious significance. In Rand’s magnum opus, Atlas Shrugged, July 22 is the date that the John Galt Line is officially opened. Now, if you’re not familiar with the novel, just start […]
Hedge Against the Euro With This Fund
Jim Woods discusses an exchange-traded fund that allows investors to hedge against the euro.
Do Stocks Go Down Anymore?
Jim Woods attempts to investigate if stocks will lose their resiliency and go down again due to a rising number of COVID-19 infections.
Consider Investing in Western Europe and Its Rebound Potential
(Note: First in a series on Europe-focused ETFs) In our next ETF Talk series, we will highlight a few Europe-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs). European markets have been slumping for years, but the time for those countries to shine again may finally be around the corner as potential investments and renewed growth in European economies is […]
The Backwardation of Joe Biden
If you’ve ever traded futures contracts, you likely know about the concept of “backwardation.” Backwardation is a condition where contracts for future months are decreasing in value relative to both the current and most recent months. Backwardation is considered a bearish sign, as it indicates that traders expect prices over the long term to decrease. […]
Socially Conscious Investors May Like This Short-Maturity ETF
(Note: Third in a series of environmental, social and governance (ESG) ETFs) Socially conscious investors looking for an alternative to money market mutual funds may want to consider PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ESG ETF (NYSE:EMNT). As an actively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF), compared to a money market fund, EMNT seeks greater income and total […]