ETFs Are Outpacing Mutual Funds Despite Market Volatility. Are Rookie Retail Investors at Risk?

ETFs are outpacing mutual funds despite market volatility. Are rookie retail investors at risk?

Canadians are putting more of their investment money into exchange-traded funds, according to recent data, even as the U.S.-led trade war rocks global stock markets — and some experts say that rookie retail investors are at higher risk.

How to use index funds and ETFs for passive crypto income - WorldNL Magazine

Key takeawaysCrypto index funds and ETFs provide diversified exposure to digital assets, helping investors earn passive income without actively managing portfolios.Centralized and decentralized options exist, with ETFs available on stock exchanges and DeFi-native index tokens accessible via Web3 wallets.Income sources include asset appreciation, staking, DeFi yields and covered call strategies, depending on the fund’s structure — though not all …

Retail Sector (XRT) Vying For Stock Market Leadership Role

While the tech sector tries to lead, you can clearly see the Semiconductors (SMH) trying hard to hold onto its 50-week moving average… and it must hold there! That said, I am thrilled to say that the Retail Sector (XRT) has taken the lead in the market. I am sure most investors are shocked about the Retail Sector ETF (NYSEARCA: XRT) doing so well with tariff news, high interest rates, real inflation still nuanced and consumer sentiment declining…

Retail stock market investors are no longer the ‘dumb money’

In the past, retail investors were often viewed as the so-called ‘dumb money’ in the stock market (institutions were seen as the ‘smart money’). This is because they would typically buy stocks near the top of the market and sell near the bottom. In recent years however, there’s been a major shift in the way retail investors go about deploying their capital. Here’s a look at why this class of investors is smarter than many professionals used to t…