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September 2021

This ETF Makes for a Profitable, Efficient Future

September 30, 2021TradeSmith Editorial Staff

When we talk about long-term investment trends, we want as much conviction as possible. We want to identify a stock or an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that offers unique upside and taps into massive waves of capital. Today, we’ll talk about an ETF in a niche industry that benefits from several massive trends in the post-COVID economy.

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​​The Surefire Way to Ride a Megatrend

September 29, 2021TradeSmith Editorial Staff

If you’re going to invest in a trend, one that could revolutionize the economy or a sector like the smartphone has, you need to widen your net for greater returns. ETFs are a great way to do that.

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It’s Never a Bad Time to Be ‘Passive’

September 28, 2021TradeSmith Editorial Staff

There are two fundamental investment philosophies of the world today: passive and active investing. I’ll break down the pros and cons of the passive long-term approach today.

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​​The Shortage of Everything Strikes Again

September 27, 2021TradeSmith Editorial Staff

Last Thursday, Nike reported earnings. It slipped on revenue, and shares fell more than 6% on Friday. What went wrong? A serious challenge that I expect will hit many companies as earnings season begins in October: supply chain congestion.

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China’s Property Problems Come Home to Roost

September 21, 2021TradeSmith Editorial Staff

China is facing a potential Lehman Brothers moment with the impending failure of its second-largest property developer. Let me explain the saga of a company called Evergrande, and the possible impact of a looming debt default.

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Learn the Secret of Investing’s ‘Free Lunch’

September 20, 2021TradeSmith Editorial Staff

Renowned economist Harry Markowitz famously said that “diversification is the only free lunch in investing.” Diversifying your investments can decrease your risk without cutting into your profit potential. But keeping your portfolio diversified as the market moves can be difficult. That's where rebalancing comes in.

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This Will Be the SEC’S Next Target

September 15, 2021TradeSmith Editorial Staff

Gensler’s views of a controversial trading mechanism could alter the future of Robinhood, the digital online broker that has disrupted the discount brokerage industry in recent years. Let me explain what this mechanism is and why it matters to your money.

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