iShares Russell 2000 ETF Stock Discussion

Popular Leveraged ETFs among Australian Investors
In the past two months, highly elastic assets such as the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index and the NASDAQ index have experienced significant volatility. As market volatility increases, the trading volume of leveraged ETFs has also risen, making them a favorite among investors.
This article discusses key considerations for trading popular leveraged ETFs and how to choos...

The yen carry trade may not be done unwinding. The Bank of Japan assurances that more rate hikes are off the table as long as market gyrations continue has helped restore calm for the moment. But deteriorating economic conditions in the US and the expected response from the Federal Reserve are the primary drivers of the yen buying, less so BOJ moves. This means investors may keep unwinding their short positions on Japan’s currency. What would this mean for other ...

Last Monday's rout was likely caused by a combination of 2 factors, such as fear of recession due to a very poor nonfarm payrolls report and rising interest rate in Japan which resulted to unwinding of Yen carry trades.
Fortunately, the market rebounded strongly  later in the week as Thursday's initial jobless claims declined by a largest level since Sep, which helped to calm some nerves.
Meanwhile, we have more economic data coming up this ...

With the Federal Reserve expected to cut interest rates in September 2024, I have adopted the following strategies to position your portfolio effectively.
1. Invest in Bonds and Short-Term Investments
When interest rates fall, bond prices typically rise. This makes bonds an attractive investment. Given the current yields, it is a good time to invest in bonds, especially when I am looking for stable income. High-quality bonds, such as government and investment-grade corporate bonds...