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May 12, 2022 • 9min
ETF of the Week: VanEck Inflation Allocation ETF (RAAX)
With inflationary indicators signalling longer-term potential, such as the expected rise of shelter within CPI (rent generally lags anywhere from a year to 18 months beyind home prices), and wholesale inflation high in April, now is the time to consider inflation-oriented funds. RAAX is actively managed and invests in exchange traded products with exposure to real assets like commodities, real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources. It provides an inflationary hedge, a leverage to global growth, and is a portfolio diversifier.
Why should you attend Exchange? Exchange gives advisors access to subject matter experts and developmental opportunities across all of the dimensions of their professional portfolio. Invest in your greatest asset – yourself. To learn more visit https://www.exchangeetf.com/registration

May 5, 2022 • 10min
ETF of the Week: SPDR SP Dividend ETF (SDY)
ETF Trends’ CEO Tom Lydon discusses the SPDR S&P 500 Dividend ETF (SDY) on this week’s ETF of the Week podcast with Chuck Jaffe of the MoneyLife Show. As stock markets plunge after the Fed announcement of a 0.50% interest rate increase and balance sheet tightening in June, investors continue to seek out steady-paying dividend ETF strategies. Analysts believe that income-generating securities are becoming one of the new safe havens as growth and tech stocks continue to fall. SDY provides a potential hedge against inflation by investing in companies that have increased their dividends for the past 20 consecutive years.
Why should you attend Exchange? Exchange gives advisors access to subject matter experts and developmental opportunities across all of the dimensions of their professional portfolio. Invest in your greatest asset – yourself. To learn more visit https://www.exchangeetf.com/registration

Apr 28, 2022 • 9min
ETF of the Week: Invesco Water Resources ETF (PHO)
ETF Trends’ CEO Tom Lydon discusses the Invesco Water Resources ETF (PHO) on this week’s ETF of the Week podcast with Chuck Jaffe of the MoneyLife Show. Water scarcity is becoming increasingly common globally, with a 57% decrease in renewable water between 1962 and 2017. A McKinsey study estimates that global demand for water will outstrip supply by 40% by 2030. Addressing water scarcity will require technological solutions and investment. PHO invests in U.S. exchange-listed companies within the water industry that create products to purify and conserve water for homes and industries.
Why should you attend Exchange? Exchange gives advisors access to subject matter experts and developmental opportunities across all of the dimensions of their professional portfolio. Invest in your greatest asset – yourself. To learn more visit https://www.exchangeetf.com/registration

Apr 21, 2022 • 9min
ETF of the Week: India Internet and Ecommerce ETF (INQQ)
ETF Trends’ CEO Tom Lydon discusses the India Internet and Ecommerce ETF (INQQ) on this week’s ETF of the Week podcast with Chuck Jaffe of the MoneyLife Show. INQQ offers investors exposure to the favorable demographic trends in India, with over a quarter of the world's Gen-Z population and a middle class that should double by 2030. India is the world leader for start-ups and has had more than 70 unicorns, or companies that have an IPO of $1 billion or higher. Regulatory support continues from a government perspective for the digitization of India. INQQ currently is comprised almost entirely of small- and mid-caps, offering great growth opportunity for investors.
Why should you attend Exchange? Exchange gives advisors access to subject matter experts and developmental opportunities across all of the dimensions of their professional portfolio. Invest in your greatest asset – yourself. To learn more visit https://www.exchangeetf.com/registration

Apr 14, 2022 • 8min
ETF of the Week: Franklin FTSE Brazil ETF (FLBR)
ETF Trends’ CEO Tom Lydon discusses the U.S. Global Jets ETF (JETS) on this week’s ETF of the Week podcast with Chuck Jaffe of the MoneyLife Show. Brazil has been a strong outperformer within emerging markets, up 38% year-to-date, with strong fundamentals such as a stabilizing consumer confidence index, high interest rates proving attractive for carry trades, and retail sale growth. Brazil is a large exporter of crude oil, iron, sugar cane, and coffee bean and with the Russia/Ukraine war, has experienced rising commodity and energy prices. FLBR offers access to the Brazilian stock market at attractive prices and tracks large- and mid-cap companies within Brazil.
Why should you attend Exchange? Exchange gives advisors access to subject matter experts and developmental opportunities across all of the dimensions of their professional portfolio. Invest in your greatest asset – yourself. To learn more visit https://www.exchangeetf.com/registration

Apr 7, 2022 • 8min
ETF of the Week: U.S. Global Jets ETF (JETS)
ETF Trends’ CEO Tom Lydon discusses the U.S. Global Jets ETF (JETS) on this week’s ETF of the Week podcast with Chuck Jaffe of the MoneyLife Show. There is an uptick in travel demand as COVID-19 concerns retreat for many. February saw travelers spending an estimated $6.6 billion on domestic flights, up 6% from three years ago in pre-pandemic times. Airliners are passing on rising fuel costs to customers in the form of higher ticket prices and remain confident that they can maintain revenues despite rising gas and oil prices. JETS offers exposure to the global airline industry, both manufacturers and operators.
Why should you attend Exchange? Exchange gives advisors access to subject matter experts and developmental opportunities across all of the dimensions of their professional portfolio. Invest in your greatest asset – yourself. To learn more visit https://www.exchangeetf.com/registration

Mar 31, 2022 • 12min
ETF of the Week: Emerging Markets Internet & Ecommerce ETF (EMQQ)
ETF Trends’ CEO Tom Lydon discusses the Emerging Markets Internet & Ecommerce ETF (EMQQ) on this week’s ETF of the Week podcast with Chuck Jaffe of the MoneyLife Show. EMQQ is a broad strategy of gaining exposure to the emerging middle-income consumer classes in developing countries and is up 33% since mid-March lows. Developing countries make up 85% of the world's population and have a greater demographic of young people, have faster growth rates, and make up 50% of the global GDP. Investors are traditionally underweight in emerging markets and by putting emphasis on the consumer sectors, it could help to drive growth for fundamentals that are improving.
Why should you attend Exchange? Exchange gives advisors access to subject matter experts and developmental opportunities across all of the dimensions of their professional portfolio. Invest in your greatest asset – yourself. To learn more visit https://www.exchangeetf.com/registration

Mar 24, 2022 • 10min
ETF of the Week: Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO)
ETF Trends’ CEO Tom Lydon discusses the Vangaurd S&P 500 ETF (VOO) on this week’s ETF of the Week podcast with Chuck Jaffe of the MoneyLife Show. Markets have had a month to digest the Russia-Ukraine war and the initial panic and uncertainty of the invasion by markets has settled into a more predictable pace as analysts determine what areas of the global economy are impacted specifically. The underlying economic fundamentals in the U.S. remain strong, with unemployment benefit rolls at their lowest in 52 years and manufacturing and homebuilding both increasing in February. VOO is currently offering a cheaper entry point for investors, trading at 19.7 price-to-earnings compared to the 26.1 P/E ratio of the S&P 500 at the beginning of 2022.
Why should you attend Exchange? Exchange gives advisors access to subject matter experts and developmental opportunities across all of the dimensions of their professional portfolio. Invest in your greatest asset – yourself. To learn more visit https://www.exchangeetf.com/registration

Mar 17, 2022 • 10min
ETF of the Week: SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration and Production ETF (XOP)
ETF Trends’ CEO Tom Lydon discusses the SPDR S&P Oil and Gas Exploration and Production ETF (XOP) on this week’s ETF of the Week podcast with Chuck Jaffe of the MoneyLife Show. The Russia/Ukraine war have caused market volatility and concerns around the global supply of oil and natural gas. Russia makes up up for 10% of crude oil supply and banking sanctions have meant that the vast majority of it cannot be touched. Increasing energy prices equate to increasing demands on energy companies to increase both drilling and the number of oil wells they have. XOP provides exposure to oil and gas production and exploration.
Why should you attend Exchange? Exchange gives advisors access to subject matter experts and developmental opportunities across all of the dimensions of their professional portfolio. Invest in your greatest asset – yourself. To learn more visit https://www.exchangeetf.com/registration

Mar 10, 2022 • 10min
ETF of the Week: Aberdeen Standard Physical Palladium Shares ETF (PALL)
ETF Trends’ CEO Tom Lydon discusses the Aberdeen Standard Physical Palladium Shares ETF (PALL) on this week’s ETF of the Week podcast with Chuck Jaffe of the MoneyLife Show. The invasion of Ukraine by Russia and subsequent war has driven up palladium prices significantly, which began 2022 around $1,900 an ounce and have spiked above $3,000 an ounce. The current conflict puts a big portion of the world's palladium supply in question as it is a Russian export. PALL is a physically backed palladium ETF, with each share equating to around 0.0942 ounces of palladium.
Why should you attend Exchange? Exchange gives advisors access to subject matter experts and developmental opportunities across all of the dimensions of their professional portfolio. Invest in your greatest asset – yourself. To learn more visit https://www.exchangeetf.com/registration