Investing in Tech: A Primer
Investing in the latest technology can bear fruit – but brings risk. Ever wish you’d bought Apple stock in 1980? When the tech giant went public at $22 a share, cordless phones had barely been invented and fax machines were standard office equipment. Investing in a California company that made something called a “personal computer” […]
A Conversation with abrdn: Industrial Metals and the Global Energy Transition
As more investors take the Financial Personality Assessment, it’s no secret that many people have strong Viewpoints on where the world is going and which themes will shape our collective future. When looking to the future of energy, understanding the impact of industrial metals is key. We sat down with abrdn, creators of the abrdn […]
A Conversation with Swan Global Investments: What Investors Should Know About Hedged Equity
With the myriad of different products and strategies related to investing, there’s plenty that investors may not be aware of. One example would be hedged equity. While most investors will know what hedging and equities are, we sat down with Swan Global Investments, creators of the Swan Hedged Equity US Large Cap ETF (HEGD), to […]
A Conversation with Breakwave Advisors and Sea/Switch Partners: Maritime Decarbonization
As more people take the TIFIN Personality Financial Personality Assessment, it has become clear that a significant number of investors are passionate about ESG and putting their money where their minds are through Purpose investing. We recently sat down with Breakwave Advisors and Sea/Switch, partners in the ETFMG Breakwave Sea Decarbonization Tech ETF (BSEA), to […]
A Conversation with Change Finance: The First-Ever Certified Carbon Neutral Fund
As more people take the TIFIN Personality Financial Personality Assessment, it becomes clear that a significant number of investors care about ESG and putting their money where their minds are. We recently sat down with Change Finance, creators of the first ever Certified Carbon Neutral Fund (Change Finance US Large Cap Fossil Fuel Free ETF […]
What is Thematic Investing?
Thematic investing allows people to align their investments with their beliefs. Understanding the investment world can feel daunting with what can seem like a never-ending variety of choices across stocks, bonds, and much more. But what if you want to express your viewpoints through your investments? Well, the good news is you can. Thematic investing […]
3 Things You Should Know about the FIRE Movement
You’ve likely heard of it, but may be asking yourself what FIRE actually is, and if it makes sense within your financial future. As the Millennial and Gen Z generations continue to shift their perspectives on work and happiness, the Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement has… well… been spreading like wildfire. Here are three […]
Impact Investing: Target Your Environmental and Social Goals Through Your Investments
Investors can use their money to try to make a difference on causes that are important to them. People are increasingly recognizing they can use their savings and investments to do good in the world. They have embraced ethical investing and are letting their morals and principles guide their decisions about where to put their […]
What Investors Need to Know about ESG
You’ve heard about ESG, but you’re not sure how to align your beliefs with your investments. Investors with a leaning toward purpose as a motivator aim to find a deeper sense of meaning in where they put their money, and ESG funds may be a great way to express a purpose-based financial personality. In this […]
What, really, is ethical investing?
As an investor, you have the power to ensure that your investments align with your beliefs and principles. Returns, while critical, are often not the only priority many investors have today. Increasingly, people who are purpose and viewpoint-driven are also focused on ethical investing and finding opportunities to do so without having to sacrifice returns. […]