Client Conversations: Answering Questions on Cryptocurrency and NFTs
Over the last decade, alternative investments have increased in both popularity and accessibility as individual, retail and institutional investors seek to diversify their portfolios. According to Harvard Business School, this is primarily due to the global financial crisis, which saw the value of traditional investments plummet. In that same period of time, digital assets like […]
A Conversation with Breakwave Advisors: The Impact of Global Trade and Geopolitical Conflict on Dry Bulk Shipping Markets
Viewpoints investors, one of the TIFIN Financial Personality types, are interested in the emerging technologies, industries, and trends shaping the future. We sat down with Breakwave Advisors, creators of the Breakwave Dry Bulk Shipping ETF (BDRY), to learn more about one such industry, dry bulk shipping, and how it has been impacted by recent global […]
5 Questions with Procure: The Importance of Satellite Communications in Modern Combat
When people think of investing in space, a key theme within the Viewpoints Financial Personality, they may not realize that satellites are an integral part of the sector. Satellites are of key importance for a variety of practical uses and current events have highlighted their value during geopolitical conflicts. We spoke to ProcureAM to learn more […]
A Conversation with ProcureAM: What You Don’t Know About Investing in the Space Industry
Investors with a high financial personality score in Viewpoints tend to be lifelong learners, early adopters, and are willing to learn about technologies and trends shaping the future. When looking to the trends and themes of the future, there are few industries that incite more excitement and curiosity than space. We sat down with ProcureAM, […]
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 Emles: Understanding the Potential of U.S. Domestic Manufacturing
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. The last few years, issues related to supply chain and domestic production have come into view front and center. We sat down with Emles, […]
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 […]
Where Faith Meets Finance: Biblically Responsible Investing
Religious beliefs often guide charitable giving. But they can also guide investment choices. In today’s world of bespoke clothing and customized coffee, more and more investors are looking to extending the trend of personalization to their portfolios. For many, this means making sure their investments and values are aligned. A staunch environmentalist may buy shares […]
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 […]