• March 6, 2024

5 Popular ETFs to Play the Rally in Gold Price

The allure of gold has returned in recent weeks on expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts in June. Given the optimism, we have highlighted the five most popular options that are directly linked to the spot gold price or futures to gain exposure to the metal.

  • February 28, 2024

SMH vs. XSD: Which Semiconductor ETF Is the Better Buy?

The semiconductor sector has been outperforming many others in the market and shows few signs of slowing down. With that in mind, let’s take a look at two popular semiconductor ETFs to see which is the better choice for investors — the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SMH) or the SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (NYSEARCA:XSD). While these are both great ETFs that invest in semiconductor stocks, they differ quite a bit in several key ways, which we’ll explore in this article. What Is the SMH ETF’s Str