Jim Woods
Do Stocks Go Down Anymore?
Jim Woods attempts to investigate if stocks will lose their resiliency and go down again due to a rising number of COVID-19 infections.
Consider Investing in Western Europe and Its Rebound Potential
(Note: First in a series on Europe-focused ETFs) In our next ETF Talk series, we will highlight a few Europe-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs). European markets have been slumping for years, but the time for those countries to shine again may finally be around the corner as potential investments and renewed growth in European economies is […]
The Backwardation of Joe Biden
If you’ve ever traded futures contracts, you likely know about the concept of “backwardation.” Backwardation is a condition where contracts for future months are decreasing in value relative to both the current and most recent months. Backwardation is considered a bearish sign, as it indicates that traders expect prices over the long term to decrease. […]
Socially Conscious Investors May Like This Short-Maturity ETF
(Note: Third in a series of environmental, social and governance (ESG) ETFs) Socially conscious investors looking for an alternative to money market mutual funds may want to consider PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ESG ETF (NYSE:EMNT). As an actively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF), compared to a money market fund, EMNT seeks greater income and total […]
A Tale of Two Quarters (In Pictures)
Jim Woods discusses how the first half of the year was a tale of two quarters. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.
Accessing Companies That Support Just Business Behavior
In an era of corporate scandals, Jim Woods reveals an exchange-traded fund that focuses on companies that promote just buisness behavior.