This Week in ETFs: From April 28 – May 2
Is USD weakness here to stay amid Trump’s trade war?
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ETF FOCUS OF THE WEEK
- U.S. dollar weakness: The USD has come under pressure for several reasons, including President Trump’s inflationary tariffs and a crisis in confidence in the dollar’s reserve currency status. With the greenback an ongoing source of instability, is now the time to hedge?
- Why cracks are widening in U.S. dollar dominance. | Listen to the latest Open Outcry podcast
- Three reasons the USD is under pressure. | Go to ETF Strategist Bipan Rai’s commentary
- A comprehensive guide to currency impacts on returns and list of CAD-hedged ETFs. | Download PDF
INTRODUCING THE BASIS POINT
- NEW: On The Basis Point, ETF Strategist Bipan Rai provides timely market insights, comprehensive research notes and quarterly portfolio positioning in one easy-to-navigate place.
- Also, catch The Open Outcry podcast, where he sits down with various industry professionals to share ideas on markets, economies, and the intersection of the two — in a world where trade, geopolitics, and the investment climate are increasingly in flux. Find it all right here.
READ OUR BEST TRADE IDEAS
- A gameplan for the trade war: Why defensive sectors should still provide value as tariff headlines fade. Read report
- Earn more on your cash: Explore the key benefits of money market and ultra-short term bond ETFs. Read
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- What to expect during tax season: Breaking down frequently asked questions, including the tax treatments for various ETF distributions. Read
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