US Dollar Index stays under 98.00 after Trump’s State of the Union address.

US Dollar Index stays under 98.00 after Trump's State of the Union address.

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which gauges the dollar’s value against a selection of six global currencies, is hovering around 97.80 during Asian trading hours on Wednesday. The index appears to be lackluster following a speech from US President Donald Trump. Traders are looking for more insights later in the day from Federal Reserve officials […]

Move Beyond Index Funds: 3 Active ETFs That Have Outperformed the S&P 500 Since 2020

Move Beyond Index Funds: 3 Active ETFs That Have Outperformed the S&P 500 Since 2020

Index funds attract many due to their straightforward nature and low fees. While numerous active ETFs struggle to match their indices, not every actively managed fund falls into this category. Some active ETFs have notably outpaced the S&P 500 in recent years. Incorporating these options into your portfolio could enhance diversification and possibly boost returns. […]

US Dollar Index moves closer to 98.00 amid increasing trade uncertainty

US Dollar Index moves closer to 98.00 amid increasing trade uncertainty

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which gauges the dollar’s strength against six major currencies, has shown a gradual increase after two days of decline, hovering around 97.80 during Asian trading hours on Tuesday. Traders are keenly awaiting the four-week average of US ADP employment changes later today, as well as remarks from officials at the […]

6 Reasons I Avoid Investing in the Vanguard Total World Index ETF (VT)

6 Reasons I Avoid Investing in the Vanguard Total World Index ETF (VT)

The Vanguard Total World Index ETF: A Mixed Reception About 20 years ago, Vanguard launched its Total World Index ETF (VT). Even though there are clear benefits to these types of funds, they’ve struggled to gain traction, especially among investors focused on low-cost index mutual funds. One reason for the lukewarm reception was that it […]

US Dollar Index climbs close to 98.00 as Fed hints at tighter policy

US Dollar Index climbs close to 98.00 as Fed hints at tighter policy

US Dollar Index Rises Amid Fed Signals The US dollar index (DXY), which gauges the value of the dollar against six major currencies, has climbed for the second consecutive day, trading around 97.80 during Asian market hours on Thursday. The dollar’s strength is attributed to hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve and the growing belief […]