Ben Hernandez

After a lackluster start for the first half of the year, it’s been a welcoming contrast in the second half for Tesla’s stock. The ever-changing regulatory landscape for the electric vehicle (EV) industry could provide further tailwinds if they blow in Tesla’s favor and the whole EV industry.

On a global scale, more investors are continuing to turn to active exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in 2024. That said, Vanguard has a pair of bond options if fixed income investors are looking to get active with their portfolio.

Geopolitical factors are playing out for uranium prices as Russia restricts exports to the United States. The move countervails a similar move by the U.S. to restrict imports of uranium from Russia, which could be bullish for prices.

On a global scale, more investors are continuing to turn to active exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in 2024.

With a new U.S. presidential administration coming in 2025, the uncertainty of the impact on emerging markets (EM) assets appears to be causing investors to head for the exits on EM equities. Bonds, on the other hand, appear to remain resilient.

Food prices worldwide continue to rise, hitting an 18-month apex recently. Whether this can translate to higher agricultural commodity prices as a whole remains to be seen. But it can provide exposure opportunities for investors with funds like the Teucrium Agricultural Fund (TAGS).

The Russell 2000 recent all-time high is proving that big things can come in small packages this holiday season. Given the index’s recent run, it’s an ideal time to get active exposure to funds like the Neuberger Berman Small-Mid Cap ETF (NBSM).

Escalating tensions from the Russia-Ukraine war are putting world stock markets on notice, while a risk-off sentiment is helping to feed into safe haven assets like bonds. Given this, it’s an ideal time to consider international bond exposure.