Tony Dong

2 weeks ago | investing.com | Tony Dong

Gold and are back in the spotlight, with both metals rallying as equity markets stumble under the weight of renewed Trump-era tariff threats. The rush into safe-haven assets has sparked fresh interest in precious metals—but owning physical bullion isn’t the most practical route for most investors. and silver ETFs offer a simpler, more liquid, and often more cost-effective way to get exposure. Here’s why they’re the better choice—and which funds are worth a closer look. Why Buy a Gold or Silver ETF?

2 weeks ago | fool.com | Tony Dong

Commodity exchange-traded funds (ETFs) provide exposure to metals, energy, and agricultural products without the hassle of direct ownership. While gold and silver can be stored, commodities like oil, natural gas, and wheat are harder to hold—making commodity ETFs a practical solution. These ETFs offer diversification thanks to their low correlation with stocks and bonds, like some popular index funds, and can hedge against inflation, as commodities often rise in value when prices increase.

2 weeks ago | money.usnews.com | Tony Dong |John Divine

The Federal Reserve is stuck between a rock and a hard place as it tries to navigate its dual mandate – full employment and price stability – against the shockwaves triggered by President Donald Trump's blanket tariffs on global trade partners. Markets have already felt the heat. A two-day sell-off in the first week of April quickly gave the S&P 500 a 10% haircut, erasing trillions of dollars in stock market value. The tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 fared even worse, falling into bear market territory.

2 weeks ago | fool.com | Tony Dong

As of March 14, 2025, there are 4,095 U.S.-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and of those, 808—or nearly 20%—are bond ETFs.Bond ETFs invest in a diverse range of fixed-income securities, including government bonds, corporate bonds, municipal bonds, and mortgage-backed securities. These funds follow rules-based indexes or are actively managed to provide investors with steady income and risk-adjusted returns.

2 weeks ago | fool.com | Tony Dong

Emerging markets exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer investors exposure to economies experiencing rapid growth and industrialization but still facing higher volatility and structural challenges than developed nations. Many of the world's largest non-NATO economies belong to BRICS countries -- Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa -- all of which are classified as emerging market countries. Image source: Getty Images.