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VanEck liquidates two Russia ETFs
Trading in the funds had ceased following Russia's invasion of neighboring Ukraine in February.
Avoiding dividend yields that look too good to be true
Russia funds yielding between 300% and 3,000% represent the ultimate value trap. A better bet would be funds offering much lower yields.
Financial advisers starting to view economic outlook as a glass half empty
The results from the most recent InvestmentNews survey shows sentiment is turning south.
Pimco amassed billions of exposure to Russia debt facing default
The majority of Pimco's swaps sit in its $140 billion Income fund, run by Chief Investment Officer Dan Ivascyn, alongside Alfred Murata and Joshua Anderson.
Russia’s ESG rating from MSCI goes to lowest level
Russia’s rating now stands at CCC, the lowest possible, down from its prior assessment of B.
Bitcoin advances in tentative comeback as haven asset
The largest cryptocurrency rose 4.3% to $43,453 at 10:50 a.m. in London, gaining along with other major digital tokens.
Russian invasion and sanctions drive oil price rally
While the S&P 500 Index has fallen 6% so far this year, some exchange-traded funds that focus on the oil sector have surged.
US ETFs show extent of damage to Russian stocks
Russia's stock market is closed, but the VanEck Russia ETF and the iShares MSCI Russia Capped ETF plunged 26% and 20%, respectively, in U.S. trading early Monday.
Gold emerges once again as rock of stability amid market unrest
The precious metal is up 4.3% this year, which compares to the 11% drop in the S&P 500 Index.
Financial advisers downplay geopolitical unrest while preparing for the worst
Financial markets are reacting to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, while market watchers dissect the bigger picture.
Advisers brace for Russian invasion of Ukraine
Stocks fell as President Joe Biden warned of an imminent Russian attack on Ukraine, combined with other concerns, like rising inflation.
S&P might drop some Russian stocks from indexes
Index funds might have to divest Russian securities under new sanctions imposed by the U.S. government to tighten pressure on Russia.
