Market Insights

iShares Spring 2023 Investment Directions

Mar 30, 2023 | Gargi Pal Chaudhuri

We pair our macroeconomic and market analysis with key implementation ideas, providing timely insights as investors navigate today’s volatile markets. We lean into fixed income allocations, coupled with tactical equity exposures and alternative hedges.

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Put cash to work with short-term bond ETFs

Mar 20, 2023 | Karen Veraa, CFA

Learn how short-term bond ETFs can help you keep up with inflation and diversify where your short-term assets are held.

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Index Insights: Stories from the March S&P rebalance

Mar 17, 2023 | Samara Cohen

In this edition of Index Insights, we explore what we expect to happen during the March 2023 S&P Dow Jones Indices rebalance.

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Seven things to know about retail investor ETF activity

Feb 16, 2023 | Samara Cohen

Fast facts on how retail investors are engaging with the U.S. ETF market.

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Global ETF market facts: three things to know from Q4 2022

Jan 17, 2023 | Samara Cohen

Fast facts from the fourth quarter of 2022 about ETFs, Indexing and Market Quality.

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iShares 2023 year-ahead investor guide

Nov 30, 2022 | Gargi Pal Chaudhuri

Learn about the three themes that we think will potentially drive investment opportunities in 2023.

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3 core lessons every investor needs to know

Nov 28, 2022 | Daniel Prince, CFA

Learn why it’s so critical to make a plan, stick to it, and stay invested for the long-term.

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Bonds are ready for this volatile market moment

Oct 13, 2022 | Gargi Pal Chaudhuri

As recession risks rise and stagflation looms, investors may find sanctuary in fixed-income ETFs.

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3 common mistakes investors make — and how to avoid them

Oct 3, 2022 | Daniel Prince, CFA

Knowledge is power for investors so it’s critical to understand the risks of performance chasing, hindsight bias and loss aversion.

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What makes a good ETF? The play’s not the only thing.

Sep 19, 2022 | Samara Cohen

There’s more to investment performance than meets the eye. Excellent ETF and index performance has several distinct dimensions.

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3 reasons investors should consider TIPS — even if inflation slows down

Sep 14, 2022 | Karen Veraa, CFA

TIPS offer investors a way to hedge against inflation and to diversify portfolios, as well as potential tax advantages.

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Bonds still have a big role to play in your portfolio

Sep 6, 2022 | Karen Veraa, CFA

The markets had a rough start to 2022 but bond ETFs provide a way to diversify portfolios, generate income and preserve capital. Learn more about how the right mix of bond ETFs can help meet your long-term investment goals.

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Is another housing bust coming?

Aug 30, 2022 | Gargi Pal Chaudhuri

The housing market soared in recent years, but is slowing amid rising mortgage rates and falling consumer confidence. Are we headed for another housing crisis?

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Why bond investors may find sanctuary in ‘fallen angels’

Aug 30, 2022 | Karen Veraa, CFA

Learn how some bonds become fallen angels, and why now may be a good time to invest.

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What is risk-adjusted return and how could it help you calculate risk?

Aug 2, 2022 | Daniel Prince, CFA

Understand risk-adjusted returns and how it could help investors manage market volatility and improve long-term performance.

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Is America in a recession?

Jul 29, 2022 | Gargi Pal Chaudhuri

GDP has dropped for two-straight quarters, does that mean we’re already in a recession? Learn different ways to define a recession.

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iShares Midyear 2022 Investor Guide

Jul 11, 2022 | Gargi Pal Chaudhuri

Learn about the three investment themes that we believe will be key to navigating the remainder of 2022.

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Diversifying with dividends

Jun 27, 2022 | Gargi Pal Chaudhuri

Recently outperforming the broader market, dividend stocks can provide income, diversification, attractive valuations, and an alternative source of quality.

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Finding silver linings with tax loss harvesting

Jun 16, 2022 | Daniel Prince, CFA

How to capitalize on market volatility by tax loss harvesting with iShares ETFs.

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Why should investors stay invested during market volatility?

Jun 8, 2022 | Daniel Prince, CFA

How to stay on course during turbulent times

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SPRING 2022 INVESTMENT DIRECTIONS: TURN AND FACE THE STRANGE

Jun 1, 2022 | Gargi Pal Chaudhuri

Global investors are facing supply chain disarray, persistently high inflation, and tightening monetary policy- see possible ways to navigate the market.

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What’s causing the selloff — and what to do about it

May 17, 2022 | Gargi Pal Chaudhuri

The recent sharp selloffs have shaken investors, see how a diversified investment approach could help.

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Commodities in demand

Mar 31, 2022 | Gargi Pal Chaudhuri

See how commodity ETFs could help hedge against inflation and diversify portfolios amid a rising rate environment and a recent rally in prices.

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Hedging inflation with bond ETFs

Feb 25, 2022 | iShares

Learn how to manage inflation with bond ETFs.