Posts by Del Stafford

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For ETF Investors, Index Selection Matters

How important is it for investors to understand the index their ETF seeks to track? Very important, according to Del Stafford, who explains how differences in index exposure can lead to meaningful differences in risk and return characteristics.

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2 Popular Minimum Volatility ETF Strategies (Updated)

You may have heard about minimum volatility ETFs, but are you still scratching your head when it comes to using them in a portfolio? Del Stafford shares the two most commonly used strategies that he sees clients employing with these innovative new funds.

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3 Reasons to Consider Frontier Markets

Looking for the next frontier in emerging market investing? Del Stafford dives into these underdeveloped countries to assess the investment case.

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2 Popular Minimum Volatility ETF Strategies

You may have heard about minimum volatility ETFs, but are you still scratching your head when it comes to using them in a portfolio? Del Stafford shares the two most commonly used strategies that he sees clients employing with these innovative new funds.

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Mythbusting: Emerging Market High Yield Bond Risk

Emerging markets and junk bonds are two asset classes with reputations for risk. So when you put the two together, is the risk through the roof? Del Stafford reports on why high yield debt from emerging countries may not be as risky as investors think.

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Multi-Asset Class Strategy for a Rising Rate Environment

As investors grapple with how to position portfolios for an inevitable rate rise and possible inflation, Del Stafford is here to talk about a unique approach to the challenge.

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The Wrong Kind of Gain

It’s the time of year when fund companies announce their estimated capital gains distributions. In his inaugural blog post Del Stafford explains what to do if you’re about to be hit with a capital gain and how taking action today can help to lower your total tax bill later.

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