Markets, ETFs and allocation
Building an allocation means accepting that you cannot predict the market. This section gathers articles on diversification, choosing investment vehicles and market recaps.
None of this content is personalised advice: it describes mechanisms and trade-offs to help you ask the right questions.
Sector ETF vs Index ETF: Which Should You Choose?
A sector ETF promises higher upside, but at what risk cost? A comparison with the classic broad index ETF.
Currency Risk in Your Portfolio: Understanding and Managing FX Exposure
Investing internationally mechanically exposes a portfolio to currency swings that can amplify or wipe out the underlying assets' performance. A close look at portfolio currency risk, with numeric examples.
Inverted Yield Curve: What Does It Really Say About an Upcoming Recession?
Yield curve inversion is one of the most cited macro indicators as a recession predictor. Its track record is impressive, but its lag and practical reliability deserve nuance before drawing an allocation decision from it.