Gold ETFs Over Physical Metal and Miners The conversation at Exchange 2026 focused on how advisors should implement gold allocations in modern portfolios. Experts suggested gold should occupy a "liquid alternative sleeve†representing 3% to 7% of a portfolio, though some institutional investors, including Ray Dalio, allocate as high as 10% to 15%, the panel said. Mazza, State Street's head of U.S. wealth, emphasized that gold ETFs provide the most efficient access to physical gold prices without the complexi ...

Chart created using Benzinga ProAnd one name sits at the center of that conversation: Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) .A Portfolio Built On One GiantApple accounts for roughly 23% of Berkshire's equity portfolio — by far its largest position.That concentration has worked for years. Apple delivered consistent cash flows, buybacks, and steady appreciation — fitting neatly into Buffett's playbook of owning high-quality businesses for the long term.But in today's market, that exposure cuts both ways.Because while Appl ...

I have been working in the logistics sector for almost two decades. I have been into stock investing and macroeconomic analysis for almost a decade. Currently, I focus on ASEAN and NYSE/NASDAQ Stocks, particularly in banks, telco, logistics, and hotels. Since 2014, I have been trading on the PH stock market. I focus on banking, telco, and retail sectors. A colleague encouraged me to engage in the stock market as part of my portfolio diversification instead of putting all my savings in banks and properties. ...

As I see it, “diversification” has become a casualty of the indexing age. But that hasn’t stopped investors from pursuing it. I’ve sat quietly for a while, not really pressing my case. But that’s over. Here it is, an obituary of sorts for portfolio diversification. If you own the five biggest tech-focused ETFs — QQQ, XLK, VGT, FTEC, and SMH — you likely believe you have a balanced exposure to different parts of the growth engine. The reality is far less exciting. As of late March 2026, these funds have mo ...

Building a resilient portfolio means thinking beyond a single asset or market trend. Economic cycles shift, sectors rise and fall, and no one investment performs well in every environment. That's why many investors look to diversify with platforms that provide access to real estate, fixed-income opportunities, professional financial guidance, precious metals, and even self-directed retirement accounts. By spreading exposure across multiple asset classes, it becomes easier to manage risk, capture steady retu ...

Realty Income (NYSE: O) and NNN REIT (NYSE: NNN) have two of the best dividend growth track records in the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector. NNN REIT has increased its dividend for 36 straight years, while Realty Income's streak is up to 31 years in a row. They also offer attractive dividend yields (5.3% for Realty Income and 5.6% for NNN REIT). Here's a look at which of these high dividend REITs is the better buy for income investors right now. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Ou ...

Building a resilient portfolio means thinking beyond a single asset or market trend. Economic cycles shift, sectors rise and fall, and no one investment performs well in every environment. That's why many investors look to diversify with platforms that provide access to real estate, fixed-income opportunities, professional financial guidance, precious metals, and even self-directed retirement accounts. By spreading exposure across multiple asset classes, it becomes easier to manage risk, capture steady retu ...

Bitcoin ETFs have pulled in nearly $2.5 billion over the past month, erasing almost all year-to-date outflows and displaying what Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Eric Balchunas calls "incredible fortitude" amid Bitcoin's 40% price drawdown. The March streak has been underscored by nine days of inflows exceeding $150 million, including a $458.19 million day on March 2 and back-to-back $200 million days on March 16 and 17, according to SoSoValue data. Weekly flows remained strong, with $787.31 million in t ...

If you're in retirement or are just a risk-averse investor who wants to collect dividend income, your best option is to go with exchange-traded funds (ETFs). While the yield you'll earn from an ETF is often lower than what you might get with an individual stock, your risk is also far lower. That's because even if an individual stock cuts or suspends its payout, it may not have an adverse effect on the yield you'll collect from an ETF, due to how diverse it is. An ETF that can be ideal for investors seeking ...

Key Takeaways FCPT acquired a BluePearl Pet Hospital property for $3.8M to expand and diversify its portfolio.The property sits in a strong retail corridor and is corporate-operated under a net lease.The deal reflects a 7% cap rate with about five years remaining on the lease term.Four Corners Property Trust (FCPT) recently announced the acquisition of a BluePearl Pet Hospital Property for $3.8 million. The move highlights FCPT’s expansionary efforts to diversify and improve its portfolio quality through ac ...