Meet WDIG: WisdomTree’s New Rare Earth & Metals ETF

On Thursday, May 7, WisdomTree announced the debut of the WisdomTree Efficient Rare Earth Plus Strategic Metals Fund (WDIG). Available on the CBOE, the actively managed WDIG operates with a net expense ratio of 55 basis points.  Key Takeaways: WisdomTree has launched WDIG, an ETF that generally looks to capture global opportunities in strategic metals and rare earths alike. To do so, the …

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3 Silver ETFs for the “Second-Place” Metal

Precious metals are not all built the same.  Consider gold. It provides investors with a pair of extremely valuable benefits: low correlation to stocks, and reliable defense during market downturns. That said, it’s largely a decorative metal with few practical uses outside of jewelry and investment. Silver, which is priced much more cheaply than gold, is quite different. “More than …

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New gold ETF may reshape Zim investing, but risks loom

ZIMBABWE’S first gold-backed exchange-traded fund (ETF) could reshape how investors deploy capital, offering regulated offshore exposure for the first time — but analysts warn liquidity constraints and global market risks may blunt its early impact. A market intelligence report by Morgan & Co says the proposed First Mutual Wealth Gold ETF marks a structural shift for the country’s capital markets, …

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