In today’s volatile market environment, investors focused on long-term growth face a key challenge: how to stay invested in equities while managing risks such as inflation, interest rate uncertainty, geopolitical events, and policy shifts. The Hamilton Enhanced Mixed Asset ETF (MIX) combines equities, bonds, and gold with modest leverage to provide enhanced growth potential while aiming to reduce volatility and drawdowns. Specifically, MIX is designed to…
Insights: United States
Is MIX Worth its Weight in Gold?
Over the past 50+ years, U.S. equities have suffered numerous steep declines, from the inflation crisis of the early 1970’s to the current tariff turmoil of 2025. These drawdowns — ranging from moderate corrections to deep bear markets — highlight an interesting and fairly consistent pattern. When equities fall sharply, two asset classes – Bonds and Gold – perform particularly well. This supports the premise that…
Why Add Gold Into the MIX?
For centuries, gold has played a key role in preserving wealth and providing financial stability. And while the Gold Standard[1] has long since been abandoned by countries around the world, gold can still play an important role in an investor’s portfolio. Modern portfolios often emphasize equities and bonds, but gold remains a distinct and uncorrelated asset that can offer security during times of uncertainty. In a…
Navigating Tariff Turmoil with Ed Yardeni
Rising geopolitical tensions and renewed fears of a tariff-driven trade war have injected fresh uncertainty and volatility into global markets. To help investors make sense of it all, we sat down on April 8th with prominent Wall Street strategist, Ed Yardeni, to ask five questions that are top of mind for investors.
SMVP — Meet the Champions
Dividend growth investing is a proven strategy for identifying high-quality companies with strong fundamentals as businesses that consistently increase dividends tend to demonstrate resilience, robust profitability, and a solid return on equity (ROE). For investors, this means a reliable income stream and long-term capital appreciation.
What Rising Gold Prices Could Mean for AMAX
Gold prices have been on an upward trajectory, driven by macroeconomic uncertainties, central bank demand, and persistent inflationary pressures. While gold itself offers a hedge against market volatility and currency risk, gold mining companies present an additional opportunity by combining exposure to rising gold prices with tangible cash flows and dividends.
Investing Beyond the Magnificent 7
The Evolving Landscape of the S&P 500 The S&P 500 has long been the benchmark for U.S. equity exposure, reflecting the performance of America’s largest publicly traded companies since its inception in 1957. Over the years, its composition has naturally evolved alongside market trends and industry shifts. One of the most significant shifts in recent history has been the growing dominance of the technology sector. Advances…
Replay: Market Outlook with Ed Yardeni (2025-02-05)
Last week, we hosted our 7th Market Outlook with Ed Yardeni where the prominent Wall Street strategist provided his current thoughts on the U.S. economy and stock market, including three potential market scenarios and his probabilities for each. See below for a replay and key takeaways from the webcast.
HAMILTON CHAMPIONS™ Dividend Growth Playbook
Investing in companies that sustain and/or increase their dividends through different economic cycles is widely regarded as a prudent investing strategy, as sustainable dividend policies typically serve as a proxy for identifying high-quality businesses. Companies with a track record of dividend growth often exhibit strong, reliable cash flows, disciplined capital allocation, and a clear commitment to returning value to shareholders. Such an investing approach can provide…
Positive Outlook for U.S. Banks in 2025
The U.S. reporting season for the financial sector has kicked off, and the initial results for Q4 and guidance for 2025 have been largely positive. This optimism is reflected across both large-cap and small/mid-cap (“SMID-cap”) banks, indicating a robust financial landscape ahead, which would be beneficial for the Hamilton U.S. Mid-Cap Financials ETF (HUM)
Replay: Market Outlook with Ed Yardeni (Sep. 2024)
On September 24, 2024, we hosted our 6th Market Outlook with Ed Yardeni where the prominent Wall Street strategist provided his current thoughts on the U.S. economy and stock market, including three potential market scenarios and his probabilities for each. See below for a replay of the webcast as well as a written summary.
Higher Income from North American REITs | RMAX
Real estate investing has long been heralded as a solid pathway to passive income, yet the reality often involves much more than simply collecting a rental check. For investors looking to enjoy the benefits of real estate-related income without the hands-on hassles and costs, real estate investment trusts (REITs) offer a liquid and accessible alternative.