Based on the information ratio (0.03), XSLV and its index outperform the S&P 500 51% of the months analyzed. It has a superior Sharpe Ratio (0.64 v. 0.60) but a slightly less Sortino Ratio (0.81 v.

Etrogim have the reputation of being a finicky fruit: They’re expensive and challenging to grow, with the trees prone to infection and bugs. This year, as Sukkot approaches, the etrog is only becoming ...

Abby Sapir is a transplant to Israel originally from Skokie. To Jews around the world, the current Jewish year, 5782, might not seem to have great significance, but among Israeli farmers, this year is ...