Global X FinTech ETF

FINX

Market cap $297M

PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $FINX #APIs--Merchant Focus today announced MF linq, a developer-first embedded payments platform designed to give software companies, SaaS providers, and marketplaces full control of their payment experience. Built to replace legacy limitations, MF linq enables platforms to seamlessly onboard merchants, manage payouts, and generate recurring revenue—all under their own brand. “Payments should fuel growth, not slow it down,” said Travis Jordan, President of Merchant Focus.

Financial technology, or fintech, was one of the worst performing parts of the stock market in the 2022 bear market and for the roughly two-year period that followed. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the economy turned to online payments, cashless money transfers, and cryptocurrency interest surged.

FINX is a strong buy, offering a cost-effective, diversified way to capture fintech growth, with superior returns vs. passive peers. The fund is strategically positioned to benefit from digital payments, AI, and embedded finance trends, with key holdings in PayPal, Adyen, and Intuit. Despite risks like portfolio concentration and liquidity, The Global X FinTech ETF's international and sector diversification enhances resilience and growth potential.

Financial technology (fintech), broadly speaking, allows the remote delivery of financial services to businesses and individuals through computers or mobile devices. Fintech encompasses everything from smartphone apps to complex blockchain-enabled networks that facilitate financial transactions.

It's been a rough few weeks for the S&P 500 as well as other major American economic indicators. The S&P 500 hit its lowest level in four months on Tuesday, erasing its election gains.

Global X FinTech ETF has a high expense ratio of 0.68%, barely covered by its dividend yield of 0.70%. ARKF, although more liquid, does not fully represent the fintech segment. FINX is less performant but more characteristic of the sector. Deregulation and fiscal stimulus have historically been strong catalysts for significant stock market growth in the fintech segment.

The holiday shopping season in recent years kicked off with a five-day weekend that began on Thanksgiving and wrapped up on Cyber Monday. According to the National Retail Federation, roughly 197 million shoppers participated in the retail frenzy this year.

The Global X FinTech ETF is on my watch list due to its high return/moderate risk potential once the market stabilizes. FINX invests in fintech stocks, encompassing mobile payments, lending, financial software, and IT, poised to benefit from digital adoption and embedded finance growth. Despite high growth potential, with global fintech revenues forecasted to grow sixfold by 2030, valuation concerns and market timing lead me to a hold rating.

As food prices continue to soar in the United States, more Americans are resorting to Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) options.

During 2023, the higher rate environment was a source of competition for the equity income category.