Economic indicator, statistic used, along with other indicators, in an attempt to determine the state of general economic activity, especially in the future. A “leading indicator” is one of a statistical series that fairly reliably turn up or down before the general economy does. Common leading indicators are building permits (suggesting the future volume of…

When a company goes public, the underwriters make company insiders, such as officials and employees, sign a lock-up agreement. Rigid leadership and governance by the board of directors can make it more difficult to retain good managers willing to take risks. Instead of going public, companies may also solicit bids for a buyout. Additionally, there can be some alternatives that…

The Fund seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the Solactive Global Lithium Index. The Fund will invest at least 80% of its total assets in the securities of the Underlying Index and of companies that are economically tied to the lithium industry. Over the next decade,…