be worth a look|值得一看、值得關注

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have become increasingly popular over the years as a way to get diversified access to the market, whether it is for a certain sector, style, or industry or across a much broader scope.

There are ETFs for just about every segment of the market, including a growing number of actively managed ETFs.

In particular, two ETFs from big-name asset managers are currently trading at less than $20 per share. Both are aggressive growth funds that are worth a look for investors looking to add some alpha to their portfolio without having to pick the winners themselves.

一、文法解析

1. have become increasingly popular

ETFs have become increasingly popular over the years.

ETF 多年來已經變得越來越受歡迎。

have become + 形容詞 是現在完成式,表示某種狀態從過去逐漸發展到現在。

increasingly + 形容詞 表示「越來越……」。

  • increasingly popular:越來越受歡迎
  • increasingly important:越來越重要
  • increasingly difficult:越來越困難

同義表達: become more and more popular、grow increasingly popular、gain popularity

2. over the years

ETFs have become increasingly popular over the years.

ETF 多年來變得越來越受歡迎。

over the years 表示「多年來」、「這些年來」,通常用來描述一件事情經過一段較長時間所產生的變化。

近義表達: over time、through the years、in recent years

3. as a way to + 原形動詞

ETFs have become increasingly popular as a way to get diversified access to the market.

ETF 已經成為取得多元化市場投資機會的一種方式。

as a way to + V 表示「作為……的一種方式」。

例如:

  • Exercise is a good way to stay healthy.
  • 運動是保持健康的一種好方法。
  • ETFs are a convenient way to invest.
  • ETF 是一種方便的投資方式。

4. whether … or …

whether it is for a certain sector, style, or industry

無論是針對某個特定產業板塊、投資風格或產業。

whether … or … 表示「無論……還是……」。

這種結構經常用來列舉不同的可能性。

5. a certain + 名詞

a certain sector

某個特定產業板塊

certain 在這裡不是「確定的」,而是「某個特定的」。

  • a certain sector:某個特定產業板塊
  • a certain industry:某個特定產業
  • a certain company:某家公司/某個特定公司

6. much + 比較級

across a much broader scope

涵蓋廣泛得多的範圍。

much 可以放在比較級前面,表示「……得多」。

  • much better:好得多
  • much higher:高得多
  • much lower:低得多
  • much larger:大得多
  • much broader:廣泛得多

7. There are + 複數名詞

There are ETFs for just about every segment of the market.

市場上幾乎每一個領域都有對應的 ETF。

There are 用來表示「有……」,後面通常接複數名詞。

8. including + 名詞

including a growing number of actively managed ETFs

包括數量日益增加的主動管理型 ETF。

including 表示「包括……」,可以用來補充說明前面的內容。

9. a growing number of + 複數名詞

a growing number of actively managed ETFs

越來越多的主動管理型 ETF

a growing number of 是財經英文中非常常見的片語,表示「越來越多的……」。

近義表達: an increasing number of、more and more、a rising number of

二、片語解析

1. just about every

just about every segment of the market

市場上幾乎每一個領域

just about 表示「幾乎、差不多」,與 almost、nearly、virtually 意思接近。

2. in particular

In particular, two ETFs from big-name asset managers…

特別是,有兩支來自知名資產管理公司的 ETF……

in particular 表示「尤其、特別是」。

同義詞: particularly、especially、specifically

3. trade at

two ETFs are currently trading at less than $20 per share.

兩支 ETF 目前的交易價格低於每股 20 美元。

trade at + 價格 是股票與金融英文非常常見的表達方式,表示「以某個價格交易」。

  • The stock is trading at $100.
  • 這支股票目前以 100 美元交易。
  • The shares are trading at a discount.
  • 這些股票目前以折價交易。

4. less than $20 per share

less than $20 per share

每股低於 20 美元

less than 表示「少於、低於」。

per share 表示「每股」。

5. worth a look

Both are aggressive growth funds that are worth a look.

兩者都是值得研究一下的積極成長型基金。

be worth a look 表示「值得看一看」、「值得研究一下」、「值得關注」。

這裡的 that are worth a look 是關係子句,修飾前面的 funds。

相關表達:

  • worth considering:值得考慮
  • worth examining:值得研究
  • worth checking out:值得看看
  • deserving consideration:值得考慮

6. look to + 原形動詞

investors looking to add some alpha to their portfolio

希望為投資組合增加一些 Alpha 的投資人

look to + V 可以表示「尋求……」、「希望做某事」。

這裡的 looking to add 是修飾 investors 的分詞片語。

它可以理解為:

investors who are looking to add some alpha

希望增加一些 Alpha 的投資人

7. add … to …

add some alpha to their portfolio

為他們的投資組合增加一些 Alpha

add A to B 表示「把 A 加入 B」。

在投資語境中,alpha 通常指超越基準指數或市場的超額報酬。

8. without having to

without having to pick the winners themselves

不必自己挑選贏家

without + V-ing 表示「不……」、「沒有……」。

without having to + 原形動詞 則可以理解為「不必……」。

9. pick the winners

pick the winners themselves

自己挑選出表現好的投資標的

pick the winners 在投資語境中通常不是單純的「挑選贏家」,而是指挑選出未來可能表現優異的股票或投資標的。

近義表達: select the best-performing stocks、identify the winners、choose winning investments

三、重要單字

  • exchange-traded fund (ETF):交易所交易基金、ETF
  • diversified:多元化的、分散的
  • access:取得機會、接觸
  • sector:產業板塊、產業
  • style:風格
  • industry:產業
  • scope:範圍、涵蓋面
  • segment:細分市場、領域
  • actively managed:主動管理的
  • asset manager:資產管理公司、資產管理機構
  • aggressive growth:積極成長型
  • portfolio:投資組合
  • alpha:超額報酬
  • pick:挑選
  • investor:投資人

四、同義詞與近義表達

increasingly popular

become more and more popular、grow increasingly popular、gain popularity

over the years

over time、through the years、in recent years

just about

almost、nearly、virtually

in particular

particularly、especially、specifically

a growing number of

an increasing number of、more and more、a rising number of

worth a look

worth considering、worth examining、worth checking out

pick the winners

select the best-performing stocks、identify the winners、choose winning investments

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