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For four decades, the USA has relied on debt-financed consumption and a service-heavy economy to mask an unsustainable model.

Given the large pool of options available to fixed income investors in the bond market, the ideal option given the current economic uncertainty is still Treasuries. With that, Vanguard has three options worthy of consideration for any portfolio.

Early signs of diminishing economic activity and inflation could be a harbinger for bond prices to rise. If so, consider taking advantage of a potential bond rally with a pair of ETFs from Vanguard.

Value stocks and related ETFs have been decent performers of late. They’ve been generating buzz for a group of equities that long trailed growth stocks. Enthusiasm for value could earnestly be reborn. If so, investors should take that as a reminder to be judicious regarding evaluating value ETFs.

Closed-end funds can offer stable income streams, but also have some benefits over ETFs when it comes to fund structure.

Treasuries have been the default go-to safe haven bonds during times of heavy market volatility. But with Moody’s recent downgrade, an opportunity for mortgage-backed securities (MBS) exists.

Mortgage rates last week climbed to their highest levels since the beginning of the year on elevated economic risks. With markets still hopeful of at least one interest rate cut in the second half, the real estate sector stands poised to bounce back in a lower rate environment.

Treasury floating rate notes and ETFs like the WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund (USFR) are often seen as beneficial tools to fixed income investors when yields on U.S. government debt are rising.

With the private equity market plagued by uncertainty and volatility, it's more important ever to locate compelling long-term opportunities.

Every year, a large number of ETFs launch in December, aiming to get the benefit of a fresh calendar year of performance.

Many investors have underweighted high yield bond ETF strategies in recent years, satisfied with the opportunities found in other segments of the fixed income market.

There could be a silver lining in the volatile clouds hovering above the bond markets. Investors may want to give municipal bonds a closer look given their sound fundamentals.

Index ETFs have evolved beyond merely providing passive exposure to the market, with a new generation of factor ETFs utilizing complex rules-based methodologies to beat benchmarks.

A monumental week of announcements from Google, Microsoft, and Anthropic signals a strategic shift from standalone AI models to integrated “AI agents” that can act on a user’s behalf.

Mounting concerns regarding growing U.S. government deficits and a volatile tariff policy create a challenging backdrop for U.S. bonds.

Actively managed ETFs pulled in approximately 40% of the industry flows through the first four months of 2025. These ETFs tap into professional expertise, which has been helpful in the volatile market environment. The latest model allocation changes made by BlackRock’s team will help more ETF-minded advisors have greater access to active strategies.

From an energy perspective, while the trade dispute with China initially impacted oil prices and raised concerns about oil demand (mirrored across tariff discussions), the direct effect on midstream has been limited.

Given the headwinds Target has faced this year, many advisors were not expecting to hear good news at the retailer’s latest earnings call.

For many of us, ETFs have been synonymous with passive management.

The market narrative appears to change on a dime these days. Stocks may have staged a comeback to recoup almost all their post-“Liberation Day” losses. But the bottom line on the fixed income market hasn’t changed all that much.

One of the biggest stories in the ETF market in 2025 has been the nonstop impressive asset-gathering pace of the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO).

Tariffs, inflation, geopolitical tensions, and other factors continue to feed into market uncertainty for even safe haven assets like Treasuries. As such, investors could be giving riskier emerging market (EM) bonds a second look.

This year’s turbulent market environment underscores the value proposition of actively managed strategies. Active ETFs may offer diversification benefits, a responsiveness to changing market environments, and a depth of fundamental research above and beyond that of their passive peers.

Innovative ETFs are making waves as investors look for fresh ways to navigate a market marked by rapid growth and ongoing volatility.

With the latest Target earnings report coming in weaker than expected, advisors might want to reassess how they gain exposure to the company.

In an investment landscape dominated by market-cap-weighted benchmarks, the Barron’s 400 ETF (BFOR) offers a different path through GARP.

Bitcoin was launched in 2008. It was the following year when it was initially used as an actual currency.

Major gauges of investment-grade corporate bonds were stung by the April bout of volatility that permeated the bond market.

While equities are on their way to recovering January 1 levels, enhanced volatility lends itself to active ETF strategies this year.

Alternative ETFs, which package exposures like commodities and digital assets, have experienced record-breaking adoption in the past year.

Are you trying to grow a stable team of advisors and retain top talent? Young advisors are looking for RIA firms that offer remote work flexibility, a clear path toward advancement and role transparency.

Kevin Flanagan, head of fixed income at WisdomTree, joined a VettaFi panel to break down the most attractive fixed income strategies.

With the latest Fed meeting leaving rate cuts in doubt, advisors might want to look to active managers to navigate the fixed income space.

Fixed income investors who want to diversify their portfolios in a challenging market environment shouldn't overlook CLOs.

Financial advisors will be working with millennials and Gen Z, either as new clients or as family members of existing ones.

Investors bearish on the dollar have generated attractive returns in the current environment with Invesco's UDN.

Advisors continue to seek out diversified strategies to gain stable income this year. In addition to the growing universe of fixed income mutual funds and ETFs, there are other alternatives to consider.

May 8, VettaFi will host an Income Investment Strategy Symposium. Income is top of mind for many investors.

For investors looking to add bonds, muni bonds remain an attractive option for an ideal blend of yield and stability.

Warren Buffett is retiring, but his investment advice is likely to carry weight for years to come.

Last week's economic data arrived against the backdrop of a buoyant stock market enjoying a nine-day winning streak — its longest since 2004.a

At the end of April, U.S.-listed ETFs gathered approximately $360 billion of new money.

Vanguard is well-known for making investing more accessible, affordable, and efficient for investors over the past 50 years.

Investors are currently using leveraged ETFs to embrace market volatility, particularly in disruptive technology.

This week's economic data revealed a split in the housing market. New home sales unexpectedly surged while existing home sales declined.

Even with tariff uncertainty, there’s no stopping the engine of ETF creation. More than 288 new ETFs have already launched this year.

The utilities sector could offer up a safe haven sector that traders could also take advantage of during heavy market fluctuations.

The utilities sector could offer up a safe haven sector that traders could also take advantage of during heavy market fluctuations.

It’s been another strong year for ETF demand. ETFs gathered approximately $350 billion of new money year-to-date through April 16.

For financial advisors, moving to independence and an RIA means navigating a sea of decisions, including business model types and vision.

Retail sales surged as consumers seemingly bought ahead of tariffs while a volatile stock market experienced a sharp mid-week sell-off.

One day doesn’t make a trend, but wary small-caps investors may find some comfort in knowing the Russell 2000 Index jumped 8.50% on Wednesday

Cryptocurrency prices, including bitcoin’s, have been turbulent this year. That’s weighed on shares of miners. Some relief could be in sight.

As homeowner insurance rates rise, advisors share ways individuals can create a financial safety net should catastrophe impact their homes.

JPMorgan's Jon Maier spoke with VettaFi about active management in the ETFs space approaching investing in the current environment.

SPY's recent surge of inflows showcases how advisors are using ETFs as crucial vehicles for navigating market volatility.

In a tumultuous environment, investors increasingly turned to actively managed bond ETFs this year according to JPMAM research.

Last week’s data can be summarized by a volatile market reacting to tariff news and a backwards-looking inflation reprieve.

Vanguard head of U.S. ETF Capital Markets Bill Coleman discussed the growing role that active ETFs are playing in portfolios.

Given the abundance of market uncertainty, it may be best to adhere to Treasuries, or for additional yield, to municipal bonds.

The month of March featured a varied mix of articles among Advisor Perspectives’ top 10 most-read list, including book reviews, analysis of current events and primers on different subjects among its ranks.

VettaFi addresses common questions on midstream/MLPs, oil prices, recessions, and tariffs following last week’s equity sell-off.

With a number of factors at play, the short-term pullback in gold will likely meet resistance to the long-term, unchanged fundamentals,

Many of us came into the year with highly concentrated portfolios, which now were faced with changing market conditions.

Moving forward, investors may want to keep investment-grade options close with a few from Vanguard to consider.

VettaFi head of sector and industry research Roxana Islam talked to T. Rowe Price PM Dom Rizzo on active tech ETF investing.

Last week's economic landscape was dramatically reshaped by President Trump's announcement of sweeping tariff policies on what he declared "Liberation Day." His announcement triggered a historic sell-off in the stock market.

The Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX) slipped nearly 2.5% last week. That sparked fresh fears that current geopolitical and macroeconomic climates remain headwinds to growth stocks. Those headwinds may imply investors aren’t flocking to AI stocks

Active ETFs just topped the $1 trillion threshold, making up nearly 10% of the total ETF pie. Enhanced yield is the name of the game.

With nearly half of the bond market now outside of the Agg, a number of opportunities exist for those seeking exposure beyond the benchmark.

U.S. ETFs saw record first quarter flows this year, bringing in $296 billion during the first three months of 2025.

Connective Communication’s CEO & Founder Jennifer Morgan lit up the Exchange stage with her workshop, Escape the Sea of Sameness.

Fixed income investors can opt for corporate bonds to maximize yield opportunities without sacrificing too much credit risk.

CNBC Senior Markets Correspondent Bob Pisani and Research Affiliates Founder and Chairman Rob Arnott talked value at Exchange.

Dr. David Kelly, chief global market strategist, J.P. Morgan Asset Management, provided insight on current opportunities at Exchange.

Last week's economic reports painted a stark picture of rising inflationary pressures and plummeting consumer confidence.

VettaFi examines free cash flow yields for midstream MLPs and corporations using 2025 estimates and compares with energy and the S&P 500.

Investing requires more than just understanding global markets. Geopolitical risk matters, from China to Russia to Europe and more.

Inflation uncertainty makes it tricky to foresee the Fed's next moves. In moments like these, it may be time to turn to active fixed income.

Changing market narratives in the third quarter led to ongoing market volatility.

Green bond issuers tend to excel at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, per a Bank for International Settlements study.

With a name reflecting its expertise in smart indexing, Indexperts is carving out a balanced strategy that recognizes market realities.

Last week's economic landscape was marked by pockets of resilience amid growing concerns and heightened uncertainty. Retail sales offered a mixed bag.

Tariffs among developed countries could mean emerging market (EM) assets like bonds could garner interest.

It's been full steam ahead for active ETFs, with total assets now rapidly approaching the $1 trillion milestone.

Last week’s economic data was plagued by uncertainty. A brief respite in inflation pressures was overshadowed by sentiment concerns.

With market uncertainty abound in today's macro and geopolitical climate, Berkshire Hathaway hasn't been immune to the volatility.

There has been further indication that the U.S. will underperform during a negative market, according to DoubleLine's Jeffrey Gundlach.

Stock/bond divergence allows investors to reap the benefits of portfolio diversification, giving bond exchange-traded funds credence.

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies didn’t do much of anything following last week’s crypto summit at the White House.

Costco's earnings may have disappointed in the near-term, but the company may be in a prime position to perform during a tariff showdown.

Stock/bond divergence allows investors to reap the benefits of portfolio diversification, giving bond exchange-traded funds credence.

Last week's economic reports presented a narrative similar to what we’ve seen over the past few months: growth coupled with concerns.

U.S. fixed income ETFs garnered strong flows in February, uncovering insights into investor behavior and risk appetite in 2025.

After a record year for fixed income ETFs in 2024, investors are turning to ultra-short bond ETFs, the safest fixed income ETFs available.

Despite GDP figures indicating continued expansion, weakening consumer confidence and persistent inflation concerns speak to uncertainty.

Trade war fears and disappointing data have sparked a flood of defensive buying activity in consumer staples, utilities, and healthcare stocks.

On this week’s episode of ETF Prime, VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth shares advisor polling data on fixed income.

A healthy jobs report should keep real estate traders appeased, but cautious optimism is warranted moving forward.

Economic indicators provide insight into the health of the economy. They are closely watched to help them make informed decisions about business strategies.

Rising inflation, the potential added pressure from tariffs, and ongoing volatility create a strong backdrop for gold appreciation this year.

VettaFi Senior Industry Analyst Kirsten Chang interviewed legendary advisor Jeff Concepcion for the latest installment of Road to Exchange.

Evan Harp sat down with Core Planning's Suzanne Highet to discuss how investors can end up with exposures that don't make sense for them.

The latest reports on consumer & wholesale prices indicated persistent inflation pressures. Retail sales posted a large drop.

The healthcare industry's bellwether event, the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference (JPM25), kicked off the year as it traditionally does,

At the start of each new year, there are regular predictions that international equity markets will outperform U.S. large-cap ones.

Recent developments may just offer advisors and investors fresh pathways with which to attain higher yield in 2025.

Municipal bonds were a hot topic at last week’s VettaFi Fixed Income Symposium — more than I expected them to be.

The past few weeks have been challenging for the Magnificent Seven stocks and the broader AI equity complex.

Investors are increasingly moving into active ETFs from mutual funds, as the ETF structure may offer numerous benefits over mutual funds.

Last week’s economic data reflected resilience and uncertainty. Key indicators pointed to ongoing expansion.

Alex Mackey of MFS delved into the active bond strategies underpinning MFSB and MFSM in the recent Q1 2025 Fixed Income Symposium.

Broadcom looks to build off last year's strength, which should give bullish traders another year of potential gains.

A look at our most widely read articles for January reveals a motley crew, ranging from thought pieces on best practices for managing your advisory firm to explorations of the potential for stock market disaster.

VettaFi discusses tariffs and transportation ETFs.

2025's complex market environment lays the groundwork for active bond strategies to potentially shine, according to MFS and AllianceBernstein.

After a record year of net inflows in 2024 for fixed income ETFs and ongoing demand for mutual funds, interest should remain strong. However, with a new administration, fiscal and monetary policy could be different. We are excited to hear from bond experts across the asset management landscape about how investors should be positioned for the months ahead. We plan to talk about active management as well as index based strategies.​

Many market observers are forecasting leadership from active fixed income exchange traded funds this year.

The ETF industry reached a significant milestone on Wednesday, as there are now over 4,000 ETFs trading at the same time.

Mortgage-backed securities and MTGP’s steadiness against the backdrop of Fannie/Freddie privatization talk could be seen as a positive.

In the case of bond ETFs, it was a strong year in 2024, and key areas could be touch points for investment opportunities.

Economic indicator SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) fell 1.01% last week while the Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight ETF (RSP) was down 0.53%.

Economic indicators provide insight into the overall health and performance of the economy. They are closely watched by many.

Fixed income comes into 2025 on the heels of an explosive 2024. But with 2025’s landscape shifting, investors need guidance.

Tech leaders gathered at the White House to announce Stargate Project, a new venture that plans to invest $500 billion over the next four years on AI infrastructure and datacenters.

Two months from now, the ETF community of advisors and industry folks will come together. The Exchange conference kicks off in Las Vegas on March 23.

Raw data needs sophisticated infrastructure to drive AI innovation. Snowflake provides critical infrastructure provider for the AI age.

Investor appetite for growth really is something to behold.

Earnings season is in full swing. The bulk of the bottom-line boost is slated to come from financials, communication services, and tech.

VettaFi examines midstream EBITDA growth guidance for 2025 and future years.

The pairing of active management and fixed income could be as important as any time in recent memory.

For this edition of Bull vs. Bear, the VettaFi writers debate the case for using sector ETFs to make bets on the new market regime.

Friday’s rip-roaring jobs report has pushed the betting markets to price in a single rate cut for the entire year of 2025.

The threat of tariffs is ramping up ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. This is pushing up silver and copper prices.

Uncertainty with regard to interest rate policy warrants an active management strategy inherent in the Vanguard Short Duration Bond ETF.

Active fixed income could stand out in 2025, with active offering a way to refresh bond portfolios and allocations.

Every new year brings with it a new opportunity to stop for a moment, revisit resolutions, and refresh outlooks.

Markets are coming off back-to-back gains of more than 20% each on an annual basis. The chances of a hat trick in 2025 are slim to none.

Gold certainly had a great 2024, but 2025 is already shaping up to be an opportune year to build up more exposure through ETFs.

With 2024 in the books, market participants now know that the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index surged about 85% over the past two years.

2024 certainly saw cap-weighted strategies outperform equally weighted alternatives, but that could very well change this year.

For 2025 and beyond, a few particular global and industry trends can offer attractive long-term returns for advisors and investors alike.

It’s important that investors remember to rebalance their commodity ETF exposure, particularly as equity ETFs had a strong year in 2024.

Despite a lackluster 2024 for most bonds, investors with an eye on the long-term time horizon could reap future benefits.

Enrollees in Medicare Advantage may end up paying steep costs for specialty care that doesn't meet their healthcare needs, advisors shared.

We’ve published the most widely read articles for 2024 in the investing and practice management categories, but that leaves out quite a few memorable pieces we've shared this year. You may want to check them out!

As is our custom, we conclude the year by reflecting on the 10 most-read practice management articles over the past 12 months. Enjoy!

We’re continuing the Advisor Perspectives tradition of highlighting the most-read investing articles for 2024. Enjoy!

Despite the expectation of rate cuts, a push-pull dynamic could exist if high inflation continues, opening the door for short-term bonds.

The Exchange Team is full of gratitude for our sponsors and the community coming to the 2025 financial services conference.

VettaFi discusses the significant improvement in MLPs over the last decade.

Newly released research from State Street Global Advisors breaks down why financial advisors are embracing model portfolios more this year.

Short-term bond exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can provide yield seekers with a viable alternative to money market funds.

Time to refresh before 2025? The 2025 global market outlook offers compelling opportunities abroad, with the active ETF TOUS a route therein.

At some, point a steepening yield curve will result, leading to yield opportunities for long-term bond exchange-traded funds.

“Should I hire a financial advisor?” people often ask Jon Fee. The answer is never “No.” But sometimes the answer is “Maybe.”

We're nearing the end of 2024, and advisors are faced with no shortage of challenges. Everything from rate cuts and valuation concerns to global election cycles and geopolitical turmoil. They're also more eager than ever to learn how to stay on top of investing trends — like the rapid rise of active ETFs, AI, crypto, and beyond. Join us for our 2025 Market Outlook Symposium, where our panelists will tackle all of these topics and shed light on top strategies aimed at helping your clients reach their financial goals.

'The past is not necessarily prologue,' said VettaFi’s Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth, in advance of tomorrow’s Market Outlook Symposium.

The next few years are set to see a significant expansion in global LNG export capacity, led by North America and Qatar.

The explosive growth of the ETF industry has attracted a full range of new entrants this year — from smaller individuals to the largest hedge funds in the world. More and more fund managers are making their foray into the world of ETFs.

Will the Fed make one more rate cut to end 2024? One more cut would top off what has been a very positive fall for rate cut hopefuls considering how long the Fed waited.

Let’s take a look at five of VettaFi's articles that significantly resonated with the community in 2024.

Going into Thanksgiving week, we are reassured of two things we already knew about artificial intelligence, but that could play a role in portfolio allocation decisions for the new year.

For investors looking to get ahead of the greater bond market, Eaton Vance's Total Return Bond ETF can do the trick.

Take a moment to understand a few recent breakthroughs in medicine and explore a few ways to get actionable exposure to them with ETFs.

Rick Raczkowski, PM, Relative Return Team, Loomis, Sayles & Company, discussed how the team views fixed income investing looking ahead.

Actively managed ETFs are among the fastest-growing products in the broader ETF space.

Vanguard has a pair of bond options if fixed income investors are looking to get active with their portfolio.

Is inflation tamed? It's a key question that got lost in election coverage. It looms more than a new administration does over portfolios.

The 2024 Global Survey of Financial Advisors from Natixis revealed the ongoing hesitance of investors to move out of cash and into bonds.

The global transition to clean energy should open opportunities for fixed income investors in bond funds that focus on the ESG theme.

Small-cap stocks and related ETFs are among the most mentioned assets as levered to benefits from the “Trump trade.”

As a major corn and soybean consumer, China is keeping prices in limbo. A potential trade war could add additional intrigue.

Following a tense presidential election, equity markets roared to record highs – the S&P 500 put on its best weekly showing in over a year.

In addition to the headlines championing new heights, here are five things everyone should know about bitcoin.

Recent insights from Natixis Investment Managers breaks down a few fixed income risks that investors may not be aware of.

For investors who have been considering active investing, the post-election market swing could be the trigger to dive in.

Many tech companies and executives are at political odds with President-elect Trump, but the sector performed well during his first term.

Today is Veterans Day. My father served in the army during the Vietnam War. He lives in Long Island, New York, and I am proud of his service.

Investors have embraced U.S. midcap equity ETFs in 2024, with the investment style gathering $19 billion of new money as of early November.

With the election over, many market sectors have skyrocketed. However, investors should still consider investing in more gold.

The Exchange conference offers investors firsthand exposure to the ideas, strategies, and tools top-tier issuers are deploying.

Investors have been married to their money market funds for the better part of the last two years.

Over the past few years, investors and regulators have increased scrutiny of greenwashing.

The S&P 500 Index has returned nearly 81% since the last presidential election, with a wide disparity between performance of sectors.

The earnest start of Q3 earnings season for the technology and communication services sectors has begun.

This month, Goldman Sachs made headlines with a fresh forecast projecting the S&P 500 will see 3% in annualized returns in the next decade.

VettaFi discusses crypto ETF launches.

The high cost of housing is prompting many individuals to consider downsizing, but advisors recommend gradually reining in spending habits.

Data centers represent 1-2% of global power consumption. Goldman expects that range to grow to 3-4%, requiring record levels of energy production.

Wall Street has been steadily raising the alarm on mega-cap concentration risks, and recent notes have cranked up the hazard level a notch.

Crossing a new ETF AUM threshold, Amplify ETFs has also launched new funds this year and may be set to intrigue entering 2025.

A call for taking a closer look at hard assets given the macro backdrop has been a recurring theme this fall.

As advisors wrestle with the impacts of interest rates, inflation, and the election, it is more important than ever to hear from the experts.

Real estate stocks and related ETFs recently got a much needed positive jolt when the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates in September.

Some of the latest reads show growing momentum in the housing and homebuilding sectors. Investors can capitalize on this with targeted ETFs.

The Internal Revenue Service has announced new tax brackets for 2025, making now an ideal time to revisit the benefits of muni bond ETFs.

Volatility creates a number of challenges for advisors and investors, but also opportunities for those who know where to look.

This half-day symposium brings the brightest minds in the ETF and mutual fund industry together for panel discussions spanning critical fixed income topics.

Fixed income experts at Natixis Investment Managers recently weighed in with outlooks on rate cuts and how to approach bonds.

The robotics space has underperformed broader tech recently, leading to investment opportunities as the market underappreciates major tailwinds.

Advisors recommend having a clear understanding of how giving will align your values – and also be the most tax efficient.

The Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX), which is half composed of tech stocks, including a slew of AI names, is usually more volatile in October.

VettaFi discusses oil’s recent price moves and energy stocks as a geopolitical hedge.

Cash strategies may seem safe, but inflation can bite into returns. Instead, investors can try to outperform inflation with equities.

VettaFi looks at midstream/MLPs by subsector and underlying trends driving strong performance through the first three quarters of 2024.

With interest rates declining, enthusiasm for muni bond ETFs could be reborn in income investors, including retirees.

Real estate stocks are notoriously rate-sensitive assets. It’s not surprising the delivery of the rate cuts were beneficial to the sector.

Gold and the related exchange traded funds are among this year’s best-performing assets, helped in part by interest rate cuts.

Options-based ETFs are one of the fastest-growing categories in the market today, with product proliferation and adoption rising quickly.

Rate cut expectations pushed more investors into investment-grade corporate bonds, giving them their best quarter in nearly a year.

If the risk of stepping too far out into the yield curve is too much to bear, consider using intermediate bond options.

Investors can use this Natixis ETF to lock in robust income and capital appreciation, while generating security against equity volatility.

Investors have been embracing actively managed fixed income ETFs in 2024. The latest suite of active ETFs to catch my eye are from State Street Global Advisors.

About eight in 10 investors (81%) believe they must fund their own retirement as opposed to relying on private and public pensions.

Semiconductor stocks continue to rally and will continue to do so as long as the AI and data center themes stay hot.

Because of recent significant investments, economic growth is occurring in long-neglected areas and changing the geography of development.

The last two years brought challenges for investors across all walks of life, but particularly for retirees.

Gold has forged multiple new record highs so far this year, and is now up some 30% year to date, 3.5% in the past week alone.

High-dividend-yielding equity investments are likely to get closer looks in the fourth quarter after strong recent performance.

Following the first half of 2024, the NDX succumbed to significant selling pressure as investors fretted about AI-related tech spending.

Fixed income investors may want to take a middle-ground approach with bonds and opt for debt with intermediate maturity dates.

In the latest episode of ETF 360. VettaFi's Kristen Chang spoke to Winslow Capital's Barry Peters about their new active growth funds

For families seeking to help their children save for higher education, 529 plans continue to gain broader appeal.

A potential recession could push even more investors to bond, but recession or not, investors can reap the benefits of core bond exposure.

At this year's Future Proof, Jeffrey Gundlach took to the main stage and sat down for a candid conversation with CNBC’s Scott Wapner.

Trend-following is an exercise in technical analysis, systematic rules following, and signals reading that’s objective and agnostic.

Despite forthcoming volatility, it's an ideal time to get municipal debt exposure, especially in the current market environment.

Now that the Fed has begun the rate-cut cycle, investors can use option income ETFs to provide long-term income and risk protection.

With interest rates on the decline, investors may want to consider filling gaps in small- and mid-cap quality ETF exposure.

Sometimes that means lower priority tasks fall through the cracks. Here are four tips for managing procrastination tendencies.

The Fed enacted a 0.50% interest rate cut, the first in the Fed’s historic fight against inflation that’s lasted over two years.

Most American couples say they trust their partner regarding financial matters, but many reveal they aren’t necessarily in full agreement.

In the coming Q4 Preview Symposium, investors will learn how they can best prepare for a host of possibilities and set up their portfolios to take advantage of opportunities and understand which areas of the market will face higher-than-normal risk.

With the Fed nearing its first interest rate cut since 2020, enthusiasm for fixed income assets is increasing. Enter the ALPS Intermediate Municipal Bond ETF.

VettaFi provides an overview of the Marcellus and Utica shale.

Active fixed income ETFs have taken a big leap this year per new research about active ETFs that may draw new investor eyes.

Market participants don’t need to pick names in search of chip stock value, because the ETF SMH holds chip equities sporting favorable valuations.

For a brief moment, when volatility picked up in early August and again in early September, we saw some appetite reappear for low volatility ETFs

With tax-loss harvesting season on the horizon, investors may want to consider a pair of tax-conscious, active fixed income ETFs.

Recent Fed commentary and economic data have crystallized investor confidence in rate cuts coming in less than a week

History typically shows that election years don't produce major volatility swings in the municipal bond market.

With U.S. equities perhaps calling for diversification, an active international ETF like TOUS could play a helpful role.

Is now the time for a small-caps ETF? Rate cuts and other potentially positive indicators could position the space to benefit.

To tackle the costs of higher education, many families use a 529 plan to bolster savings. An ETF strategy can bring long-term savings growth.

Last week, the BlackRock Target Allocation Team reduced their equity exposure and reduced some growth allocations in favor of value.

Shares of Nvidia are down 17.22% for the week ending Sept. 4. The firm is widely viewed as one the equity proxies on the AI investment theme.

Shopping around for an active ETF? This strategy has outperformed SPY recently thanks to its ability to over- or underweight certain stocks.

ETFs saw a record number of inflows in August, including bond-focused funds, which are offering opportunities in corporate debt.

As market sensitivity to economic data continues, investors would do well to consider active strategies amidst ongoing volatility.

Gold is typically an asset that doesn’t generate yield, but there are ETFs that deliver yield on a gold position through options.

Private assets are the fastest-growing market in the financial world, but could be the most challenging field for ETF providers to penetrate.

High interest rates have had the predictable effect of restraining the performances of dividend stocks and related exchange traded funds.

This week saw a nontech giant cross a unique milestone and a tech giant’s earnings report become a Mainstreet sensation.

The forthcoming presidential election is certainly adding a healthy dose of intrigue into the municipal bond space.

A number of myths exist about value investing as it pertains to timing the economic cycle, interest rates, and elections.

Copper has been trending lower since the middle of May, but supply disruptions in Latin America could help reverse that trend.

As tax season draws nearer, advisors and investors increasingly look to their portfolio to optimize exposures for taxation purposes.

HSAs are increasingly coming into use. They are a more tax-efficient means of investing, withdrawing money to cover large healthcare expenses, or simply preparing for higher medical costs in one’s later years.

Midstream’s second quarter earnings calls reinforced the positive outlook for US natural gas demand driven in part by expected power demand from data centers. This note discusses the advantages of natural gas for data centers, additional factors contributing to demand growth, and how midstream is uniquely positioned to benefit from these trends.

Mining stocks can certainly benefit from gold’s run as the precious metal looks to break past the $2,600 per ounce mark. Gold prices are already up about 23% for the year and could keep on rallying with a number of tailwinds behind it.

Economic indicators are released every week to provide insight into a country’s overall economic health. They serve as essential tools for policymakers, advisors, investors, and businesses because they allow them to make informed decisions regarding business strategies and financial markets.

Recent economic data points have been mixed. On the more positive side of the ledger, there’s evidence that inflation is cooling and consumer spending remains sturdy. Conversely, the jobs market is cooling.

Are we going to have a recession? Are we already in a recession?

After market expectations spiked to nearly five interest rate cuts in 2024 based on disappointing labor market report early in the month, reassuring data in the form of Retail Sales and Unemployment Claims have quelled market Markets have eased expectations for interest rate cuts, pricing closer to four cuts as of the end of last week.

Before the pandemic hit in 2020, a decade-long bull run in the stock market saw the 60/40 portfolio slowly fall out of favor. With market volatility returning, that 60/40 split appears to be making a comeback.

It’s widely expected that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next month, perhaps by as much as 50 basis points. That would potentially provide a much needed positive jolt to bonds and fixed income ETFs.

Economic indicators provide insight into the overall health and performance of an economy. They are essential tools for policymakers, advisors, investors, and businesses because they allow them to make informed decisions regarding business strategies and financial markets. In the week ending on August 15th, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) rose 0.14% while the Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight ETF (RSP) was up 2.45%.

The BlackRock Flexible Income ETF (BINC) launched less than 15 months ago and is already approaching $4 billion in AUM.

With the Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX) lower, it might not yet be safe for investors to rush back to mega-cap growth stocks.

It's a good time to revisit which equity market sectors are defensive themes. Certain products are nondiscretionary we can't live without.

There’s no denying that consumers are digging around for more deals and prioritizing essentials over discretionary items.

The KraneShares Sustainable Ultra Short Duration Index ETF (KCSH) offers low risk income investing with notable yields and diversification.

It's an ideal time to add bonds, especially if they are poised to outperform stocks over the next 10 years.

Economic indicators are released every week to provide insight into the overall health and performance of an economy.

Actively managed ETFs continued to gain traction in July with $24 billion of net inflows. This represented 19% of the industry’s net inflows.

Investors can still extract yield while adding core bond exposure with the NEOS Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF (BNDI).

During volatile markets, investors may flock to safe haven sectors like utilities that can weather a recession.

High interest rates – the condition investors have had to contend with for over two years now – can be a drag on dividend stocks and ETFs.

For bond investors looking to the near- and longer-term, Matt Eagan stepped through considerations and opportunities in the global market.

Friday’s jobs report has put a damper on economic sentiment for the moment. But much hype has been made about the so-called “Great Rotation.”

A recent mid-year strategist pulse check from Natixis revealed where strategists believe the top opportunities exist across markets.

Economic indicators are released every week to provide insight into the overall health and performance of an economy.

Advisors and investors that want to try to outperform can still gain some diversification benefits using concentrated ETFs.

Some investors who had previously expressed devotion to the largest digital currency propelled it higher last month.

ETFs had a big July, with some leading strategies lifting their YTD inflow totals behind strong July numbers.

With tech stocks making up a substantial portion of broad market indexes, investors may wonder what will happen when the tech rally ends.

In mid-July, VettaFi's webcast asked what advisors were concerned about. “Market valuation” topped the list of choices with 56%.

Investors will want to see valuations justified by robust fundamentals during big tech earnings reports this week.

Options strategies remain a popular choice with advisors and investors for the benefits they bring to portfolios.

As gold prices continue to rise, investors may want to consider gold miners, which are offering incredible value.

Macro drivers mixed with market narratives last week to sustain the volatility cocktail being served in July

The price of ether fell in the wake of the launch of the spot ether ETFs on Tuesday, July 23. Ether (ETH) declined 7.82% in its first three days of spot ether ETF trading.

Economic indicators are released every week to provide insight into the overall health and performance of an economy.

In June, Capital Group added seven new actively managed products. Its executives were in New York last week to ring the NYSE closing bell.

The equities market could see small-caps outrunning their large-cap peers as more investors are shifting to small-cap stocks.

Increasing the tax efficiency of a retiree’s income portfolio with the NEOS ETF suite may offer several benefits.

Despite all the hoopla surrounding technology stocks in the first half of the year, software names struggled.

The ongoing global electrification is spurring a demand for copper, but supply shortages could portend higher prices in the future.

This symposium brings the brightest minds in the ETF and mutual fund industry together for panel discussions spanning nine critical fixed income topics.​

Host Nate Geraci sat down with VettaFi's Lara Crigger and Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan to discuss small-cap stocks and spot ether ETFs.

When looking to pair yield and credit quality, corporate bonds are an ideal option, especially when it comes to investment-grade.

Real estate stocks have taken a hefty beating this year, with REITs having the sole distinction of being the lone S&P 500 group in the red.

Experts from the third-largest ETF manager by AUM make their predictions regarding active, retail, and inheritances.

Efforts to plant more wheat have been stifled, which could potentially upset global markets, thereby pushing prices higher.

VettaFi discusses the impact of hurricanes on energy companies — upstream, midstream, and downstream.

The incorporation of artificial intelligence in the crypto space could push AI-focused exchange-traded funds even higher.

In this article, we look at three indicators from the past week: retail sales, industrial production, and the Conference Board’s Leading Economic Index (LEI). At first, these indicators might seem unrelated. However, they all have a role in predicting economic trends.

Kinder Morgan Inc. (KMI) provided insight into natural gas demand and growth opportunities during the firm’s second-quarter earnings call.

Looking for a rate-sensitive ETF for rate cuts? This strategy is performing well over the last several periods per YCharts even before cuts.

A Structured Protection ETF like CPRJ can offer robust tax benefits for investors seeking to move cash or get exposure to small-cap equities.

Issuance of green bonds surged in the first half of 2024. That could put more eyeballs on the VanEck Green Bond ETF (GRNB).

Some previously high-flying chip stocks have retreated much more than 5% since the start of the third quarter.

Investors could be shifting to safer debt, which could outperform once the Federal Reserve starts cutting interest rates.

A transition to alternative energy is helping to fuel a 4th industrial revolution. In turn, this will increase critical minerals demand.

There has long been talk of a new wave of biotech mergers and acquisitions activity coming to life.

Artificial intelligence and generative AI remain the proverbial hype trains of thematic investing this year.

Longer duration Treasuries have been mired in a bear market since 2020 but could finally start to see a reversal of fortune.

Broad measures of investment-grade municipal bonds didn’t do much of anything in the first half of 2024, but some believe it could be poised for some upside.

The S&P 500 posted a near-perfect week, with gains every day except Thursday.

Many people want the passive income that can come with rental properties, but they come with risks and responsibilities.

We’ve seen the active ETF take in about 1/3 of all net asset inflows year-to-date, which is an impressive haul by historical standards.

More inflows into active bond ETFs during the month of June is following the overall trend of higher inflows since the start of the year.

The second half narrative remains dominated by the path of interest rates, inflation, and the looming election.

Taking on credit risk but not interest rate risk has been relatively rewarding to ETF investors thus far in 2024.

AI worked well in equity markets in the first half and could deliver for investors over the next six months.

For the 12 months ending July 3, the average return posted by the widely followed Russell 2000 and S&P SmallCap 600 indexes was 8.3%.

The expectation of rate cuts is not only fueling news-sensitive trades in emerging markets equities, but also in bonds.

Investors continue to pile into bond funds, looking to add yield now before the Federal Reserve starts instituting rate cuts.

Morgan Stanley recently discussed the outsized impact of fiscal policy as well as the U.S. dollar looking ahead.

Earnings season is just around the corner. It could prove critical to justifying the record rally we’ve seen thus far in 2024.

VettaFi discusses the upcoming election and potential implications for the energy sector.

Investors may want to opt for a middle-ground solution for yield and rate risk with intermediate bond funds.

In the week ending on June 3, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) rose 1.09% while the Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight ETF (RSP) was down 0.13%.

Some experts believe favorable seasonality could kick in for bitcoin now that the calendar has turned to July.

The mid- to long-term costs of missed opportunities by staying in cash mean investors should consider moving off the cash sidelines.

Economic indicators are released every week to provide insight into the overall health and performance of an economy.

The Generation X report released by Natixis Investment Managers included a check of investment sentiment and opportunities for advisors.

VettaFi looks at U.S. energy independence and the role the U.S. plays as a global energy supplier.

Investors of all stripes are getting increasingly acquainted with the AI megatrend, but some may not realize the depth therein.

Looking to assess your portfolio for the current inflation outlook? Natixis Investment Managers' Cyclicality vs. Inflation outlook can help.

Join us for our Midyear Market Outlook Symposium, where our panelists will tackle all of these topics and shed light on top strategies aimed at helping your clients reach their financial goals.

Valued for their reliability across economic regimes, investors don't have to sacrifice growth when blue chip investing with FBCG.

Corporate bonds continue to garner interest as investors may be locking in current yields now before eventual rate cuts take place.

Experienced real estate investors know that one of the primary fundamental measures of strength is occupancy rate.

Some experts believe investment-grade corporate bonds remain an opportunity-rich corner of the fixed income market.

The growing popularity of alternatives creates increased demand for private assets, with one surprising category above all.

Signs of cooling inflation are bringing bond bulls back as the Federal Reserve recently kept interest rates unchanged yet again.

Economic indicators are released every week to provide insight into the overall health and performance of an economy.

We are excited to announce that Ian Bremmer will once again headline Exchange, happening on March 23-26, 2025 in Las Vegas.

Senior loan ETFs have gained traction as elevated rate expectations spill over into the second half of the year.

When it comes to stocks with the artificial intelligence (AI) label, Nvidia (NVDA) arguably takes the cake.

Blockchain is relatively young, but it’s increasingly becoming a political hot spot. That’s worth examining.

New research highlights how active management may be more beneficial than passive strategies for avoiding overvalued securities.

It could be an opportune time to take advantage of core bond exposure now before a potential rally despite latest Fed-speak.

The real estate sector has been hamstrung this year as the Federal Reserve has yet to deliver widely hoped for interest rate reductions.

High interest rates continue to add a dose of uncertainty into the bond markets. Investors are responding by turning to active ETFs.

The notion that bitcoin can be included in standard investment portfolios earned further ballast earlier this year.

Economic indicators provide insight into the overall health and performance of an economy. They are essential tools.

VettaFi has recently been named as a finalist for a Wealth Management award for our Expanded Research Offerings.

It’s certainly a challenging time to be an investor. It's probably why a call for caution and diversification seems to be getting louder.

Given its ascent to the $3 trillion market capitalization club, Nvidia (NVDA) is the stock that grabs the most AI headlines.

Despite prices heading lower, the start of summer could bring seasonal gold buying if history repeats itself.

In the early innings of 2024, there was a flurry of consolidation in the biotech industry.

A potentially overlooked area of opportunity to harness the impact and increased adoption of AI lies within midstream.

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi won a third term last week. But his party didn’t sweep to the expected landslide.

The utilities sector has outperformed most of the other sectors in 2024, and there are some very specific reasons why.

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) and related ETFs are usually viewed as rate-sensitive instruments, and with good reason.

The rapid expansion of AI has reopened the floodgates for renewables. But it's also propelled nuclear power into the spotlight.

VettaFi discusses spot ether ETFs, spot bitcoin ETFs, and the crypto ETF universe.

If there’s one corner of the equity market that’s trying investors’ patience, it’s small-caps.

T. Rowe Price research leader Jay Nogueira shares thoughts on his own 2024 outlook as well as the firm's research approach.

Alliance Bernstein converted two short duration mutual funds, worth almost $800 million in assets under management, into ETFs on Monday.

Being an equity growth investor has been a rewarding experience in the past year. Watching growth run-up has made for exciting charts.

It’s not just bitcoin’s price that’s expanding. The blockchain on which bitcoin resides -- one of the pioneers in the space -- is also rapidly adding heft.

Investors’ enthusiasm for growth stocks remains high and growth equities are in the midst of another lengthy run of beating value rivals.

For investors looking to position defensively within equities but avoid equity growth FOMO, look to the VictoryShares free cash flow ETFs.

New data from Goldman Sachs reports that younger generations of investors are using more personal investment plans to prepare for retirement.

Take a look at the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX). That fund is higher by 24.55% for the 90 days ending June 3.

Treasury bonds are rallying, which opens the pathway for investment opportunities in three Vanguard exchange-traded funds.

Investment-grade corporate bonds aren’t doing much to thrill fixed income investors so far this year.

More investors opt for market flexibility with active funds as inflows are outshining their passive peers in the current market environment.

Bitcoin traded lower on May 31, but overall, the fifth month of the year was kind to the digital asset.

While emphasis on domestic bonds is valid, market participants should be careful to not ignore emerging markets bond opportunities.

Investors’ enthusiasm for artificial intelligence (AI) equities remains undaunted.

Despite the falling yield spreads, investors continue to bet on rising prices in emerging markets (EM) bonds.

Emerging markets can offer traders the ability to play off strength outside U.S. borders, and with leveraged ETFs.

As measured by the Russell 2000 Index, small-caps have offered barely any upside this year.

As calls for diversification get louder, it’s a good time to look at healthcare, where long-term bullish trends meet near-term opportunities.

One pairing of disruptive technologies that could ascend to an enviable status is artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain.

Renewable energy ETFs are making a comeback after a dismal showing in the first half of the year, fueled by the rising tide of bullishness over artificial intelligence.

Last week, the SEC approved the initial regulatory filings for spot ethereum ETFs to trade on various U.S.-based exchanges.

Our speakers will identify the risks and opportunities in each product type, providing guidance on what to expect under different market conditions.​

Disruptive theme of the week: A confluence of factors have combined to make defense technology a compelling ETF investment theme.

Potential spot ether and spot bitcoin ETFs share some similarities but foundational cryptocurrency differences matter for investors.

Risk of a recession is abating as the capital markets could see interest rate cuts this year with signs of cooling inflation.

The Alternatives symposium happens on Thursday, May 30 at 11 a.m. ET. The free event will provide CE credits and more to attendees.

VettaFi discusses changes in the MLP/midstream investment product landscape.

Shares of Nvidia rallied after it unveiled financial guidance that hints at the AI boom still being in its early innings.

Rather than dive into a vast pool individual bond options, these three ETFs can provide a low-cost and convenient option.

Markets remain highly responsive to economic data as concerns around Fed policy and high interest rates dominate the second quarter.

Are you underweighting large cap growth? New research suggests that may be the case, inviting investors to consider options like FDG.

Interest in active fixed income products has swelled in 2024, as credit spreads narrow and the Federal Reserve holds fast to a “will they, won’t they” game.

The Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX) is higher by 11.30% year-to-date. This confirms that large- and mega-cap growth stocks are proving sturdy.

For retirees looking to accrue returns while mitigating risk, a structured protection fund can be an ideal solution.

AI is widely viewed as a catalyst for ongoing healthcare innovation and that relationship could signal opportunity with select ETFs.

Copper's price movements have decoupled themselves from the market movements inherent in base metals as well as oil.

While extracting yield is a prime option for bonds exposure, the risk associated with depreciating prices shouldn't put off investors.

Private asset trends may not directly apply to many investors in publicly available strategies, but they can provide helpful data.

Amid significant advancements in the realms of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, there’s plenty of related investment ebullience.

Private asset trends may not directly apply to many investors in publicly available strategies, but they can provide helpful data.

While I don’t miss covering multiple earnings calls in a day, I appreciate how quarterly updates impact the returns of equity ETFs.

With inflation cooling off somewhat, it may be worth considering adding an active growth investing ETF like TGRT.

As the capital markets brace for potential rate cuts before the end of the new year, investor demand is building for corporate bonds.

Rising profits could bring more fixed income investors to corporate bonds if the profit outlook remains rosy.

In the U.S., first-quarter earnings season is in the books, but there are still some reports to be delivered by big-name ex-US companies, including several from China.

An elevated or rising rate environment creates pockets of opportunity within asset classes such as closed-end funds.

Market participants often focus on the Magnificent Seven's earnings growth, share price performance and stock valuations.

Investors are understandably frustrated by listed real estate investment trusts (REITs). The S&P Real Estate Select Sector Index is off 2.1% over the past three years, belying real estate’s reputation as an inflation-fighting group.

Active ETFs seem to be everywhere right now following a big boom over the last few years. While active ETF strategies have been available for many years, the so-called ETF rule in 2019 kickstarted ETF development.

As long as ETFs stay true to their original mindset of solving investor problems, growth is the only path forward. Current product development suggests that’s the most likely case.

Rather than wait for interest rate cuts, some companies are opting to simply offload debt, which could be a boon for corporate bonds.

VettaFi looks at the expected growth in US LNG export capacity and how midstream/MLPs benefit.

The TCW Group announced that two of its mutual funds have been converted into ETFs, offering focuses on growth and artificial intelligence.

An AI bubble may be simmering in the background, so for investors still looking for AI ETFs, it may be worth taking a discerning look around.

While much remains uncertain regarding rates, inflation, and the economy, quality stock investing proves a boon in any market environment.

Bonds investors now balance the potential risks and rewards of taking on longer duration exposures in the current environment.

Among all economic indicators, some of the most closely watched are those surrounding the labor market. They provide insight into the health of the economy. But they also impact individuals’ lives and play a central role in government policy decisions.

Among the 11 global industry classification standard (GICS) sectors, tech is not the best performer since the start of 2024. Not even close, nor is it the worst offender. Technology remains the largest sector exposure in a variety of domestic equity benchmarks. That cements its status as a must-watch group.

The current macroenvironment could spell opportunity for active bond funds as bond yields may have peaked.

While S&P 500 index-based ETFs were down 4% in April, they remained positive for the year. We believe as more institutional and retail investors turn to ETFs, these products will further swell in size.

The Federal Reserve just wrapped up another policy meeting, and markets continue to push back their expectations of a first rate cut.

John Hancock Investment Management has added a new ETF to the company's growing lineup. JHHY primarily invests in high yield bonds.

Investors seeking energy sector exposure but concerned about oil and gas volatility should look to midstream master limited partnerships.

April’s sell-off isn’t dissuading investors from taking a closer look at adding bonds to their portfolio. The price dip is giving prospective bond investors a chance to take action on higher yields now before the U.S. Federal Reserve eventually cuts rates.

Inflation and interest rate hikes have not been kind to REITs and the funds that own them. However, their low valuations could indicate an opportunity for investors.

Looking to make a midcap allocation? Midcaps can stand out relative to small- or large-caps thanks to its combination of growth and size.

High quality short-term bonds offer a number portfolio benefits while putting excess cash to work, but what's under the hood matters.

VettaFi examines the growth in data centers as a demand driver for natural gas and potential benefits for midstream.

The elephant in the emerging markets room is China, and not just because it’s the world’s second-largest economy behind only the U.S.

While high-yield implies higher risk when it comes to bonds, HYD, which turned 15 years old in February, isn’t excessively risky.

This article takes a deep look at three important economic releases from the past week: PCE, GDP, and consumer sentiment.

As equity volatility and market uncertainty continue, investors increasingly turn to equity income strategies for opportunity.

The prospect of interest rate cuts may be helping to fuel gold's rally. However, it's not the only factor propelling gold to new highs.

Free cash flow ETFs VFLO and SFLO can be used to introduce factors to a portfolio. The funds offer exposures to quality, value, and growth.

Stubbornly high inflation and solid economic may be conspiring to force the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates higher for longer.

Investors may be missing out on midcap stocks despite their notable appeal in performance and limited risk compared to other firms.

A changing rate narrative now leaves advisors weighing the costs and benefits of taking on additional interest rate risk.

At February's Exchange conference, New Frontier Advisors Chief Investment Officers was interviewed about his firm and the coming markets.

Active ETF strategies have stormed the scene over the past year and are growing at a dizzying pace.

Interpreting flows into ETFs and mutual funds sometimes feels an awful lot like reading tea leaves, but I love it.

Even if higher-for-longer interest rates are applying downward pressure on prices, bonds still look enticing.

Bitcoin’s much anticipated quadrennial halving occurred last weekend and the rewards earned by bitcoin miners will be, well, halved.

VettaFi examines the opportunities the growing hydrogen industry presents to the traditional midstream space.

Amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, bullish momentum could remain for a pair of Vanguard oil ETFs.

The melding of yield and rate risk mitigation is available in the Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF (BIV).

Inflation concerns are top of mind again, with consumer prices and producer prices rising higher last week.

Some experts think that efforts to expand blockchain technology are being forced upon end users and investors.

Three months of discouraging inflation data coupled with some hot economic data points are considered headwinds for U.S. Treasurys.

Traders can continue riding the strength of the AI wave with the Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull and Bear 3X Shares (SOXL).

In this edition of Bull vs. Bear, staff writers Nick Wodeshick and Nick Peters-Golden ask whether rate cuts will still happen in 2024.

Q2 weakness is causing traders to up their bearish bets on bond prices, but it presents an opportunity for value-seeking investors.

Advisors weigh in on how you should approach account withdrawals after retirement in order to make your assets last.

It appears investors are heading for the exits on U.S. Treasuries and towards the entranceway of European bonds.

Gold prices have shot up to historic highs – outshining broader markets and driving up demand for gold ETFs.

Last week, the S&P 500 notched its worst weekly performance since last October. Small-cap indexes weren’t immune from the weakness.

Economic indicators are essential tools that provide insight into the overall health and performance of an economy.

For investors looking to position their portfolios amid ongoing uncertainty, many options strategies benefit from increased volatility.

Fixed income poses big challenges and opportunities in 2024, with ETF leaders from several firms sharing their thoughts at ETF Exchange.

In the first quarter of 2024, fixed income investors turned to investment-grade corporate bond ETFs.

Fueled in part by expectations that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates this year — or at the very least, won’t hike anymore — preferred stocks and related ETFs are delivering solid showings for income investors.

The S&P 500 has been touching new highs after a rocky start to the first quarter of 2024, and is doing the same thing again at the start of Q2. While market corrections will happen invariably, it’s a reminder that traders can always take advantage of any short-term weakness.

Not even an uptick in inflation or lofty stock valuations could keep the bulls at bay. Here are some of the popular ETFs in the first quarter.

VettaFi discusses natural gas liquids exports and midstream companies facilitating NGL export growth.

Bond laddering, particularly within the confines of the ETF wrapper in funds such as USIN, can be useful to advisors and investors.

Economic indicators are released every week to provide insight into the health and performance of an economy. Last week featured employment updates.

More broad spread adoption of options strategies mean a variety of options are now available to investors, but don't overlook FLEX options.

Investors have been opting for intermediate-term bonds funds as uncertainty over the Federal Reserve's policy looms.

Derive market upside and tax-efficient income with the actively managed NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF (SPYI).

A flurry of investor interest is taking place in the corporate bond market as investors scramble for yield before rate cuts.

Japan is finally experiencing much needed inflation, and the subsequent wage gains could be a catalyst for stock involvement.

Emerging markets equities and the related exchange traded funds have long been responsive to Fed decisions on U.S. interest rates.

VettaFi examines growing natural gas production from the Permian and the related midstream/MLP growth projects.

Spot bitcoin ETFs have proved to be a big story in markets this year, with asset management leaders discussing at Exchange this year.

ETFs such as the WisdomTree International Quality Dividend Growth Fund (IQDG) could be on the receiving end of renewed attention.

As the Magnificent Seven shifts into a new mode, active investing can take look ahead to further changes in the market narrative this year.

A downside of investing in defensive sectors is that those groups command above-average valuation and below-average volatility traits.

More investors are willing to take on credit risk in order to attain yield, but there are other ETF options to consider.

For this edition of Bull vs. Bear, Karrie Gordon and Nick Peters-Golden debate whether alts deserve portfolio allocation in 2024.

Actively managed equity ETFs are gaining traction in 2024. Consider active management on small caps and their ETFs.

Rate cuts should help ease volatility in the bond markets, making it ideal for prospective bond investors to get core exposure.

Enthusiasm for AI is widespread, with epicenters of that ebullience including the investment community and corporate America.

Economic indicators allow policymakers, advisors, investors, and businesses to make informed decisions about financial markets.

Ask investors, likely both professional and retail, what individual stock they most readily associated with artificial intelligence (AI).

As the anticipation of rate cuts build, it may cause fixed income investors to fret, but an ultra-short option could help ease those worries.

Given the rises of some 'Magnificent Seven' members, there are myriad claims those and other large- and mega-cap tech stocks are stretched on valuation.

Seeking ETF options as rate cuts look further and further away? Consider how value investing via active ETFs could help.

With three potential Fed interest rate cuts forecast for this year, gold remains an attractive equity hedge.

Corporate defaults have been on the rise. As such, investors may want to consider investment-grade debt until credit risks subside.

Zach Pandl, the head of research at Grayscale, spoke with VettaFi about bitcoin's current runup and what lies ahead for the cryptocurrency.

As the S&P 500 continues climbing, investors don't need to worry about a sudden drop, which bodes well for high-yielding dividend funds.

Treasury yields are on the rise following new economic data and upcoming indicators from the Federal Reserve.

Often, investors ask us about the remaining useful life for pipelines and whether these assets will become stranded as renewable energy and electric vehicles gain traction.

The heated debate surrounding traditional 60/40 portfolios in today’s markets has dwindled in recent months. Given ongoing market volatility and the growing popularity of alternatives, does the traditional portfolio hold up today?

Even after high demand in 2023, quality-focused investments are popular again in 2024.

In a global macroeconomic environment fraught with high inflation, consumers are stressing needs over wants, but that’s not to say they’re abstaining from the latter completely.

Capital markets appear content with playing the rate cut waiting game as the S&P 500 continues to rise to new highs. Meanwhile, renewed volatility could make investors reconsider adding an equal weight strategy to their portfolios.

It’s been a raucous past year for fixed income investors. Following years of quiet for rate markets, the Fed’s rapid rate hikes, and subsequent signals about rate cuts, have reinvigorated fixed income investing.

One topic that does merit advisors and investors of all kinds to stop and learn, however, is the mutual fund to ETF conversion process. With ETFs, especially of the active variety, coming on so strong in the last year, it’s an important process to understand.

At the end of Exchange 2024, VettaFi shared an exciting announcement: Exchange 2025 will take place in Las Vegas. Next year’s iteration of the legendary conference will happen March 23-26. It will be held at Virgin Hotel’s Curio Collection by Hilton.

The broad stock market is taking a breather from its rally. That means the “Magnificent Seven” stocks are also catching their breath after a strong rally that started late in 2023. Despite the recent pullback, certain members of that cohort still show technical signs of bullishness.

The January debuts of spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. have figured prominently in the cryptocurrency’s ascent this year. However, experienced crypto investors know that the upcoming quadrennial halving is likely playing a significant role in Bitcoin’s 2024 bullishness.

This week, more than 400 members of the Women in ETFs (WE) organization gathered to celebrate the group’s 10th anniversary. The New York City event was just the latest opportunity for community members to exchange ideas and learn together.

With the future of the economic environment remaining uncertain, investors are reevaluating what factors to prioritize when seeking large-cap opportunities.

Since their inception, exchange traded funds (ETFs) continue to grow their market share and popularity with investors. The tax efficiency for which they are known comes down to three primary mechanisms from which the vehicle wrapper benefits.

Is now the time to get back into REITs? Media headlines may have previously dissuaded investors from real estate, but the landscape is changing.

The ongoing narrative around the strength of large-cap equities will continue to center around forthcoming rate cuts. Once the Federal Reserve receives the economic data it needs to loosen monetary policy and hit its inflation goal of 2%, it could propel growth-oriented large-cap stocks into the stratosphere.

Investors appear increasingly optimistic regarding equity performance in the second half. However, frothy markets continue to create challenges this quarter and advisors looking to find opportunities within equities this year don’t want to miss the recent 2024 Equity Symposium hosted by VettaFi.

With a quarter of 2024 in the books, investors have been closely watching key inflation and interest rate trends.

If 2023 was the year of the mega cap tech stock, 2024 may see SMIDcap stocks rise to new prominence. While key names in the “Magnificent Seven” remain big players, strategies that look for SMIDcap opportunities could appeal. Valuations are such that investors may want to consider new approaches.

Any sliver of news that feeds into the higher-for-longer interest rates narrative will be an unwelcome guest for tech bulls. For traders looking to feed off bearishness, it’s an opportunity to take advantage of inverse exchange traded funds (ETFs).

For decades, the tech sector wasn’t viewed as a prime source of equity income. But that’s changed for the better in recent years, and that positive evolution is ongoing.

The U.S. stock market has done so well that many investors may have forgotten about the rest of the world. Emerging markets, however, have a case to get back into investors’ portfolios.

With the end of the free money era, fundamentals and management quality matter more now than they did in the 2010s, underscoring the role of active ETFs.

Equity markets recovered in 2023 and ETF investors have been reengaged in recent months. Demand for equity ETFs has accelerated both for a core allocation and more tactical exposures. With so many equity ETFs to choose from, it is important to dive into the drivers. We plan to cover broad US and international strategies as well as more targeted smart beta, thematic and active strategies. Position your client portfolios for 2024 after hearing from industry experts.

The field of noncryptocurrency blockchain usage cases are expanding rapidly. That brings with it some potentially alluring investment implications.

On Sunday, the Invesco Nasdaq 100 ETF (QQQ) turned 25 years old. The more than $250 billion ETF is the fifth largest ETF behind three S&P 500 ETFs and one even broader U.S. equity ETF.

Tomorrow is the day! VettaFi’s Equity Symposium will offer critical thought leadership and guidance as the economy enters the second quarter.

Taking advantage of yields now before the Federal Reserve loosens monetary policy has caused investors to scramble for bond exposure amid record issuance in 2024. Prospective investors looking to add core exposure to their portfolios can consider a pair of ETFs from Vanguard.

Among the larger ETF providers, few have product stability like Vanguard. When changes do occur, that’s worthy of celebration. Last week, some of Vanguard’s fixed income leadership was in New York to help close the stock market at the Nasdaq. VettaFi was honored to join them.

Looking for a way to play potential 2024 rate cuts? Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently reiterated that the central bank plans to cut rates this year. 

The potential for a soft landing continues to grow as the Fed indicates rate cuts later this year. A soft landing could cause further tightening in credit spreads, while a divergence from market expectations could lead to sudden widening.

Perhaps the biggest “known unknown” this year is the nature of the Fed’s rate cuts. Once again, this week, Fed Chair Jerome Powell shared that the Fed is looking to cut rates this year. The nature and amount of those cuts, however, will have a significant impact on markets.

The Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX) is often viewed as the territory of high-octane technology and communication services stocks. While that’s true, investors should also consider the benchmark’s exposure to consumer equities.

Record issuance in bonds to start 2024 is now showing up in the sales numbers. In the case of corporate bonds, record issuance in January was met with record sales in February as the scramble to lock in yields is spurring bond buyers to act.

There are at least two certainties regarding Indian stocks. First, equities in that country have been the stars among major emerging markets for several years.

One of the widely cited catalysts pertaining to bitcoin is supply. Only 21 million of the digital coins can be mined. And thanks to quadrennial halvings, the next of which is slated for April, it gets harder to mine the cryptocurrency.

Actively managed ETFs continue to gain traction. After a strong 2023, active ETFs gathered 34% of the net inflows in the first two months of 2024. Impressive for an asset category that still represents 6% of overall industry assets.

It is earnings season in music land, and some exciting growth trends are emerging among companies involved in the global music industry. At the forefront of the industry has been renewed interest in live music in the post-pandemic environment.

The active ETF TCAF has crested $1 billion in AUM in just nine months. Emblematic of a strong year for active ETF investing, the T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation ETF (TCAF) added nearly $500 million in flows over the last three months alone.

Among the G7 countries, the U.S. economy and its inflation rate, for that matter, are impressive. But when factoring other large economies into the equation, India is the dominant force.

The Equity Symposium is just a week away. Advisors can earn free CE credits and hear from industry experts and thought leaders on March 13th.

Amid a 2023 market rally, exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows had a banner year, putting the mutual fund industry further on notice that ETF popularity continues to grow exponentially. Furthermore, the move toward ETFs should increase investor exposure to active funds that focus on bonds.

Spot bitcoin ETFs have been in focus for the financial services community for the first two months of 2024. Last week at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the executives behind the largest of these ETFs, the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) helped open the stock market.

Many fixed income investors have started venturing out in duration in portfolios. When interest rates are cut, high-quality duration could serve as an important hedge for a bond portfolio.

After a stellar 2023, the magnificent seven are mixed through the first two months of 2024. Nvidia (NVDA) is on a breathtaking pace higher while Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is up 10%.

The markets these days have been especially sensitive to economic data, as any indication of weakness could mean rate cuts may finally be close. That, in effect, should also push the S&P 500 to even higher heights.

The Equity Symposium on March 13 is shaping up to give investors critical insights into the equity space. This free event will provide CE credits. VettaFi is fresh off the smashing success of Exchange and continuing to provide the insights investors need to navigate today’s complicated environment.

OpenAI leader Sam Altman made headlines earlier this month, touting a semiconductor project requiring trillions of dollars.

Investors continue to turn to low-cost core taxable bond ETFs in 2024. The Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) and the iShares Core Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG) gathered $2.5 billion and $2.1 billion, respectively, as of late February.

This week bitcoin prices reached over $60,000 — the highest level since November 2021. Since the launch of spot bitcoin ETFs in early January, demand continues to pile on. So far the nine new spot ETFs (ex-GBTC) have seen over $7 billion in net inflows.

Bitcoin has long been referred to as “digital gold.” In what would likely amount to good news for the cryptocurrency and related spot ETFs launched in January, at least one expert believes bitcoin could eventually wrest market share from the yellow metal.

Thanks to artificial intelligence (AI) and investors still holding out hope that rate cuts will happen at some point, global equities are marching higher. That rally could eventually spill over into other assets like international bonds.

The Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX) is higher by 6.7% year to date. That confirms tech stocks remain in strong form. Still, some market observers are concerned valuations in tech and other high-growth sectors are becoming somewhat frothy.

The next bitcoin halving – the process through which mining of the cryptocurrency becomes more difficult – is about two months away and will officially arrive when 840,000 blocks is reached.

A retreating dollar is exactly what gold needed to put the precious metal back into the investment spotlight. Hotter-than-expected inflation in January pushed the yellow metal below the $2,000 mark. But it has been rising again with geopolitical factors providing tailwinds along with a weaker greenback.

This week, VettaFi hosted a webcast in partnership with Swan Global. The educational focus was on the challenges of achieving sustainable income and the benefits of an options-based strategy.

On the lookout for some new ETFs? Active ETFs had a great year in 2023 and are off to a hot start in 2024. The question, then, is how to choose from a growing list of strategies. One powerful heuristic for assessing ETFs — tech analysis — can help.

The S&P 500’s drive toward a record high could have Europe equities following right behind it. As such, traders may want to consider European equities as a latent move if the S&P keeps pushing to higher highs.

There are more than 200 ETF providers in the $8 trillion U.S. ETF market, but I’m intrigued by a recent entrant’s ambitions. In December 2023, Themes ETFs introduced 11 ETFs.

Covered call ETFs and strategies remain in focus. The JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI) gathered $13 billion in 2023, despite rising just 10% in value.

Investors have been basking in the sunlight of a year-end market rally in 2023 that appears to be continuing in 2024 after a slow start to January.

VettaFi sat down with Capital Group’s head of global product strategy and development Holly Framsted at the ETF Exchange conference in Miami to discuss the firm’s recent survey about active fixed income ETFs.

As measured by the S&P Select Sector Real Estate Index, real estate stocks are struggling this year, as that gauge is lower by 3.47%. However, some market observers remain constructive about real estate stocks. This indicates there could be opportunities in the space for selective investors.

Cloud computing is one of the sub-sectors of technology that are benefiting from last year’s rally. When it comes to specific names, CrowdStrike is a notable one helping to push the Direxion Daily Cloud Computing Bull 2X Shares ETF (CLDL) even higher.

Electric vehicle (EV) equities and related exchange traded funds currently appear as though their check engine lights are on.

Record issuance in the corporate bond market is giving fixed income investors an abundance of opportunities. However, due diligence is necessary as high-yielding bonds may uncover a risky proposition that doesn’t quite match an investor’s risk profile.

Short-term bonds are generally defined as debt with maturities of one to three years. Additionally, these bonds come in a variety of forms, including Treasuries.

Active ETFs had a big, big year in 2023. At the recent ETF Exchange conference in Miami, active strategies dominated the discussion, with growing interest among issuers and investors in actively managed funds.

Even if you have not heard of the Magnificent Seven stocks as a group, you likely know the companies. The Magnificent Seven comprises Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon.com (AMZN), Nvidia (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Tesla (TSLA), and Alphabet (GOOG/GOOGL).

Bitcoin recently had a scorching hot run. It has some crypto market observers believing new all-time highs are right around the corner. Additionally, it’s having the predictable, though still welcomed, effect of lifting some stocks with intimate ties to the largest digital currency.

Higher for longer. This was the key message to me from advisors and ETF industry folks at the Exchange conference when talking about fixed income.

What do passive ETFs really do? Many investors are used to the comfort of simply allocating to a big index and almost forgetting about it, only checking in every so often.

The real estate sector represents a mere 2.31% of the S&P 500. Just two sectors – materials and utilities – command smaller allocations in the benchmark domestic equity gauge. That low weight garnered by real estate stocks and REITs belies the popularity of those assets among investors.

With one month in the books for 2024, and markets still waiting for a sign from the Fed, many investors may be looking to shake up their portfolios. What worked in 2023, after all, may not necessarily work in 2024.

This year continues to follow in the footsteps of 2023, marked by increased investor optimism but ongoing uncertainty. For now, much remains unknown, and a higher January inflation print only proves the challenges that still lie ahead.

Patience is required when embracing long-dated bonds and corresponding exchange traded funds. In standard market environments, intraday price action for long duration Treasurys usually isn’t breathtaking. Nor are investors expecting it to be.

Investors are turning toward active ETFs and away from mutual funds thanks to the ETF wrapper, per data from Trackinsight’s Global ETF Survey. The survey, which came out this week, showed growing investor favor toward active strategies.

Investors looking for a “story stock” need not look much further than semiconductor giant Nvidia (NVDA). Proving that lofty valuations aren’t detriments to the upside, the stock is higher by 46.72% year-to-date. Additionally, it is now the third-largest U.S.-based company by market capitalization.

WisdomTree’s Head of Distribution, Americas, Joe Grogan, sat down with VettaFi to discuss the firm’s message to advisors, its digital assets and tokenization capabilities, model portfolios, and more at the recent ETF Exchange conference.

A record month of issuance in January and still relatively high yields could be prime drivers of demand for corporate debt in the current market environment. With that, an all-encompassing approach to corporate debt is available in the Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF ETF Shares (VTC).

With added excitement surrounding artificial intelligence, the Magnificent Seven may be one of the easiest ways to play this trend without investing in obscure small-cap stocks.

There is some conventional wisdom as it pertains to how interest rates affect stocks. For example, the real estate and utilities sectors are viewed as negatively correlated to 10-year Treasury yields. That explains why those sectors struggled last year.

The not-so-secret ingredient that’s been fueling gains for big tech since its fourth quarter has definitely been artificial intelligence (AI). The lack of AI tailwinds for Tesla could be pushing the company’s stock down further.

In the face of still elevated inflation, the U.S. consumer remains a force to be reckoned with. Obviously, that’s a plus for the consumer discretionary sector and ETFs such as the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Discretionary ETF (RSPD).

Many midstream companies provide guidance for the year ahead, but a select group also offer EBITDA growth guidance or targets for the next few years. Visibility to future EBITDA growth provides important context for dividend growth.

Big tech’s strong fourth-quarter rally behind artificial intelligence (AI) has been well-documented, but the big question was whether it could sustain the run. So far it has, with the Direxion Daily Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & Automation Index Bull 2X ETF (UBOT) up almost 50% over the past three months.

The just-concluded Exchange conference brought together more than 1,800 people on-site in Miami. The advisor and ETF community came together to learn from one another and industry experts.

Capital markets pondering when and how fast rate cuts come may invoke anxiety in fixed income investors expecting yields to fall. If they’re willing to extend their exposure to higher duration, they can attain the higher yields they seek.

In such a troubled year, investors increasingly turned to alternative strategies to augment or enhance their existing core exposures. With more equity income funds coming online, how do the top ETFs in the category stack up?

When ETF investors want real estate exposure, they’re not relegated to just the residential market. That’s imperative in the current market environment. The ALPS Active REIT ETF (REIT) provides this flexibility.