Copper's price movements have decoupled themselves from the market movements inherent in base metals as well as oil.
AI is widely viewed as a catalyst for ongoing healthcare innovation and that relationship could signal opportunity with select ETFs.
Amid significant advancements in the realms of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, there’s plenty of related investment ebullience.
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.
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.
High quality short-term bonds offer a number portfolio benefits while putting excess cash to work, but what's under the hood matters.
Looking to make a midcap allocation? Midcaps can stand out relative to small- or large-caps thanks to its combination of growth and size.
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.
Stubbornly high inflation and solid economic may be conspiring to force the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates higher for longer.
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.
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.
Active ETF strategies have stormed the scene over the past year and are growing at a dizzying pace.
At February's Exchange conference, New Frontier Advisors Chief Investment Officers was interviewed about his firm and the coming markets.
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.
