The recent passage of U.S. crypto regulatory policies follows on the heels of a convoluted path to bringing frameworks to digital assets.
Investors enjoying the pairing of domestic stocks and the momentum factor are likely familiar with some related ETFs. This includes the Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF (SPMO).
The prospect of lower rates could translate to falling yields, forcing investors to diversify their fixed income portfolios. One area that's been seeing renewed interest is mortgage-backed securities (MBS).
The largest company in the world, with a market capitalization of about $4.4 trillion, reports Q2 results today, after the market close.
Amid the push to reshore, the United States faces a clear challenge when it comes to labor. Even though manufacturing has been contracting (PMI below 50 for more than two years), the U.S. still has 380,000 unfilled manufacturing jobs.
While the majority of the capital markets are anticipating rate cuts, certain economic data continues to run counter to the forecast. That’s why in times of persistent inflation, getting commodities exposure can be beneficial.
Are there enough options among foreign equities ETFs? Plenty of funds exist, but some regions and markets may lack options.
VettaFi Voices provided a trailer on the current state of the ETF landscape and what's to come for the rest of 2025.
To some, $1 billion of ETF net inflows is not what it used to be. The US ETF industry has gathered more than $700 billion of net inflows this year.
2025 has seen international equities provide some significant upside following a spring swoon for U.S. stocks.
The regular college and professional football seasons are just around the corner. The smart money is betting on further upside with the Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF (BETZ).
Whether it’s the ongoing push by asset managers to expand reach into them, or the new regulatory muscle behind that effort (the recent executive order around private assets in 401(k)s is an example), there’s serious effort being put into broadening access to this category.
Join three VettaFi voices – Todd Rosenbluth, Cinthia Murphy, and Roxanna Islam, CFA, CAIA – for a deep dive into the ETF trends that have shaped and will shape 2025.
Ample volatility and shifting rate expectations have sent investors on an avid search for stability and diversification.
The allocation into fixed income isn’t just happening on a retail level. Increasingly, more allocation is happening with asset managers, including heightened interest in active management.
Three summers ago, single-stock leveraged and inverse ETFs hit the market when AXS investments rolled out the first such fund in July 2022.
Bitcoin enjoyed a long summer in the spotlight, as prices notched new records and regulatory policy proved favorable.
Lauded for their yield, credit quality, and of course, their federal tax-free income, municipal bond benefits are also extending into the containment of tariff contagion.
The top articles on Advisor Perspectives during the month of July featured some of the most popular longtime writers for the site, as well as a few newcomers.
For the second quarter of 2025, most energy infrastructure companies maintained their payouts, with MLPs largely providing sequential growth.
A checklist comprising above-average income, attractive valuations, and positive correlations to possible interest rate cuts may sound daunting
Active emerging markets ETFs can provide that international performance even if international equities broadly don’t spike as they did earlier this year.
Some market observers say that the biggest wave of corporate treasury adoption of cryptocurrency has come and gone. However, some studies point to a long runway for corporations to bring crypto into their portfolios.
Investors seeking a Goldilocks option to balance yield and rate risk may want to consider intermediate bonds.
The 24-hour news cycle reminds investors that tariffs still remain a factor. As such, for those looking to get commodities exposure as a portfolio diversifier will want to make sure they allocate strategically.
Income diversification is necessary considering that rate cuts could be ahead. One area that could help bridge the gap — private credit.
The summer months and October are known being tough on stocks, but seasonal trends don’t always repeat. Even when they do, it’s not necessarily a call for long-term investors to move away from equities. This year could be an example of a good time to remain invested during the summer doldrums.
The ETF landscape continues to grow and change, and this time, it’s Neuberger Berman adding to the space.
July U.S. ETFs saw gains in both flows and AUM as well as another elevated round of launches. In the tidal wave of funds coming to market, a few ETF strategies stand out for their innovation or for notable opportunities they provide.
A couple of caveats before exploring the potentially positive signals being thrown off by bitcoin miners. First, August is historically the worst month in terms of bitcoin performance. The largest digital currency has only notched three positive monthly showings in this month over its lifetime.
If investors are mining for opportunities, the Sprott Gold Miners ETF (SGDM) should be on their list. The ETF is up over 70% this year. That confirms the momentum for the yellow metal has yet to wane and the latent upside by miners could be in its early stages.
During a season when investor activity is typically in its summer doldrums, these two industry exchange-traded funds (ETFs) were hotter than July — the iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB) and the SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF (GNR).
In the tidal wave of funds coming to market, a few ETF strategies stand out for their innovation or for notable opportunities they provide.
Foreign equities investing is hot this year, and it’s clear to see why. U.S. equities face myriad challenges calling for diversification abroad.
ETF providers have been quick to launch a bevy of new active funds at a quickened pace given the current trend. The same can be said for fixed income allocation.
Investing in healthcare has long been a cornerstone of defensive, long-term growth strategies. It is, after all, a massive and expanding segment of the global economy.
Like the “granny shot” in the game of basketball, the Fundstrat Granny Shots ETF (GRNY) is doing something seldom seen these days in the ETF world — it amassed over $2 billion in assets in less than nine months.
The ETF wrapper provides a number of benefits for investors, combining tax-efficiency with cost savings. In more complex asset classes such as international equities, investors potentially compound the benefits of ETFs with those of active management.
July 2025 proved to be a compelling month for ETF investors, marked by a return to risk-on sentiment in some areas of the market.
S&P 500 dividend growth remains sturdy. But more and more companies are leaning into share repurchase programs as avenues for returning capital to shareholders.
70+ firms have filed for approval to offer ETF & mutual fund share classes of the same actively managed portfolio, per Morningstar.
What's the outlook for private equity in the second half — and the retail investors potentially interested?
The tech sector has trounced the broader market in the second quarter. So, it’s not surprising some market participants are growing concerned about concentration risks. Those worries are valid.
Tariff news continue to dominate the 24-hour news cycle, and the latest deal struck with the U.S. and Japan should ease any potential investor anxiety over the robotics industry. Though tariff clouds were present, it never really dimmed the sunny outlook for the industry as a whole.
History confirms one thing — drawdowns do occur, instilling a level of market uncertainty of varying degrees.
Invesco is no stranger to the active ETF arena, and they continue to make strides in fixed income with the introduction of the Invesco Core Fixed Income ETF (GTOC) and the Invesco Intermediate Municipal ETF (INTM).
Bitcoin continues to draw investor attention and interest as prices climb higher and fundamentals strengthen. Matthew Kimmell, digital asset analyst at CoinShares, joined Roxanna Islam, CFA, CAIA, head of sector and industry research at VettaFi in the Alternatives Symposium hosted on the VettaFi platform.
Thanks to AI, cloud computing, and renewable energy reshaping the global economy, one under-the-radar sector surging to the forefront is utilities. Long considered a sleepier, more defensive, “old economy” play, utilities stocks and ETFs are quickly becoming the backbone of the digital and green revolution.
The need for strategies targeting AI opportunities across the value chain has become a necessity for investors.
Join us for the Alternatives symposium as we explore non-traditional approaches, investment strategies, and innovative financial models that provide alternatives to conventional financial systems and investment practices