Given the current market environment, should investors include China, the top economy in emerging markets (EM), or simply avoid it?

Even as rate cuts occupy center stage in the 24-hour financial news cycle, surprise inflation could strike anytime. In the current macro environment, inflation could stem from the constant wildcard of tariff policy.

The healthcare sector has certainly been fraught with a myriad of challenges this year, but weakness in the sector could have investors looking for value-oriented plays. That, in turn, could positively affect value-focused funds like the VictoryShares Free Cash Flow ETF (VFLO).

There are growing pains associated with scaling a financial advisory business, but a way to alleviate these pains is practice management.

Figma, Circle, and CoreWeave are just a few names to remind investors that the initial public offering (IPO) market is alive and kicking despite the market challenges in 2025. This opens the door into a room with IPO-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that can provide niche exposure to these up and comers.

The VettaFi Q3 Fixed Income Symposium came just less than 24 hours after the Federal Reserve instituted its first rate cut of the year. While this was widely expected by the capital markets, investors may not be well-positioned to maximize their fixed income exposure. It’s an ideal opportunity to take advantage of active management.

The Federal Reserve’s recent rate cut of 25 basis points didn’t come as a surprise to the majority of the capital markets.

Investors must know how to navigate the current fixed-income environment in which the Fed is easing monetary policy, and how best to maximize cash as opposed to letting it sit idly by on the sidelines.

Vanguard continues to bolster its active ETF lineup with a new, high yield fund — the Vanguard High-Yield Active ETF (VGHY). It’s the first high yield active ETF from Vanguard, bringing their current active ETF roster to nine funds.

The U.S. Federal Reserve today implemented an interest rate cut of 25 basis points. The question remains: Just how aggressive will they be the rest of the year and beyond? That may cause anxiety for fixed income investors who have long been accustomed to higher yields in an environment of persistent, sticky inflation.

DoubleLine CEO/CIO Jeffrey Gundlach, widely known in the capital markets as the "Bond King," spoke at a Total Return Webcast.

Market uncertainty continues to linger in the back of fixed income investors’ minds. But that can force much-needed recalibration of portfolios as tariffs and rate cuts loom. A compelling option to consider: corporate bonds.

Bond investors may need to look elsewhere to supplant income lost from falling yields — they may want to try heading overseas. It's not just a weaker dollar that's been diverting attention to international bonds, but U.S. debt itself.

With an eye on mitigating rate risk, short-term bond funds have been the apple of fixed income investors’ eyes the past few years.

Muni & corporate bonds trading activity has been reaching record levels through the first half of 2025 at the Intercontinental Exchange.

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).

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.

VettaFi Voices provided a trailer on the current state of the ETF landscape and what's to come for the rest of 2025.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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).

Emerging markets (EM) could finally be in the throes of a comeback, and there are already signs it could be in its early stages.

Platinum has been relatively staid for much of the year before taking flight in June, rising 36% in Q2 and leaving other metals in the dust.

Given short-term and long-term price implications, the growth trajectory for copper could be electrifying. The industrial metal’s usage in electricity is giving way to its ubiquity.

The 2025 bitcoin bullishness has stirred much chatter about why the largest cryptocurrency is one of this year’s best-performing assets.

Versus other assets, gold and silver have been dominating year-to-date returns with the first half of 2025 in the books. With more market uncertainty ahead and as growth factors abound for alternative energy, the duo looks set for continued upside.

As if semiconductors didn’t need more momentum, the passage of “One Big Beautiful Bill” could keep investors dipping into chips. In turn, traders may want to watch a few leveraged products from Direxion.

Elevated interest rates and market uncertainty make for an interesting tandem regarding getting core bond exposure. When considering yield, reinforcing a portfolio to absorb market shocks, or both, consider this active option from Vanguard: the Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (VPLS).

With the first half of 2025 in the books, it’s been a very interesting six months — emphasis on “V” because the S&P 500 saw a nice V-shaped formation following the April sell-off. As markets always reveal, interesting times call for interesting ETF trends to follow.

Market uncertainty needs a tailor-made approach to fixed income for advisors to construct the ideal portfolio for their clients. There’s an easier solution that encompasses an active management approach, various income sources, and low cost. It’s the Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond ETF (VGMS).

Like all appetites, the consumer typically reaches some point of appeasement. That could be the case for central bank gold purchases, which have started to show signs of receding. But market experts do not see it faltering anytime soon.

The fund shines through as a prime option worthy of consideration among the vast alternatives present in the muni market. With their rare combination of credit quality and yield, munis are offering fixed income investors prime benefits in a still-uncertain bond environment.

With tariff news providing constant equity market fluctuations, the case for bonds becomes more compelling. The added uncertainty also punctuates the need for an active management strategy, which one particular Vanguard ETF offers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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