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.
As we turn the page to a New Year, the environment is increasingly uncertain and unconventional, to say the least. The stock market is pushing new highs while the equity risk premium evaporates. As the Fed returns to a low-rate environment, generating income has become more difficult. Longer-term, structural problems loom over the U.S. economy as no one seems willing to fix the deficit and debt problems.
The Mag 7 have captured investor imagination, but the S&P 500 has roughly 493 other names in it. How can investors have a more diversified, balanced approach and why should they consider such a strategy?
Join the experts at Defiance ETFs for an educational webcast as they explore the risks of overconcentration.
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.
Three key tailwinds have emerged to support Emerging Market (EM) equities & debt. However, looking at the past 10+ years, EM has underwhelmed US allocators, giving investors pause as they rebuild their international exposure.
Join experts at VictoryShares for this webcast, where you'll discover innovative FCF investment strategies designed to enhance your portfolio's performance and resilience.
In an era where lifespans are longer than ever, the traditional concept of retirement is evolving. You might be surprised by the unexpected words being used to describe life after career and the importance being placed on going beyond the word "retirement."
Don't miss this opportunity to reimagine your clients’ retirement plans. Join leading experts from MassMutual as they explore valuable research from the MIT AgeLab and how to help your clients define their retirement vision.
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.
Join the experts at John Hancock Investment Management for a webcast that unpacks the securitized market and explores how an active approach could fit in your portfolio.
Investors have been married to their money market funds for the better part of the last two years.
Cryptocurrencies have been a rollercoaster for investors, but Bitcoin is proving that it is here to stay. The question smart investors are asking is what the future of bitcoin holds.
Join the experts at CoinShares for a deep dive into the fundamental investment case for Bitcoin.
Wall Street has been steadily raising the alarm on mega-cap concentration risks, and recent notes have cranked up the hazard level a notch.
Fed interest rate cuts have historically been good for small-cap stocks with falling inflation rates acting as a tailwind for small-cap valuations.
Join the experts at Natixis Investment Managers for an exclusive webinar on the day the survey results are released. Learn from industry leaders, and discover the key trends shaping the future of the industry.
Energy infrastructure companies are known for their free cash flow generation and generous, growing dividends. But what are the long-term growth drivers for these businesses and how do structural trends in energy benefit midstream/MLPs?
Join the experts at VettaFi and KraneShares for an in-depth exploration of the generative AI space and learn how you can set your portfolio up to capture the potential of this exciting new technology.
With all eyes on the Federal Reserve and White House, many investors are reassessing their portfolios.
There are many myths about investing during election years but do they actually have an impact? Are election years inherently more volatile?
Join the thought leaders at WisdomTree for an overview of their Portfolio Solutions platform and how advisors leverage WisdomTree’s investment expertise.
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.
Recent Fed commentary and economic data have crystallized investor confidence in rate cuts coming in less than a week
Private assets are the fastest-growing market in the financial world, but could be the most challenging field for ETF providers to penetrate.
Join the experts at VictoryShares and learn all about two strategies that leverage an innovative free cash flow investment approach that may help to align your portfolio for potential success.
Earning returns for clients matters, and so is reducing taxes they pay. Clients looking to retain wealth from their portfolios, expect their advisors to be proactive when it comes to managing taxes.
Join the professionals at AssetMark to hear about tax management services that can help your clients keep more on their returns.
There’s no denying that consumers are digging around for more deals and prioritizing essentials over discretionary items.
Oil prices have been resilient in 2024, and US natural gas prices have staged an impressive rebound. Oil demand remains in focus for energy markets, even as natural gas sees new long-term structural demand drivers.
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.”
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.
Longer duration Treasuries have been mired in a bear market since 2020 but could finally start to see a reversal of fortune.
Earnings season is just around the corner. It could prove critical to justifying the record rally we’ve seen thus far in 2024.
With inflation still persistent, the Fed is holding back on rate cuts. Meanwhile, in Europe, the European Central Bank (ECB) is looking to cut rates, which could generate strength in International Developed markets.
Senior loan ETFs have gained traction as elevated rate expectations spill over into the second half of the year.
As you look toward the second half of the year, how can you help your clients achieve desired outcomes? Combining traditional factors could help potentially enhance risk/return profiles of equity portfolios over time, through a variety of market outcomes.
Join the experts at Fidelity Investments and discover how you can seek to prepare your portfolio for potential success in the second half of 2024.
The rapid expansion of AI has reopened the floodgates for renewables. But it's also propelled nuclear power into the spotlight.
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.
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 Federal Reserve just wrapped up another policy meeting, and markets continue to push back their expectations of a first rate cut.
Active ETF strategies have stormed the scene over the past year and are growing at a dizzying pace.
Gold prices have shot up to historic highs – outshining broader markets and driving up demand for gold ETFs.
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.
