On Monday, June 15, Guggenheim Investments debuted a pair of new fixed income ETFs. Each of these new funds offers an active take on the fixed income space. This may help investors looking to amplify portfolio yield.
Given all the interest and hype over the SpaceX IPO, many advisors and investors have been increasingly gravitating towards thematic ETFs that focus on the space industry. Given that the SpaceX IPO is the largest IPO in history, this should not come as a surprise to anyone.
Inflation and geopolitical uncertainty are pushing advisors and investors to rethink how they build diversified portfolios.
With the latest CPI report showing that inflation is likely here to stay, it could be time to pivot towards ETFs with downside protection.
In this episode of ETF of the Week, host Chuck Jaffe sits down with Todd Rosenbluth, Head of Research at VettaFi, to discuss the NEOS Enhanced Income 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF (CSHI).
On Wednesday, June 3, Wellington Management and The Hartford announced that Wellington will be acquiring Hartford Funds. Once the acquisition is complete, Hartford Funds will operate under Wellington’s brand through the firm’s U.S. Wealth business.
Closed-end funds may not be a hot topic right now, but they offer a highly compelling means to solve today's macroeconomic woes.
Are utilities the ultimate hidden growth play? In this video, we break down why the State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU) is moving the needle for smart investors. Traditionally known as a boring, defensive sector for dividend income , utilities are experiencing massive new demand driven by the massive energy and electricity needs of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data centers.
Rare earth elements are critical to global defense systems, electrification, data centers, and the future of artificial intelligence. How can investors hedge against geopolitical risks and tariffs? In this episode of ETF of the Week, host Chuck Jaffe sits down with Todd Rosenbluth, to break down Sprott Rare Earths Ex-China ETF (Ticker: REXC). Discover why this specialized materials fund might be in the perfect position to complement your equity portfolio and safeguard your supply chain investments.
Recently, Matthew Bartolini, global head of research strategists at State Street Investment Management, sat down with VettaFi to discuss where inflation stands, opportunities within portfolio construction, and much more.
In this episode of "ETF of the Week," Todd Rosenbluth (Head of Research at VettaFi) joins Chuck Jaffe to dive into the Roundhill Memory ETF (DRAM). Launched in April 2026, this fund has shattered records, amassing over $6 billion in assets in just over a month.
Munis may have struggled a bit in March, but the long-term environment for these bonds remains full of potential.
Where should advisors and investors be looking to find the best opportunities in fixed income? Given the current macroeconomic picture, now is certainly a good time to consider shifting one’s fixed-income portfolio.
Now and then, advisors need to get a sense of how Americans of all ages approach retirement planning. Back in March, Fidelity Investments released its 2026 State of Retirement Planning Study. The report took a deep dive into how different age groups of Americans are viewing retirement preparations.
At this point, investors of all ages are well aware just how much inflation can cut into one’s spending power, whether it be for everyday expenses or big-time purchases.
On Wednesday, April 15, Sprott Asset Management expanded its lineup of exchange-traded funds with the debut of the Sprott Rare Earths Ex-China ETF (REXC). According to Sprott, REXC is the only ETF on the market that is offering a focus on rare earth companies outside China.
The escalating conflict in the Middle East — especially the closure of the Strait of the Hormuz — had an adverse effect on many investment strategies in March, and gold was no exception. The spot gold price closed out March at $4,668.06.
In this episode of ETF of the Week, Todd Rosenbluth, and Chuck Jaffe discuss why the Goldman Sachs Municipal Income ETF (GMUB) is a timely addition to portfolios. With tax season in full swing, Rosenbluth explains the unique appeal of municipal bonds, highlighting the historical tendency for these assets to perform well following the April 15th deadline
It goes without explaining at this point, that advisors and investors are keeping an extremely close eye on the trajectory of the Federal Reserve’s ongoing fight against inflation. As of now, the battle certainly seems far from over. Fortunately, tools such as bond ladder ETFs can help portfolios maintain their course and mitigate the brunt of inflation.
During Exchange 2026, experts and thought leaders from firms across the country gathered. They shared different approaches and ideas for tackling the market’s biggest challenges.
On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, Morgan Stanley announced the launch of the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust ETP (MSBT). As Morgan Stanley notes, the launch of MSBT marks the first time a U.S. bank-affiliated asset manager is offering a crypto ETP.
At Exchange 2026, key thought leaders from firms across the country gathered in Las Vegas to share their ideas for navigating today’s macroeconomic uncertainty and the future of ETFs.
With oil prices spiking and inflation concerns remaining elevated, many investors are looking for ways to diversify beyond the S&P 500. This week, Chuck Jaffe and Todd Rosenbluth, dive into the FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Resources Index Fund (GUNR).
In this episode of ETF of the Week, Chuck Jaffe sits down with Todd Rosenbluth, Head of Research at VettaFi, to discuss why the SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust (GLDM) is a top pick for investors looking for gold exposure.
Rob Arnott, founder & chairman of Research Affiliates, took part in a session at Exchange 2026 to discuss this, his views on growth opportunities, and more. Roxanna Islam, CFA, CAIA, head of sector & industry research at VettaFi, moderated the session.
In this week's episode, Todd Rosenbluth (Head of Research at VettaFi) joins Chuck Jaffe to break down the SPDR SSGA US Large Cap Low Volatility Index ETF (LGLV).With geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East causing market jitters, many investors are looking for a way to maintain equity exposure without the "stomach-churning" swings of the broader market.
With uncertainty rising through geopolitical conflict, AI risk, and inflation, ETFs that offer greater portfolio control may be the way to go.
In this episode of ETF of the Week, Chuck Jaffe and Todd Rosenbluth (Head of Research at VettaFi) break down the Capital Group Dividend Value ETF (CGDV). While many dividend funds focus solely on high yield, CGDV takes a different approach by focusing on high-quality companies with the potential to pay and grow dividends. With a perfect five-star rating from both Morningstar and Lipper, this fund has rapidly grown to $30 billion in assets by consistently landing in the top 10% of its peer group.
2026 may already be more than a month in, but advisors and investors are still quite keen to navigate the complex geopolitical market in order to find the most opportune investment opportunities.
In this episode of "ETF of the Week," host Chuck Jaffe and Todd Rosenbluth, Head of Research at VettaFi, dive deep into the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP). While the traditional S&P 500 is market-cap weighted—meaning the biggest companies have the most influence—the RSP gives all 500 companies an equal 0.20% stake. We discuss why this "mid-cap value" tilt is currently outperforming the broader market, how it provides better exposure to sectors like industrials and utilities, and how you can pair it with your existing core holdings to reduce risk.
Advisors can foster a stronger relationship with their clients through providing advice over charitable giving.
Small caps are back in the spotlight! In this episode of ETF of the Week, Chuck Jaffe sits down with Todd Rosenbluth, Head of Research at VettaFi, to revisit a "new-fangled" fund that has quickly gained traction: the NEOS Russell 2000 High Income ETF (IWMI).
Is your portfolio too focused on U.S. large-cap stocks? In this episode of ETF of the Week, Chuck Jaffe and Todd Rosenbluth (Head of Research at VettaFi) dive deep into the Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund (VWO).
DroneShield’s rising success shouldn’t come as a particular surprise to the investment community. As drones continue to become more of a part of everyday life, both for defense and commercial use, demand will continue to mount for companies and software designed to preserve public safety and mitigate the threat of military drones.
In this episode of ETF of the Week, Chuck Jaffe sits down with Todd Rosenbluth, Head of Research at VettaFi, to break down why this "computer-enhanced" active fund is outperforming its peers and its benchmark by massive margins
For years now, advisors and investors alike have been pouring significant attention — and inflows — into the broad spectrum of fixed income ETFs.
VettaFi’s Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the T. Rowe Price US Equity Research ETF (TSPA) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.”
Market experts from the WisdomTree recently discussed how the market is responding to the latest headlines, and where opportunities lie.
JPMorgan Chase and Delta Air Lines have both posted fascinating Q4 earnings, creating compelling opportunities for crafty advisors.
On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi’s Head of Research, Todd Rosenbluth, discussed the iShares Systematic Alternative Active ETF (IALT) with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life. The pair discussed several topics related to the fund to give investors a deeper understanding of the ETF.
On this special episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi’s Head of Research, Todd Rosenbluth, reviewed some of his favorite ETFs of the Week picks from 2025 with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life.
On this special episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi’s Head of Research, Todd Rosenbluth, reviewed some of his biggest takeaways for the ETF industry in 2025 with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life.
Plenty of headlines were written as the One Big Beautiful Big Bill Act (OBBBA) made its way through U.S. Congressional debates earlier this year. For the advisor community, many were likely wondering how the OBBBA would affect their portfolio strategies. To be more specific, which investing themes could be boosted by this U.S. policy maneuver?
On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi’s Head of Research, Todd Rosenbluth, discussed the Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (AVUV) with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life. The pair discussed several topics related to the fund to give investors a deeper understanding of the ETF.
AI’s third wave could represent a broadening opportunity set of companies for investors to capitalize with. Businesses that adopt AI into their operations could ramp up productivity and expand their valuations at a rapid pace.
The era of "easy" yield in money market funds is ending as the Federal Reserve begins its long-awaited series of rate cuts. To stay ahead of shifting borrowing costs, investors are increasingly looking toward the flexibility and proprietary research of actively managed fixed income ETFs.
In the world of exchange-traded funds, some investors tend to look at index-based ETFs as static alternatives to the more flexible active funds. However, that is not necessarily the case. Index-based funds do move their assets around, particularly when their underlying indexes rebalance at points throughout the year.
On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi’s Head of Research, Todd Rosenbluth, discussed the VictoryShares Free Cash Flow Growth ETF (GFLW) with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life. The pair discussed several topics related to the fund to give investors a deeper understanding of the ETF.
On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi’s Head of Research, Todd Rosenbluth, discussed the Goldman Sachs Corporate Bond ETF (GIGL) with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life. The pair discussed several topics related to the fund to give investors a deeper understanding of the ETF.
Given the relatively mixed signals that the U.S. stock market is seeing in the months ahead, some sectors of the global market could compel.
