Are we going to have a recession? Are we already in a recession?
After market expectations spiked to nearly five interest rate cuts in 2024 based on disappointing labor market report early in the month, reassuring data in the form of Retail Sales and Unemployment Claims have quelled market Markets have eased expectations for interest rate cuts, pricing closer to four cuts as of the end of last week.
Before the pandemic hit in 2020, a decade-long bull run in the stock market saw the 60/40 portfolio slowly fall out of favor. With market volatility returning, that 60/40 split appears to be making a comeback.
It’s widely expected that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next month, perhaps by as much as 50 basis points. That would potentially provide a much needed positive jolt to bonds and fixed income ETFs.
Economic indicators provide insight into the overall health and performance of an economy. They are essential tools for policymakers, advisors, investors, and businesses because they allow them to make informed decisions regarding business strategies and financial markets. In the week ending on August 15th, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) rose 0.14% while the Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight ETF (RSP) was up 2.45%.
The BlackRock Flexible Income ETF (BINC) launched less than 15 months ago and is already approaching $4 billion in AUM.
With the Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX) lower, it might not yet be safe for investors to rush back to mega-cap growth stocks.
It's a good time to revisit which equity market sectors are defensive themes. Certain products are nondiscretionary we can't live without.
There’s no denying that consumers are digging around for more deals and prioritizing essentials over discretionary items.
The KraneShares Sustainable Ultra Short Duration Index ETF (KCSH) offers low risk income investing with notable yields and diversification.
It's an ideal time to add bonds, especially if they are poised to outperform stocks over the next 10 years.
Economic indicators are released every week to provide insight into the overall health and performance of an economy.
Actively managed ETFs continued to gain traction in July with $24 billion of net inflows. This represented 19% of the industry’s net inflows.
Investors can still extract yield while adding core bond exposure with the NEOS Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF (BNDI).
During volatile markets, investors may flock to safe haven sectors like utilities that can weather a recession.
High interest rates – the condition investors have had to contend with for over two years now – can be a drag on dividend stocks and ETFs.
For bond investors looking to the near- and longer-term, Matt Eagan stepped through considerations and opportunities in the global market.
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.”
A recent mid-year strategist pulse check from Natixis revealed where strategists believe the top opportunities exist across markets.
Advisors and investors that want to try to outperform can still gain some diversification benefits using concentrated ETFs.
Some investors who had previously expressed devotion to the largest digital currency propelled it higher last month.
ETFs had a big July, with some leading strategies lifting their YTD inflow totals behind strong July numbers.
With tech stocks making up a substantial portion of broad market indexes, investors may wonder what will happen when the tech rally ends.
In mid-July, VettaFi's webcast asked what advisors were concerned about. “Market valuation” topped the list of choices with 56%.
Investors will want to see valuations justified by robust fundamentals during big tech earnings reports this week.
Options strategies remain a popular choice with advisors and investors for the benefits they bring to portfolios.
As gold prices continue to rise, investors may want to consider gold miners, which are offering incredible value.
Macro drivers mixed with market narratives last week to sustain the volatility cocktail being served in July
The price of ether fell in the wake of the launch of the spot ether ETFs on Tuesday, July 23. Ether (ETH) declined 7.82% in its first three days of spot ether ETF trading.
The equities market could see small-caps outrunning their large-cap peers as more investors are shifting to small-cap stocks.
In June, Capital Group added seven new actively managed products. Its executives were in New York last week to ring the NYSE closing bell.
Increasing the tax efficiency of a retiree’s income portfolio with the NEOS ETF suite may offer several benefits.
Despite all the hoopla surrounding technology stocks in the first half of the year, software names struggled.
The ongoing global electrification is spurring a demand for copper, but supply shortages could portend higher prices in the future.
This symposium brings the brightest minds in the ETF and mutual fund industry together for panel discussions spanning nine critical fixed income topics.
Host Nate Geraci sat down with VettaFi's Lara Crigger and Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan to discuss small-cap stocks and spot ether ETFs.
When looking to pair yield and credit quality, corporate bonds are an ideal option, especially when it comes to investment-grade.
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.
Experts from the third-largest ETF manager by AUM make their predictions regarding active, retail, and inheritances.
Efforts to plant more wheat have been stifled, which could potentially upset global markets, thereby pushing prices higher.
VettaFi discusses the impact of hurricanes on energy companies — upstream, midstream, and downstream.
The incorporation of artificial intelligence in the crypto space could push AI-focused exchange-traded funds even higher.
In this article, we look at three indicators from the past week: retail sales, industrial production, and the Conference Board’s Leading Economic Index (LEI). At first, these indicators might seem unrelated. However, they all have a role in predicting economic trends.
Kinder Morgan Inc. (KMI) provided insight into natural gas demand and growth opportunities during the firm’s second-quarter earnings call.
Looking for a rate-sensitive ETF for rate cuts? This strategy is performing well over the last several periods per YCharts even before cuts.
Issuance of green bonds surged in the first half of 2024. That could put more eyeballs on the VanEck Green Bond ETF (GRNB).
A Structured Protection ETF like CPRJ can offer robust tax benefits for investors seeking to move cash or get exposure to small-cap equities.
Some previously high-flying chip stocks have retreated much more than 5% since the start of the third quarter.
