It appears investors are heading for the exits on U.S. Treasuries and towards the entranceway of European bonds.
Gold prices have shot up to historic highs – outshining broader markets and driving up demand for gold ETFs.
Last week, the S&P 500 notched its worst weekly performance since last October. Small-cap indexes weren’t immune from the weakness.
Economic indicators are essential tools that provide insight into the overall health and performance of an economy.
For investors looking to position their portfolios amid ongoing uncertainty, many options strategies benefit from increased volatility.
Fixed income poses big challenges and opportunities in 2024, with ETF leaders from several firms sharing their thoughts at ETF Exchange.
In the first quarter of 2024, fixed income investors turned to investment-grade corporate bond ETFs.
Fueled in part by expectations that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates this year — or at the very least, won’t hike anymore — preferred stocks and related ETFs are delivering solid showings for income investors.
The S&P 500 has been touching new highs after a rocky start to the first quarter of 2024, and is doing the same thing again at the start of Q2. While market corrections will happen invariably, it’s a reminder that traders can always take advantage of any short-term weakness.
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.
VettaFi discusses natural gas liquids exports and midstream companies facilitating NGL export growth.
Bond laddering, particularly within the confines of the ETF wrapper in funds such as USIN, can be useful to advisors and investors.
Economic indicators are released every week to provide insight into the health and performance of an economy. Last week featured employment updates.
More broad spread adoption of options strategies mean a variety of options are now available to investors, but don't overlook FLEX options.
Investors have been opting for intermediate-term bonds funds as uncertainty over the Federal Reserve's policy looms.
Derive market upside and tax-efficient income with the actively managed NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF (SPYI).
Japan is finally experiencing much needed inflation, and the subsequent wage gains could be a catalyst for stock involvement.
A flurry of investor interest is taking place in the corporate bond market as investors scramble for yield before rate cuts.
VettaFi examines growing natural gas production from the Permian and the related midstream/MLP growth projects.
Emerging markets equities and the related exchange traded funds have long been responsive to Fed decisions on U.S. interest rates.
Spot bitcoin ETFs have proved to be a big story in markets this year, with asset management leaders discussing at Exchange this year.
ETFs such as the WisdomTree International Quality Dividend Growth Fund (IQDG) could be on the receiving end of renewed attention.
As the Magnificent Seven shifts into a new mode, active investing can take look ahead to further changes in the market narrative this year.
A downside of investing in defensive sectors is that those groups command above-average valuation and below-average volatility traits.
More investors are willing to take on credit risk in order to attain yield, but there are other ETF options to consider.
For this edition of Bull vs. Bear, Karrie Gordon and Nick Peters-Golden debate whether alts deserve portfolio allocation in 2024.
Actively managed equity ETFs are gaining traction in 2024. Consider active management on small caps and their ETFs.
Rate cuts should help ease volatility in the bond markets, making it ideal for prospective bond investors to get core exposure.
Enthusiasm for AI is widespread, with epicenters of that ebullience including the investment community and corporate America.
Economic indicators allow policymakers, advisors, investors, and businesses to make informed decisions about financial markets.
Ask investors, likely both professional and retail, what individual stock they most readily associated with artificial intelligence (AI).
As the anticipation of rate cuts build, it may cause fixed income investors to fret, but an ultra-short option could help ease those worries.
Given the rises of some 'Magnificent Seven' members, there are myriad claims those and other large- and mega-cap tech stocks are stretched on valuation.
With three potential Fed interest rate cuts forecast for this year, gold remains an attractive equity hedge.
Seeking ETF options as rate cuts look further and further away? Consider how value investing via active ETFs could help.
Corporate defaults have been on the rise. As such, investors may want to consider investment-grade debt until credit risks subside.
Zach Pandl, the head of research at Grayscale, spoke with VettaFi about bitcoin's current runup and what lies ahead for the cryptocurrency.
As the S&P 500 continues climbing, investors don't need to worry about a sudden drop, which bodes well for high-yielding dividend funds.
Treasury yields are on the rise following new economic data and upcoming indicators from the Federal Reserve.
Often, investors ask us about the remaining useful life for pipelines and whether these assets will become stranded as renewable energy and electric vehicles gain traction.
The heated debate surrounding traditional 60/40 portfolios in today’s markets has dwindled in recent months. Given ongoing market volatility and the growing popularity of alternatives, does the traditional portfolio hold up today?
Even after high demand in 2023, quality-focused investments are popular again in 2024.
In a global macroeconomic environment fraught with high inflation, consumers are stressing needs over wants, but that’s not to say they’re abstaining from the latter completely.
Capital markets appear content with playing the rate cut waiting game as the S&P 500 continues to rise to new highs. Meanwhile, renewed volatility could make investors reconsider adding an equal weight strategy to their portfolios.
It’s been a raucous past year for fixed income investors. Following years of quiet for rate markets, the Fed’s rapid rate hikes, and subsequent signals about rate cuts, have reinvigorated fixed income investing.
One topic that does merit advisors and investors of all kinds to stop and learn, however, is the mutual fund to ETF conversion process. With ETFs, especially of the active variety, coming on so strong in the last year, it’s an important process to understand.
At the end of Exchange 2024, VettaFi shared an exciting announcement: Exchange 2025 will take place in Las Vegas. Next year’s iteration of the legendary conference will happen March 23-26. It will be held at Virgin Hotel’s Curio Collection by Hilton.
The broad stock market is taking a breather from its rally. That means the “Magnificent Seven” stocks are also catching their breath after a strong rally that started late in 2023. Despite the recent pullback, certain members of that cohort still show technical signs of bullishness.
The January debuts of spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. have figured prominently in the cryptocurrency’s ascent this year. However, experienced crypto investors know that the upcoming quadrennial halving is likely playing a significant role in Bitcoin’s 2024 bullishness.
This week, more than 400 members of the Women in ETFs (WE) organization gathered to celebrate the group’s 10th anniversary. The New York City event was just the latest opportunity for community members to exchange ideas and learn together.
