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Some say that history may not repeat itself, but it often rhymes. Single-stock product launches have exploded in the ETF ecosystem, but South Korea’s recent efforts to curb excessive speculation in these funds are produ…
Global ETF assets under management (AuM) reached US$19.5 trillion at the end of 2025. More than a third of survey respondents are expecting global ETF AuM to reach US$35 trillion or even higher by June 2030.
Every investor hopes their ETFs will outperform. Finding one that has done so over multiple time frames can make a big difference. Tech ETF investing has rewarded investors, but with valuations high and rising uncertain…
As investors rethink fixed income allocations, muni bonds may be entering one of their most compelling periods in years. That was the central message during a recent WisdomTree webinar featuring Kevin Flanagan, head of …
On Sunday, the United States and Japan confirmed a joint intervention to strengthen the yen after it fell to its weakest level in 40 years. The currency has been under near-constant pressure throughout 2025 and 2026 as …
Fixed income ETF positioning and the rise of active ETFs were the focus on this week’s ETF Prime. Host Nate Geraci welcomed Rebecca Ventre, senior fixed income client portfolio manager at Vanguard, and John Mayer, chief…
For income-focused investors looking beyond traditional bond yields without giving up stock market participation, the Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (DIVO) offers a tactical solution. Amplify ETFs Founder and …
Is the gold market finally regaining its luster? Given how the price of gold has currently been moving, it certainly seems possible.
Dividend-focused ETFs are basking in the sunlight of strong inflows. In State Street Investment Management’s July Flash Flows Report, dividend strategies are atop the leaderboard when it comes to factor flows, but which…
SUMMARY Job market holding up, with layoffs down 40% from this time last year. US productivity above trend — up 2.8% year-over-year. Profits and cash flow at record highs suggest Corporate America remains solid. We are …
Reflecting on the first half of 2026 provides a clear roadmap to strategize for the remainder of the year. Before that can occur, however, it’s imperative to check the pulse on the current state of the market and posit …
Active exchange-traded funds crossed $2 trillion in assets for the first time in July, according to State Street Investment Management. The category gathered $58.5 billion during the month, pushing year-to-date inflows …
Stocks continue racing to record highs, but the bond market faces considerable uncertainty as fixed income traders grapple with unclear policy signals from the Federal Reserve.
Key Takeaways: AI investing is broadening beyond processors to memory and photonics, which address critical data storage and connectivity bottlenecks. Both memory and photonics ETFs offer targeted access to global leade…
US president Donald Trump hasn't given up on his approach to use tariffs as a way of gaining the upper hand in the global markets despite the monumental decision by the US Supreme Court on Feb. 20 that his use of the In…
Australia’s trade balance recorded a surplus of A$1,929 million in June, according to official data released today, defying market expectations of a A$1,100 million deficit. The surprise surplus, driven by stronger-than…
Artificial intelligence is reshaping not only the technology sector, but also how investors define value. In a recent webinar, Matthew Tuttle, CEO and CIO of Tuttle Capital Management, and Frances Newton, CIO of Tuttle …
Those who have been keeping a close eye on the commodities market know that critical material supply chains have become a top priority for nations worldwide. Not only has the United States been seeking to end its relian…
Cloud stocks fueled July gains for the O’Shares Global Internet Giants Index, the benchmark behind the ALPS O’Shares Global Internet Giants ETF (OGIG). The index climbed 5.1% for the month, according to attribution data…
With gold and silver slumping and oil surging, it’s been an interesting, if not turbulent seven months for commodities. Those are the breaks, when getting involved with futures and spot markets. For many investors, the …
Emerging markets (EM) continue to attract investor attention after the asset class significantly outperformed U.S. and global stocks in 2025 and Q1 2026. Fueled by deglobalization, expanding artificial intelligence (AI)…
This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: Bitcoin and Ether. While both are considered high-risk assets, they possess foundational differences that investors should understand. We h…
International technology companies are on track to deliver faster earnings growth than their U.S. counterparts through 2028. Key Takeaways: Non-U.S. tech earnings could grow 58% annually through 2028, versus 35% for U.S…
The recent initial public offering (IPO) of semiconductor manufacturer CXMT enriched insiders and early investors at that China tech company. It could also serve to renew interest in other China growth stocks. If that p…
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