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Max Chen is a staff writer at ETF Trends and ETF Database. Max earned his undergraduate degree from University of California, Irvine. He currently resides in Irvine where he continues his life-long journey of finding the perfect pizza.

Recent Content By Max Chen
Multifactor Channel

Hartford Rolls Out Active Core Bond ETF Strategy

Hartford Funds expanded on its line of actively managed fixed-income ETFs with core investment...

Emerging Markets Channel

Emerging Markets ETFs Climb on Audit Inspection Deal

On Thursday, emerging markets ETFs rose on a potential agreement to allow U.S. accounting...

Disruptive Technology Channel

Frictionless Funding, Blockchain, and Transactions

Tomorrow’s financial sector will look, operate, and achieve scale in vastly different ways than...

Global Diversification Channel

Fixed-Income Investors Should Seek High-Yield Bond ETFs

As big money managers quietly step back into the high-yield debt market following a steep...

China Insights Channel

China ETFs Are Gaining Attention

China equity exchange traded funds attracted record inflows in June as mainland Chinese stocks...

Global Diversification Channel

Bargain Hunters Can Find Some Cheap Picks in Asia ETFs

Asian region-related exchange traded funds are a cheap play for global bargain hunters as...

Global Diversification Channel

China ETFs Climb as Beijing Supports the Economy

China country-specific exchange traded funds climbed Thursday on plans to allow local governments...

Crypto Channel

This ETF Is Becoming a Popular Way to Bet Against Crypto

A short bitcoin exchange traded fund has quickly become a popular way for bearish crypto traders...

Global Diversification Channel

China ETFs Are Gaining Momentum

China country-specific exchange traded funds are having a great run, with Chinese equities...

China Insights Channel

China ETFs are Outperforming

While global markets have been in turmoil, China country-specific exchange traded funds have been...

Disruptive Technology Channel

Are Innovative Growth ETFs Turning for the Better?

ARK Invest’s flagship exchange traded fund has gained momentum, outperforming the broader...

Thematic Investing Channel

Pakistan ETF Strengthens as IMF Resumes Bailout

Pakistan equity markets and one country-specific exchange traded fund strengthened as the...

Crypto Channel

Bearish Traders Target Bitcoin ETF During Crypto's Fall

Bitcoin futures-related exchange traded funds are turning heads, and even the recent plunge in...

Alternatives Channel

Palladium ETF Strengthens on Chances of Global Deficit

A palladium exchange traded fund shined on Monday as the precious metal is expected to slip back...

Crypto Channel

Blockchain ETFs Head the Market Bounce

After a thorough beating in the digital currency market, blockchain and crypto industry-related...

Thematic Investing Channel

Electronic Arts Helps Cut Loses in Video Gaming ETF

Electronic Arts (NasdaqGS: EA) jumped Wednesday, paring losses in video game sector-related...

Modern Alpha Channel

Investors Should Consider a Dividend ETF Strategy

When considering the benefits of rotating toward value, investors can turn to dividend yield...

Crypto Channel

Fidelity Becomes First to Allow Bitcoins in 401(k)s

Fidelity Investment is now the first major retirement planner to allow investors to allocate a...

Fixed Income Channel

Muni Bond ETFs Beating Aside, Things Could Get Better

The municipal bond market and related exchange traded funds are under pressure as an increasingly...

Gold/Silver/Critical Minerals Channel

Despite Rising Rates, Investors Are Seeking Gold ETFs

While hedge funds are ditching precious metals ahead of an increasingly hawkish Federal Reserve...

Crypto Channel

An ETF to Tap Into the "Future of Finance"

As investors look at the expansion of the digital economy, they can consider an exchange traded...

Crypto Channel

The Digital Economy is Here — Ready Your Portfolio

The digital economy isn’t coming; it’s arrived. We are living through a global, tectonic shift in...

Fixed Income Channel

ETFs Now the Go-To Investment Vehicle to Access Munis

Once a large source of direct investment demand for municipal debt securities, retail investors...

China Insights Channel

China ETFs Are Having One of Their Best Days Ever

China country-specific exchange traded funds surged as Beijing pledges to support the financial...

Leveraged & Inverse ETF Channel

Contrarian Bearish ETF Bets Against Energy Sector

As oil and gas company stocks rallied on the surge in crude prices, short-sellers have been...

Volatility Resource Channel

This Might Be the End for Russia ETFs

Russia country-specific exchange traded funds are plunging as the industry is beginning to cut...

Commodities Channel

Wheat ETF Surges as Russia-Ukraine War Sparks Concerns

A wheat-related exchange traded fund surged on Thursday, with wheat futures hitting a 14-year...

Volatility Resource Channel

New Sanctions Have Russia ETFs Reeling

Russia country-specific exchange traded funds plunged on Monday after the Biden administration...

The Responsible Investing Channel

Why Does My ESG ETF Hold Oil?

Exchange traded funds that track the environmental, social, and governance theme could also hold...

Alternatives Channel

Volatility ETFs Leap on Uncertain Fed Response

The CBOE Volatility Index and VIX-related exchange traded funds climbed Thursday as investors...

Volatility Resource Channel

Russia ETFs Get Hit on Warnings of a Ukraine Invasion

While Russian troops have continued to amass along the Ukrainian border, Russia country-specific...

Innovative ETFs Channel

Enphase Energy's Big Earnings Brighten Solar ETFs

Solar sector-related exchange traded funds climbed after Enphase Energy (NasdaqGS: ENPH) revealed...

Volatility Resource Channel

Look to These ETFs Once the Ukraine Crisis De-Escalates

If the Russian offensive into Ukraine turns out to only be some geopolitical posturing, investors...

News

Facebook Earnings Send Markets Reeling

The CBOE Volatility Index and VIX-related exchange traded funds jumped on Thursday after Facebook...

News

Communication Services ETFs Disliked Facebook Earnings

Facebook (NasdaqGS: FB) parent Meta Platforms plunged on Thursday and was on pace for its biggest...

Volatility Resource Channel

Russia ETFs Up as Moscow Signals Willingness for Talks

Russia country-specific exchange traded funds surged on Thursday after Moscow signaled that it...

China Insights Channel

Investors Should Look at China ETFs

While the U.S. is tackling slowing growth, elevated inflation, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,...

Core Strategies Channel

Value ETFs Try to Rebound

Value stocks and related exchange traded funds led the rebound off Tuesday’s session lows...

The Responsible Investing Channel

Clean Energy Will Get Back Up Again

While sustainable investments have taken a hit, the clean energy segment won’t likely...

Core Strategies Channel

Bond ETFs Solidify as Investors Reduce Risk Exposure

Bond exchange traded funds strengthened as investors trimmed risk and turned to safer bets with...

China Insights Channel

China ETFs Surge After Key Rate Cuts

China country-specific exchange traded funds surged on Thursday after Beijing cut key interest...

Crypto Channel

What Advisors Think About Crypto Right Now

The cryptocurrency market has turned heads, attracting investors from all walks of life. As...

The Responsible Investing Channel

ESG ETFs Could Be Great for Your Core Portfolio

Exchange traded fund strategies that track environmental, social, and governance, or ESG,...

Core Strategies Channel

Growth ETFs Started Year on the Right Foot

Growth-related exchange traded funds were off to a good start in the new year, despite rising...

Portfolio Strategies Channel

U.S. Stock ETFs Mixed in Slow Holiday Trading

U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds continued to waver through Wednesday as rising...

Crypto Channel

Traders Brush Off Bitcoin Drop, Pile Into Crypto ETFs

Bitcoin has taken a massive hit, but investors are still piling onto exchange traded funds that...

Portfolio Strategies Channel

U.S. Stock ETFs Orbit Around Record Highs

U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds were mixed on Tuesday after a record run for the...

Core Strategies Channel

Growth ETFs Are Displaying Some Holiday Cheer

Growth stock-related exchange traded funds continued to climb on Monday as strong retail sales...

Commodities Channel

2022 May Be a More Volatile Year for Grain ETFs

After a surge in agricultural prices over 2021, grains-related exchange traded funds could be in...

Energy Infrastructure Channel

Yield Hunters Should Look at MLP ETFs

Income-minded investors who are looking for ways to bolster their portfolios should consider...

China Insights Channel

Global Investors Spot a Bargain in China ETFs

Global investors are jumping into China country-specific exchange traded funds despite misgivings...

News

Some Non-Transparent ETFs Receive a Tax Hit

The actively managed exchange traded fund space has become more lively with the addition of...

Portfolio Strategies Channel

U.S. Stock ETFs Rebuff Omicron Concerns

U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds gained for the third consecutive session on Thursday...

Core Strategies Channel

Growth Stock ETFs Gain on Upbeat Economic Data

Growth stock-related exchange traded funds rallied on Wednesday as upbeat economic data helped...

Core Strategies Channel

Bond ETFs Rise as Omicron Infections Weigh on Outlook

Bond exchange traded funds strengthened on Monday as U.S. markets tumbled amid concerns over...

Portfolio Strategies Channel

U.S. Stock ETFs Take a Break From Omicron Selling

U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds rebounded on Tuesday after suffering a steep...

Energy Infrastructure Channel

Solid Fundamentals Support Energy ETFs

Energy-related exchange traded funds strengthened Thursday on a record U.S. implied demand,...

Core Strategies Channel

Income Investors Should Consider a Muni ETF Strategy

As we dive into what people are missing— and what risks they might be accidentally taking— in...

Thematic Investing Channel

Options-Based Strategies can Diversify Nasdaq Exposure

Options-based exchange traded fund strategies may help financial advisors diversify a traditional...

Energy Infrastructure Channel

Energy ETFs Rise as OPEC+ Reevaluates Output Plans

Energy exchange traded funds climbed Monday, recouping some of their recent losses, after the...

Portfolio Strategies Channel

U.S. Stock ETFs Wobble as Rising Yields Encumber Tech

On Monday, U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds were mixed as traders refocused on yields...

Energy Infrastructure Channel

Energy ETFs Rise on Demand Outlook, Supply Constraints

Energy-related exchange traded funds climbed on Monday on expectations of improving demand and a...

Portfolio Strategies Channel

As Markets Wobble, Diversify with an Equal Weight ETF

An equal weight exchange traded fund strategy could help offset risk as a sell-off drags on...

Energy Infrastructure Channel

Energy ETFs Rise as Crude Oil Prices Break $80

Energy exchange traded funds gained on Monday, with oil prices breaking above $80 to seven-year...

Energy Infrastructure Channel

Energy ETFs Buck Broad Market Trends

Energy sector-related exchange traded funds managed to evade the broad market selling as crude...

Core Strategies Channel

Value ETFs Move Up as U.S. Markets Pare Early Losses

Value stocks and related exchange traded funds rallied on Friday to kick off the new quarter,...

Active ETF Channel

Why Now's the Time for Active Management

Passive, index-based ETFs help investors track the markets, but they lack the ability to adjust...

Fixed Income Channel

Treasury ETFs React to Fed's Hawkish Stance

Treasury bond exchange traded funds retreated Thursday with yields on long-term Treasuries...

Energy Infrastructure Channel

Improving Natural Gas Market Could Boost Midstream

Rising natural gas prices and the potential for increased production among energy companies...

Core Strategies Channel

Growth ETFs Nudge Higher on Upbeat Retail Data

Growth stocks and exchange traded funds turned it around from the early morning selling on...

The Responsible Investing Channel

SEC Crackdown Could Force Managers to Clarify ESG Rules

U.S. regulators are cracking down on socially responsible investments that track factors like...

Energy Infrastructure Channel

Hydrogen Transportation Might Benefit Midstream ETFS

Even if the United States transitions away from crude oil, midstream stocks and master limited...

The Responsible Investing Channel

Social Responsibility Is a Key Objective Among New IPOs

Companies launching their initial public offerings are branding themselves for their do-good...

Core Strategies Channel

Europe Rebound Helps Lift International Stock ETFs

International stock exchange traded funds strengthened on Monday after European markets ended...

The Responsible Investing Channel

Solar Power Will Become a Vital Source of Electricity in the U.S.

Solar energy is projected to make up to 40% of the United States’ electricity grid within...

Core Strategies Channel

Biden-Xi Call to Ease Tensions Strengthens Growth ETFs

Growth stocks and related exchange traded funds inched higher on Friday in hopes that the United...

Active ETF Channel

Traditional Active Managers Eye the ETF Vehicle

Exchange traded fund inflows have already shot past last year’s global record as investors...

Dividend Channel

Rising Rents Could Boost These Residential REITs ETFs

Rent prices are rising as would-be home buyers are priced out of the housing market and forced...

Commodities Channel

Sugar ETPs Are Enjoying a Pretty Sweet Year

Sugar exchange traded products are enjoying a nice rush as sugar prices hit a four-year high due...

Crypto Channel

A Path for ETF Investors to Embrace the Blockchain Revolution

With the rising adoption rate of blockchain technology and the increased popularity of...

The Responsible Investing Channel

Climate Change Is a Major Public Health Issue

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will begin treating climate change as a public...

Core Strategies Channel

Value ETFs Waver as Amid Another Month of Gains for U.S. Markets

Value stock exchange traded funds were stuck in sideways action on Tuesday as a U.S. benchmark...

The Responsible Investing Channel

Sovereign Wealth Funds MIA in the Climate Change Fight

In the ongoing fight against climate change, some have warned that world sovereign wealth funds,...

Core Strategies Channel

Growth ETFs Rally as Traders Look to Supportive Economic Growth

Growth stocks and related exchange traded funds rallied on Monday, with the technology sector...

The Responsible Investing Channel

Mainstream Attention is on Investing in Climate Tech

As environmental, social, and governance investments begin to expand from a niche group into the...

The Responsible Investing Channel

Regulators May Crack Down on Sustainable Claims

U.S. regulators are looking in to Deutsche Bank’s asset management arm in what could be the first...

Fixed Income Channel

Support for Municipal Bonds Won't Abate Anytime Soon

Fixed income investors have found stability and stable returns in municipal bond exchange traded...

Fixed Income Channel

Supply and Demand Fundamentals Continue to Prop Up Munis

Long-term fundamentals could support municipal bond exchange traded funds as investment demand...

China Insights Channel

China ETFs Struggle as Governmental Crackdowns Broaden

The rout in China country-specific exchange traded funds continued Friday as Beijing expanded the...

Crypto Channel

Coinbase Wagers On a Crypto Future as Blockchain ETFs Rally

Blockchain sector-themed exchange traded funds surged Friday after Coinbase said it is purchasing...

The Responsible Investing Channel

Sustainable Investments Now Represent Over a Third of All Global Assets

Sustainable investments have gained momentum, accounting for more than a third of all assets...

Gold/Silver/Critical Minerals Channel

As Consumer Sentiment Falls, Precious Metals Surge

Physical precious metals and metal miners exchange traded funds rallied Friday after a pullback...

Innovative ETFs Channel

Moderna's Vaccine Receives Authorization in Australia

Moderna Inc. (NasdaqGS: MRNA) surged Monday after the company’s Covid-19 vaccine was...

Core Strategies Channel

As the Markets Waver Thursday, Growth ETFs Forge Ahead

Growth stocks and related exchange traded funds got a leg up on the broader markets on Thursday...

China Insights Channel

Chinese Internet Withers, but Other Sectors Thrive

While a regulatory crackdown has pommeled Chinese internet stocks, China country-specific...

The Responsible Investing Channel

U.N. Climate Report Could Spur More Green Investing

The United Nations sounding the clarion call on the severity of climate change could push more...

Core Strategies Channel

Growth ETFs Steady Monday as Delta Weighs on the Economy

U.S. markets wavered Monday, with growth stocks and related exchange traded funds slightly...

The Responsible Investing Channel

Exxon Could Be Eying 'Net Zero' Carbon

Does Exxon see the writing on the wall? Exxon Mobil Corp could be working to cut its net carbon...

Core Strategies Channel

A Strong Jobs Report Lifts Value ETFs

Value stocks and related exchange traded funds rallied Friday as economically sensitive sectors...

Core Strategies Channel

A Weak Jobs Report Bolsters Growth ETFs

U.S. markets slipped Wednesday, but growth stocks and related exchange traded funds maintained...

The Responsible Investing Channel

ETF Providers Gaining the Weight to Control Shareholder Votes

Investors are increasingly relying on environmental, social, and governance exchange traded funds...

Core Strategies Channel

International Stocks Jump as European Markets Hit New Highs

International stock exchange traded funds were higher Monday after European markets posted record...

Core Strategies Channel

Growth ETFs Push Higher After Fed Stands Pat

Growth stocks and related exchange traded funds advanced after the Federal Reserve indicated the...

The Responsible Investing Channel

Calls Mount For Regulator Scrutiny On ESG Ratings

Global regulators are cracking down on environmental, social, and governance ratings, providing...

China Insights Channel

More Regulatory Action Sends China ETFs Reeling

The selloff in China country-specific exchange traded funds intensified Monday after Chinese...

Core Strategies Channel

Value ETFs Inch Higher as Traders Wait on Earnings, Fed

U.S. markets were slightly higher Monday, with value exchange traded funds having a leg up over...

China Insights Channel

China ETFs Weaken as Beijing Cracks Down on Tech Again

China country-specific exchange traded funds reeled as Beijing increases scrutiny on domestic...

Core Strategies Channel

Positive Earnings, Monetary Policy Bolster International ETFs

International markets and related exchange traded funds maintained their momentum Friday, with...

The Responsible Investing Channel

The Issue with Breaking Down the ESG Black Box

As more investors consider diversifying with socially responsible investment strategies, many...

Core Strategies Channel

Wednesday Markets Refocus on Strong Quarterly Earnings

U.S. markets maintained their momentum Wednesday, with value stocks and related exchange traded...

Core Strategies Channel

Fixed Income Funds Jump as Investors Turn to Safe Havens

Bond exchange traded funds strengthened Monday with yields falling off as investors dumped risky...

The Responsible Investing Channel

ESG Bonds Are Set to Hit $1 Trillion in 2021

Global issuance of environmental, social, and governance bonds could cross $1 trillion for the...

Core Strategies Channel

Markets Trend Sideways after Latest Inflation Report

U.S. growth stocks and related exchange traded funds held flat Tuesday, following broad market...

Core Strategies Channel

Value and Cyclical ETFs Rally as U.S. Markets Bounce Back

As U.S. markets rebounded and pushed toward new record highs on Friday, economically sensitive...

The Responsible Investing Channel

Academics Warn that ESG May Underperform Over Time

Academic researchers warn investors that outperformance in the environmental, social, and...

Gold/Silver/Critical Minerals Channel

Gold Keeps Gaining after Fed's Latest Meeting

Gold bullion and related exchange traded funds were heading toward their fifth consecutive day of...

Core Strategies Channel

Investors Look to Growth ETFs, Market Normalization

Growth stocks and related exchange traded funds are back in the mix Wednesday as traders waited...

The Responsible Investing Channel

The Sustainable Bond Movement Is Gaining Momentum

Climate-linked bond sales have accelerated in 2021 as socially responsible investors begin to...

Core Strategies Channel

Goldilocks Employment Report Propels Growth ETFs

Growth stocks and related exchange traded funds climbed Friday after the monthly U.S. employment...

The Responsible Investing Channel

Former Government Pension Manager Warns of ESG 'Bubble'

After the recent boom in socially responsible investing, former head of the board of governors...

Core Strategies Channel

Value ETFs Gain as Investors Focus on an Improving Economy

Value stocks and related exchange traded funds climbed Wednesday as major indices closed out the...

The Responsible Investing Channel

Why Coal Is a Hard Habit to Kick

While the world is trying to turn over a new leaf by focusing on combating climate change and...

Big Ideas Channel

ESG Shareholder Resolutions Have Already Broken 2020 Records

It has been a record-setting year for environmental, social, and governance proposals as proxy...

Core Strategies Channel

Value ETFs Progress as U.S. Markets Increase Weekly Gains

Value stocks and related exchange traded funds rose Friday as U.S. markets pushed toward their...

Dividend Channel

As Banks Prep Investor Distributions, Consider a Dividend ETF

As the Federal Reserve lifts Covid-19 dividend and share buyback restrictions on the financial...

Core Strategies Channel

Value ETFs Strengthen on New Jobs Data

Value stocks and related exchange traded funds climbed Thursday as strong economic data and a...

Innovative ETFs Channel

Why Healthcare Service Funds Could Continue to Rally

Hospital stocks and sector-related exchange traded funds are outperforming this year after the...

Core Strategies Channel

Growth ETFs Help Strengthen the Markets Tuesday

Growth stocks and related exchange traded funds surged Tuesday as traders waited on Federal...

Dividend Channel

A Meaningful ETF Approach to Dividend Investing

Traditional approaches to dividend investments either target a high dividend yield or a history...

The Responsible Investing Channel

Investors Urge SEC to Push for More ESG Disclosures

The Securities and Exchange Commission is receiving more calls for greater corporate disclosures...

Core Strategies Channel

Investors Could Be Warming to Corporate Bond Funds

The premium between corporate debt and Treasuries has shrunk to its lowest level in over a...

Dividend Channel

Are Dividend Funds a Better Play in Sideways Markets?

China’s equity markets has become a top locale for dividend-focused investors, with...

The Responsible Investing Channel

European ESG Funds Are Hitting New Records

Europe remains a hotbed for sustainable investing, with environmental, social, and governance...

Core Strategies Channel

U.S. Markets Fall as Fed Focuses on Late 2023 Rate Hike

On Wednesday, growth stocks and related exchange traded funds were relatively flat but held up...

Dividend Channel

Dividend ETFs Worth Considering as JPMorgan Saves Up

An increasing number of financial pundits, including JPMorgan Chase head Jamie Dimon are making...

Big Ideas Channel

G-7 Commit to Tackling Climate Change

The Group of Seven has pledged to raise contributions to $100 billion per year among rich,...

Core Strategies Channel

Growth Stock ETFs Continue Their Upswing

U.S. markets drifted lower Monday while growth stocks and related exchange traded funds...

The Responsible Investing Channel

Is the Writing on the Wall for Companies' ESG Issues?

More companies are spending money to upgrade their environmental, social, and governance...

The Responsible Investing Channel

Climate Change a Sticking Point in Infrastructure Bill

As a group of bipartisan senators attempt to hash out an infrastructure spending bill, some more...

Core Strategies Channel

Growth ETFs Move Forward, Brush Off New Inflation Data

U.S. markets pushed higher Thursday with the growth style and related exchange traded funds...

Dividend Channel

Looking for High-Quality Dividend Growth in Asia?

An actively managed Asia-Pacific region dividend exchange traded fund could help income-minded...

The Responsible Investing Channel

ESG Debt Issuance in Asia Hits a Record High

Asia’s bond market for environmental, social, and governance offerings hit a record this...

The Responsible Investing Channel

Are ESG Investors Overlooking Small Cap ETFs?

When it come to environmental, social, and governance investments, investors may be overlooking...

Innovative ETFs Channel

Could an Alzheimer's Drug Be Approved Monday?

Biotechnology sector-related exchange traded funds are in for a wild ride as Biogen (NasdaqGS:...

Core Strategies Channel

Jobs Report Soothes Investors' Inflation Fears

U.S. markets jumped Friday, with the growth style and related exchange traded funds standing out,...

Gold/Silver/Critical Minerals Channel

Gold Has Been Slow to the Commodities Rally

While the commodities market has rallied this year, gold exchange traded funds have shown a...

Fixed Income Channel

Even the Fed Is Making Money in Bond ETFs

The Federal Reserve announced plans to sell its corporate bonds and related exchange traded fund...

Dividend Channel

Worried about Inflation? Consider Dividend ETFs

Investors who are worried about inflation should consider dividend exchange traded fund...

The Responsible Investing Channel

New MSCI Framework Assesses Company Decarbonization

In a bid to provide investors with better tools to target companies adhering to environmental,...

Core Strategies Channel

Convertible Bond ETFs: Today's Low-Rate Play?

Companies are selling bonds that can be converted into stocks at a record pace, as more seek to...

Innovative ETFs Channel

Energy ETFs Jump as Oil Posts a 2-Year High

Energy sector-related exchange traded funds led markets higher Tuesday as crude oil prices hit a...

Multifactor Channel

Hartford Launches Short-Term Bond ETF for Rising Rates

Hartford Funds expanded on its line of actively managed exchange traded fund strategies with a...

Core Strategies Channel

Investors Shrug Off Inflation, Look to Growth ETFs

U.S. markets rose Friday toward their fourth consecutive month of gains, with growth exchange...

Core Strategies Channel

Strengthening Economic Data Helps Boost Value ETFs

U.S. markets rose Thursday, with the value style and related exchange traded funds taking charge,...

Core Strategies Channel

Growth ETFs Pick Up on Receding Inflation Concerns

Growth stocks and related ETFs are gaining momentum after Federal Reserve officials helped...

The Responsible Investing Channel

ESG Activism Is Transforming Energy Companies

As the momentum behind sustainable investing and climate change gains traction, some companies in...

Core Strategies Channel

Will Muni ETFs Break Records in 2021?

Fixed income investors are looking into municipal bonds and their related exchange traded funds...

Big Ideas Channel

Millennials Are Leading Growth in ESG Investing

The millennial generation is helping to popularize sustainable investing and investments that...

Core Strategies Channel

As Inflation Fears Subside, Consider Growth ETF Options

U.S. markets jumped Monday, with the technology and growth segments taking charge. Investors can...

Core Strategies Channel

Value ETFs that Capture Resurgent Cyclical Sectors

Value stocks and related ETFs have maintained their momentum on Friday, as the markets pushed...

Core Strategies Channel

Growth ETFs Lead Rebound after Jobless Claims Fall

U.S. stocks continued to gain on Thursday, with the growth style taking charge, as the labor...

Gold/Silver/Critical Minerals Channel

Gold Has Slowly Been Regaining Its Luster

Gold briefly touched a four-month high as money managers and investors increased exposure to...

Core Strategies Channel

Bond ETFs to Help Diversify Against Stock Volatility

In times like these, investors can limit portfolio drawdowns by diversifying with fixed income...

Core Strategies Channel

As Growth ETFs Gather Themselves, Consider These ETFs

Investors can use exchange traded funds to target the growth equity style.

Core Strategies Channel

As Markets Stumble, Investors Look to Low-Vol ETFs

As U.S. markets tumbled again on signs of inflationary pressures, investors worried about...

Core Strategies Channel

2 ETFs to Capture the Rebound in Growth

As U.S. markets rebound from a volatile week, battered growth segments have take the lead....

Core Strategies Channel

As Value Takes the Reins, Look to Targeted ETF Moves

The shift to value continues, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a record high on Monday...

Core Strategies Channel

Higher Commodity Prices Could Boost Emerging Markets

Rising commodity prices could support the developing market outlook, along with related exchange...

Core Strategies Channel

As Yields Drop, Consider a Bond Strategy for Your Core

Bond yields fell Tuesday as a sell-off in the equities worsened. Investors can also take a look...

The Responsible Investing Channel

ESG Green Bond Debt Is Growing

Debt tied to carbon emissions may have low financial penalties butcan also ding issuers on...

Core Strategies Channel

Consider Value ETFs to Capture the Expanding Economy

Encouraging economic data and news of another government spending plan, have bolstered ETFs with...

The Responsible Investing Channel

Supporting Sustainability Through Carbon ETF Strategy

As a way to put free-market economics to work in the fight against rising global temperatures,...

The Responsible Investing Channel

Not Just Growth: ESG Can Ride the Pivot to Value

Many market observers have argued that environmental, social, and governance fund strategies...

The Responsible Investing Channel

The SEC Is Seeking Public Opinion on ESG Topics

The acting head of the Securities and Exchange Commission has called on the public for input for...

Multifactor Channel

Reduce Risk Exposure Using new Hartford Low-Vol ETFs

Hartford Funds has added onto its line of smart beta, multi-factor exchange traded funds to gain...

News

Rate-Hedged Bond ETFs for Increasing Interest Rates

With interest rates suddenly jumping to a one-year high off historic lows, bond exchange traded...

The Responsible Investing Channel

Money Managers Want to Bring ESG Funds into 401(k) Plans

Money managers are urging the government to revise a Labor Department rule that essentially bars...

The Responsible Investing Channel

Congress Differs on the 'Green Transition' Plan

The Democratic party has been pushing to make climate change initiatives a priority as President...

The Responsible Investing Channel

Data Will Dictate How ESG Grows

A new Biden administration and a new head of Securities and Exchange Commission are adding to...

Big Ideas Channel

A Blindspot in the Growing ESG Investment Theme

Investments that back environmental, social, and governance principles may be exacerbating...

Big Ideas Channel

Asian Markets Are the Big Locale for ESG Globetrotters

Asia is the hot continent for socially responsible investors looking to put money into the...

The Responsible Investing Channel

U.S. Officially Rejoins the Paris Climate Agreements

The United States has officially rejoined the Paris global climate accord. On Friday President...

The Responsible Investing Channel

Are ESG Funds Doing Enough to Support Sustainability?

Exchange traded funds that track environmental, social, and governance principles help investors...

The Responsible Investing Channel

How 2020 Revealed the Staying Power of ESG Funds

Socially responsible investments like those that track environmental, social, and governance...

The Responsible Investing Channel

Is a Bubble Growing in ESG?

As more investors crowd into socially responsible investments, some are warning of a potential...

The Responsible Investing Channel

International Companies to Adopt a New ESG Standard

About 60 large international companies, including Bank of America, Mastercard, and KPMG,...

The Responsible Investing Channel

A Huge Year Upcoming for Clean Energy ETFs

As investors try to reposition their portfolios for the new year, many can look to socially...

Gold/Silver/Critical Minerals Channel

Gold ETFs May See a Rougher 2021

Gold and related exchange traded funds have marked one of their best annual performances in...

The Responsible Investing Channel

Biden Could Reverse Rule against ESG Retirement Funds

The Biden administration could help reverse decisions under Trump’s U.S. Department of...

The Responsible Investing Channel

Less ESG Risk Meant Greater Fund Outperformance in 2020

In 2020, funds with exposure to less environmental, social, and governance risks outperformed...

The Responsible Investing Channel

SEC Could Mandate Clearer ESG Disclosures under Biden

The Securities and Exchange Commission could put into place guidelines on the federal monitoring...

The Responsible Investing Channel

Increased ESG Competition Has Lowered Fund Costs

With the rising popularity of socially responsible investments like environmental, social, and...

The Responsible Investing Channel

ESG Standards Could Converge Within the Next Two Years

The world of socially responsible investments that track environmental, social, and governance...

The Responsible Investing Channel

The ESG Movement Is Resonating with Investors

In the post-pandemic investment environment, investors have become more interested in...

Fixed Income ETFs

Stock ETFs Attract Record Inflows in November

Equity exchange traded funds enjoyed robust inflows over November, overtaking the fixed-income...

The Responsible Investing Channel

How Biden Can Bolster ESG Investments

As Joe Biden transitions into the White House, some are looking at how his administration can...

Multifactor Channel

A Preferred ETF Solution to Enhance Income Portfolio

Fixed-income investors should consider how preferred securities and related exchange traded funds...

Multifactor Channel

Solving for Income: A Preferred Solution

The income problem. Every financial professional is facing the same dilemma: how do you generate...

Innovative ETFs Channel

ETF Investors: Focus on Innovation, Not Noise

Exchange traded fund investors who are looking for growth opportunities should consider what it...

The Responsible Investing Channel

Turn to ETFs for Easy Access to the ESG Theme

Exchange traded fund investors who are considering the environmental, social and governance theme...

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The social aspect of corporate culture reflects how a firm treats its employees and can also add...

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The coronavirus pandemic has changed our economy and the way we interact with the world, fueling...

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As the green bond market gain in popularity, more investors are taking a closer look at just how...

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ETF Strategies to Balance Growth and Value Portfolio Exposure

As exchange traded fund investors look at the current state of the market, they should also...

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U.S. Stock ETFs Jump on Optimism Over Stimulus

U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds surged Monday with technology stocks taking charge...

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U.S. Stock ETFs Rise on Stimulus Bets, Despite Election

U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds advanced Friday and were on pace for their second...

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ESGs to Capitalize on a Growing Global Investment

Environmental, social and governance or ESG-related exchange traded funds will capitalize on the...

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Stimulus Hopes Keep U.S. Stock ETFs Pushing Forward

U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds continued to strengthen on Thursday as hopes of a...

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European Central Bank board member Isabel Schnabel has argued that global central banks need to...

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ESG ETFs Could Enhance a Retirement Investment Account

Long-term investors may do well by incorporating exchange traded funds that target environmental,...

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See Behind T. Rowe Price’s Active Semi-Transparent ETFs

Exchange traded fund investors who are interested in an actively managed touch to better navigate...

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SEC Scrutinizes ESG Funds for Better Defined Rules

More money managers are coming out with ESG funds to capitalize on the next potential big...

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There’s always time to evaluate ESG investing and break down some funds at a time when exploring...

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Thematic Tech in the New Normal

Technology is not just a sector – it is at the heart of every innovative company across sectors,...

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ETF Investors Warming Up to ESG Theme

Socially responsible exchange traded funds that track environmental, social and governance...

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ETF Investor Demand Has Supported Gold Markets

Gold-related exchange traded funds have enjoyed increased interest as more investors turn to the...

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Enhance Business With Rules-Based ETF Model Portfolios

As more financial advisors look for ways to adapt and streamline their businesses, many are...

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As More Brick-and-Mortar Stores Close, Note eCommerce ETFs

American retailers took a blow after shutdown measures forced many shoppers to stay at home, and...

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Bond ETFs Have Exposure Gain For Fixed-Income Segments

As investors look for ways to diversify a fixed-income portfolio, the bond exchange traded fund...

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Relative Strength ETFs Help to Create Efficient Portfolios

As financial advisors and investors look to rising market themes, one may look to targeted...

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ETFs to Track Growing Trend of Online Sales

Internet retail or eCommerce is quickly gaining momentum as more consumers look for deals online....

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Consider a Miners ETF to Capture Plays in Gold

Exchange traded funds have helped investors gain exposure to gold markets and various other...

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Target Quality Yield Op with Dividend Growth ETFs

Dividend exchange traded funds that target quality dividend growth names have resonated with...

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Direxion Opens Buy-and-Hold ETFs for Long-Term Investors

As a way to meet the growing demands of investors, Direxion has shifted to more buy-and-hold ETF...

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ETF Model Portfolios to Create Targeted Outcomes for Investors

Exchange traded fund model portfolios may offer financial advisors the targeted outcomes that...

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ETFs Tracking Quality Companies Are a Portfolio Mainstay

Investors who are building a diversified investment have long looked to quality investments and...

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Socially Responsible ETFs Held Up Better During Sell-Off

While the markets plunged in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, socially responsible exchange...

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Bond ETFs Are Starting to Turn More Heads

“I think one of the biggest stories we’ve seen, particularly from last year or so, has been flows...

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Income Investors Should Not Overlook MLP ETFs

As income-minded investors look for ways to diversify their portfolio, one may consider master...

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ETF Industry Is Providing Investors with A Better Choice

As more exchange traded funds come to market, investors are given greater choices to customize...

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Low-Cost ETFs Can Help Investors Worry Less About Drag

When it comes to investing, low-cost exchange traded funds offer investors an edge, but many do...

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Grains ETFs Are a Great Way to Diversify a Traditional Portfolio

Investors who are thinking about ways to diversify a traditional portfolio mix better should...

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Stay-At-Home Measures Are a Hit for Video Game ETFs

With more people stuck at home, many have turned to video gaming to pass the time, potentially...

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Direct Indexing May Be the Next Great Disruptor

Directing indexing has the potential to be the next big disruptive force in the financial...

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Commodity ETFs Help Diversify Traditional Portfolio

Investors who are looking for ways to diversify a traditional investment portfolio can turn to...

Smart Beta Channel

Smart Beta ETFs Engaging Better with Current Markets

As more take a harder look at their portfolio composition, many investors are turning to smart...

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The Cannabis ETF Story Is Alive and Well

The push for the legalization of cannabis is not going away, and investors can capture this...

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Smart Beta ETFs Help Enhance an Investment Portfolio

Exchange traded funds have gravitated toward low-cost, pure beta investments for years, but many...

Smart Beta Channel

ESG ETFs Are at a Tipping Point

Socially responsible exchange traded funds that track environmental, social, and governance...

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Coronavirus Drug Helps Lift US Stock ETFs & Reopen Economy

U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds jumped as traders rejoiced President Trump’s plans...

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Bullish ETF Strategies to Capitalize on Tech World

Aggressive investors who remain bullish on the outlook for the tech sector and our increased...

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E-Commerce ETFs Stand Out in Changing Environment

An online retail or e-commerce ETF stood out on Wednesday despite the new data the revealed U.S....

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Factor Indexing Caused Major Shift in Financial Market

Factor-based investments and smart beta exchange traded fund strategies have moved away from...

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ETF Model Portfolios Can Help Advisors’ Business

As financial advisors look to optimize their practices, many are adopting exchange traded fund...

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As Fed Eyes Corporate Bond ETFs, Stocks May Be Next

While the Federal Reserve may not be in a position to buy equities to support the markets,...

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A Targeted ETF to Track Medical Breakthroughs

An exchange traded fund that focuses on medical breakthroughs helps investors gain exposure to...

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Homebuilder ETFs Climb as Investors Head to Old Segment

Homebuilder stocks and sector-related ETFs led the charge on Monday as investors hoped for a...

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If Supply Is Cut, Low Demand Still Weighs on Oil ETFs

Even if the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies come up with a plan to...

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US Stock ETFs Improve as Fed Readies $2.3 Trillion Aid

U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds continued to strengthen Tuesday as the Federal...

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A High-Yield ETF Capitalizing on CEF Structure

An increasing number of investors are looking to supplement income through yield-generating...

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Dynamic ETF Strategies That Adapts to Changing Markets

As we look for ways to better adapt to changing market conditions, investors have turned to...

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American Century Expands Into Active, Non-Transparent ETFs

American Century Investments has come out with its first offerings in what could be the start to...

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Non-Transparent Actively Managed ETFs, Next Frontier

More money managers are looking into the actively managed exchange traded fund space in a bid to...

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Global Growth, Innovation Drives Nasdaq-100 ETF

Many look to the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ B+) as a way to capture the high growth stocks that have...

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Davis' Actively Managed ETFs Have Plenty of Experience

Years of experience have helped support actively managed ETFs break away from the pack.

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ETF Investors Getting Better at Selecting Strategies

After growing acquainted with passive index-based exchange traded funds, many investors are now...

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Healthcare ETFs Increase on Hope to Fight Coronavirus

Healthcare-related exchange traded funds were among the best areas of the market Monday as...

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US Stock ETFs on Pace for Worst Quarter in Years

U.S. markets and stock ETFs wobbled Tuesday as the S&P 500 was heading toward its worst first...

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More Investors Use ETFs to Access Proper Market Exposures

Financial advisors are looking for ways to better utilize and incorporate exchange traded funds...

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Traders Use Leveraged ETFs to Profit on Swift Rebounds

As market volatility spikes, aggressive exchange traded fund investors are increasingly turning...

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Active Management Will Be the Next Evolution in ETFs

As money managers consider expanding into actively managed ETFs, investors will be able to access...

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It's An Exciting Time for Fixed-Income ETF Investors

Fixed-income exchange traded fund investors now have more opportunities to tap into...

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Mortgage REIT ETFs Rally Big on Stimulus Hopes

The battered mortgage real estate investment trust sector and related ETFs were leading the...

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The ETF Industry Has Plenty More Room to Grow

The distribution model for exchange traded funds has changed in the digital age, with more...

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US Stock ETFs Ends Rally on Renewed Coronavirus Concerns

U.S. markets and stock ETFs retreated Friday on renewed coronavirus fears but were still on pace...

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A Q&A with Trusted Experts to Help Clarify the Uncertainty

During this period of uncertainty, fast-moving news, and market volatility, trusted communication...

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More Investors Are Paying Close Attention to Active ETFs

Actively managed exchange traded funds have been overshadowed by their passive index-based peers,...

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Rising Interest in Semi-Transparent, Actively Managed ETFs

The actively managed ETF space has overshadowed by the passive indexing side. Nevertheless, more...

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Defined Outcome ETFs Help Investors Stay Invested, Hedge Risks

Innovator ETFs has come out with a line of Defined Outcome ETF strategies to help investors...

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A Strong Dollar May Spell Trouble for EM Bond ETFs

Emerging market bond exchange traded funds could continue to come under pressure with greater...

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ESG ETFs May Be the Next Evolution in Investment Strategies

With the exchange traded fund industry continuing to grow and expand, money managers see...

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Corporate Bond ETFs Surge as Fed Begins Purchasing Program

Long-term corporate bond exchange traded funds were among the best performers on Monday after the...

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Even Short-Term Bond ETFs Aren’t Reliable

Investors are dumping everything for cash, even once safer plays like short-term bonds and...

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Gold Miner ETFs Shine Despite Dulling Precious Metal

Gold miners and sector-related exchange traded funds were leading the charge in the equity side,...

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Investors Need to Be Mindful of Their China ETF Exposures

Index-based ETFs mirror the moves of their underlying holdings. Consequently, if China’s...

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Alternative ETFs Helping with Risk Management

As more look for ways to hedge against market volatility and better manage risks, investors can...

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Popular Sector Play For This Hard Hit Energy ETF

Energy stocks took the brunt of the blow during the market selling, but investors were funneling...

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Treasury Bond ETFs Build as Fed Enacts Emergency Cut

Treasury bond exchange traded funds gained momentum after the Federal Reserve enacted extreme...

Thematic Investing Channel

ETF Managed Portfolios: A Simple Way for Advisors to Enhance Business

As financial advisors grow accustomed to exchange traded funds, many are looking into ETF model...

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Volatility-Weighted ETFs to Balance Market Exposure Better

Investors who are concerned about concentration risks associated with the traditional market...

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Airline ETF Seems Like a Bargain Play

The travel industry and airline stocks have been hit hard in the wake of the coronavirus...

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Alternative ETF Strategies to Prep a Portfolio For Unknowns

Investors should consider alternative investments and exchange traded fund strategies to better...

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US Stock ETFs Strengthen on Stimulus Measure Hopes

U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds on Tuesday regained some lost ground from a record...

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Traditional Active Strategies Work Well In Efficient ETF Wrapper

Asset managers are looking at exchange traded funds as a new tool to bring their innovative...

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Active Strategies with a Passive, Smart Beta ETF Wrapper

Seasoned money managers have adapted their asset management styles into exchange traded funds to...

Relative Value Investing Channel

ESG: Investing for Good or Performance. Why Not Both?

In the past, ESG investing carried the criticism that its investors had to make certain...

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An Infrastructure ETF May Be a Great Diversifying, Yield-Generating Idea

“Stretching for yield – we all know the trouble that can get you in. It can get you in companies...

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Actively Managed Strategies May Pick Up in the ETF Universe

The exchange traded fund universe has quickly expanded on the increased popularity of passive,...

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An Alternative ETF Strategy Helping Investors Smooth Out Risk

The markets can quickly drop like an escalator, and it is essential to include something to...

Relative Value Investing Channel

U.S. Stock ETFs Retreat as Fed Warns of Coronavirus Risks

U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds pared gains Tuesday as the Federal Reserve’s...

Thematic Investing Channel

U.S. Stock ETFs Sink on Reeling Crude Oil, Recession Risk

U.S. markets and stock ETFs plunged Monday, with significant indices pushing toward a bear...

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Money Managers Increase Years of Expertise Into an ETF Wrapper

With the exchange traded funds continuing to gain popularity across various investor groups, more...

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Increasing Demand for ESG ETFs as a Core Holding

Socially responsible exchange traded fund strategies that incorporate environmental, social, and...

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Why Investors Need To Consider Sustainable ETF Strategies

Investors should consider the diversification benefits of socially responsible investments and...

Beyond Basic Beta Channel

High Market Volatility Periods Reveal Investors’ Growing ETF Interest

The last week of February was marked by one of the U.S. market’s worst pullbacks since the...

Beyond Basic Beta Channel

China ETFs to Tap into Expanding Emerging Economy

Chinese markets and related exchange traded funds are too big to ignore, and investors should...

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U.S. Stock ETFs Have Relief Rally on Biden’s Super Tuesday Win

U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds climbed Wednesday after former Vice President Joe...

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Volatility ETFs Rally on Spreading Market Fear

As fear ramps up and markets were sent reeling, ETFs that track the CBOE Volatility Index, or...

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Innovation and Proliferation of Index-Based ETF Strategies

Indexing has evolved as the exchange traded fund industry matures, with a number of innovative...

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ARK Invest ETFs to Tap into Disruptive Technologies

As technology advances and markets try to seek out the next big thing, investors can consider...

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Currency-Hedged ETFs for Strategic International Exposure Market

If an investor is looking into international markets, one should consider potential currency...

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Slowing Business Activity, As Coronavirus Drags U.S. Stock ETFs

U.S. markets and stock ETFs plunged Friday as investors shifted out of risk assets in light of an...

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ETF Themes That Have Attracted Institutional Investment Interest

As the exchange traded fund industry grows and attracts greater attention, institutional...

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Deere Helps Agribusiness ETFs Shake Weakness

Agribusiness-related ETFs brushed off the broader market weakness Friday as Deere & Co’s (DE)...

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Investors Run to Municipal Bond ETFs for Safekeeping

Fixed-income investors are placing more attention on municipal bond ETFs, with muni bonds...

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China ETFs Are Kicking the Risk-Off Trend

China country-specific exchange traded funds continued to rally Friday, with Chinese markets...

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Coffee ETNs Jump After Big Sell-Off, Growing Supply Concerns

Coffee prices and related exchange traded note surged on Friday as the agricultural commodity was...

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Alternative ETFs to Hedge Against More Euro Weakness

The battered euro currency has already dipped to its weakest level since 2017, and more traders...

Thematic Investing Channel

Global Shipping ETFs Takes Worst Hit After Coronavirus

Global shipping sector-related ETFs are sinking as many anticipate a slowdown in China with the...

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Investors May Look to Emerging Market Bond ETFs to Enhance Yields

As global rates retreated, more investors are looking into emerging market bonds and related ETFs...

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Weakness in Europe ETFs May Continue

As many begin to consider the potential economic fallout from the Wuhan coronavirus in China,...

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ETFs to Track European Markets Hitting High Records

Europe-related ETFs are gaining momentum, with Eurozone markets hitting new highs as the banking...

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Investors Continually Rely on ETFs for Gold Exposure

As more investors turn to ETFs to access the markets, gold ETFs have become a go-to choice to...

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Investors May Look to Treasury and Oil Plays to Hedge Risks

As the markets tumbled and investors scrambled to hedge their against further risks, many...

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Corporate Earnings Are Helpiing Lift U.S. Stock ETFs

U.S. markets and stock ETFs recovered from an early morning stumble last week as traders looked...

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ETF Investors Should Pass On Catching China's Falling Knife

While value bargain hunters may look to the pullback in China as a buying opportunity, ETF...

Thematic Investing Channel

No-Deal Brexit Fears Renew UK ETF Sell-Off

On Monday, the iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWU A-) declined 0.7%, and the currency-focused ...

Relative Value Investing Channel

Investors Should Know Their China ETF Exposures

Index-based ETFs mirror the moves of their underlying holdings. Consequently, if China’s...

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Traders Bet on Hard China Fall via Inverse ETFs

As Chinese markets plunged in the wake of heightened coronavirus fears, traders looked to inverse...

Beyond Basic Beta Channel

Italy ETFs Rally After Center-Left Party Win Election

Italy country-specific ETFs enjoyed a political-relief rally after the center-left Democratic...

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This May Be the Year Where Active ETFs Ramp Up

Actively managed ETFs are there but they only make up a slim sliver of the overall ETF universe....

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Shrinking Durations Increase High-Yield Bond ETFs Appeal

While yields on junk bonds are at record lows, speculative-grade debt and high-yield bond ETFs...

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A Major Week Ahead for Technology ETFs

Technology sector ETFs are in for a big week ahead as tech stock “Cadillacs” are up to bat.

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Advisors Are Increasing Allocations to ETFs for Exposure

Financial advisors have increasingly shifted over to ETFs as a way to diversify their investment...

Disruptive Technology Channel

Biotech ETFs Are Not Riding the Coronavirus Panic Wave

Despite concerns of a spreading coronavirus out of China, biotechnology stocks and sector-related...

Thematic Investing Channel

China ETF Rally Crashes on Virus Fears

China’s market and country-related ETFs were among the hardest hit on Tuesday after a new...

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U.S. Stock ETFs Retreat Over Fears of the Virus Outbreak

U.S. markets and stock ETFs tumbled Friday as the threat of the coronavirus outbreak weighed on...

Thematic Investing Channel

Senate Approves USMCA, For Free Trade in North America

The Senate approved President Donald Trump’s United-States-Mexico-Canada agreement, potentially...

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Worried A Storm Is Brewing? Consider These ETF Hedges

U.S. markets are in one of their longest stretches without a single one percent daily move,...

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Homebuilders ETFs: Housing Starts Reach 13-Year High

Homebuilder sector exchange traded funds are building on the improving housing market recovery as...

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Targeted ETFs Honing in on Ambitious Growth 2020 Ideas

As investors look to growth opportunities ahead, many are looking to ongoing technological...

Core Equity Channel

Stock ETFs Rise as US & China Sign Initial Trade Deal

U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds slightly pared back gains last week after the United...

Disruptive Technology Channel

US Stock ETFs Rally as Consumer Data Hold Risk-On Attitude

U.S. markets and stock ETFs rallied Thursday as strong corporate earnings and an improving global...

Disruptive Technology Channel

Solar ETF Is Enjoying a Sunny Outlook

Solar stocks and sector-related ETFs have shined over the past year and the outlook continues to...

Thematic Investing Channel

Taiwan ETF Jumps After Tsai’s Landslide Presidential Win

Taiwan country-specific ETFs popped off on Monday after a landslide victory for President Tsai...

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ETF Investors Pay Plenty of Attention to Name Brands

While the exchange traded fund universe continues to expand with more money flowing in and a...

Beyond Basic Beta Channel

Smart Beta ETF Improved by Companies with Wide Moats

Sustainable competitive advantages have helped companies maintain their edge in an ever changing...

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Aerospace, Defense ETFs May Begin to Outperform

As Middle East Tensions flare up with the threat of heightened military action, the aerospace and...

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Europe-Listed ETFs Crossed Over $1 Trillion in Assets

As more global investors turn to cheap broad market exposure, Europe’s ETF industry has finally...

Core Equity Channel

More Dividend Growth Grows Case For This ETF in 2020

Coming off a year in which it gained 27.4% while hauling in $1.81 billion in new assets, the ...

Thematic Investing Channel

Turkey ETF Leads Charge as Geopolitical Risks Wane

A Turkey country-specific ETF was among the top performers last week, as geopolitical risks...

Core Equity Channel

ETFs Struggle to Find Direction Amid US-Iran Standoff

U.S. markets and stock ETFs were mixed last Tuesday as wary investors kept watch over the Middle...

Core Equity Channel

US Stock ETFs Tread Water on Tense Geopolitical Risks

U.S. markets and stock ETFs tried to regain lost ground from the early morning selling as...

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Defense ETFs Take Flight on Bets of Raised Military Action

The aerospace and defense sector, along with related exchange traded funds, were among the few...

Core Equity Channel

Energy ETFs May Gain Momentum in 2020

Energy stocks and sector-related ETFs have lagged behind the market, but some market observers...

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Fixed-Income Investors Could Seek Out Muni Bond ETFs

Investors can still look into municipal bonds and related exchange traded funds as a way to...

Beyond Basic Beta Channel

This Gaming ETF Capitalizes On Sports Bets Growth

More U.S. states are legalizing sports betting, opening up a new market, and investors could...

Beyond Basic Beta Channel

Semiconductor Sector ETFs Stood Out in Market Rally

Semiconductor sector-related ETFs have been outperforming, with chipmakers among the top...

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Fixed-Income ETFs Are on Pace for Their Best Year Yet

The ETF industry continues to attractive billions of dollars in new investor money, and many have...

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The ETF Industry's Growth Is Only Just Getting Started

The exchange traded fund universe has brought in over $4 trillion in assets under management and...

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How to Manage Client Expectations and Investment Goals

As financial advisors revise their portfolios to match the market outlook ahead, money managers...

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American Century Looks to Launch Non-Transparent ETFs

Precidian Investments has gained regulatory approval for a new type of actively managed...

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Gold ETFs Give Back After Five Months of Strong Inflows

Physically backed gold ETFs experienced outflows over November, marking the first month of...

Relative Value Investing Channel

Relative Weight ETFs Help With Macro Theme Navigation

The markets, at times, exhibit uneven performances, and investors have been able to capitalize on...

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Davis Advisors Actively Managed ETFs Are Backed by Years of Expertise

Traditional active money managers have turned to ETFs as a way to expand their businesses and...

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Value ETFs Are Starting to Take the Lead

The value style may be back in vogue, and investors can gain exposure to this segment of the...

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ETF Model Portfolios Are Enhancing Advisor Practices

As financial advisors become more accustomed to exchange traded funds, many are looking into ETF...

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Gender Diversification For Advisors Serving High Net Worth Executives

The financial advisory industry has been largely focused on men who take charge of the home...

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Offer Cheap ETFs And Investors Will Come

Charles Schwab continues to attract investors and financial advisors, offering access to cheap...

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ESG ETF Strategies Are Backed by Years of Research and Experience

When expanding their line of products for investors, money managers can fall back on what they’re...

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ESG ETFs Help Investors Expand Their Portfolio Options

Socially responsible investments like ETFs that track environmental, social and governance...

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Mild Winter Season May Pressure Natural Gas ETFs

A relatively calm winter could lead to a persistent fall in natural gas futures and related...

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ETF Strategies to Drown Out the Short-Term Noise

U.S. markets have hit new highs, but many are still concerned about the bumps along the way....

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An Ultra-Short-Duration Bond ETF to Put Your Cash Holdings to Work

As investors consider the potential headwinds and volatility going into 2020, many are looking...

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Leveraged, Inverse ETFs Help Investors Access Tactical Tool Sets

Leveraged and inverse ETFs that boost the long exposure or short the markets have become a core...

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Financial Advisors Look to Smart Beta ETFs to Diversify Risk

*As more investors look for ways to diversify beyond passive market capitalization-weighted...

Relative Value Investing Channel

Investors May Look to EM ETFs to Play US-China Deal

Emerging market ETFs like the iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG A) and Vanguard FTSE...

Core Equity Channel

High Quality, Dividend Aristocrats ETFs for Uncertain Times

ETFs that track dividend growers with a long track record of increasing payouts have exhibited a...

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Making the Case for Investing in Internet Giants

Internet and e-commerce mega trends could impact the way consumers and companies conduct...

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Don’t Let Your Cash Get “Swept” Away

In late cycle “toppy” markets, many investors instinctively turn to traditional cash investments...

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Dividend Investing: A Powerful Investment Strategy

Dividend stocks and ETF strategies can be an important component of a diversified investment...

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Bond ETFs for Those Focused On Resurgence in Inflation

With the Federal Reserve backing a looser monetary policy, bond ETF investors will have to...

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Smart Beta ETFs: A Marriage Between Active and Passive

Smart beta or factor-based ETFs have been garnering a lot of attention. For example, Goldman...

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Hong Kong ETF May Not Turn Around Anytime Soon

Hong Kong ETFs have endured volatile swings as political unrest covered the city, and the...

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ARK Invest ETFs Focus on Disruptive Companies

For anyone not familiar with ARK Invest, they have a suite of ETF strategies dedicated to helping...

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Value ETFs Are Way Too Cheap to Pass Up

Value stock exchange traded funds that track stable fundamentals and subpar valuations have not...

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Understanding the Total Cost of ETF Ownership

Exchange traded funds are toted as a cheap and efficient investment vehicle that anyone can...

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Consider Small-Cap ETFs as a Good Future Value Play

With the broader markets pushing to new records, investors who are looking for cheap...

Relative Value Investing Channel

International Stock ETFs Offer Value Many Are Ignoring

U.S. markets have been pushing toward new highs as both domestic and international investors...

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Trade Deal Thoughts Weigh on U.S. Stock ETFs

U.S. markets and stock ETFs were trying to regain lost ground Monday after the broad early...

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The Fed Helps Return The Treasury Bond ETF Play

As the Federal Reserve maintains a loose monetary policy to prop up the economy, long-term...

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The Diversification Perks of Real Asset ETF Exposure

Investors who are seeking ways to enhance a traditional portfolio mix should consider real asset...

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Bond Investors Looking Forward to Smart Beta ETFs

As fixed-income investors look for ways to diversify their bond portfolios, more are turning to...

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Investors Are Moving Over To Value ETFs

Exchange traded fund investors are showing a greater interest in the value style as an extended...

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Why It’s Time to Choose The ‘NFRA’ Infrastructure ETF

With the 2020 election cycle fast approaching, infrastructure spending is a theme receiving...

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Raised Construction Spending Secures Homebuilder ETFs

Homebuilder stocks and sector ETFs are building up as U.S. construction spending rose more than...

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China Technology ETFs May Be a Value Opportunity

The Chinese technology sector has fallen victim to the protracted U.S.-China trade war, but as...

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Russia ETF Intensifies as Central Bank Cuts Key Rates

The Russia country-specific ETF could maintain its momentum after the central bank enacted its...

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ETF Strategies That May Help Investors Protect Assets Ahead

As investors consider the current market conditions today, many should be prepared for what is...

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Passive, Index-Based ETFs May Effect Market Dynamics

The rapid expansion of the ETF universe could be affecting the availability of company shares and...

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Marijuana ETFs May Be A Cheap Value Opportunity

After the steep pullback this year, marijuana stocks and cannabis-related exchange traded funds...

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Palladium ETF Still Relies on Strong Fundamentals

Palladium prices and metals-related ETF maintained their rally through October, reflecting the...

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Argentina ETF May Find a Helping Hand from the IMF

Argentina ETFs have fallen on hard times, but the country may find a helping hand from the...

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Defensive Sector ETF Picks For Wary Investors

While U.S. markets are hovering near record highs, high net-worth investors are wary of what the...

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Dividend Aristocrats: Quality Strategies When Volatility Heats Up

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