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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
Hartford Rolls Out Active Core Bond ETF Strategy
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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 ETFs Climb on Audit Inspection Deal
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Emerging Markets ETFs Climb on Audit Inspection Deal

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

Frictionless Funding, Blockchain, and Transactions
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Frictionless Funding, Blockchain, and Transactions

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

Fixed-Income Investors Should Seek High-Yield Bond ETFs
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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 ETFs Are Gaining Attention
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China ETFs Are Gaining Attention

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

Bargain Hunters Can Find Some Cheap Picks in Asia ETFs
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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...

China ETFs Climb as Beijing Supports the Economy
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China ETFs Climb as Beijing Supports the Economy

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

This ETF Is Becoming a Popular Way to Bet Against Crypto
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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...

China ETFs Are Gaining Momentum
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China ETFs Are Gaining Momentum

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

China ETFs are Outperforming
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China ETFs are Outperforming

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

Are Innovative Growth ETFs Turning for the Better?
Disruptive Technology Channel

Are Innovative Growth ETFs Turning for the Better?

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

Pakistan ETF Strengthens as IMF Resumes Bailout
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Pakistan ETF Strengthens as IMF Resumes Bailout

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

Bearish Traders Target Bitcoin ETF During Crypto's Fall
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Bearish Traders Target Bitcoin ETF During Crypto's Fall

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

Palladium ETF Strengthens on Chances of Global Deficit
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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...

Blockchain ETFs Head the Market Bounce
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Blockchain ETFs Head the Market Bounce

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

Electronic Arts Helps Cut Loses in Video Gaming ETF
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Electronic Arts Helps Cut Loses in Video Gaming ETF

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

Investors Should Consider a Dividend ETF Strategy
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Investors Should Consider a Dividend ETF Strategy

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

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

Muni Bond ETFs Beating Aside, Things Could Get Better
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Muni Bond ETFs Beating Aside, Things Could Get Better

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

Despite Rising Rates, Investors Are Seeking Gold ETFs
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Despite Rising Rates, Investors Are Seeking Gold ETFs

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

An ETF to Tap Into the "Future of Finance"
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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...

The Digital Economy is Here — Ready Your Portfolio
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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...

ETFs Now the Go-To Investment Vehicle to Access Munis
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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 ETFs Are Having One of Their Best Days Ever
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...

Contrarian Bearish ETF Bets Against Energy Sector
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...

This Might Be the End for Russia ETFs
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...

Wheat ETF Surges as Russia-Ukraine War Sparks Concerns
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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...

New Sanctions Have Russia ETFs Reeling
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New Sanctions Have Russia ETFs Reeling

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

Why Does My ESG ETF Hold Oil?
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...

Volatility ETFs Leap on Uncertain Fed Response
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Volatility ETFs Leap on Uncertain Fed Response

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

Russia ETFs Get Hit on Warnings of a Ukraine Invasion
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Russia ETFs Get Hit on Warnings of a Ukraine Invasion

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

Enphase Energy's Big Earnings Brighten Solar ETFs
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Enphase Energy's Big Earnings Brighten Solar ETFs

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

Look to These ETFs Once the Ukraine Crisis De-Escalates
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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...

Facebook Earnings Send Markets Reeling
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Facebook Earnings Send Markets Reeling

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

Communication Services ETFs Disliked Facebook Earnings
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Communication Services ETFs Disliked Facebook Earnings

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

Russia ETFs Up as Moscow Signals Willingness for Talks
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Russia ETFs Up as Moscow Signals Willingness for Talks

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

Investors Should Look at China ETFs
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,...

Value ETFs Try to Rebound
Core Strategies Channel

Value ETFs Try to Rebound

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

Clean Energy Will Get Back Up Again
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Clean Energy Will Get Back Up Again

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

Bond ETFs Solidify as Investors Reduce Risk Exposure
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 ETFs Surge After Key Rate Cuts
China Insights Channel

China ETFs Surge After Key Rate Cuts

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

What Advisors Think About Crypto Right Now
Crypto Channel

What Advisors Think About Crypto Right Now

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

ESG ETFs Could Be Great for Your Core Portfolio
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,...

Growth ETFs Started Year on the Right Foot
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...

U.S. Stock ETFs Mixed in Slow Holiday Trading
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U.S. Stock ETFs Mixed in Slow Holiday Trading

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

Traders Brush Off Bitcoin Drop, Pile Into Crypto ETFs
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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...

U.S. Stock ETFs Orbit Around Record Highs
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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...

Growth ETFs Are Displaying Some Holiday Cheer
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...

2022 May Be a More Volatile Year for Grain ETFs
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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...

Yield Hunters Should Look at MLP ETFs
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Yield Hunters Should Look at MLP ETFs

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

Global Investors Spot a Bargain in China ETFs
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Global Investors Spot a Bargain in China ETFs

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

Some Non-Transparent ETFs Receive a Tax Hit
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Some Non-Transparent ETFs Receive a Tax Hit

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

U.S. Stock ETFs Rebuff Omicron Concerns
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U.S. Stock ETFs Rebuff Omicron Concerns

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

Growth Stock ETFs Gain on Upbeat Economic Data
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...

Bond ETFs Rise as Omicron Infections Weigh on Outlook
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...

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

Solid Fundamentals Support Energy ETFs
Energy Infrastructure Channel

Solid Fundamentals Support Energy ETFs

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

Income Investors Should Consider a Muni ETF Strategy
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...

Options-Based Strategies can Diversify Nasdaq Exposure
Thematic Investing Channel

Options-Based Strategies can Diversify Nasdaq Exposure

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

Energy ETFs Rise as OPEC+ Reevaluates Output Plans
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...

U.S. Stock ETFs Wobble as Rising Yields Encumber Tech
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 ETFs Rise on Demand Outlook, Supply Constraints
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...

As Markets Wobble, Diversify with an Equal Weight ETF
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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 ETFs Rise as Crude Oil Prices Break $80
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 ETFs Buck Broad Market Trends
Energy Infrastructure Channel

Energy ETFs Buck Broad Market Trends

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

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

Why Now's the Time for Active Management
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...

Treasury ETFs React to Fed's Hawkish Stance
Fixed Income Channel

Treasury ETFs React to Fed's Hawkish Stance

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

Improving Natural Gas Market Could Boost Midstream
Energy Infrastructure Channel

Improving Natural Gas Market Could Boost Midstream

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

Growth ETFs Nudge Higher on Upbeat Retail Data
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...

SEC Crackdown Could Force Managers to Clarify ESG Rules
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...

Hydrogen Transportation Might Benefit Midstream ETFS
Energy Infrastructure Channel

Hydrogen Transportation Might Benefit Midstream ETFS

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

Social Responsibility Is a Key Objective Among New IPOs
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...

Europe Rebound Helps Lift International Stock ETFs
Core Strategies Channel

Europe Rebound Helps Lift International Stock ETFs

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

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

Biden-Xi Call To Ease Tensions Strengthens Growth ETFs
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...

Traditional Active Managers Eye the ETF Vehicle
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...

Rising Rents Could Boost These Residential REITs ETFs
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...

Sugar ETPs Are Enjoying a Pretty Sweet Year
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...

Path for Investors to Embrace the Blockchain Revolution
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...

Climate Change Is a Major Public Health Issue
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...

Value ETFs Waver as Amid Another Month of Gains
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...

Sovereign Wealth Funds MIA in the Climate Change Fight
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,...

Growth ETFs Rally as Traders Look to Supportive Economic Growth
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...

Mainstream Attention is on Investing in Climate Tech
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...

Regulators May Crack Down on Sustainable Claims
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...

Support for Municipal Bonds Won't Abate Anytime Soon
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...

Supply and Demand Fundamentals Continue to Prop Up Munis
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 ETFs Struggle as Governmental Crackdowns Broaden
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...

Coinbase Wagers On a Crypto Future as Blockchain ETFs Rally
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...

Sustainable Investments Now Over a Third of Global Assets
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...

As Consumer Sentiment Falls, Precious Metals Surge
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...

Moderna's Vaccine Receives Authorization in Australia
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Moderna's Vaccine Receives Authorization in Australia

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

As the Markets Waver Thursday, Growth ETFs Forge Ahead
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...

Chinese Internet Withers, but Other Sectors Thrive
China Insights Channel

Chinese Internet Withers, but Other Sectors Thrive

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

U.N. Climate Report Could Spur More Green Investing
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...

Growth ETFs Steady Monday as Delta Weighs on the Economy
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...

Exxon Could Be Eying 'Net Zero' Carbon
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...

A Strong Jobs Report Lifts Value ETFs
Core Strategies Channel

A Strong Jobs Report Lifts Value ETFs

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

A Weak Jobs Report Bolsters Growth ETFs
Core Strategies Channel

A Weak Jobs Report Bolsters Growth ETFs

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

ETF Providers Gaining the Weight to Control Shareholder Votes
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...

International Stocks Jump European Markets Hit Highs
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...

Growth ETFs Push Higher After Fed Stands Pat
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...

Calls Mount For Regulator Scrutiny On ESG Ratings
The Responsible Investing Channel

Calls Mount For Regulator Scrutiny On ESG Ratings

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

More Regulatory Action Sends China ETFs Reeling
China Insights Channel

More Regulatory Action Sends China ETFs Reeling

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

Value ETFs Inch Higher as Traders Wait on Earnings, Fed
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 ETFs Weaken as Beijing Cracks Down on Tech Again
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...

Positive Earnings, Monetary Policy Bolster International ETFs
Core Strategies Channel

Positive Earnings, Monetary Policy Bolster International ETFs

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

The Issue with Breaking Down the ESG Black Box
The Responsible Investing Channel

The Issue with Breaking Down the ESG Black Box

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

Wednesday Markets Refocus on Strong Quarterly Earnings
Core Strategies Channel

Wednesday Markets Refocus on Strong Quarterly Earnings

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

Fixed Income Funds Jump Investors Turn to Safe Havens
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...

ESG Bonds Are Set to Hit $1 Trillion in 2021
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...

Markets Trend Sideways after Latest Inflation Report
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...

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

Academics Warn that ESG May Underperform Over Time
The Responsible Investing Channel

Academics Warn that ESG May Underperform Over Time

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

Gold Keeps Gaining after Fed's Latest Meeting
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...

Investors Look to Growth ETFs, Market Normalization
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 Sustainable Bond Movement Is Gaining Momentum
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...

Goldilocks Employment Report Propels Growth ETFs
Core Strategies Channel

Goldilocks Employment Report Propels Growth ETFs

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

Former Government Pension Manager Warns of ESG 'Bubble'
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...

Value ETFs Gain Investors Focus on Improving Economy
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...

Why Coal Is a Hard Habit to Kick
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...

ESG Shareholder Resolutions Have Already Broken Records
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...

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

As Banks Prep Investor Distributions, Consider a Dividend ETF
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...

Value ETFs Strengthen on New Jobs Data
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...

Why Healthcare Service Funds Could Continue to Rally
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...

Growth ETFs Help Strengthen the Markets Tuesday
Core Strategies Channel

Growth ETFs Help Strengthen the Markets Tuesday

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

A Meaningful ETF Approach to Dividend Investing
Dividend Channel

A Meaningful ETF Approach to Dividend Investing

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

Investors Urge SEC to Push for More ESG Disclosures
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...

Investors Could Be Warming to Corporate Bond Funds
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...

Are Dividend Funds a Better Play in Sideways Markets?
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...

European ESG Funds Are Hitting New Records
The Responsible Investing Channel

European ESG Funds Are Hitting New Records

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

U.S. Markets Fall as Fed Focuses on Late 2023 Rate Hike
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 ETFs Worth Considering as JPMorgan Saves 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...

G-7 Commit to Tackling Climate Change
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,...

Growth Stock ETFs Continue Their Upswing
Core Strategies Channel

Growth Stock ETFs Continue Their Upswing

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

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

Climate Change a Sticking Point in Infrastructure Bill
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...

Growth ETFs Move Forward, Brush Off New Inflation Data
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...

Looking for High-Quality Dividend Growth in Asia?
Dividend Channel

Looking for High-Quality Dividend Growth in Asia?

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

ESG Debt Issuance in Asia Hits a Record High
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...

Are ESG Investors Overlooking Small Cap ETFs?
The Responsible Investing Channel

Are ESG Investors Overlooking Small Cap ETFs?

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

Could an Alzheimer's Drug Be Approved Monday?
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:...

Jobs Report Soothes Investors' Inflation Fears
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 Has Been Slow to the Commodities Rally
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...

Even the Fed Is Making Money in Bond ETFs
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...

Worried about Inflation? Consider Dividend ETFs
Dividend Channel

Worried about Inflation? Consider Dividend ETFs

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

New MSCI Framework Assesses Company Decarbonization
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,...

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

Energy ETFs Jump as Oil Posts a 2-Year High
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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...

A Shark’s in the Water: Kevin O’Leary on Digital Tech
Hartford Launches Short-Term Bond ETF for Rising Rates
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Hartford Launches Short-Term Bond ETF for Rising Rates

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

Investors Shrug Off Inflation, Look to Growth ETFs
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Investors Shrug Off Inflation, Look to Growth ETFs

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

Strengthening Economic Data Helps Boost Value ETFs
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Strengthening Economic Data Helps Boost Value ETFs

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

Growth ETFs Pick Up on Receding Inflation Concerns
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Growth ETFs Pick Up on Receding Inflation Concerns

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

ESG Activism Is Transforming Energy Companies
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ESG Activism Is Transforming Energy Companies

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

Will Muni ETFs Break Records in 2021?
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Will Muni ETFs Break Records in 2021?

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

Millennials Are Leading Growth in ESG Investing
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Millennials Are Leading Growth in ESG Investing

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

As Inflation Fears Subside, Consider Growth ETF Options
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As Inflation Fears Subside, Consider Growth ETF Options

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

Value ETFs that Capture Resurgent Cyclical Sectors
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Value ETFs that Capture Resurgent Cyclical Sectors

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

Growth ETFs Lead Rebound after Jobless Claims Fall
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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 Has Slowly Been Regaining Its Luster
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Gold Has Slowly Been Regaining Its Luster

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

Bond ETFs to Help Diversify Against Stock Volatility
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Bond ETFs to Help Diversify Against Stock Volatility

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

As Growth ETFs Gather Themselves, Consider These ETFs
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As Growth ETFs Gather Themselves, Consider These ETFs

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

As Markets Stumble, Investors Look to Low-Volatility
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As Markets Stumble, Investors Look to Low-Vol ETFs

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

2 ETFs to Capture the Rebound in Growth
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2 ETFs to Capture the Rebound in Growth

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

As Value Takes the Reins, Look to Targeted ETF Moves
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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...

Higher Commodity Prices Could Boost Emerging Markets
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Higher Commodity Prices Could Boost Emerging Markets

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

As Yields Drop, Consider a Bond Strategy for Your Core
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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...

ESG Green Bond Debt Is Growing
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ESG Green Bond Debt Is Growing

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

Consider Value ETFs to Capture the Expanding Economy
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Consider Value ETFs to Capture the Expanding Economy

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

Supporting Sustainability Through Carbon ETF Strategy
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Supporting Sustainability Through Carbon ETF Strategy

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

Not Just Growth: ESG Can Ride the Pivot to Value
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Not Just Growth: ESG Can Ride the Pivot to Value

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

The SEC Is Seeking Public Opinion on ESG Topics
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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...

Reduce Risk Exposure Using new Hartford Low-Vol ETFs
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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...

Rate-Hedged Bond ETFs for Increasing Interest Rates
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Rate-Hedged Bond ETFs for Increasing Interest Rates

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

Money Managers Want to ESG Funds in 401(k) Plans
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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...

Congress Differs on the 'Green Transition' Plan
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Congress Differs on the 'Green Transition' Plan

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

Data Will Dictate How ESG Grows
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Data Will Dictate How ESG Grows

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

A Blindspot in the Growing ESG Investment Theme
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A Blindspot in the Growing ESG Investment Theme

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

Asian Markets Are the Big Locale for ESG Globetrotters
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Asian Markets Are the Big Locale for ESG Globetrotters

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

U.S. Officially Rejoins the Paris Climate Agreements
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U.S. Officially Rejoins the Paris Climate Agreements

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

Are ESG Funds Doing Enough to Support Sustainability?
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Are ESG Funds Doing Enough to Support Sustainability?

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

How 2020 Revealed the Staying Power of ESG Funds
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How 2020 Revealed the Staying Power of ESG Funds

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

Is a Bubble Growing in ESG?
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Is a Bubble Growing in ESG?

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

International Companies to Adopt a New ESG Standard
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International Companies to Adopt a New ESG Standard

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

A Huge Year Upcoming for Clean Energy ETFs
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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 ETFs May See a Rougher 2021
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Gold ETFs May See a Rougher 2021

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

Biden Could Reverse Rule against ESG Retirement Funds
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Biden Could Reverse Rule against ESG Retirement Funds

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

Less ESG Risk Meant Greater Fund Outperformance in 2020
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Less ESG Risk Meant Greater Fund Outperformance in 2020

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

SEC Could Mandate Clearer ESG Disclosures under Biden
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SEC Could Mandate Clearer ESG Disclosures under Biden

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

Increased ESG Competition Has Lowered Fund Costs
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Increased ESG Competition Has Lowered Fund Costs

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

ESG Standards Could Converge Within the Next Two Years
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ESG Standards Could Converge Within the Next Two Years

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

The ESG Movement Is Resonating with Investors
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The ESG Movement Is Resonating with Investors

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

Stock ETFs Attract Record Inflows in November
Fixed Income ETFs

Stock ETFs Attract Record Inflows in November

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

How Biden Can Bolster ESG Investments
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How Biden Can Bolster ESG Investments

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

A Preferred ETF Solution to Enhance Income Portfolio
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A Preferred ETF Solution to Enhance Income Portfolio

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

Solving for Income: A Preferred Solution
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Solving for Income: A Preferred Solution

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

ETF Investors: Focus on Innovation, Not Noise
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ETF Investors: Focus on Innovation, Not Noise

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

Turn to ETFs for Easy Access to the ESG Theme
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Turn to ETFs for Easy Access to the ESG Theme

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

Diversity Improves Corporate Strength
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Diversity Improves Corporate Strength

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

Next Generation Opportunities: Thematic ETFs
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Next Generation Opportunities: Thematic ETFs

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

ESG Bond Credentials Are Going Under the Microscope
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ESG Bond Credentials Are Going Under the Microscope

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

U.S. Stock ETFs Jump on Optimism Over Stimulus
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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...

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

ESGs to Capitalize on a Growing Global Investment
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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...

Stimulus Hopes Keep U.S. Stock ETFs Pushing Forward
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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...

ECB’s Schnabel Argues to Combat Climate Change
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ECB’s Schnabel Argues for Greater Central Bank Intervention to Combat Climate Change

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

ESG ETFs Could Enhance a Retirement Investment Account
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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,...

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

SEC Scrutinizes ESG Funds for Better Defined Rules
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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...

TD Ameritrade: Dave Nadig Examines ESG ETFs
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TD Ameritrade: Dave Nadig Examines ESG ETFs

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

Thematic Tech in the New Normal
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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,...

ETF Investors Warming Up to ESG Theme
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ETF Investors Warming Up to ESG Theme

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

ETF Investor Demand Has Supported Gold Markets
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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...

Enhance Business With Rules-Based ETF Model Portfolios
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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...

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

Bond ETFs Have Exposure Gain For Fixed-Income Segments
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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...

Relative Strength ETFs Help Create Efficient Portfolios
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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...

ETFs to Track Growing Trend of Online Sales
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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....

Consider a Miners ETF to Capture Plays in Gold
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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...

Target Quality Yield Op with Dividend Growth ETFs
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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...

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

ETF Model Portfolios Building Targeted Investor Outcome
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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...

ETFs Tracking Great Companies Are a Portfolio Mainstay
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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...

Socially Responsible ETFs Held Up Well During Sell-Off
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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...

Bond ETFs Are Starting to Turn More Heads
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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...

Income Investors Should Not Overlook MLP ETFs
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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...

ETF Industry Is Providing Investors with A Better Choice
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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...

Low-Cost ETFs Can Help Investors Worry Less About Drag
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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...

Grains ETFs Are a Great Way to Diversify a Portfolio
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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...

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

Direct Indexing May Be the Next Great Disruptor
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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...

Commodity ETFs Help Diversify Traditional Portfolio
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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 ETFs Engaging Better with Current Markets
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Smart Beta ETFs Engaging Better with Current Markets

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

The Cannabis ETF Story Is Alive and Well
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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...

Smart Beta ETFs Help Enhance an Investment Portfolio
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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...

ESG ETFs Are at a Tipping Point
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ESG ETFs Are at a Tipping Point

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

Coronavirus Drug Helps Lift Stock ETFs & Reopen Economy
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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...

Bullish ETF Strategies to Capitalize on Tech World
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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...

E-Commerce ETFs Stand Out in Changing Environment
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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....

Factor Indexing Caused Major Shift in Financial Market
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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...

ETF Model Portfolios Can Help Advisors’ Business
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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...

As Fed Eyes Corporate Bond ETFs, Stocks May Be Next
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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,...

A Targeted ETF to Track Medical Breakthroughs
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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...

Homebuilder ETFs Climb as Investors Head to Old Segment
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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...

If Supply Is Cut, Low Demand Still Weighs on Oil ETFs
Leveraged & Inverse ETF Channel

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...

US Stock ETFs Improve as Fed Readies $2.3 Trillion Aid
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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...

A High-Yield ETF Capitalizing on CEF Structure
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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...

Dynamic ETF Strategies That Adapts to Changing Markets
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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...

American Century Pushes To Active, Non-Transparent ETFs
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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...

Non-Transparent Actively Managed ETFs, Next Frontier
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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...

Global Growth, Innovation Drives Nasdaq-100 ETF
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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...

Davis' Actively Managed ETFs Have Plenty of Experience
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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.

ETF Investors Getting Better at Selecting Strategies
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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...

Healthcare ETFs Increase on Hope to Fight Coronavirus
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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...

US Stock ETFs on Pace for Worst Quarter in Years
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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...

Investors Use ETFs to Access Proper Market Exposures
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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...

Traders Use Leveraged ETFs to Profit on Swift Rebounds
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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...

Active Management Will Be the Next Evolution in ETFs
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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...

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

Mortgage REIT ETFs Rally Big on Stimulus Hopes
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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...

The ETF Industry Has Plenty More Room to Grow
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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...

US Stock ETFs Ends Rally on New Coronavirus Concerns
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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...

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

Investors Are Paying Close Attention to Active ETFs
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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,...

New Interest in Semi-Transparent, Actively Managed ETFs
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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...

Defined Outcome ETFs Help Investors Stay Invested
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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...

A Strong Dollar May Spell Trouble for EM Bond ETFs
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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...

ESG ETFs May Be Next Evolution in Investment Strategies
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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...

Corp Bond ETFs Surge as Fed Begins Purchasing Program
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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...

Even Short-Term Bond ETFs Aren’t Reliable
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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...

Gold Miner ETFs Shine Despite Dulling Precious Metal
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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,...

Investors Need to Be Mindful of China ETF Exposures
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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...

Alternative ETFs Helping with Risk Management
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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...

Popular Sector Play For This Hard Hit Energy ETF
Relative Value Investing Channel

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...

Treasury Bond ETFs Build as Fed Enacts Emergency Cut
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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...

ETF Managed Portfolios: A Way Advisors Enhance Business
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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...

Volatility-Weighted ETFs to Balance Market Exposure
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Volatility-Weighted ETFs to Balance Market Exposure Better

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

Airline ETF Seems Like a Bargain Play
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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...

Alternative ETF Strategies to Prep Portfolio in Unknown
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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...

US Stock ETFs Strengthen on Stimulus Measure Hopes
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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...

Traditional Active Strategies Work Well In ETF Wrapper
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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...

Active Strategies with Passive, Smart Beta ETF Wrapper
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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...

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

An Infrastructure ETF May Be a Great Diversifying Idea
Core Equity Channel

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...

Actively Managed Strategies May Increase in ETF World
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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,...

An Alternative ETF Strategy Helping Investors with Risk
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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...

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

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

Money Managers Extend Skills Into ETF Wrapper
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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...

Increasing Demand for ESG ETFs as a Core Holding
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Increasing Demand for ESG ETFs as a Core Holding

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

Why Investors Need Sustainable ETF Strategies
Smart Beta Channel

Why Investors Need To Consider Sustainable ETF Strategies

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

High Volatility Reveal Investors’ Growing ETF Interest
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...

China ETFs to Tap into Expanding Emerging Economy
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...

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

Volatility ETFs Rally on Spreading Market Fear
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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...

Innovation & Proliferation of Index-Based ETF Strategy
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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...

ARK Invest ETFs to Tap into Disruptive Technologies
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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...

Currency-Hedged ETFs for International Exposure
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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...

Slow Business Activity, Coronavirus Drags US Stock ETFs
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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...

ETF Themes That Have Attracted Institutional Investment Interest
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ETF Themes That Have Attracted Institutional Investment Interest

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

Deere Helps Agribusiness ETFs Shake Weakness
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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)...

Investors Run to Municipal Bond ETFs for Safekeeping
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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...

China ETFs Are Kicking the Risk-Off Trend
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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...

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

Alternative ETFs to Hedge Against More Euro Weakness
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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...

Global Shipping ETFs Takes Worst Hit After Coronavirus
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Global Shipping ETFs Takes Worst Hit After Coronavirus

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

Investors Look to Emerging Market Bond ETFs for Yields
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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...

Weakness in Europe ETFs May Continue
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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,...

ETFs to Track European Markets Hitting High Records
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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...

Investors Continually Rely on ETFs for Gold Exposure
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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...

Investors May Look to Treasury Plays to Hedge Risks
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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...

Corporate Earnings Are Helpiing Lift U.S. Stock ETFs
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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...

ETF Investor Should Pass Catching China's Falling Knife
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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...

No-Deal Brexit Fears Renew UK ETF Sell-Off
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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 ...

Investors Should Know Their China ETF Exposures
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Investors Should Know Their China ETF Exposures

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

Traders Bet on Hard China Fall via Inverse ETFs
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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...

Italy ETFs Rally After Center-Left Party Win Election
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Italy ETFs Rally After Center-Left Party Win Election

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

This May Be the Year Where Active ETFs Ramp Up
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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....

Shrinking Duration Increase High-Yield Bond ETFs Appeal
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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...

A Major Week Ahead for Technology 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.

Advisors Increasing Allocations to ETFs for Exposure
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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...

Biotech ETFs Are Not Riding the Coronavirus Panic Wave
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Biotech ETFs Are Not Riding the Coronavirus Panic Wave

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

China ETF Rally Crashes on Virus Fears
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China ETF Rally Crashes on Virus Fears

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

US Stock ETFs Retreat Over Fears of the Virus Outbreak
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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...

Senate Approves USMCA, For Free Trade in North America
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Senate Approves USMCA, For Free Trade in North America

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

Worried A Storm Is Brewing? Consider These ETF Hedges
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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,...

Homebuilders ETFs: Housing Starts Reach 13-Year High
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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...

Targeted ETFs Honing in on Ambitious Growth 2020 Ideas
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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...

Stock ETFs Rise as US & China Sign Initial Trade Deal
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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...

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

Solar ETF Is Enjoying a Sunny Outlook
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Solar ETF Is Enjoying a Sunny Outlook

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

Taiwan ETF Jumps After Landslide Presidential Win
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Taiwan ETF Jumps After Tsai’s Landslide Presidential Win

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

ETF Investors Pay Plenty of Attention to Name Brands
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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...

Smart Beta ETF Improved by Companies with Wide Moats
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Smart Beta ETF Improved by Companies with Wide Moats

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

Aerospace, Defense ETFs May Begin to Outperform
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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...

Europe-Listed ETFs Crossed Over $1 Trillion in Assets
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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...

More Dividend Growth Grows Case For This ETF in 2020
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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 ...

Turkey ETF Leads Charge as Geopolitical Risks Wane
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Turkey ETF Leads Charge as Geopolitical Risks Wane

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

ETFs Struggle to Find Direction Amid US-Iran Standoff
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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...

US Stock ETFs Tread Water on Tense Geopolitical Risks
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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...

Defense ETFs Take Flight on Bets of Military Action
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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...

Energy ETFs May Gain Momentum in 2020
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Energy ETFs May Gain Momentum in 2020

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

Fixed-Income Investors Could Seek Out Muni Bond ETFs
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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...

This Gaming ETF Capitalizes On Sports Bets Growth
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This Gaming ETF Capitalizes On Sports Bets Growth

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

Semiconductor Sector ETFs Stood Out in Market Rally
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Semiconductor Sector ETFs Stood Out in Market Rally

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

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

The ETF Industry's Growth Is Only Just Getting Started
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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...

How to Manage Client Expectations and Investment Goals
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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...

American Century Looks to Launch Non-Transparent ETFs
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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...

Gold ETFs Give Back After Five Months of Strong Inflows
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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 Weight ETFs Help With Macro Theme Navigation
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Relative Weight ETFs Help With Macro Theme Navigation

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

Actively Managed ETFs Backed by Years of Expertise
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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...

Value ETFs Are Starting to Take the Lead
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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...

ETF Model Portfolios Are Enhancing Advisor Practices
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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...

Gender Diversification For Advisors Serving Big Execs
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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...

Offer Cheap ETFs And Investors Will Come
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Offer Cheap ETFs And Investors Will Come

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

ESG ETF Strategies Are Backed by Years of Research
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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...

ESG ETFs Help Investors Expand Their Portfolio Options
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ESG ETFs Help Investors Expand Their Portfolio Options

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

Mild Winter Season May Pressure Natural Gas ETFs
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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...

ETF Strategies to Drown Out the Short-Term Noise
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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....

An Ultra-Short-Duration Bond ETF to Put Cash to Work
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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...

Leveraged, Inverse ETFs Help Investors Access Tactical Tool Sets
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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...

Financial Advisors Look to Smart Beta ETFs to Diversify Risk
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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...

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

High Quality, Dividend Aristocrats ETFs for Uncertain Times
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High Quality, Dividend Aristocrats ETFs for Uncertain Times

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

Making the Case for Investing in Internet Giants
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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...

Don’t Let Your Cash Get “Swept” Away
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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...

Dividend Investing A Powerful Investment Strategy
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Dividend Investing: A Powerful Investment Strategy

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

Bond ETFs for Those Focused On Resurgence in Inflation
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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...

Smart Beta ETFs: A Marriage Between Active and Passive
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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...

Hong Kong ETF May Not Turn Around Anytime Soon
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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...

ARK Invest ETFs Focus on Disruptive Companies
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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...

Value ETFs Are Way Too Cheap to Pass Up
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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...

Understanding the Total Cost of ETF Ownership
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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...

Consider Small-Cap ETFs as a Good Future Value Play
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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...

International Stock ETFs Offer Value Many Are Ignoring
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International Stock ETFs Offer Value Many Are Ignoring

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

Trade Deal Thoughts Weigh on U.S. Stock ETFs
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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...

The Fed Helps Return The Treasury Bond ETF Play
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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...

The Diversification Perks of Real Asset ETF Exposure
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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...

Bond Investors Looking Forward to Smart Beta ETFs
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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...

Investors Are Moving Over To Value ETFs
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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...

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

Raised Construction Spending Secures Homebuilder ETFs
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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...

China Technology ETFs May Be a Value Opportunity
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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...

Russia ETF Intensifies as Central Bank Cuts Key Rates
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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...

ETF Strategies That May Help Investors Protect Assets
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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...

Passive, Index-Based ETFs May Effect Market Dynamics
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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...

Marijuana ETFs May Be A Cheap Value Opportunity
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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...

Palladium ETF Still Relies on Strong Fundamentals
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Palladium ETF Still Relies on Strong Fundamentals

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

Argentina ETF May Find a Helping Hand from the IMF
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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...

Defensive Sector ETF Picks For Wary Investors
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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...

Dividend Aristocrats: Plans When Volatility Ignites
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Dividend Aristocrats: Quality Strategies When Volatility Heats Up

Faced with intense market uncertainty fueled by trade wars, political discourse, earnings...

Tech Giants Are No-Shows for China Conference
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Tech Giants Are No-Shows for China Conference

The who’s who of technology were nowhere to be found at one of the biggest stages when it comes...

Protests Over Living Costs Send Chile ETF Reeling
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Violent Protests Over Living Costs Send Chile ETF Reeling

A Chile country-specific ETF plunged Monday after violent protests over the weekend caused the...

Why Investors Need To Consider a Cannabis-Themed ETF
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Why Investors Need To Consider a Cannabis-Themed ETF

Investors who are delving into the nascent cannabis sector should consider a targeted ETF...

Coffee ETN Jumps as Brazil’s Grower Warns of Concerns
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Coffee ETN Jumps as Brazil’s Top Grower Warns of Concerns

Coffee prices and related exchange traded note surged Friday after Brazil’s top grower warned it...

The Low-Cost Way of Investing in Cannabis
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The Low-Cost Way of Investing in Cannabis

As world governments begin to soften their stance on cannabis, investors may have the opportunity...

China’s Global Cryptocurrency Could Be on the Horizon
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China’s Global Cryptocurrency Could Be on the Horizon

While the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is still keeping a cryptocurrency-based...

Shipping ETF Rallies on Increased Geopolitical Risks
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Shipping ETF Rallies on Increased Geopolitical Risks

A shipping themed ETF has been quietly outperforming as tanker rates surged to record heights...

Bond ETFs Have Little Room for More Gains
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Bond ETFs Have Little Room for More Gains

Bond ETFs rallied this year as rates plunged back to record lows, but fixed-income investors...

10 Bearish ETF Plays to Hedge Against Low Earnings
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10 Bearish ETF Plays to Hedge Against Low Earnings

The third quarter corporate earnings season is looking gloomy and could test a market that has...

Turkey ETF Still Vulnerable to Risks of US Sanctions
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Turkey ETF Still Vulnerable to Risks of US Sanctions

Turkey country-specific ETF could continue to weaken as the country’s military actions into Syria...

Index ETFs Rise Could Result in Government Complacency
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Index ETFs Rise Could Result in Government Complacency

As more money flows into index-based stock mutual funds and ETFs, there may be less actively...

Trade Hopes Raise US Stock ETFs
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Trade Hopes Raise US Stock ETFs

U.S. markets and stock ETFs strengthened Wednesday as investors tried to maintain optimism ahead...

US Stock ETFs Retreat Due To Escalating Trade Fears
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US Stock ETFs Retreat Due To Escalating Trade Fears

U.S. markets and stock ETFs stumbled Tuesday on growing concerns that trade negotiations with...

Turkey ETF Plunges as Ankara Readies Syrian Military Op
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Turkey ETF Plunges as Ankara Readies Military Op in Syria

The Turkey country-specific ETF plummeted Monday after Ankara announced an “air and ground...

US Stock ETFs Turn Positive on Hope of Trade Progress
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US Stock ETFs Turn Positive on Hope of Trade Progress

U.S. markets and stock ETFs were meandering about on Monday as traders weighed poor global...

Developing Income-Focused Client Portfolios with ETFs
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Developing Income-Focused Client Portfolios with ETFs

A shifting fixed-income environment now exposes traditional passive bond investors to new risks,...

No Need To Always Have to Invest in the Cheapest ETF
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No Need To Always Have to Invest in the Cheapest ETF

For the average retail investor, there is more to investing than chasing after the exchange...

Investors Are Beginning To Dig Value ETFs
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Investors Are Beginning To Dig Value ETFs

The rebound in September pushed many investors to shift into underperforming areas of the market,...

U.S. Stock ETFs Decline as Dow Tumble 500 Points
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U.S. Stock ETFs Decline as Dow Tumble 500 Points

U.S. markets and stock ETFs declined Wednesday after a soft patch in private-sector jobs weighed...

Turkey ETF Surges on Hopes of Banking Turnaround
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Turkey ETF Surges on Hopes of Banking Turnaround

A Turkey country-specific exchange traded fund surged on huge volumes Friday as the emerging...

2019 Investing Themes: Global Trade, Banks & More
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2019 Investing Themes: Global Trade, Banks & More

Each year, ETFdb.com conducts a comprehensive review of the macroeconomic trends, policies and...

Brazil ETFs Retreat as Economy Heads Toward a Recession
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Brazil ETFs Retreat as Economy Heads Toward a Recession

Brazil country-specific ETFs are among the worst hit Monday as economic indicators suggest the...

Political Uncertainty Grips Pakistan ETF
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Political Uncertainty Grips Pakistan ETF

The lone Pakistan country-specific ETF was among the hardest hit Wednesday after Islamabad...

ETF Investors Win in a Protracted Fee War
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ETF Investors Win in a Protracted Fee War

In an ongoing price war that has pushed fund managers to provide products at lower and lower...

Natural Gas ETFs Surge on ‘Anomalous Heat’ Forecasts
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Natural Gas ETFs Surge on ‘Anomalous Heat’ Forecasts

Natural gas-related ETFs led the charge on Wednesday as higher temperatures ahead fuel bets of a...

Small-Cap ETFs Lag Behind Their Large-Cap Peers
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Small-Cap ETFs Lag Behind Their Large-Cap Peers

While the more widely observed U.S. benchmarks have marked new record highs, small-cap stocks and...

Surging Dry Bulk Shipping ETF Doesn't Mean All Is Well
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Surging Dry Bulk Shipping ETF Up 40% In Past Month Doesn’t Mean All Is Well

An ETF strategy that tracks dry bulk freight futures has surged in recent weeks, along with the...

5G and E-Commerce: Capturing the Growth with ETFs
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5G, Cloud Computing and E-commerce: How to Capture the Growth in ETF Strategies

The infrastructure for these 3 major trends is growing rapidly, but do you know the companies...

5 Targeted ETFs to Track Slice of the Retail Market
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5 Targeted ETFs to Track the Second-Biggest Slice of the Retail Market

Online shopping is now the second-biggest component of the U.S. retail market after overtaking...

Financial Sector ETFs Under Spotlight
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Financial Sector ETFs Under the Spotlight with Big Bank Earnings This Week

Financial stocks and sector-related exchange traded funds were under the microscope Monday as...

Consider Bearish ETF Strategies to Hedge Weak Earnings
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Consider Bearish ETF Strategies to Hedge Against Weak Earnings Results

As the earnings season begins, ETF investors should keep in mind that the upcoming quarterly...

Dividend Growing ETFs to Smooth Out a Rough Ride
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Dividend Growing ETFs to Smooth Out a Rough Ride

Investors who are considering ways to diversify their exchange traded fund investment portfolios...

China ETFs Surge on Restart in Trade Talks
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China ETFs Surge on Restart in Trade Talks

China country-specific ETFs were leading the charge Monday after President Donald Trump and...

Gold ETFs Shine, Mark Best Month in 3 Years
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Gold ETFs Shine, Mark Best Month in 3 Years

Gold ETFs continued to inch higher Friday ahead of a closely observed meeting between the United...

How You Use ETFs Makes Investment Process Important
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It’s How You Use ETFs That Makes the Investment Process Important

ETFs have hit the financial scene as cheap, easy-to-use, index-based products. While the...

An Interesting Year for Smart Beta ETFs
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An Interesting Year for Smart Beta ETFs

Smart beta ETF strategies that track alternative or customized indices have been gaining...

ETF Flows Reflect the Shifting Market Trends
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ETF Flows Reflect the Shifting Market Trends

ETFs have become a go-to investment vehicle for many investors across a range of backgrounds,...

Smart Beta ETF Opportunities for Today’s Market
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Smart Beta ETF Opportunities for Today’s Market

As the bull market extends, exchange traded fund investors can still find opportunities, but they...

Investors Should Look into Their ETF’s Underlying Index
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Investors Should Look into Their ETF’s Underlying Index

Index-based ETFs passively track an underlying benchmark, but that does not mean investors...

4 ETFs to Help Investors Access Innovative Disruptors
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4 ETFs to Help Investors Access Innovative Disruptors

New disruptive technologies are changing the way we interact with the world, providing growth...

Incredible Valuations in International Stock ETFs
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Incredible Valuations in International Stock ETFs

As investors look to diversify their portfolios, many are looking to international markets and...

An ETF Strategy to Manage Global Risks in Late Cycle
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An ETF Strategy to Manage Global Risks in Late Cycle

As the U.S. heads deeper into the late market cycle, investors will be faced with increased...

10 ETF Strategies to Express Your Full View on Developing Trends
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10 ETF Strategies to Express Your Full View on Developing Trends

In a maturing bull market environment, exchange traded fund investors should look to sectors and...

Advisors: Simplify Practice with ETF Model Portfolios
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Advisors: Simplify Practice with ETF Model Portfolios

With thousands of ETFs to choose from, financial advisors are turning to institutional type...

20 Country ETFs to Diversify into International Waters
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20 Country ETFs to Diversify into International Waters

Exchange traded funds are a cheap and easy way to help investors access targeted markets around...

ETF Strategies for a Late-Cycle Bull Market
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10 ETF Strategies for a Late-Cycle Bull Market

Increased volatility and macro uncertainty, which has affected a large range of asset classes,...

A Smart Beta ETF to Help Investors Weather the Storm
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A Smart Beta ETF to Help Investors Weather the Storm

The markets have witnessed bouts of volatility that hampered the march forward, but investors are...

A Moat Investing Strategy To Catch Warren Buffett’s Eye
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A Moat Investing Strategy To Catch Warren Buffett’s Eye

As a way to better target quality companies, investors can look to an exchange traded fund...

Smart Beta ETFs Compensate for Cap-Weighting Drawbacks
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Smart Beta ETFs Compensate for Cap-Weighting Drawbacks

Market capitalization-weighted index funds have served investors well over the years, but there...

China ETFs Surge on Infrastructure Stimulus
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China ETFs Surge on Infrastructure Stimulus

China country-specific exchange traded funds rallied Tuesday after Beijing paved the way for more...

Factor ETFs: Better Tools to Access the Market
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Factor ETFs: Better Tools to Access the Market

As investors look for ways to better manage risk and diversify their investment portfolios, more...

Mexico ETF EWW Looks to Breakout After Tariffs Averted
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Mexico ETF EWW Looks to Breakout After Tariff Crisis Was Averted

The Mexico country-specific ETF was among the standout performers on Monday after President...

Greece ETF Rallies with Snap Elections on the Book
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Greece ETF Rallies with Snap Elections on the Books

The divided politics and a rise in populist sentiment dragged on Greek markets, but after a...

J.P. Morgan ETF Strategies Are Backed by Experience
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J.P. Morgan ETF Strategies Are Backed by Experience

Money managers are tapping into their decades of experience as they adapt time-tested strategies...

Tapping into Developing Trends with Thematic ETFs
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Tapping into Developing Trends with Thematic ETFs

More investors are honing in on specific market segments to capture potential opportunities...

Bond Investors: ETF Solutions for Current Environment
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Bond Investors: ETF Solutions for Current Environment

Bonds remain an important component of a well diversified investment portfolio, and fixed-income...

ETFs to Track a Shift from Oil and into Cleaner Energy
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ETFs to Track a Shift Away from Crude Oil and into Cleaner Energy

Investment banks are bolstering their ranks with teams to gauge the rise of businesses and...

SEC Precidian Ruling Is An Active ETF Game Changer
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SEC Precidian Ruling Is An Active ETF Game Changer

With the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) pushing forward with non-transparent exchange...

A Bond ETF to Enhance Your Fixed-Income Portfolio
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A Bond ETF to Enhance Your Fixed-Income Portfolio

There is still demand for income generation, and fixed-income investors are increasingly turning...

Ultra-Short Bond ETF Gets More Out of a Cash Position
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Ultra-Short Bond ETF Gets More Out of a Cash Position

With all the market ups and downs, financial advisors have been shifting in and out of cash to...

How ETF Managed Portfolios Can Help Financial Advisors
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How ETF Managed Portfolios Can Help Financial Advisors

Financial advisors who are looking to enhancing their practices can incorporate exchange traded...

New ETF Rule to Even Playing Field for Small Players
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New ETF Rule to Even Playing Field for Small Players

Among the more important aspects in the regulatory landscape today, the SEC is enacting new rules...

Smart Beta ETFs: Invest in Factors Driving Performance
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Smart Beta ETFs: Invest in Factors Driving Performance

As investors grow accustomed to the exchange traded fund investment vehicle, many are looking for...

How 'SSPY' Alternative S&P 500 ETF Accounts for Risks
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How 'SSPY' Alternative S&P 500 ETF Accounts for Risks

As a way to better diversify equity market exposure, investors can consider a relatively new...

Marijuana ETFs Could Tap Fast-Growing, Emerging Asset
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Marijuana ETFs Could Tap Fast-Growing, Emerging Asset

Market traders are getting high off marijuana investments, and many are looking to exchange...

Check Your Brokerage to See if ETFs Are Free to Trade
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Check Your Brokerage to See if Your Target ETF is Free to Trade

In an increasingly competitive industry, brokerage platforms are working more closely with...

Look to Smart Beta Stock, Bond ETFs to Limit Market Risks
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Look to Smart Beta Stock, Bond ETFs to Limit Risks

With volatility rearing its ugly head again, ETF investors should look to strategies that...

Exploring Popular Thematic ETFs in Niche Markets
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Exploring Popular Thematic ETFs in Niche Markets

With all the broad market real estate already accounted for, ETF providers are honing in on...

ETFs That Focus on the Entrepreneurial Spirit
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ETFs That Focus on the Entrepreneurial Spirit

Entrepreneurs who break the mold are creating quickly growing companies that investors can gain...

Inside VanEck’s Dynamic LFEQ ETF Allocation Strategy
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Inside VanEck’s Dynamic LFEQ ETF Allocation Strategy

Investors who are looking for a smart way to keep their money invested in the markets may look to...

5 Volatility ETFs to Take Edge Off Volatile Conditions
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5 Volatility ETFs to Take Edge Off Volatile Conditions

In an aging bull market, many anticipate persistent uncertainties with global trade and slowing...

Smart Beta ETF Strategies Backed by Bernstein Research
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Smart Beta ETF Strategies Backed by Bernstein Research

Sanford C. Bernstein & Co, a well-known Wall Street sell-side research and brokerage firm,...

What You Should Know About Smart Beta ETFs
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What You Should Know About Smart Beta ETFs

Investors who are looking to diversify their portfolios with smart beta exchange traded funds...

REMX ETF: Betting Big on a Rare Earth, Strategic Metals
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REMX ETF: Betting Big on a Rare Earth, Strategic Metals

ETFs are an easy way to gain broad exposure to comprehensive and niche markets, and one ETF that...

Outcome-Based ETF Portfolios to Meet Investment Goals
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Outcome-Based ETF Portfolios to Meet Investment Goals

Financial advisors who are looking for customized ETF portfolios in the separate accounts space...

It’s a Great Time for MLP ETFs
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It’s a Great Time for MLP ETFs

Income-minded investors who are looking for alternative avenues of yield generation may consider...

ETFs Keep Gaining Popularity Among Investors
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ETFs Keep Gaining Popularity Among Investors

As the exchange traded fund investment vehicle grows in popularity, with trillions of dollars...

How to Use Gold ETFs to Balance Investing Risk
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How to Use Gold ETFs to Balance Investing Risk

Gold ETFs are garnering greater attention in 2019 as investors look for ways to hedge market...

What to Expect from the New ETF Database & ETF Trends
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What to Expect from the New ETF Database & ETF Trends

As the exchange traded fund industry grows and matures, with rising demand among institutional,...

Smart Beta ETF Investing for the Late Business Cycle
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Smart Beta ETF Investing for the Late Business Cycle

With the U.S. in the late stages of the market cycle, more investors are looking into smart beta...

3 Targeted ETFs to Ride Developing Market Waves
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3 Targeted ETFs to Ride Developing Market Waves

As a number of global market trends quickly develop, investors can look to targeted exchange...

Pet Care, Infrastructure & Online Retail
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Pet Care, Infrastructure & Online Retail—Investing in Today’s Global Trends

Famous advice says “invest in what you know”—70% of American households have pets and we spend...

Actively Managed ETFs for Troubled Times
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Actively Managed ETFs for Troubled Times

Actively managed ETFs help investors gain exposure to some of the expertise and financial...

FlexShares: Financial Advisors Stressed But Fulfilled
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FlexShares: Financial Advisors Stressed But Fulfilled

Northern Trust’s FlexShares have conducted an annual survey to gain insights into advisor...

A Robotics ETF to Capture the Future of Innovation
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A Robotics ETF to Capture the Future of Innovation

Robotics and artificial intelligence are a quickly developing innovation that touches upon a...

An 'Anti-Beta' ETF Strategy for Volatile Markets
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An 'Anti-Beta' ETF Strategy for Volatile Markets

Investors who are looking for ways to diversify out of traditional assets, especially during...

Cryptocurrency Is on Financial Advisors’ Radar
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Cryptocurrency Is on Financial Advisors’ Radar

Cryptocurrency is an up-and-coming market, and financial advisors are taking a closer look at the...

Thematic ETFs to Target Innovative Tech Developments
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Thematic ETFs to Target Innovative Tech Developments

As investors grow accustomed to the exchange traded fund investment vehicle, many are now looking...

Quality Factor Smart Beta ETFs for Late Business Cycle
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Quality Factor Smart Beta ETFs for Late Business Cycle

With the markets heading toward the later stages of a typical economic cycle, exchange traded...

Active Managers Embrace the Transparent ETF Movement
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Active Managers Embrace the Transparent ETF Movement

Active money managers are embracing the exchange traded fund wrapper, despite concerns that their...

How to Use ETFs to Tap into Global Opportunities
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How to Use ETFs to Tap into Global Opportunities

As investors build our their portfolios, many are turning to ETFs to tap into the global...

3 Tactical ETFs Built with Timeless Investment Philosophy
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3 Tactical ETFs With Timeless Investment Philosophy

Factor-based smart beta ETF strategies have quickly gained popularity as investors look to...

2 Online Retail ETFs to Hone in on Market Opportunities
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2 Online Retail ETFs to Hone in on Market Opportunities

With most of the broad and widely observed benchmarks already accounted for, money managers are...

Why ETFs Are an Important Facet in the Market Ecosystem
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Why ETFs Are an Important Facet in the Market Ecosystem

Exchange traded funds are quickly becoming the go-to investment vehicle of choice as investors...

Women in ETFs Help Promote Gender Equality, Empowerment
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Women in ETFs Help Promote Gender Equality, Empowerment

Women in ETFs, the first women’s group for the exchange traded fund industry, has been helping to...

ETF Investors Should Look Beyond U.S. Markets
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ETF Investors Should Look Beyond U.S. Markets

In the late stages of the economic cycle, many believe U.S. markets will witness slower growth....

What Defines a Thematic ETF Investment
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What Defines a Thematic ETF Investment

As more investors grow comfortable with the exchange traded fund investment vehicle, many are...

Diminish Volatility With Principal ETF Strategies
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Diminish Volatility With Principal ETF Strategies

In the late stages of a business economic cycle with a prolonged bull market, ETF investors...

3 Smart Beta ETFs to Navigate Choppy Market Conditions
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3 Smart Beta ETFs to Navigate Choppy Market Conditions

As investors push deeper into a prolonged bull market with short-term risks popping up, many are...

Commodity ETFs Surge As Investors Hedge Volatility
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Commodity ETFs Surge As Investors Hedge Volatility

As a way to hedge against heightened volatility in the equities market, more investors are...

Smart Beta ETFs Are Backed by Years of Experience
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Smart Beta ETFs Are Backed by Years of Experience

Money managers who have years of experience in traditional active management are also finding...

10 Relative Weight ETFs for Top-Down Thematic Views
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10 Relative Weight ETFs for Top-Down Thematic Views

As more investors look for more out of an investment portfolio, many are diving deeper into ETFs...

Smart Beta ETFs Are Not Created Equal
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Smart Beta ETFs Are Not Created Equal

Smart beta or factor-based ETFs are growing in popularity as more money managers launch new...

Dynamic ETF Strategies That Adapt to Changing Markets
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Dynamic ETF Strategies That Adapt to Changing Markets

Investors who are worried about sudden volatile swings can consider ETF strategies with a...

10 Relative Weight ETFs to Play Cyclical Markets
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10 Relative Weight ETFs to Play Cyclical Markets

As ETF investors consider ways to diversify and enhance their investment portfolios, many are...

ETF Strategies to Address Volatility in a Portfolio
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ETF Strategies to Address Volatility in a Portfolio

Volatility can come out of no where and weigh on an investment portfolio, especially as we head...

ESG ETFs Align Investors’ Portfolio With Core Values
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ESG ETFs Align Investors’ Portfolio With Core Values

Socially responsible investments are gaining traction with more investors looking into ETFs that...

Active Bond ETFs to Help Investors to Navigate Markets
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Active Bond ETFs to Help Investors to Navigate Markets

As the fixed-income market resets and many look to manage risks ahead, investors may consider...

ETF Arena Likely to Expand as SEC Relaxes Filing Rules
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ETF Arena Likely to Expand as SEC Relaxes Filing Rules

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is looking to ease its rules for approving low-risk...

A Targeted ETF to Capture M&A, Consolidation in Biotech
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A Targeted ETF to Capture M&A, Consolidation in the Biotech Space

The biotechnology space is filled with new drug makers and treatments that help make lives...

ESG-Themed ETFs Are Gaining Traction Among Investors
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ESG-Themed ETFs Are Gaining Traction Among Investors

Many people believe in the principles that environmental, social and governance factors...

Investing in the Boon of the Airline Industry
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Investing in the Boon of the Airline Industry

ETF investors who are looking into the airline industry may find that airline carriers’ business...

Why It’s Time to Consider Precious Metals, Commodity ETFs
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Why It’s Time to Consider Precious Metals, Commodity ETFs

As investors consider potential risks ahead, many are looking to ETF strategies that cover...

Charles Schwab Commission-Free Platform Keeps Expanding
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Charles Schwab Commission-Free Platform Keeps Expanding

Brokerage platforms, like Charles Schwab, have helped ETF investors reduce trading costs by...

ETF Strategists Are Helping Advisors as Markets Change
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ETF Strategists Are Helping Advisors as Markets Change

Central banks around the world have been tightening, but some have begun to ease off the gas,...

EMQQ ETF Looks to E-Commerce Growth in Emerging Markets
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EMQQ ETF Looks to E-Commerce Growth in Emerging Markets

As more investors look to developing economies for greater growth and enhance returns, many are...

Investors: Don't Forget About Emerging Market ETFs
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Investors: Don't Forget About Emerging Market ETFs

Investors who are thinking about building a diversified investment portfolio should not forget to...

Smart Beta and Factor Strategies for a Late Stage Market Cycle
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Smart Beta and Factor Strategies for a Late Stage Market Cycle

As smart beta ETF interest continues to grow, more investors are asking questions about how to...

3 Defined Outcome ETFs to Better Manage Market Risks Ahead
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3 Defined Outcome ETFs to Better Manage Market Risks

As the ETF industry begins to customize and tailor strategies to fit with a changing market...

Don’t Forget About Mid-Cap ETF Investing
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Don’t Forget About Mid-Cap ETF Investing

With the markets in recovery mode, the middle-capitalization category and related ETFs have been...

Smart Beta ETFs Are Becoming a Household Name
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Smart Beta ETFs Are Becoming a Household Name

As the exchange traded fund community matures, more investors are branching out from traditional...

6 Dividend Growth ETFs for Quality Market Exposure
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6 Dividend Growth ETFs for Quality Market Exposure

ETF strategies that focus on elite dividend-paying companies can be a good way to enhance a...

How to Generate Yield With Cushing Sector Plus MLP ETFs
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How to Generate Yield With Cushing Sector Plus MLP ETFs

As the energy sector begins to pick up, investors may look to sector-specific ETF strategies that...

J.P. Morgan ETFs Find Success as Client Demand Grows
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J.P. Morgan ETFs Find Success as Client Demand Grows

Despite a volatile 2018, some ETF providers were well positioned to capitalize on the market...

ESG-Themed ETF Strategies Are Turning More Heads
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ESG-Themed ETF Strategies Are Turning More Heads

As investors look for ways to diversify their investment portfolios, many are looking into...

Steel ETFs Could Be Facing a Meltdown
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Steel ETFs Could Be Facing a Meltdown

Steel-related ETFs have rebounded along with the broader markets, but a potential supply glut...

Demand for Gold ETFs Increases to Diversify a Portfolio
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Demand for Gold ETFs Increases to Diversify a Portfolio

In the current market environment, investors are looking to gold ETFs as a way to diversify a...

3 Smart Beta ETF Strategies to Capture Upside Potential
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3 Smart Beta ETF Strategies to Limit Downside Risks, Capture Further Upside Potential

In the late stage of the economy cycle, investors still want to be in the markets but want to...

Why Cost Matters to ETF Investors
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Why Cost Matters to ETF Investors

As the ETF industry grows and matures, investors are gravitating toward specific areas of...

How ARK Invest ETFs Target Technological Disruptors
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How ARK Invest ETFs Target Technological Advances, Disruptors

In a quickly developing world, investors are always on the look out for the next big thing, and...

Active Minimum Volatility ETF Can Help Investors Adapt
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Active Minimum Volatility ETF Can Help Investors Adapt to Quickly Changing Markets

In the late market cycle with more frequent swings, investors are looking to minimum or low...

Beyond the Core With Direxion's Relative Weight ETFs
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Beyond the Core With Direxion's Relative Weight ETFs

As more investors look for more out of an investment portfolio, many are diving deeper into ETFs...

A Floating Rate Treasury ETF for Safer Rate Capture
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A Floating Rate Treasury ETF for Safer Rate Capture

While the Federal Reserve has eased off the pedal on interest rate hikes, investors are still...

How to Use Active Bond ETFs to Help Preserve Downside Protection
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How to Use Active Bond ETFs to Help Preserve Downside Protection

Fixed income investors should consider actively managed bond ETFs with a seasoned team ready to...

Real Estate ETFs to Diversify An Investment Portfolio
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Real Estate ETFs to Diversify An Investment Portfolio

As investors go off the beaten road and look to alternative strategies, many are considering real...

Invesco Celebrates QQQ ETF Turning 20
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Invesco Celebrates QQQ ETF Turning 20

Invesco is today celebrating the two-decade history of one of the largest and oldest ETFs to hit...

Tech China ETFs Among the Top Winners as Trade Talks Continue
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Tech China ETFs Among the Top Winners as Trade Talks Continue

China tech ETFs have stood out in 2019 with Chinese markets rebounding thanks to trade talks...

An All-Weather ETF Approach to Navigate Any Market
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An All-Weather ETF Approach to Navigate All Markets

As many look to alternatives strategies to hedge against potential market swings, ETF investors...