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Recent Content By Roxanna Islam, CFA, CAIA
Space ETFs vs. Aerospace & Defense ETFs
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Space ETFs vs. Aerospace & Defense ETFs: View From Above

While aerospace and defense ETFs have recently caught investor interest, space ETFs have been...

Beyond Gold & Silver With Platinum ETFs
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Platinum ETFs: Beyond Gold & Silver

While equities have rebounded from this year’s earlier pullback, investors are increasingly...

What's Next for Thematic ETFs?
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Thematic ETFs in 2025: What’s Next?

Thematic investing has experienced cycles of popularity over time. In less cautious market...

Solana ETFs: Summer of SOL
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Solana ETFs: Summer of SOL

The SEC has initiated its typical review process with issuers over their spot solana ETFs...

Why Some ETF Investors Look to Closed-End Funds
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Why Some ETF Investors May Like Closed-End Funds

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and closed-end funds (CEFs) are wrappers that share basic...

Silver ETFs: Shining Through the Market Noise
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Silver ETFs: Shining Through the Market Noise

In 2025, we have had to go back to the basics including diversification. One of the most...

Indexing Innovation: Passive ETFs Matter
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Innovation In Indexing: Why Passive ETFs Matter

For many of us, ETFs have been synonymous with passive management. Since the early 1990s, ETFs...

Find Hidden Opportunities in International ETFs
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Hidden Opportunities in International ETFs

Investors typically diversify global portfolios with broad international ETFs. But recent market...

In 2025, Crypto ETF Launches Demonstrate Strength
Crypto Channel

Crypto ETF Launches Show Strength in 2025

While crypto adoption will likely always be price-driven to some extent, regulatory and political...

Leveraged ETFs Embrace Market Volatility
Leveraged & Inverse ETF Channel

Embracing Market Volatility With Leveraged ETFs

Since Liberation Day, the market has made many moves in both directions. While many investors...

Crypto, Cannabis, Chips - Are These ETFs Cheap Yet?
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Are These ETFs Cheap Yet? Crypto, Cannabis, Chips

When markets move, we can learn a lot from the outperformers. But we can also learn a lot from...

Discussing the Tariff Impact With ETFs
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Taking Apart the Tariff Impact With ETFs

A large consensus has been to stay the course with long-term portfolio goals despite recent...

European & Global Defense ETFs on the Map in 2025
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2025 Puts European & Global Defense ETFs on the Map

Globally, consumers have propped up the economy for the past several years. Most of the exciting...

Watch These 3 Investment Trends in ETFs in 2025
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3 Investment Trends in ETFs for 2025

Not even a quarter into 2025 and we’ve been on a roller coaster of economic and market events. It...

Defensive Strength in Uncertain Times
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Consumer Staples ETFs: Defensive Strength in Uncertain Times

Consumer spending has been a strong point in the economy, but recent headwinds are building. The...

In Early 2025, Gold Mining ETFs Gleam
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Gold Mining ETFs Shine in Early 2025

Tariffs, geopolitical volatility, and overall economic uncertainty have taken over this year. So...

15 Years of PCEF
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15 Years of PCEF: An ETF of CEFs

The Invesco CEF Income Composite ETF (PCEF C+), the oldest and largest ETF of closed-end funds,...

The Latest Wave of Crypto ETF Filings
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Crypto ETFs: The Latest Wave of Filings

Some of the most interesting filings in the crypto ETF space are not necessarily new product...

Tariffs Take the Wheel in Transportation ETFs
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Transportation ETFs: Tariffs Take the Wheel

Recent tariff news has caused a broad shock across the market, including international...

Under-the-Radar ETF Opportunities
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Under-the-Radar Opportunities in ETFs

Over recent years, investors have sought safety within mega-cap tech stocks while searching for...

Watch Uranium ETFs in 2025
Gold/Silver/Critical Minerals Channel

Uranium ETFs: A Commodity to Watch in 2025

A few years ago, a relatively under-the-radar commodity — uranium — came into the spotlight....

Bitcoin ETFs & Why They Matter in 2025
Crypto Channel

1 Year of Bitcoin ETFs (& Why They Matter in 2025)

Spot bitcoin ETFs were approved by the SEC on January 10, 2024 — almost one year ago. As we...

Crypto ETFs: Tailwinds Build Toward 2025
Crypto Channel

Crypto ETFs: Tailwinds Build Toward 2025

For ETF investors, the onslaught of crypto ETF launches has created some short-sighted...

Real Asset ETFs Are Deeply Underappreciated
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Real Asset ETFs: Really Underappreciated

Last week, I moderated two panels on real assets and infrastructure for completely different sets...

E-Commerce Delivers Results
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Retail ETFs: E-Commerce Delivering Results

When the Halloween decorations go away, holiday shopping begins. Each year consumers continue to...

Looking Back at Crypto ETFs
Crypto Channel

A Look Back at Crypto ETFs

Bitcoin has had its highs and lows when it comes to investor interest (and its prices). But...

Not-So-Shocking Growth From Semiconductor ETFs
Disruptive Technology Channel

Semiconductor ETFs: Not-So-Shocking Growth

Nvidia (NVDA) has been one of the most interesting stocks of the year. The company isn’t new to...

3 Crypto Adoption Roadblocks
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3 Roadblocks to Crypto Adoption

Crypto ETF innovation hasn’t stopped. Since the launch of spot ether ETFs this summer, there have...

 Rerouting the Auto Industry With Future Mobility ETFs
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Future Mobility ETFs: Rerouting the Auto Industry

As an ex-future mobility research analyst, I spent a lot of time looking at financial statements...

Utilities ETFs: Plugged In For 2024
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Utilities ETFs: Plugged in for 2024

As an “old economy” sector, utilities are notable for their steady revenue streams. They also...

On the Radar With Aerospace and Defense ETFs
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On the Radar With Aerospace and Defense ETFs

Like many analysts and investors, I’m always searching for the next big idea—whether it’s a new...

This or That: ETF Themes
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This or That: ETF Themes Edition

You have probably seen This or That games across social media. This is a just-for-fun version for...

Why You Shouldn’t Rebuff Buffer ETFs
ETF Education Channel

Why You Shouldn’t Rebuff Buffer ETFs

Recent downturns from the Great Recession and the worldwide pandemic are still fresh on investors...

Looking Beyond Bitcoin With Spot Ether ETFs
Crypto Channel

Spot Ether ETFs’ Big Day: Looking Beyond Bitcoin

It took a high-profile lawsuit and several years for spot bitcoin ETFs to finally be approved. It...

Riding the Wave of Consumer Demand With Travel ETFs
ETF Building Blocks Channel

Travel ETFs: Riding the Wave of Consumer Demand

Summer is halfway over, and travel demand remains high. TSA data points to a 2024 summer season...

Solana ETFs and SOL Filings
Crypto Channel

Solana ETFs: The SOL Filings

ETF issuers are still amending S-1s for spot ether ETFs and hoping for a July approval. But some...

A Technology ETFs Shakeup
Disruptive Technology Channel

A Shakeup for Technology ETFs

The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK A) rebalanced last week. It swapped a large position...

Closed-End Funds: Unexpected Growth Opportunities
ETF Education Channel

ETFs of Closed-End Funds: Unexpected Growth Opportunities

For income-seeking investors, closed-end funds (CEFs) offer relatively high distributions and the...

Crypto ETFs: Ether Not an Either/Or Story With Bitcoin
Crypto Channel

Crypto ETFs: Ether Not an Either/Or Story With Bitcoin

Some may love crypto and some may hate it, but cryptocurrencies have undeniably shaken up the...

Consumer Staples ETFs: Thinking Outside of the Big Box
Disruptive Technology Channel

Consumer Staples ETFs: Thinking Outside of the Big Box

Despite uncertainty in consumer strength, consumer discretionary stocks still pulled ahead of...

Spot Ether ETFs Riding Tailwinds of Bitcoin ETFs
Crypto Channel

Spot Ether ETFs Riding Tailwinds of Bitcoin ETFs

This week bitcoin prices reached over $60,000 — the highest level since November 2021. Since the...

3 Retail Trends for 2024
Innovative ETFs Channel

3 Retail Trends for 2024

Explaining consumer spending involves a lot of contradictions. Consumer spending is strong. But...

The Magnificent Seven (Plus or Minus a Few)
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The Magnificent Seven (Plus or Minus a Few)

I hear about the Magnificent Seven several times a day — seven companies and eight stocks that...

Passive vs. Active ETFs of CEFs
ETF Education Channel

Passive vs. Active ETFs of CEFs

Closed-end funds (CEFs) are relatively under the radar compared to peers like exchange-traded...

It’s OK to Hate Bitcoin
Crypto Channel

It’s OK to Hate Bitcoin

Bitcoin has fallen below $40,000 after rising to just under $50,000 before the spot bitcoin ETF...

How ETF Investors Can Take Advantage of Deal Activity
ETF Building Blocks Channel

How ETF Investors Can Take Advantage of Deal Activity

With lower interest rates now in sight and renewed confidence in the stock market, deal making...

Watch These 4 Trends in 2024
Crypto Channel

4 Trends to Watch for in 2024

In 2024, inflation, interest rates, and the presidential election will likely be on top of ETF...

2023 in Charts: 5 ETF Sector Stories
Crypto Channel

2023 in Charts: 5 ETF Sector Stories

2023 was a year of surprises. These are five key sector themes illustrated in charts that...

Bitcoin ETFs' Timeline Grows Closer
Crypto Channel

Crypto ETFs Higher as Spot Bitcoin ETFs' Timeline Grows Closer

Bitcoin prices are near $44,000 and excitement is pouring into the space again. That’s...

Staples Count on Discounts for the Remainder of 2023
Disruptive Technology Channel

Staples Counting on Discounts for the Remainder of 2023

Recent data point to a record shopping season for Shopify (SHOP), which saw Black Friday sales...

E-commerce Counting on Discounts for Remainder of 2023
ETF Education Channel

E-commerce Counting on Discounts for Remainder of 2023

As we approach the final months of 2023, consumer strength has been somewhat mixed but has...

What's Next for Crypto ETFs?
Crypto Channel

Crypto ETFs: What’s Next?

It has been several weeks since ether futures ETFs have launched with little fanfare in early...

Consumer Discretionary vs. Staples
Innovative ETFs Channel

Consumer Discretionary vs. Staples: What ETFs Can Tell Us

Despite some signs of slowdown in the economy, the biggest stories in the market still revolve...

What Netflix Shows Us About the Streaming and Media Industry
Innovative ETFs Channel

What Netflix Shows Us About the Streaming and Media Industry

The communications sector has been one of the best-performing sectors of the year, benefiting...

ETFs of CEFs: Diversification and Higher Distributions
Innovative ETFs Channel

ETFs of CEFs: Diversification and Higher Distributions

Closed-end funds typically appeal to a niche group of income investors. But when you package...

Ether Future ETFs a Win Despite Limited Popularity
Crypto Channel

Ether Future ETFs Still a Win Despite Limited Popularity

While investors await a spot bitcoin ETF, the SEC accelerated its rollout of ether futures ETFs....

Auto Strike Not a Large Strike Out for EV ETFs
Climate Insights Channel

Auto Strike Not a Large Strike Out for EV ETFs

Throughout the year, persistent inflation — including everyday costs like gasoline and groceries...

How Analysts Look at Trends to Invest in Stocks and ETFs
Equity ETF Channel

How Analysts Look at Trends to Invest in Stocks and ETFs

Some investment trends seem obvious — people are watching more streaming movies, consumers like...

Thematic Trends Post-Lockdown: What Worked and What Didn’t
Leveraged & Inverse ETF Channel

Thematic Trends Post-Lockdown: What Worked and What Didn’t

After months of lockdown in 2020-2021, there has undoubtedly been a lasting effect on the...

Grayscale Win Leads to Questions on Spot Bitcoin ETFs
Crypto Channel

Grayscale Win Leads to More Questions on Spot Bitcoin ETFs

On Tuesday, Grayscale finally won its lawsuit against the SEC (see initial coverage here). For...

Retail Sales Figures Delivered by Amazon
Beyond Basic Beta Channel

Amazon Delivers on Retail Sales Figures

Last week, retail sales increased more than expected. It pointed to a resilient consumer despite...

Into the Ether… Futures ETF Filings
Crypto Channel

Into the Ether… Futures ETF Filings

After a rush among issuers to file for spot bitcoin ETFs, followed shortly by a rush to file for...

Streaming Remains the Big Picture in Media ETFs
Portfolio Strategies Channel

Next Gen Media ETFs: Streaming Still the Big Picture

Current events in the past couple of weeks have shown us two things. Great marketing can bring...

What ETF to Land On for Travel Demand Returns
ETF Building Blocks Channel

Travel Demand Returns, What ETF to Land On?

Last week, I discussed the consumer discretionary sector making a big comeback in 2023 despite...

Services Cruise Through in Consumer Spending 2H23
ETF Building Blocks Channel

Consumer Spending Shifts for 2H23: Services Cruising Through

Consumer spending has softened over the past few months. And many companies that depend on...

Pure-Play EVs Speeding Up the Race
Climate Insights Channel

Future Mobility ETFs: Pure-Play EVs Speeding Up the Race

While pure-play electric vehicle stocks have lost some of the interest seen in 2020-2021, demand...

A Return to the Spotlight for Crypto ETFs
Crypto Channel

Crypto ETFs Back in the Spotlight

BlackRock brought the crypto ETF industry back into the spotlight. And many investors and...

Under the Hood of Future Mobility ETFs
ETF Building Blocks Channel

Future Mobility ETFs: Under the Hood

Over the past few months, I have written many research notes on future mobility (which includes...

Inside E-Commerce, Luxury Goods, and Related Trends
ETF Building Blocks Channel

Consumer Spending Trends: Inside E-Commerce, Luxury Goods, and More

Over the past few quarters, different narratives have emerged about consumer spending — it’s up,...

Video Gaming ETFs Aim for the Clouds
Modern Alpha Channel

Video Gaming ETFs Aim for the Clouds

The video gaming, entertainment, and overall communications services sector is shifting away from...

The Differences In Crypto, Metaverse & Web3 ETFs
Crypto Channel

The Differences In Crypto, Metaverse & Web3 ETFs

Last week, I discussed some of the different types of crypto and bitcoin ETFs. The distinction...

Industrial ETFs: From Ground to Space
Disruptive Technology Channel

Industrial ETFs: From Ground to Space

While I’ve recently discussed what is driving outperformance in the consumer discretionary sector...

Earning Income Through CEF ETFs
Innovative ETFs Channel

Earning Income Through CEF ETFs

Closed-end funds are known for their high distribution rate and potential to provide current...

Let’s Talk About Communication Services ETFs
Beyond Basic Beta Channel

Let’s Talk About Communication Services ETFs

While investors have renewed interest in the tech sector this year, this week, however, the...

Luxury Leisurely Takes Lead in Consumer ETFs
Portfolio Strategies Channel

Luxury Leisurely Takes Lead in Consumer ETFs

While consumer spending data has cooled, the retail consumer still remains relatively resilient —...

EV ETFs: Ford, Affordability, and Looking Forward
Climate Insights Channel

EV ETFs: Ford, Affordability, Looking Forward

Last week on March 23, Ford Motor Company (F) announced changes to its financial reporting and...

Semiconductor ETFs and the Tale of Two Tech Stories
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Semiconductor ETFs and the Tale of Two Tech Stories

With turmoil in the banking sector spreading to the broader market, many investors are seeking...

Regional Bank ETFs: What to Watch For Next?
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Regional Bank ETFs: What to Watch For Next?

This past weekend, banks saw their second and third largest collapse, respectively, as regulators...

Space Is Far, But Investing in Space Is Closer to Home
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Space Is Far, But Investing in Space Is Closer to Home

Last week’s VettaFi Voices On discussed small-cap stocks in ETFs. In this conversation, I...

Crypto Logs: 2022 Coinbase 10-K Takeaways
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Crypto Logs: 2022 Coinbase 10-K Takeaways

The first U.S. ETF with “crypto” in its name was the Bitwise Crypto Industry Innovators ETF...

The Goods, the Apps, the Hugely Ignored Service Sector
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The Goods, the Apps, the Hugely Ignored Service Sector

According to the latest U.S. e-commerce data release on February 17, 4Q e-commerce continues to...

What's First: Thematic Investing or the Egg?
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What's First: Thematic Investing or the Egg?

Last week at Exchange: An ETF Experience, I hosted a panel called “Thematics—Separating Hype From...

5 Questions to “Think Thematically” on Before Exchange
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5 Questions to “Think Thematically” on Before Exchange

Next week at Exchange, I will spend 30 minutes moderating a panel on thematic investing,...

Consumers Shopping Smarter (Not Harder) Online
Thematic Investing Channel

Consumers Shopping Smarter (Not Harder) Online

In an earlier note, we discussed the likelihood of a strong online holiday shopping season in...

Crypto Miners Dig Themselves Out of 2022's Rut
Crypto Channel

Crypto Miners Dig Themselves Out of 2022's Rut

Out of the entire ETF universe, the best performing ETFs YTD so far are crypto ETFs—more...

Will Streaming Companies Streamline Costs in 2023?
Thematic Investing Channel

Thematic Times: Will Streaming Companies Streamline Costs in 2023?

With better access to internet and more connected devices, people are changing the way they...

Holiday Travel Recovers From Going South(west)
Thematic Investing Channel

Holiday Travel Recovers From Going South(west)

At first, the 2022 holiday travel season seemed to be a flashback to 2021—last minute flight...

Thematic Times: E-Commerce Trends to Unwrap This Holiday Season
Thematic Investing Channel

Thematic Times: E-Commerce Trends to Unwrap This Holiday Season

After several quarters, e-commerce sales growth finally resumed growing at a faster pace than...

Crypto Logs: The Crypto “Crash Course” on Custody
Crypto Channel

Crypto Logs: The Crypto “Crash Course” on Custody

FTX filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Friday, November 11, after a series of revelations...

Thematic Times: Not Laboring Over News for Constituents
Thematic Investing Channel

Thematic Times: Not Laboring Over News for Constituents

Thematic indexes are often synonymous with growth and many of these indexes like OGIGX, BCHAIN,...

Travel Heads Back to Business
ETF Building Blocks Channel

Travel Heads Back to Business

The S-Network Global Travel Index (TRAVEL) is largely consumer-driven to the extent that...

Crypto Logs: Regulations Introduced, Few Materialized
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Crypto Logs: Regulations Introduced, Few Materialized

Crypto regulation has been widely discussed as one of the necessary steps for the digital asset...

Netflix Proves Streaming Is Still Worth Watching
Thematic Investing Channel

Netflix Proves Streaming Is Still Worth Watching

As the largest constituent in the S-Network Streaming & Gaming Index (STREAM), Netflix (NFLX,...

Thematic Times: SPACs in the Thematic Space
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Thematic Times: SPACs in the Thematic Space

In 2020, over 50% of new publicly listed companies were SPACs, with a large portion being in...

Mitigating the Economic Impact of Natural Disasters
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Mitigating the Economic Impact of Natural Disasters

Hurricane Ian made landfall on the Florida coast on September 28, 2022, and became one of the...

Crypto Logs: ETH Merge's Minor Impact on BTC Equities
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Crypto Logs: ETH Merge's Minor Impact on BTC Equities

About two weeks after the completion of the Ethereum Merge, investors have likely heard about...

E-Commerce Delivers Results for Logistics Warehousing
Thematic Investing Channel

E-Commerce Delivers Results for Logistics Warehousing

In last week’s note, we discussed e-commerce sales data in detail relative to headline numbers...

Thematic Times: Looking Deeper Into E-Commerce Data
Thematic Investing Channel

Thematic Times: Looking Deeper Into E-Commerce Data

On the surface, quarterly e-commerce sales data show that e-commerce growth is still strong...

Is the FUTURE Autonomous, Electric, or Both?
Energy Infrastructure Channel

Is the FUTURE Autonomous, Electric, or Both?

Autonomous and electric vehicles are often used interchangeably when referring to future...

Below the Wing of the Airline Sector
Thematic Investing Channel

Below the Wing of the Airline Sector

In anearlier note, we briefly mentioned strong consumer demand in travel, which hasn’t yet...

Crypto Logs: Two Inquires on Correlation
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Crypto Logs: Two Inquires on Correlation

While correlations are just one factor to consider when investing in Bitcoin and Bitcoin-related...

The Future Economy Driving Infrastructure Needs
Thematic Investing Channel

The Future Economy Driving Infrastructure Needs

Although it is a widely used term, “infrastructure” actually has a much broader definition than...

Thematic Times: Semiconductors Power Thematic Indexes
Thematic Investing Channel

Thematic Times: Semiconductors Power Thematic Indexes

Many thematic indexes are driven by long-term growth in technology and innovation—for instance,...

Consumers Driving Travel Despite Costs
Thematic Investing Channel

Consumers Driving Travel Despite Costs

One segment of the S-Network Global Travel Index (TRAVEL) — ancillary beneficiaries — has not...

Income Opportunities: Rising Rates and CEFs
ETF Building Blocks Channel

Income Opportunities: Rising Rates and CEFs

After the Fed hiked interest rates for a fourth time this year, closed-end fund (CEF) investors...

Crypto Logs: Say Hello to the Metaverse
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Crypto Logs: Say Hello to the Metaverse

The word “Metaverse” has been around for years, originating in the 1992 novelSnow Crash.(1) Since...

Crypto Logs: Meet the Metaverse
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Crypto Logs: Meet the Metaverse

The word “Metaverse” has been around for years, originating in the 1992 novel Snow Crash.(1)...

4 Megatrends Underscoring Amazon: E-Commerce and More
ETF Building Blocks Channel

4 Megatrends Underscoring Amazon: E-Commerce and More

This year Amazon Prime Day occurred on July 12 and 13 and according to Amazon was the “biggest...

Four Megatrends Underlying Amazon: E-Commerce and More
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Four Megatrends Underlying Amazon: E-Commerce and More

This year Amazon Prime Day occurred on July 12 and 13 and according to Amazon was the “biggest...

Thematic Times: Streaming Not Only a Stay-at-Home Play
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Thematic Times: Streaming Not Only a Stay-at-Home Play

The streaming and gaming sector has been rising in popularity as widespread internet access and...

Crypto Logs: Bitcoin ETFs vs. Index-Based Crypto ETFs
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Crypto Logs: Bitcoin ETFs vs. Index-Based Crypto ETFs

This month, U.S. digital asset investment products saw net inflows, suggesting that some U.S....

Thematic Times: Streaming Not Just a Stay-at-Home Play
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Thematic Times: Streaming Not Just a Stay-at-Home Play

The streaming and gaming sector has been rising in popularity as widespread internet access and...

Crypto Logs: Bitcoin ETFs and Index-Based Crypto ETFs
Crypto Channel

Crypto Logs: Bitcoin ETFs and Index-Based Crypto ETFs

This month, U.S. digital asset investment products saw net inflows, suggesting that some U.S....

Prepare for Unfortunate, Inevitable Natural Disasters
Energy Infrastructure Channel

Prepare for Unfortunate, Inevitable Natural Disasters

Natural disasters have been increasing globally over the past few years—from 2001 to 2020, there...

Prepare for the Unfortunate but Inevitable Natural Disas
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Prepare for the Unfortunate but Inevitable Natural Disaster

Natural disasters have been increasing globally over the past few years—from 2001 to 2020, there...

Legacy Automakers Charge Ahead of Entrants in EV Push
The Responsible Investing Channel

Legacy Automakers Charge Ahead of Entrants in EV Push

It may be surprising to know that there are virtually no new entrant U.S. electric vehicle (EV)...

Legacy Automakers Charge Ahead of New Entrants in EV Pus
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Legacy Automakers Charge Ahead of New Entrants in EV Push

It may be surprising to know that there are virtually no new entrant U.S. electric vehicle (EV)...

Thematic Times: Shift to Online Shopping Continues
Thematic Investing Channel

Thematic Times: Shift to Online Shopping Continues

E-commerce growth has been a multi-sector trend for several years—growing alongside...

Thematic Times: Secular Shift to Online Shopping Continu
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Thematic Times: Secular Shift to Online Shopping Continues

E-commerce growth has been a multi-sector trend for several years—growing alongside...

Looking Beyond Bitcoin into Crypto Equities
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Looking Beyond Bitcoin into Crypto Equities

As Bitcoin has become a widely discussed investment topic, investors are looking for more...

Crypto Logs: Looking Beyond Bitcoin into Crypto Equities
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Crypto Logs: Looking Beyond Bitcoin into Crypto Equities

As Bitcoin has become a widely discussed investment topic, investors are looking for more...

Thematic Times: Travel Ramps Up This Summer
ETF Building Blocks Channel

Thematic Times: Travel Ramps Up This Summer

While January travel metrics were still impacted by the Omicron strain, 1Q22 earnings reports for...

Thematic Times: Travel Heats Up This Summer
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Thematic Times: Travel Heats Up This Summer

While January travel metrics were still impacted by the Omicron strain, 1Q22 earnings reports...

Crypto Logs: Crypto Goes from Meme to Mainstream
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Crypto Logs: Crypto Goes from Meme to Mainstream

Much like both the broader equity market and Bitcoin (BTC) prices, YTD performance for crypto...

LANDX Provides Solid Ground for Future of Disruptive Tec
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LANDX Provides Solid Ground for Future of Disruptive Tech

High growth tech stocks aren’t the only beneficiaries of the digital transformation. While real...

IDOGX: An International Breed with High Yield
ETF Building Blocks Channel

IDOGX: An International Breed with High Yield

While international equities can often be overlooked by U.S. investors, an international dividend...

Gold Miners: A Free Cash Flow Rush
Alternatives Channel

Gold Miners: A Free Cash Flow Rush

With U.S. inflation rising to record highs and geopolitical unrest causing volatility in the...

Gold Miners: The Free Cash Flow Rush
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Gold Miners: The Free Cash Flow Rush

With U.S. inflation rising to record highs and geopolitical unrest causing volatility in the...

IDOGX: An International Breed with Higher Yield
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IDOGX: An International Breed with Higher Yield

While international equities can often be overlooked by U.S. investors, an international...

Crypto Logs: Digital Assets and Geopolitics
Crypto Channel

Crypto Logs: Digital Assets and Geopolitics

During the past few weeks, domestic and global events have brought further attention to...

Crypto Logs: Geopolitics and Digital Assets
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Crypto Logs: Geopolitics and Digital Assets

During the past few weeks, domestic and global events have brought further attention to...

Investing in Space: Satellites Reveal the Big Picture
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Investing in Space: Satellites Reveal the Big Picture

In early 2022, fear of higher interest rates contributed to a tech sell-off, and many investors...

Investing in Space: Satellites Show the Big Picture
SDOGX Fetches Higher Yields and Outperformance
ETF Building Blocks Channel

SDOGX Fetches Higher Yields and Outperformance

A broad equity allocation may seem suitable for a one-size fits all approach, but income-oriented...

SDOGX Fetches Higher Yields and YTD Outperformance
The Future of Search, Shop, & Ship
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The Future of Search, Shop, & Ship

Within the thematic space, the e-commerce industry can serve as a multi-sector play on strong...

Investing in Electric Vehicles: What the FUTURE Brings
The Responsible Investing Channel

Investing in Electric Vehicles: What the FUTURE Brings

Not long ago, electric vehicles (EVs) seemed like a concept of the far future. But trends...

Investing in Electric Vehicles: What the FUTURE Could Br
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Investing in Electric Vehicles: What the FUTURE Could Bring

Not long ago, electric vehicles (EVs) seemed like a concept of the far future. But trends...

Investing in E-Commerce: The Future of Search, Shop, & S
Income Opportunities: MLPs, CEFs, and Return of Capital
BlackSwan Indexes: Minimize Volatility & Maintain Upside
Swim Not Sink with the BlackSwan Tech & Treasury Index
Holiday Travel Metrics Imply 2022 Won’t Be 2020, Too
ETF Building Blocks Channel

Holiday Travel Metrics Imply 2022 Won’t Be 2020, Too

After a busy air travel season this Thanksgiving, the Christmas travel season was expected to...

Holiday Travel Metrics Suggest 2022 Won’t Be 2020, Too
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Holiday Travel Metrics Suggest 2022 Won’t Be 2020, Too

After a busy air travel season this Thanksgiving, the Christmas travel season was expected to...

Income Opportunities: Examining Price and Total Return i
Digging into 2021 Gold Miners Index Performance
A Healthy Dose of Good News for SMID-Cap Biotech Indexes
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A Healthy Dose of Good News for SMID-Cap Biotech Indexes

Summary

  • The biotechnology sector largely underperformed the broader market this year,...
Crypto Mining for Digital Gold is Going Green
Crypto Channel

Crypto Mining for Digital Gold is Going Green

Originally published by Alerian on October 14, 2021 in the Thematic Times.

Connecting Consumers Through Disruptive Technologies
Income Opportunities: Finding Income in an Inflationary
A Leverage Lesson in Municipal Bond Closed-End Funds
Energy Infrastructure Channel

A Leverage Lesson in Municipal Bond Closed-End Funds

Summary

  • Interest in municipal closed-end funds (CEFs) vs. municipal bonds often stems from...
Four Megatrends Elevating the Commercial Space Industry
Energy Infrastructure Channel

Four Megatrends Elevating the Commercial Space Industry

Summary

  • Megatrends like Internet of Things (IoT), the Amazon Effect, Uberization of the service...
Four Megatrends Elevating the Commercial Space Industry
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Four Megatrends Elevating the Commercial Space Industry

Summary

  • Megatrends like Internet of Things (IoT), the Amazon Effect, Uberization of the service...
Crypto Mining for Digital Gold is Turning Green
A Lesson on Leverage in Municipal Bond Closed-End Funds
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A Lesson on Leverage in Municipal Bond Closed-End Funds

Summary

  • Interest in municipal closed-end funds (CEFs) vs. municipal bonds often stems from...
Getting the Most Value Out of Value Indexes
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Getting the Most Value Out of Value Indexes

Summary

  • While preference for growth or value investing can depend on factors like the economic...
Choosing a Fixed Income Allocation with Portfolio Optimi
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Choosing a Fixed Income Allocation with Portfolio Optimization

With inflation debated daily among investment professionals and media reporters, it is virtually...

Strong Airline Demand Gives Wings to the Travel Industry
Investing in the Digital Transformation: Accessing Block
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Investing in the Digital Transformation: Accessing Blockchain and Crypto Through Equity Investments and More

Summary:

  • Bitcoin—and the subsequent cryptocurrency and blockchain market—was fueled by a strong...
Investing in Water: Water Brings the Heat in a Defensive
Income Opportunities: Looking Beyond Dividend Yield
Insights at a Glance: July 2Q21 Quick Earnings Recap
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Insights at a Glance: July 2Q21 Quick Earnings Recap

Summary:

  • With only about a quarter of the Midstream/MLP universe reporting 2Q21 earnings so...
Investing in Global Infrastructure: Building the Future
Income Opportunities: Interpreting Closed-End Fund Distr
Investing in Biotechnology: Disrupting the Healthcare Sp
Midstream Income Opportunities: Dividends Resilient Thro