The Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE A), the largest equity-based energy ETF, has recently been...

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) and the related ETFs have been stout performers this year...

Thanks to a combination of low-interest rates and investors’ preference for higher-yielding...

With November arriving so does the best six-month period in which to own stocks, a time frame...

Ex-US developed markets equities are finally showing signs of perking up, but some investors may...

Up 40.56% year-to-date, the SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB A+) is among 2019’s...

Costs are declining and adoption is increasing. Those are two of the primary factors lifting...

Gold prices remained steady last Friday following a strong October jobs report and that should...

The Global X FTSE Portugal 20 ETF (PGAL C) hadn’t done much of anything this year until...

The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK A), the largest technology ETF by assets, is higher...

The iPath Series B Bloomberg Copper Subindex Total Return ETN (JJC A) jumped nearly 5% in...

The Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE A), the largest equity-based energy ETF, posted a modest...

The Global X MSCI Greece ETF (GREK C) is up nearly 43% easily making it one of this year’s...

Investors looking for higher yields than what they’re finding on Treasuries and other developed...

As has been widely documented, bond yields throughout much of the developed world are low and in...

Investors often believe that dividend stocks trade at premiums to broader equity benchmarks due...

When it comes to examining sector ETFs that could be primed for some fourth-quarter upside,...

Another competitor on the video game ETFs front here is following last Tuesday’s debut of the ...

Investors often believe they can’t have their cake and eat it too when it comes to fixed income...

Low yields across the fixed income landscape are prompting investors to revisit high-yield...

The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA A-), the tracking ETF for the Dow Jones Industrial...

The energy sector has had its share of struggles this year, but there are some points in favor...

The Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF (DRIV) is higher by nearly 6% over the past...

The iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF (EMB A-) is higher by almost 9% this year...

As investors search for more yield and with governments planning increased spending on...

The Global X Cannabis ETF (POTX) is the newest member of the marijuana ETFs universe having...

Recent data indicate that investors have been flocking to high-yield corporate bond funds in...

Somewhat quietly, the VanEck Vectors Russia ETF (RSX B+), the largest Russia ETF trading in the...

Bitcoin, the largest digital currency by market value, could make move higher into year-end if it...

The case for emerging markets equities isn’t dead, but the case for being highly selective in...

While still a small slice of the massive fixed income market, green bonds are growing and that...

As has been widely noted, one of the primary catalysts driving the video game industry’s growth...

Once again, there has been plenty of discussion regarding the fate of value stocks and the...

News out Monday that real estate investment trust (REIT) Prologis (NYSE: PLD) will acquire rival...

The ALPS Clean Energy ETF (ACES) is higher by almost 37% this year, underscoring the point that...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is still one of the leading contenders for the 2020 Democratic...

Data suggest investors have not been fond of international equity ETFs this year. On aggregate,...

The VanEck Video Gaming and Esports ETF (ESPO) is becoming the stuff of legend among video game...

These are go-go days for investors looking for above-average equity income with the benefits of...

The iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF (IBB B+), the largest biotech-related ETF by assets, closed...

For all the trade-related headwinds semiconductor stocks and ETFs have had to deal with this...

As the environmental, social and governance (ESG) ETFs landscape flourishes, investors have more...

The VanEck Video Gaming and Esports ETF (ESPO) is up more than 27% year-to-date and has proven...

With investors scrambling to find added yield on fixed-income investments, investment-grade...

The iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ A), one of the largest Japan ETFs listed in the U.S., is up...

Amid a steepening yield curve and expectations that two interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve...

Trade tensions between the U.S. and China have, at times, hampered the technology sector, but the...

The VanEck Video Gaming and Esports ETF (ESPO) is officially a year old and by most accounts, the...

With big oil earnings reports slated to roll in later this month, some investors may be looking...

The iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB A-) is up a jaw-dropping 44.47% year-to-date, but...

Up nearly 18% year-to-date, the ProShares S&P 500 Aristocrats ETF (NOBL A-) is been steady...

The Xtrackers MSCI USA ESG Leaders Equity ETF (USSG) debuted in early March and already has $1.47...

When it comes to infrastructure ETFs, such as the FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure...

Interest rates are low throughout the developed world, adding to the allure of higher-yielding...

It’s earnings season again and that means an avalanche of updates are coming from the financial...

The Global X MSCI Greece ETF (GREK C), the only ETF dedicated to Greek stocks, is up more than...

With stocks in ex-US developed markets trailing their U.S. counterparts this year, investors...

The energy sector is struggling this year. In fact, it’s the worst-performing group in the...

Income investors searching for higher yields and assets beyond bonds often turn to real estate...

Though it’s off its highs of the year, the Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence...

The quality factor and related ETFs have been receiving increased attention this year. One fund...

Down about 3% this year, the iShares U.S. Healthcare Providers ETF (IHF B+) is a laggard among...

The Aberdeen Standard Platinum Shares ETF (PPLT A) and the GraniteShares Platinum Trust (PLTM C)...

The Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF A), the largest financial services ETF, has traded slightly...

Chinese stocks and the related ETFs usually aren’t the asset class investors think of when they...

The SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE A-), the largest ETF dedicated to regional bank...

Dividends can help smooth out of some of the turbulence associated with emerging markets...

Something interesting is happening in the high-yield corporate bond market and that scenario...

Bitcoin, the largest digital currency by market capitalization, has its share of critics and...

Small-cap stocks and ETFs are coming off impressive performances in September, but with October’s...

The SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (XBI B-) and rival biotechnology ETFs are coming off the third...

At the start of this year, fears ran high that corporate bonds in the BBB-rated spectrum, meaning...

If small-cap stocks and ETFs renew their bullishness in earnest, there’s a reasonable chance the...

The SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP B+) is one of the more...

Investors looking for value in developed markets outside the U.S., and there is some to be had,...

October has an interesting reputation in the equity markets. While the tenth month of the year is...

In a low-yield world, it can be difficult for investors to find decent yields and relatively low...

Inspire Investing, the ETFs issuer behind a series of biblically inspired funds, added to its...

Once one of this year’s best-performing single-country ETFs, the iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia Capped...

The Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE A), the largest equity-based energy ETF, is coming off a...

The VanEck Vectors Israel ETF (ISRA B-), one of the original ETFs to offer exposure to Israeli...

Amid intensifying scrutiny of drug pricing and other political pressures, biotechnology ETFs and...

The SPDR Gold MiniShares (GLDM), which debuted in June 2018 as a cost-effective alternative to...

In a single day earlier this month, stocks in Argentina, South America’s second-largest economy,...

Earlier this month, I wrote about WealthStack, a new financial advisor conference that’s...

With Treasury yields tumbling in the U.S. and interest rates poised to decline in an array of...

This article by ETF Database Co-CEO Tom Lydon originally appeared on ETF Trends. Read the...

The quality factor is getting plenty of attention this year, shedding new light on some of the...

Tariff pressure is expected to take a toll on some retailers, and with a slew of companies from...

The Reverse Cap Weighted U.S. Large-Cap ETF (RVRS) gives investors a unique avenue for accessing...

The ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF (SMDV) has some new additions to its lineup as...

The Global X Longevity Thematic ETF (LNGR ) is up nearly 11% year-to-date, or more than double...

Equities are clearly vulnerable to the US/China trade war, but there are ways for investors to...

Underscoring the challenges faced by many traditional retailers, the most recent Barron’s cover...

The Utilities Select Sector SPDR (XLU A), the largest utilities sector exchange traded fund, is...

Last year, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates four times, but that hawkish policy is out...

As bond yields get drubbed and more central banks outside the U.S. lower interest rates,...

Following the Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate cut, it’s reasonable to expect that...

Last week, the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by 25 basis points and left the door ajar...

New exchange traded funds face plenty of headwinds on the road to success. That is even more true...

With markets again being roiled by international trade tensions, assessing strategies that could...

The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates last week and the door is open for another rate cut...

South Korea, Asia’s fourth-largest economy, is grappling with trade tensions of its own, namely...

As investors anticipate the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates, perhaps by as much as 50...

The iShares National Muni Bond ETF (MUB A+) is up nearly 6% year-to-date and some market...

Equity-based energy sector ETFs have recently struggled, but funds with more focused objectives...

The Federal Reserve will make a decision on whether to raise interest rates today and markets are...

Data confirm populations in some of the world’s largest economies are getting older, a theme that...

The Federal Reserve meets next week and markets are pricing in 100% probability that the U.S....

Value stocks and ETFs showed some signs of life against their growth rivals last month, but...

The universe of US-listed cannabis exchange traded funds is now up to four with Tuesday’s debut...

The VanEck Video Gaming and Esports ETF (ESPO) launched last October, is proving to be a winner...

Taiwanese stock are often among the least volatile in the emerging markets space and the iShares...

An increasing number of data points and research confirm that investors should not gloss over ...

The Global X MSCI Greece ETF (GREK C), the only exchange traded fund dedicated to Greek stocks,...

With gold ranking as one of this year’s best-performing commodities, gold miners exchange traded...

Amazon’s (AMZN) recent Prime Day broke records, underscoring the potency of online retail...

The Global X E-commerce ETF (EBIZ) is proving to be one of the stars among online retail ETFs...

The SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP B+) tumbled about 8% just...

The Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF (ASHR C+), one of the premier US-listed exchange...

With government bond yields still low and the Federal Reserve poised to cut interest rates this...

Among thematic exchange traded funds, the Global X FinTech ETF (FINX) is proving to be a star...

The Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV A), the largest exchange traded fund (ETF) dedicated...

This week, investors are primarily focusing on second-quarter earnings reports from the financial...

The Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF (DRIV) is up nearly 15% and some fundamental...

While the universe of smart beta exchange traded funds continues growing, emerging markets stocks...

There were some encouraging economic data points and some disappointments out of China Monday,...

Investors that want the benefit of steadily rising dividends while gaining some defensive...

The VanEck Vectors Global Alternative Energy ETF is now the VanEck Vectors Low Carbon Energy ETF...

The Global X MSCI Greece ETF (GREK C), the only exchange traded fund dedicated to Greek stocks,...

The VanEck Vectors Retail ETF (RTH B+) is up more than 20% year-to-date and that bullishness is...

Domestic consumer discretionary exchange traded funds are soaring this year thanks to stocks like...

Among emerging markets, it feels like Russia is not getting much attention this year, but the...

Investors often overlook mid-cap stocks, but exchange traded funds can help fill that void on a...

Results from the Federal Reserve’s Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR) will pave the...

Investors should not overlook the potential potency of mid-cap stocks and the related exchange...

Retailers are expected to shutter more brick-and-mortar locations this year, extending a theme...

Recently released results of the Federal Reserve’s Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review, or...

The iShares Silver Trust (SLV C+) and the Aberdeen Standard Physical Silver Shares ETF (SIVR B),...

With the Federal Reserve signaling interest rate cuts are a legitimate possibility this year,...

The ProShares S&P 500 Aristocrats ETF (NOBL A-) could get a new addition next year and it...

Gold ETFs, including the SPDR Gold MiniShares (GLDM) and SPDR Gold Shares (GLD A-), have been...

The Global X FinTech ETF (FINX) is up nearly 34% year-to-date and is trouncing traditional...

State Street Corp. (STT), the third-largest U.S. issuer of exchange traded funds, said it has...

The Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic ETF (BOTZ) is one of the prime...

As has been widely reported in the recent days, the results from the Federal Reserve’s...

The iShares MSCI Mexico Capped ETF (EWW A) is up about 2.20% over the past month after the U.S....

The iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG A), one of the largest emerging markets exchange...

As stocks rallied in June, the ProShares S&P 500 Aristocrats ETF (NOBL A-) gained nearly...

The ALPS Clean Energy ETF (ACES) is one exchange traded fund at the right place at the right time...

Investors looking for exchange traded funds that historically perform well in July may want to...

Mid-cap stocks are often seen as the overlooked segment of the equity market. With that, the...

Give millennials and Gen Z some credit. They appear to take health and wellness, including eating...

The last time the S&P 500 had a first half of a year this good was at least 10 years ago. The...

After a tumultuous market decline in May, bullish investors returned to the stock market in June...

The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM B+), the largest ETF tracking smaller companies, and the...

Defiance ETFs moved forward with plans to scrap the Defiance Future Tech ETF (AUGR) in favor of a...

Exchange traded funds focusing on stocks that are big buyers of their own shares, including the...

Bob Doll, senior portfolio manager and chief equity strategist at Nuveen, appeared on CNBC on...

After selling off hard at the end of 2018, equities have had a wild ride in 2019, with the market...

Master limited partnerships (MLPs) and the corresponding exchange traded funds are among this...

Municipal bonds and related muni bond exchange traded fund s are benefiting as U.S. states and...

High-yield corporate bonds are often considered one of the more adventurous segments of the fixed...

Master limited partnerships (MLPs) and the related MLP exchange traded funds, including the...

Small-cap stocks are often prized for growth prospects, but with that quest for growth comes...

The Global X Internet of Things Thematic ETF (SNSR), the first exchange traded fund dedicated to...

The recent decline in 10-year Treasury yields took those yields below the dividend yield on the...

Bitcoin, the largest digital currency, is coming off an epic rally in May and while the king of...

The VanEck Vectors Vietnam ETF (VNM B), the lone US-listed exchange traded fund dedicated to...

Investors often turn to low volatility exchange traded funds, such as the Invesco S&P 500 Low...

As its name implies, the Global X Millennials Thematic ETF (MILN ) focuses on investment themes...

The materials sector is one of the smallest sector weights in the S&P 500, but that is not...

The TrimTabs All Cap US Free-Cash-Flow ETF (TTAC), which is nearly three years old, is a solid...

Traditional municipal bond exchange traded funds usually provide exposure to either...

Being a pet owner is rewarding on an emotional level. Financially speaking, not so much. However,...

As an exchange traded fund tracking a cyclical group of stocks, the iShares Transportation...

This year, the ProShares Online Retail ETF (ONLN) is up more than 24%, meaning the dedicated...

The Malaysian stock market is showing signs of life as the biggest exodus of global funds since...

When looking at a comparison of the iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWF A+) versus the iShares...

Global X is looking to roll out a cannabis exchange traded fund of its own. A recent filing with...

The iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF (MTUM A-), one of the largest exchange traded funds...

The world of competitive video gaming or esports is a fast-growing international phenomenon with...

Crude oil prices dropped precipitously last week, and according to experts, are now on track to...

Infrastructure exchange traded funds can deliver higher levels of income than traditional equity...

General Motors and Chinese-owned Volvo Cars have been denied a request for an exemption to a 25%...

The recent reelection of Narendra Modi as India’s prime minister has investors renewing their...

May was a rough month for the broader market, but some dividend growth strategies performed less...

When investors think about the world of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) what typically comes to mind...

Garbage stocks are not necessarily garbage. Just look at the year-to-date performances of several...

After being drubbed in May, semiconductor stocks and the related exchange traded funds, including...

When investors think about the world of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) what typically comes to mind...

The SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE A-), the largest regional bank exchange traded fund,...

Energy sector ETFs are among the worst-performing sector ETFs this month as heightened trade...

High-yield, income-generating assets and the related exchange traded funds are benefiting this...

Heading into this year, there were plenty of calls for the dollar weaken, but with five months of...

The VanEck Vectors Vietnam ETF (VNM B), the lone US-listed exchange traded fund dedicated to...

FTSE Russell, one of the largest providers of indexes for use by issuers of exchange traded...

Semiconductor stocks and exchange traded funds are tumbling this month. Semiconductor ETFs tested...

The Global X FinTech ETF (FINX) is up nearly 30% year-to-date and is trouncing traditional...

While there is plenty more rollout to come, the 5G phenomenon is receiving plenty of attention...

Chile’s Chemical and Mining Society (SQM), the world’s second-largest lithium producer and a...

With attractive valuations available on European equities, investors may want to consider looking...

Broadly speaking, the energy sector and the related exchange traded funds have been performing...

Data indicate dividends continue growing in much of the developed world, including the U.S., a...

The VanEck Vectors Biotech ETF (BBH B-) is up nearly 8% year-to-date, but some industry observers...

The VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF (EMLC A-) is trading slightly lower...

With trade tensions running high, investors may look to reduce portfolio volatility by focusing...

The VanEck Vectors Vietnam ETF (VNM B), the lone US-listed exchange traded fund dedicated to...

Dividend stocks and the related ETFs are often touted as ideas for conservative investors or...

The US/China trade imbroglio is capturing plenty of headlines, but another trade relationship is...

Many advisors and investors view high-yield corporate bonds and the related exchange traded funds...

When investors think of e-commerce and the related investments, they usually focus on the U.S....

Up nearly 35% year-to-date, the Invesco Solar ETF (TAN B) is one of this year’s best-performing...

Recently, there has been plenty of chatter about upcoming changes to the MSCI Emerging Markets...

Valuations on growth stocks are rising as investors pile into that trade while value stocks and...

Heading into this year, many bond market observers were concerned about the state of BBB-rated ...

Semiconductor stocks and exchange traded funds are in rally mode this year. The VanEck Vectors...

Mid-cap stocks and funds are often overlooked relative to large- and small-cap equivalents....

The ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF (MJ), the lone dedicated cannabis exchange traded fund listed...

The VanEck Vectors Egypt Index ETF (EGPT C), the lone US-listed ETF dedicated to Egyptian...

Shares of coal miners have had a rough go of it over the past year. The VanEck Vectors Coal ETF (...

Last week, the previously bullish energy sector languished through its worst performance of 2019....

It is a question that constantly challenges issuers of new exchange traded funds: how should...

Multi-factor ETFs are increasingly popular in the smart beta universe, but as this group expands,...

Quality dividend strategies are receiving renewed focus and multiple ETFs serve as avenues to to...