Small cap equity ebullience that started last year is carrying over into 2021, lifting exchange...

The momentum accrued by small caps to end 2020 is carrying over to 2021, as highlighted by...

Small caps are soaring, stealing some thunder from their oft-overlooked mid cap brethren....

Small cap stocks have been outperforming for several months. Dividend-paying assets like the...

Domestic equities are ready to turn in solid performances again this year. Advisors can put...

When it comes to energy, ETF investors can find a smart equal weight strategy in the Invesco...

Bitcoin prices pulled back in recent days, but there’s big news on the horizon for the...

As an industry, digital media is still in its nascent stages, but spending in this frontier is...

With the casino business starting to recover and iGaming and sports wagering taking off, the...

Some experts believe investors need 10 times their income to comfortably retire. That’s an...

After a scintillating 2020, ARK Investment Management is ready to launch another, space-based...

Bitcoin, the world’s largest digital currency, delivered a big bounce on Wednesday as fintech...

The ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF) is a prime example of an exchange traded fund that’s not...

There still isn’t a Bitcoin exchange traded fund in the United States, but there exist several...

With Bitcoin in the headlines again, blockchain investing is receiving renewed attention. Certain...

Last year could have been brutal for international stocks, but they rallied nicely to finish the...

One of the hallmarks of the quality factor is a strong balance sheet. Investors that follow suit...

Few exchange traded funds marry small caps and healthcare as well as the ERShares International...

Large cap biotechnology companies are flush with cash, and they’re on the prowl for...

With Bitcoin in the headlines again, blockchain investing is receiving renewed attention. Certain...

Twitter (NYSE: TWTR) slumped on Monday as investors fretted about lost daily users after the...

The coronavirus pandemic has pinched retirement savers and retirees, underscoring the advantages...

Already hot cannabis exchange traded funds, such as the AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF (MSOS...

Investors seeking a unique factor-based strategy for 2021 may want to evaluate the entrepreneur...

The U.K. has been one of the countries hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, but some market...

After more than doubling last year, the ALPSClean EnergyETF(ACES) is already higher by almost 18%...

Last year, Japanese equities delivered some of the best performances among developed markets...

The ARK Genomic Revolution Multi-Sector Fund (ARKG ) isn’t just one of the best actively...

Among the many assets getting a lift from the two Senate runoff races in Georgia earlier this...

Following the Democratic sweep of the two Georgia Senate seats in Tuesday’s runoff...

It’s difficult to replace all of your previous employment income in retirement, but...

Oil prices are perking up to start 2021, but that doesn’t mean energy companies are...

The floodgates of spending by big oil companies are likely to remain closed this year even if...

At first glance, 2020 was unkind to dividend stocks, but much of that negativity was confined to...

With the arrival of a new year comes an ideal time for retirement planners and retirees to update...

Technology stocks and the related exchange traded funds soared last yea and investors could be in...

On Tuesday, Sound Income Strategies, a Florida-based registered investment advisory firm, is...

The ARK Industrial Innovation ETF (ARKQ ) is one of the more versatile exchange traded funds in...

Small-cap stocks were among the best-performing assets in the waning stages of 2020, a tide that...

Quality was steady among the various investment factors last year and while it may not be the...

Rare are bipartisan issues these days, but renewable energy may be getting there and that could...

One of the more prominent themes to emerge late last year was the growing chorus of market...

The ARK3D Printing ETF (PRNT ) was a quiet star among thematic exchange traded funds in 2020,...

Economic headwinds created by the coronavirus pandemic forced many investors planning for...

The Global X Video Games & Esports ETF (HERO) did not disappoint last year. The fund surged...

S&P 500 dividends set records last year, but payout growth is forecast to be even better in...

The Entrepreneur 30 Fund (ENTR) offers investors a way to straddle the line between the growth...

The ALPSClean EnergyETF(ACES) emerged as one of this year’s best-performing exchange traded...

There’s no getting around the fact that the first half of 2020 was rough on dividend stocks...

Dividend durability was certainly tested in 2020, but negative payout action earlier in the year...

Interest rates are likely to remain low in 2021, meaning investors need to be selective with...

There’s growth investing, and then there’s disruptive growth investing. The latter...

Low yields on fixed income instruments and required minimum withdrawals are scenarios retirees...

Some asset classes are ripe for active management, particularly high-yield corporate debt like...

The move to digital payments is increasing in speed, providing significant upside for exchange...

Growth stocks delivered again in 2020, but the truly remarkable performances are sported by names...

With small-cap stocks soaring to end 2020, both the growth and value factors are shaping up well....

The FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund (NFRA B+) and other infrastructure...

It’s now the largest actively managed exchange traded of any variety, and its one of the...

While 2020 was a trying year for some investment factors, others were mediocre, and even more...

Buoyed by electric vehicle (EV) gains, the Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF (DRIV)...

In 2020, issuers finally got around to bolstering fixed income environmental, social, and...

The ERShares International Equity ETF (ERSX) is rapidly becoming a standout among small-cap...

The ERShares International Equity ETF (ERSX) is rapidly becoming a standout among small-cap...

This has been a banner year for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) exchange traded...

International equities, both developed and emerging markets, are getting plenty of attention as...

Already one of 2020’s best-performing exchange traded funds, the ALPSClean EnergyETF(ACES)...

The coronavirus pandemic is dramatically altering a variety of industries, speeding along with...

Solar and wind get most of the hype in the renewable energy investment conversation, but smart...

Amid this year’s success of actively managed exchange traded funds that don’t...

On Monday, popular brokerage app Robinhood, which has risen to notoriety among younger,...

Emerging markets equities, small-caps, and growth stocks are poised to rally in 2021. Investors...

Exchange traded funds dedicated to virtuous investing principles are having a moment this year, a...

Asset allocators are pointing to a 2021 resurgence for ex-US equities, but few are saying...

Energy storage and smart grid technologies are integral parts of the burgeoning electric vehicle...

The low volatility factor isn’t doing investors a lot of favors this year as the S&P...

With the exchange traded funds industry on pace for another year of record-breaking...

Gig economy workers enjoy flexibility, but many lack access to traditional, employer-sponsored...

Small-cap stocks are leading markets higher. With the Russell 2000 Index poised to outperform the...

Convertible bonds are enjoying their best year in over a decade. Some unique exchange traded...

The quality factor is serving investors well in 2020, but with talk of a cyclical resurgence in...

The healthcare sector has been solid in 2020, but the truly impressive gains are coming by way of...

Model portfolios are efficient avenues for advisors to deliver broad-based, cost-effective...

Amid a rash of negative dividend action by S&P 500 member firms and many others in the first...

One of the big themes underpinning the fintech boom is the emergence of digital wallets. The ARK...

The Invesco NASDAQ Next Gen 100 ETF (QQQJ) is part of this year’s bumper crop of new...

Low interest rates are depressing yields on a variety of asset classes and crimping income...

Internet stocks and exchange traded funds are delivering tidy returns this year. Leading the pack...

In theory, retirement planning should be gender-agnostic, but men and women often have different...

Small-caps are leading markets higher around the world, a scenario putting the ERShares...

When it comes to investing, the renewable energy conversation usually centers on wind and solar....

Advisors and investors are hearing plenty about how momentum small-caps are building to end 2020,...

Expect big things from dividend stocks and payout growth next, scenarios highlighting...

Active management is a great tool to have when it comes to a strenuous fixed income universe. The...

It’s been a tricky year for dividend stocks the world over, but that situation is...

The ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK ) continues wracking up superlatives, something that would seem...

As advisors and investors search for more income in today’s low-yield environment, unique...

When it comes to retirement planning, it’s common for investors to need some assistance...

Up 98.20% this year, the WisdomTree Cloud Computing ETF (WCLD) is on a scintillating pace. Amid...

Dividend stocks are bouncing back to close out 2020 and with expectations in place that the asset...

One asset class entering the limelight as 2020 draws to a close is international equities, a...

Small-caps are sizzling to finish 2020 and some analysts believe the asset class is poised to...

A star among renewable energy exchange traded funds, the ALPSClean EnergyETF(ACES) more than...

International equities are among the heaviest-favored assets heading into 2021, a theme that...

Consensus is building that 2021 will be a strong year for riskier assets. Professionals can glean...

With DoorDash’s initial public offering (IPO) a remarkable success, it’s easy to say...

Broadly speaking, municipal bond yields are low, but the asset class remains an important of...

Sometimes, prosaic approaches to factor investing leave investors wanting more. That’s long...

Some income strategies leave investors wanting more income and others are more trouble than...

Coronavirus vaccines are coming to market soon, setting the stage for bullish outlooks on...

It’s one of the rare bipartisan issues, and while Democrats and Republicans have different...

Buoyed by big gains by gathering and processing master limited partnerships (MLPs), the ALPS...

One of the more notable equity market rebounds taking place right now is in Japan, spotlighting...

Bolstered by positioning that includes exposure to companies fighting the coronavirus pandemic,...

Cashless payments, cryptocurrencies, and digital wallets are among the catalysts propelling...

More investors are embracing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, prompting...

The Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF (EDOC) is one of the most impressive stories...

When it comes to income-generating exchange traded funds, the Nationwide Risk-Managed Income ETF...

Following a solid 1.62% gain last week, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index is higher by 13.33%...

The bullish small-cap chorus is mounting in size and veracity, and that’s giving new life...

Value investing may be on the cusp of a long awaited resurgence, and investors can capitalize on...

The energy sector and midstream operators have endured their share of punishment this year, but...

As if it’s not hard enough to source yield this year, yields on junk-rated corporate debt are...

E-commerce and online retail are still fairly new concepts in the traditional retail arena, but...

Rock-bottom interest rates are forcing advisors and investors to pull income from sources beyond...

The Invesco KBW Bank ETF (KBWB C+) is higher by 16.26% over the past month, awakening from a...

There are many asset classes where active management is advantageous for investors. A strong case...

Up almost 34% year-to-date, the ALPS Disruptive Technologies ETF (DTEC) clearly isn’t...

Amid another wave of coronavirus cases, it’s fair to say the U.S. economy could move in...

Smaller stocks are delivering big returns and the ERShares International Equity ETF (ERSX) is one...

Stocks in Japan, the world’s third-largest economy, are rebounding. Investors can...

The universe of actively managed exchange traded funds is growing – both in terms of population...

The Global X FinTech ETF (FINX) is higher by nearly 41% year-to-date, confirming the fintech...

With 2021 right around the corner, now is a great time for retirement investors to consider fresh...

Healthcare is often viewed as a defensive sector, but it’s evolving, offering investors...

Convertible bonds are among this year’s best-performing fixed income assets. Investors can...

European equities are cobbling together some momentum to end 2020, but after years of...

When a coronavirus vaccine is finally ready for widespread distribution, developing economies...

Streaming entertainment is disrupting linear television and other traditional forms of...

Two Senate runoffs in Georgia are scheduled for January. If Republicans retain both those seats,...

Major small-cap benchmarks surged in November, giving rise to gains for exchange traded funds...

Bitcoin is soaring, stoking old memories of 2017, a run that gave way to a spectacular decline...

It’s easy to have a home bias when it comes to investing in the capital markets. Investors could...

Actively managed exchange traded funds continue to gather inflows from global investors.

Emerging markets equities are turning higher, and many market participants are bullish on the...

The recent rally by smaller stocks is reaching historic proportions and many market observers...

The 60/40 equity/fixed income portfolio methodology isn’t dead, but it’s in need of...

Talk of emerging markets momentum in 2021 spotlights exchange traded funds such as the FlexShares...

Cyclical sectors are perking up and dividends are on the mend following a rough first half of...

As was widely reported last week, electric vehicle juggernaut Tesla is headed to the S&P 500,...

Not even two months in, the Invesco NASDAQ Next Gen 100 ETF (QQQJ) is already one of the success...

In 2021, new fund structures and actively managed exchange traded funds could mix and match to...

The Utilities Select Sector SPDR (XLU A) and other utilities exchange traded funds are usually...

In today’s low-yield climate, advisors and investors must go beyond low-yield dividend...

ETF investors are reassessing their portfolios for a 2021 rebound given what the rough...

Amid another round of encouraging news on the coronavirus vaccine front, previously downtrodden...

With some help from Joe Biden’s victory in the recent presidential election, both emerging...

There were certainly some rough times for dividend stocks in the first half of 2020, but it could...

For years, the the preferred avenue to engineer growth was to acquire others and bloat balance...

In the lexicon of disruptive technologies, fintech is just getting started, indicating...

Advisors and investors are running low on credible income-generating assets in the current...

Up a staggering 154.57% over the past year, Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA) is the largest U.S....

Retirement planners and retirees themselves are constantly looking to fill income gaps,...

Active management is on the mend, and the exchange traded fund wrapper is a big reason why....

The coronavirus pandemic is altering an array of industries, including finance, and how advisors...

In recent years, the number of multi-factor exchange traded funds for advisors to evaluate has...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) appears likely to be active on the drug review front in...

The ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF) is a prime example of an exchange traded fund that’s...

The rise of e-commerce and internet activity isn’t a strictly American theme. China and...

Small-cap stocks are in a groove and the Principal U.S. Small-Cap Multi-Factor Index ETF (PSC) is...

The current low-yield environment is conducive to new entrants that offer active management and...

The technology sector’s income profile is gradually increasing, but investors can take that...

Dimensional Fund Advisors announced plans to launch six new actively managed ETFs.

The inflation conversation is gaining momentum. While that’s concerning news, investors can...

The Entrepreneur 30 Fund (ENTR) focuses on both growth and value stocks, selecting the best of...

Following a rough first half of 2020, dividends are on the mend as many companies are again...

The first half of 2020 tried dividend investor patience amid a spate of payout cuts and...

With the incoming Biden Administration planning potentially massive spending on renewable energy,...

For some time, rebounds in value stocks have moved in fits and starts, but there’s brewing...

The Nationwide Risk-Managed Income ETF (NUSI) is gaining attention as a complement or alternative...

Investors seeking big-time growth potential, thematic exposure, and active management themes may...

Momentum is building for value stock resurgence, but investors looking to capitalize may want to...

There are mounting signs that after a rough patch in the first half of 2020, dividend stocks are...

With regime change in Washington, D.C., a new era could be dawning for international equities,...

Don’t call it a comeback quite yet, but there are incremental signs pipeline assets,...

For years, growth stocks have led domestic equities higher. The Entrepreneur 30 Fund (ENTR) is...

The benefits of a Joe Biden presidency on municipal bonds are well-documented, but what other...

Preferred stocks are known as a high-yield asset class, but amid a post-election rally in various...

The ARK Web x.0 ETF (ARKW ) isn’t an ordinary internet exchange traded fund and...

Last month, it was revealed Morgan Stanley is doling out $7 billion to acquire Eaton Vance, a...

Renewable energy exchange traded funds are among the hottest industry funds this year and with...

Municipal bonds and exchange traded funds, including the iShares National Muni Bond ETF (MUB A+),...

Standard exchange traded funds focusing on growth stocks are just that: standard. The...

Prior to the election, the tech sector framed itself as a crucial safe haven. The ALPS Disruptive...

International equities, including ex-US developed markets fare, are expected to get their...

One of most cited talking points in the wake of Joe Biden’s victory in the recent...

With retirement planners and retirees themselves scrambling for more income, annuities are...

With it clear that Joe Biden will become the 46th president, investors’ attention now turns...

With regime change coming in the nation’s capital, a more congenial tone toward countries...

Technology companies still have significant real estate needs, and some exchange traded funds...

Actively managed exchange traded funds are enjoying asset-gathering success this year, and it...

Small-cap stocks, including those with international flair, are picking up momentum, a scenario...

Junk bonds and the related exchange traded funds are usually more volatile than their...

Following presidential elections, biotechnology stocks and exchange traded funds often rally. If...

It seems that Democratic nominee Joe Biden will be the next president, the Democrats will lose...

With yields on U.S. government bonds low and likely to remain that way for some time, deriving...

Vote counting is still happening in some marquee swing states, providing investors with an...

After soaring more than 14% on Thursday alone, the Global X Cannabis ETF (POTX) is higher by...

An emerging concept in the e-commerce and fintech spaces is social commerce. But many exchange...

Eaton Vance, one of the most venerable names in active mutual fund management, is continuing its...

As of Thursday morning, results in the U.S. presidential election are still up in the air, though...

Historically, biotechnology stocks and exchange traded funds thrive when elections are completed....

Electoral uncertainty didn’t derail technology stocks in the first post-election trading...

The results of the presidential election remain unknown, but some down ballot clarity relevant to...

Traditional transportation is, well, traditional, and that makes it vulnerable to some of the...

In a sign of the mutual fund times, Fred Alger Management is launching two of its successful...

Clean and renewable energy is taking the investing world by storm this year and issuers of...

The Utilities Select Sector SPDR (XLU A) and other utilities exchange traded funds were somewhat...

Some market observers believe that a protracted contested election could favor smaller stocks.

Election Day is here and with that comes the reminder that Democratic nominee Joe Biden’s...

One of the most widely anticipated presidential elections in U.S. history arrives today, bringing...

Plenty of sectors, including consumer discretionary, energy, and real estate to name a few, are...

In the run-up to Election Day, there’s been plenty of talk about a blue wave. This scenario...

The Nationwide Risk-Managed Income ETF (NUSI) is an increasingly prominent retirement strategy,...

The ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK ) is one of the disruptive technology frontrunners among ETFs. Its...

Broadly speaking, actively managed exchange traded funds carry higher fees than their passively...

The quality factor is persistent and has proved as much over the course of 2020. Investor can tap...

Advisors looking for a strategic solution for exposure to international equities have an array of...

A Joe Biden win will assist European equities, according to some market observers. That could...

Developing economies remain a profit/peril proposition, but with the right strategies advisors...

Data confirm advisors and investors are increasingly fond of sustainable investment strategies,...

Count small-cap equities among the asset classes poised to be benefit after Election Day. The...

As coronavirus cases start to tick upwards once more, the race to create a vaccine will only...

With bond yields tumbling, it would be easy to think that these would be go-to days for preferred...

With coronavirus case counts spiking again, it’s reasonable to expect that the holiday...

The race to bringing a coronavirus vaccine to market is heating up. That spells opportunity for...

There are times when advisors shouldn’t prioritize fees alone. Many asset classes embrace...

The ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK ) continues to cement its enviable legacy as one of the premier...

The energy sector has been trying investors’ patience for some time, but some market...

As coronavirus case counts trend higher yet again, and with Election Day jitters mounting, stocks...

Reducing volatility remains a primary objective for many advisors, but arriving at that outcome...

At a time when value stocks continue vexing investors, it can pay to examine fresher approaches...

One of the primary advantages of the Nationwide Risk-Managed Income ETF (NUSI) is that the ETF...

A new type of exchange traded fund is taking the fund industry by storm and, in the eyes of some...

The Principal Healthcare Innovators Index ETF (BTEC ) is among the healthcare exchange traded...

Low volatility is still a favored investment factor, but some of the exchange traded funds...

Exchange traded funds with exposure to electric vehicle companies, including the ARK Autonomous...

Small-cap stocks are picking up the pace, again looking like a leadership group, a scenario...

The FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund (NFRA B+) is an example of an...

“Disruptive growth” is becoming a prominent investment catchphrase, and rightfully so. But it...

The results of the upcoming presidential election carry implications for assets beyond domestic...

Few industry exchange traded funds can match the performances of alternative energy funds such as...

3D printing was one of the original disruptive technologies. Then, investors largely forget about...

The healthcare sector is usually viewed as defensive, but that doesn’t diminish the...

Some income-generating asset classes can be fertile ground for active managers, including...

With Election Day right around the corner, fixed income investors have a variety of outcomes to...

Evidence is mounting that the idea of ethical investing, which has been made more prominent by...

In recent weeks, there’s been plenty of chatter regarding a blue wave – the scenario where...

With a dividend yield of 4.63%, the ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG B) is certainly an...

Smaller companies are cobbling together some momentum and while basic indexes provide pure beta...

At a time when growth stocks continue dominating value rivals, investors may want to consider...

Too often, active and passive strategies are considered separately, but there is plenty of merit...

These days, investors are hearing plenty about which assets could perform well under a Biden...

As investors scramble to deal with dividend cuts and depressed bond yields, alternative income...

One of the primary advantages of the ARK Web x.0 ETF (ARKW ) is that it reaches multiple...

The coronavirus pandemic is bringing about seismic shifts pertaining to how and where consumers...

Financial market history is littered with examples of high-flying growth companies being founded...

As has been widely documented, infrastructure exchange traded funds, including the FlexShares...

Renewable energy exchange traded funds, including the ALPSClean EnergyETF(ACES), don’t lack...

Polls say one thing, but one of the lessons from the 2016 presidential election is that anything...

International small caps can, in many cases, offer even more benefits than their U.S....

Consumer spending is a vital driver of the U.S. economy and while there have been challenges to...

Renewable energy exchange traded funds are among the most exciting, impressive industry-level...

The world of actively managed exchange traded funds continues luring some of the biggest names...

The retirement income puzzle is increasingly complex, but the Nationwide Risk-Managed Income ETF...

Old school cable television is being disrupted in a big way and the ARK Web x.0 ETF (ARKW ) is a...

Historically, small caps are winning bets, but many traditional index approaches to smaller...

In recent weeks, more analysts and market observers are discussing the possibility of a “blue...

Some markets believe ballot box success by the Democrats in a few weeks could give rise to a...

Fintech is one of the premier disruptive themes and there are several exchange traded funds...

The Nationwide Risk-Managed Income ETF (NUSI) offers investors an ideal alternative to writing...

Broadly speaking, emerging markets equities are flailing again this year, but emerging markets...

It was a rough first half of 2020 in terms of dividend cuts and suspensions, but things perked up...

Smaller stocks look poised to take on leadership roles and that could prove meaningful for the...

The ARK Genomic Revolution Multi-Sector Fund (ARKG ) is a star among healthcare exchange traded...

Amid a spate of dividend cuts among U.S. and European companies in the first half of 2020,...

There could be post-election implications for high-yield corporate debt, potentially putting...

Renewable energy exchange traded funds, including the ALPSClean EnergyETF(ACES), could be primed...

The growth factor continues topping its value counterpart and investors can potentially amplify...

In the run up to Election Day, there’s been plenty of chatter regarding potential changes...

Somewhat quietly, the Invesco Global Water Portfolio (PIO B+) is higher by almost 29% over the...

Among thematic exchange traded funds, the ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF) is ascending to star...

Data confirm scores of large- and mega-cap stocks are overvalued at present. That doesn’t...

The energy sector’s road to redemption is going to be lengthy, but investors looking for a...

Quality stocks often come with a higher cost of admission, or elevated valuations, relative to...

As artificial intelligence and robotics become increasingly relevant parts of the disruptive...

If the California summer taught investors anything it’s that smart grid investing could be...

Things are perking up in the green bond market and that should be of assistance to the VanEck...

While it doesn’t have immediate or direct implications for actively managed exchange traded...

Municipal bond investors are anxiously awaiting the outcome of the upcoming Election Day and that...

The real estate sector is lagging behind the broader market, but the good news in that scenario...

The Federal Reserve dropping interest rates to historic lows is making life difficult on advisors...

The ALPS REIT Dividend Dogs ETF (RDOG) is one of the newest real estate exchange traded funds,...

Ultimus Fund Solutions, a provider of administrative services and solutions for issuers of...

The Roundhill BITKRAFT Esports & Digital Entertainment ETF (NERD) and its video game brethren...

With so much emphasis on clean energy and traditional utilities assets, water investing may be...

Investors looking to bolster retirement savings should look beyond traditional vehicles,...

With Treasury yields historically low and municipal bond yields not far off that pace,...

With Election Day just a few weeks away, advisors may be examining avenues for reducing...

It’s going to take some time for S&P 500 dividends to return to pre-pandemic heights,...

There’s plenty of speculation regarding how the upcoming presidential election will affect...

It’s hip to be square, according to the old song. With the ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF...

Following a spate of dividend cutting by S&P 500 firms in the first half of 2020, advisors...

A swell of encouraging data points bode well for renewable equities and the related exchange...

In financial market history, October has an interesting reputation. It’s been the birth...

As is the case with other investment factors, sometimes new approaches can work well with...

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) exchange traded funds are in the limelight in...

Investing in disruptive growth fare is compelling, but it can be a tricky landscape to navigate....

It’s been a rough year for energy stocks and the corresponding exchange traded funds,...

Domestic large-cap equities are likely to remain in style for the foreseeable future. Investors...

More and more active non-transparent exchange traded funds (ANTs) are coming to market,...

3D printing touches an array of industries and the 3D Printing ETF (PRNT ), the lone ETF focusing...

Low bond yields are crimping retirement portfolios, but the Nationwide Risk-Managed Income ETF (...

The past month hasn’t been kind to small-cap equities, but that recent lethargy could give...

Investment is always about strategy, but for advisors looking to get an even more strategic with...

At a time when equity and government bond yields are low and playing defense is a priority for...

The tide could turn for high-yield bond ETFs, especially now that the Federal Reserve is...

The Federal Reserve and a variety of dividend offenders are making life hard on income investors...

Traditional equity and fixed income yield and income are getting harder to source thanks to low...

Tesla Battery Day is in the books and while the event may have left some investors wanting more,...

Real estate isn’t often viewed as a cyclical, yield-driven sector, but investors can...

With the economy showing signs of life, investors may want some cyclical positioning and some of...

Broadly speaking, preferred stocks can bolster income-generating portfolios, but some active...

Durability is the name of the game when it comes to dividend investing and that concept has...

On Wednesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state will ban sales of internal combustion...

Data indicate professional investors are revisiting cyclical stocks and that trend could have...

This exactly the type of environment in which investors may be inclined to embrace the low...

If there’s one thing active fund managers don’t like, it’s having to contend...

The move to cashless and contactless payments is on in a big way and that has long-ranging,...

The ALPSClean EnergyETF(ACES), like many alternative energy ETFs, has ample exposure to wind and...

Investing for dividends with large-cap stocks got tricky in the first half of 2020 amid a spate...

Historically, cyclical stocks lag when the economy falters or is in recession and leads when...

For now, the issue is on the back burner given the contentious nature of this election cycle, but...

The coronavirus pandemic is facilitating “new normals” across an array of daily activities with a...

If 2020 is teaching income investors anything it’s that they cannot rely solely on either...

Finding the next big thing among individual stocks is difficult. Trying to that multiple times is...

Small-cap stocks are roaring back from the March lows. For example, the widely followed Russell...

There’s plenty of fervor in the technology sector, stoking concern of a repeat of the 2000...

With Treasury yields at rock bottom levels and investors enduring widespread dividend cutting...

In the fund industry, the management style debate usually centers around old guard actively...

Cloud stocks are stories unto themselves this year, a theme benefiting various ETFs, including...

The ALPS REIT Dividend Dogs ETF (RDOG) debuted earlier this year, making it one of the newer ETFs...

Multi-factor ETFs are increasingly prominent options for advisors looking for broad-based,...

International equities have long been a source of frustration for investors, but with the right...

The phrase “new normal” is pervasive these days, but as it pertains to the burgeoning fintech...

The low volatility factor is one of the more beloved investment factors, but it approaches it via...

As the new kid on the fund industry block, active non-transparent ETFs have some ground to make...

With income becoming harder to generate via traditional sources, advisors may want to consider a...

For most of this year, technology has been one of the brightest sectors, a scenario that’s...

The Principal U.S. Small-Cap Multi-Factor Index ETF (PSC), as its name implies, is a multi-factor...

With some market observers saying the worst is over for this year’s dividend duress, the...

Cloud computing stocks and the related ETFs, including the First Trust ISE Cloud Computing Index...

The value factor is taking its lumps again this year, but a new fund in a new fund structure...

The 3D Printing ETF (PRNT ), the lone ETF focusing on the 3D printing theme, notched a modest...

The high-yield bond market was active though not necessarily bad in August, but all that activity...

Traditional energy companies, including pipeline operators, aren’t often heralded for clean...

As has been widely documented, 2020 has been unkind to dividend investors with the S&P 500...

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing is reaching new heights in its popularity...

The fight against the novel coronavirus is putting plenty of healthcare ETFs in the spotlight...

The Invesco S&P 500 High Beta Portfolio (SPHB B-) may not be the first ETF think of when...

Biotechnology and healthcare ETFs recently retreated, perhaps a sign of frustration on the...

In the fund universe, it’s often said that structure matters and that’s true of...

Income is becoming harder to source in this low-yield environment and too much fixed income...

In today’s ultra-low yield, low interest rates for longer environment, investors should...

The Defiance Nasdaq Junior Biotechnology ETF (IBBJ) is still in its infancy in the biotechnology...

Following its highly anticipated stock split, Tesla tumbled last week as some high-flying growth...

The Utilities Select Sector SPDR (XLU A) isn’t the most impressive sector ETF this year,...

Integral to the success of any new financial product is just how captive an audience that product...

Mid-cap stocks are often overlooked relative to their large- and small-cap peers, but the middle...

When it comes to renewable energy adoption at a regional level, the U.S., China, and Europe are...

Data confirm plenty of companies are taking advantage of record-low interest rates to either...

Among healthcare ETFs, the Principal Healthcare Innovators Index ETF (BTEC ) is one of the names...

Fidelity has long been one of the giants of active management and index funds. Those core...

One of the most often cited knocks against bitcoin is that digital assets are volatile. While the...

With exposure to 10 disruptive technological themes, the ALPS Disruptive Technologies ETF (DTEC)...

With U.S. equities soaring, some advisors may be content to stand pat, but with the right...

Advisors looking for a straight forward approach to deploying multi-factor strategies in client...

Up 73.48% year-to-date, it’s clear the ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF) isn’t...

The Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ A-) is trouncing other broad market ETFs this year and has been for...

With grow stocks on torrid paces and the active non-transparent (ANT) ETFs structure taking...

Amid paltry Treasury yields and S&P 500 dividend risk, advisors looking to generate income...

In a low yield, income-hard-to-come-by environment, the ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG B)...

Due in large part to the consumer discretionary, energy, and real estate sectors, 2020 is a rough...

With Election Day right around the corner and regime change a possibility in the nation’s...

The3D Printing ETF (PRNT ), the lone ETF focusing on the 3D printing theme, jumped nearly 5% last...

The universe of active non-transparent ETFs, also known as ANTs, is rapidly expanding in the U.S....

Value investing is again vexing investors, but there are some unique ways for advisors to...

Forecasts for higher spending across multiple technology fronts could potentially benefit an...

When it comes to the intersection of consumer spending and demographic trends, millennials get...

For ETFs in 2020, it pays to have ample exposure to Tesla stock. The ARK Autonomous Technology...

Investors fortunate enough to have access to defined contribution may still have retirement...

Powered by ongoing bullishness among growth and momentum equities, the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ A-)...

With active non-transparent ETFs taking the fund industry by storm, it’s important that...

Investing in smart grid technologies is gaining momentum, but stock picking in this space is...

The population of multi-factor exchange trade funds boomed in recent years and with that boom...

Investors positioning for a rebound in value stocks may want to go deep with the Roundhill...

Some ETFs offer income while others feature downside protection. The Nationwide Risk-Managed...

The 5G rollout and the related investment thesis are building momentum, but stock picking in this...

Investors looking for access to CRISPR gene editing technologies should consider the ARK Genomic...

Active non-transparent ETFs (ANTs) aren’t just the glossy new objects on the fund industry...

The already hot ALPSClean EnergyETF(ACES) jumped nearly 3% last week as the Democratic National...

Europe hasn’t been a hot topic, at least in a positive way, in investment conversations for...

The fund industry has a long history of disruption and much have it has worked in favor of...

The Principal Healthcare Innovators Index ETF (BTEC ) is already on a scintillating pace this...

With emerging markets equities showing signs of recovery, investors looking to play that trend...

With internet and communication services stocks among the biggest drivers of the Nasdaq-100...

Actively managed, non-transparent ETFs, or ANTs, are fresh on the fund industry scene, but the...

Some strategies claim to be volatility reducers, but many leave investors disappointed or too...

On a standalone basis, the value factor is struggling again this year. So are high dividend...

Up more than 60% this year, the WisdomTree Cloud Computing ETF (WCLD) is proving the cloud...

Favorable data for online retailers continues piling up, indicating the Global X E-commerce ETF (...

Investors are always looking for the next big thing and, in recent years, much of that search...

With the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (MXEF) higher by almost 5% over the past month, advisors may...

The Principal Healthcare Innovators Index ETF (BTEC ) is among the cadre of healthcare ETFs that...

The VanEck Vectors Video Gaming and eSports ETF (ESPO) is on fire as video game sales surge...

The ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF) is higher by almost 55% year-to-date, leaving old school...

With so much talk about economic stimulus and infrastructure chatter heating up as Election Day...

With Treasury yields residing in territory that hardly make the asset class worth the trouble for...

This year, some healthcare exchange traded funds are hot. Then there’s the ARK Genomic Revolution...

Investors seeking a different approach to shareholder rewards and generating income should...

The Global X Video Games & Esports ETF (HERO) is up 56.48% year-to-date and that stellar run...

Small-cap stocks are strutting their stuff again and that could pave the way for more upside in...

The ARK Web x.0 ETF (ARKW ) is enjoying a slew of tailwinds this year. Fortunately, many of those...

The ALPSClean Energy (ACES) is already one of 2020’s best industry ETFs and, obviously, the...

This is one of those years that can weigh on investors, but that provides an opportunity to...

In the pantheon of new ETFs, the Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF (EDOC) is on pace...

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, some healthcare ETFs are coming off age and showing they have the...

Markets appear sanguine for the time being, but as the March swoon reminds investors, volatility...

The work from home theme is gaining significant momentum due to the coronavirus pandemic, so much...

ETF model portfolios may offer financial advisors the targeted outcomes that their investor...

Extending what’s been a busy stretch of unique healthcare ETF launches, the Defiance Nasdaq...

Yield-starved investors can use the Nationwide Risk-Managed Income ETF (NUSI) as an alternative...

Preferred stocks are taking on added importance in today’s low-yield environment, but many...

The ALPSClean EnergyETF(ACES) is one of the best-performing industry exchange traded funds this...

The technology sector is soaring this year with significant contributions from semiconductors and...

The ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (NYSEARCA: ARKF) is one of this year’s best-performing ETFs...

The Nationwide Risk-Managed Income ETF (NUSI) offers everyday investors a professional strategy...

Investors that want to ride the growth factor train while positioning for a possible rebound in...

The technology sector is often viewed as the epicenter of disruption and innovation, but the...

Between the combination of attractive valuations outside the U.S. and this being an election year...

Try as it might, and it’s certainly trying, the value factor just can’t seem to make...

The ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF) devotes almost 12% of its weight to Square (SQ), the...

In a rough year for oil prices, master limited partnerships (MLPs) and the related exchange...

European equities are showing signs of life and the WisdomTree Europe Quality Dividend Growth...

Cloud computing ETFs are delivering stellar returns and one of the best breeds is also one of the...

Undoubtedly, 2020 is going down as a forgettable year for dividend investors, a sentiment that...

The low volatility factor and dividend stocks often intersect because the latter often display...

Up almost 8% over the past month, the Barron’s 400 ETF (BFOR B) is building momentum and could be...

The 5G rollout is building momentum and that should benefit exchange traded funds, such as the...

The ProShares Pet Care ETF (PAWZ) hit another all-time high Wednesday, pushing its year-to-date...

The 5G rollout is continuing and that’s a boon for ETFs, such as the First Trust Indxx NextG ETF...

The Global X E-commerce ETF (NasdaqGM: EBIZ) is impressing as e-commerce takes over the retail...

Up almost 44% year-to-date, it’s clear the ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF) is benefiting...

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) dealt some rough hands to income investors in the first...

With stocks in rally mode, many investors may not be thinking about safe-haven assets, but...

Hope seemingly always burns eternal for emerging markets equities, but to be fair the asset class...

Pharmaceutical ETFs are performing admirably this year, but one of the more compelling members of...

The Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF (BETZ) debuted in early June and is already one of...

Investors looking to position for a rebound in international equities may want to consider the...

With the coronavirus pandemic causing stress levels to rise and shutdowns of other entertainment...

The Alerian Energy InfrastructureETF(ENFR ) has recently been steady and that could be a sing of...

The epic rally in silver isn’t leaving miners and the related ETFs behind. In fact, those...

The ALPSClean EnergyETF(ACES) is one of this year’s best-performing industry ETFs and a...

The Direxion Work From Home ETF (WFH) is a prime example of a well-timed new ETF. WFH isn’t...

The VanEck Merk Gold Trust (OUNZ ), a gold ETF that actually delivers physical gold to investors...

Dividends paid by real estate investment trusts (REITs) were under siege earlier this year, but...

Count the Global X MSCI China Consumer Discretionary ETF (CHIQ B-) among the consumer cyclical...

Low global interest rates are feeding into more individuals and companies taking on debt amid the...

Chinese stocks are in the midst of one of the sharpest rallies in five years, providing some...

Up almost 41% year-to-date, the Roundhill BITKRAFT Esports & Digital Entertainment ETF (NERD)...

Rampant dividend cutting by S&P 500 member firms this year has some retirees rethinking...

The ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG B) offers a twofold proposition: above-average income and...

Multiple mega-trends are emerging as the technology sector rapidly evolves, but that can make it...

The Global X Video Games & Esports ETF (HERO) is among the video game ETFs that are soaring...

The VanEck Vectors Green Bond ETF (GRNB) not only helps advisors and investors add some...

Investors often view fintech companies as new frontiers in the financial services realm and...

The Global X Health & Wellness Thematic ETF (BFIT ) isn’t an ordinary healthcare ETF...

In theory, the occupant of the White House and the controlling parties of each house of Congress...

Tesla’s meteoric rise continued Monday as shares of the electric vehicle maker flirted with...

The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is higher by 5% over the past month and recent strength in...

Some of the biggest names in retail are also the biggest names in online retail, a theme...

Although the dividend scene is bumpy this year, some ex-US developed markets offer steady payouts...

Spending on digital advertising remains strong despite the Coronavirus pandemic, a trend with...

After enduring some strife earlier this year, the investment-grade corporate bond market is...

The VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF (SMH A-) is higher by 26.59% over the past 90 days and if...

The ARK Genomic Revolution Multi-Sector Fund (ARKG ) is already one of the best-performing...

The Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF (LIT B-) is up almost 9% over the past month, a move...

With social distancing and lockdown measures still in place within certain parts of the globe,...

Dismal data confirm this is a trying time to be a dividend investor, but those disappointments...

Midstream energy companies are poised to pass on large-scale consolidation and the focus on...

The Coronavirus pandemic is having profound effects on how consumers dine, shop, and conduct...

The VanEck Vectors China Growth Leaders ETF (GLCN) and the VanEck Vectors India Growth Leaders...

Renewable energy ETFs are standing out this year and the SPDRKensho Clean PowerETF(CNRG) is one...

The ALPSMedical Breakthroughs ETF (SBIO ) is higher by almost 39% over the past 90 days....