Tom Lydon the Co-CEO of ETF Flows, the holding company formed in February 2019 for the ETF Trends and ETF Database brands as part of their merger. Lydon is a contributor to major print, radio and television media including Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Investor’s Business Daily, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Investment News.
Share repurchase programs were among the investment victims of the coronavirus pandemic as...
Investors looking for the next batch of rising stars among developing economies have a credible...
Investors approaching funds like the ARK Space Exploration ETF (ARKX)typically focus on space...
Amid speculation that the yield curve is flattening, small cap stocks encountered headwinds last...
When it comes to inflation gauges, many advisors and clients know about the Consumer Price Index...
Endowment-style investing, popularized by the late David Swensen of Yale University, was once...
Biotechnology has long been fertile territory for disruptive growth and innovation in the...
Russian equities tend to soar when oil prices do the same, and that scenario is repeating itself...
For many Americans, having a bank or credit union is an afterthought, an institution often viewed...
Nearly halfway through 2021, it’s widely known that oil prices are rising, supporting...
Data confirm advisors and investors are embracing actively managed exchange traded funds this...
High beta and value stocks are outperforming the S&P 500 this year while momentum names are...
Investors are often wooed by how big institutional players, endowments, and pension plans play...
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) have enviable history on their side when it comes to asset...
The Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) June meeting didn’t result in an interest...
With inflation at the forefront of so many economic and financial market conversations these...
The VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT ) isn’t an actively managed exchange traded...
The Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP ) is beating the cap-weighted version of the...
The Markit iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Index, a widely observed basket of high-yield corporate...
The Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Index, a widely followed gauge of investment-grade...
Israel is readying for a new government as Benjamin Netanyahu’s 12-year run as prime...
Upstream integrated energy companies aren’t often viewed as nimble. However, many midstream...
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing is gaining considerable momentum, and...
The VanEck Vectors Video Gaming and eSports ETF (ESPO) is higher by just 3.30% year-to-date, but...
While dividend stocks, including international fare, are receiving renewed attention this year,...
The bank stock story is well-documented this year. Amid a rally in value stocks and a spike by...
It’s well-documented that millennials and Gen Z are big on exchange traded funds. Those...
Investors could be forgiven if, at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, they grew jittery over...
Victory Capital Management Inc plans to enter the cryptocurrency market with private placement...
In the cryptocurrency space, it’s high-flying acts like Bitcoin, Ether, and even Dogecoin...
When it comes to biotechnology benchmarks, the Nasdaq Biotechnology Index (NBI) has set the...
On Thursday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said consumer price inflation surged 5% on a...
The PHLX SOX Semiconductor Sector Index (SOX) – the most widely observed chip equity benchmark –...
When things get raucous in equity markets, investors often turn to bonds and gold to take some of...
By now, many investors know that value has been the king of investment factors this year. Up...
Although 10-year Treasury yields have steadied a bit in recent weeks, the prior rise by those...
Autonomous transportation is still a work in progress, but there are plenty of reasons to believe...
Actively managed exchange traded funds are enjoying some go-go days this year. At the end of the...
As measured by the S&P Europe 350 Index, European equities are outperforming their U.S....
The monthly jobs report from the Labor Department is one of the biggest data points for investors...
The issue of inflation and the resurgence of value stock ETFs are two hot topics halfway into...
Leveraged loans and their related exchange traded funds are regaining fans this year as advisors...
Space is the final frontier, but investing there doesn’t need to be excessively risky. With...
On its own, the nearly 17% (as of June 7) returned by the Invesco S&P Smallcap 600Pure Growth...
With interest rates still low, an assortment of traditional income-generating assets just...
The Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ ) is up 7.29% year-to-date, well off the nearly 13% pace set by the...
The S&P 500 declined modestly on Monday, but the benchmark domestic equity gauge is higher by...
TheALPSClean EnergyETF(ACES)closed slightly lower last week, which may be a sign some market...
Already a rising player in the space for equity-based actively managed exchange traded funds, T....
Managed futures are baskets of futures contracts comprised of contracts on assets including U.S....
The widely followed MSCI Emerging Markets Index is up year-to-date, but the 8.6% gain for that...
Due in part to the impressive runs of the size and value factors in 2021, equal-weight exchange...
First, it was the hack of the Colonial Pipeline. Then it was a cyber attack on JBS meat...
Look at the performances of bank stocks ETFs this year and one thing is abundantly clear: rising...
The Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ ), which tracks the widely followed Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX), is up...
On a seemingly monthly basis this year, actively managed exchange traded funds are topping...
Since it first entered the investment lexicon in earnest in 2013, the phrase “taper tantrum” has...
As interest rates rise, theALPS Active REIT ETF (REIT) is proving remarkably resilient against a...
Amid the tidal wave of demand for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investment...
Due in part to current policy ambitions, it’s easy for investors to view the solar...
Broadly speaking, investors view emerging markets as riskier than developed economies, and the...
When it comes to state-level renewable energy adoption, California has long been a leader....
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated adoption of an array of disruptive growth technologies,...
History confirms that when the economy begins emerging from a recession, cyclical stocks...
In a market environment marked in part by retail investors pining for meme stocks and...
When it comes to the long-ranging rationale for energy ETFs like theALPSClean EnergyETF(ACES),...
Owing to a spate of cuts and suspensions forced by the coronavirus pandemic, the first half of...
Factor performance is rarely stagnant. It shifts from year to year, as highlighted by an array of...
Earlier this week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) celebrated its 125th birthday.
While it’s often said that mid cap equities are overlooked relative to their large- and...
Among actively managed mutual funds targeting dividend growth, the T. Rowe Price Dividend Growth...
Advisors and investors have long been demanding more fixed income solutions with environmental,...
When it comes to exchange traded funds dedicated to 3D printing equities, the ARK3D Printing ETF...
The Biden Administration is proposing significant increases to capital gains taxes, and while...
The widely observed Russell 2000 Index jumped nearly 2% on Wednesday, prompting talk that smaller...
In one of the most widely anticipated additions to the benchmark domestic equity gauge in years,...
Low volatility and quality are two distinct investment factors and while they may intersect in...
Amid ample chatter about rising inflation, investors are scurrying for ideas and strategies to...
For growth investors seeking disruptive exposure in the healthcare sector, genomics is often a...
Chinese stocks offer plenty of promise and growth potential, but integral to allocating to the...
Capitol Hill and Wall Street are in two different cities, but when they interact on a regular...
When Bitcoin prices are soaring, miners of the cryptocurrency are printing green. The digital...
Traditional fossil fuel companies and their renewable energy counterparts are often pitted...
While the dividend profile of small cap equities is evolving, the continued reality is that many...
Until late last year, the growth factor spent over a decade outperforming its value rival. That...
In residential real estate, it’s either a buyer’s or a seller’s market. Despite...
While it’s widely expected that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is in store for near-term...
Low interest rates can motivate market participants to examine other income-generating asset...
Market participants are being inundated with inflation talk. As is the case with so many...
If there are two things investors are craving these days, it’s ways to fight inflation and...
Streaming entertainment is has been around for a while, but it’s still rapidly growing....
Conventional economic wisdom holds that after an economy endures a recession, it will...
Dividends are working again. So are value stocks – they are one of this year’s...
Inflation is almost certainly the hottest topic in finance nearly five months into 2021.
Chinese stocks were among the first to be affected by the onset of the coronavirus pandemic last...
With the value factor penning a notable redemption story, investors should remember how some...
Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death around the world, but advancements in genomics...
Plenty of commodities are on torrid paces this year. Copper is doing particularly well, although...
One of the sectors experiencing the most profound alterations due to the coronavirus pandemic is...
Traditionally, an inflationary scenario might compel investors to embrace Treasury inflation...
The S&P 500 Growth Index is up 4.47% year-to-date, but many investors are acting as though...
With mid caps soaring this year, volatility reduction may not be top of mind for many investors....
There’s no denying stocks have performed well since Election Day. In fact, the S&P...
The real estate sector is comprised of a lengthy list of industry groups, and they don’t...
The cyclical rally is supportive of some high dividend sectors, providing catalysts for assets...
Value stocks are reclaiming their lost glory. That may be good news, but some market observers...
What’s under an equity-based fund’s hood is vital information to advisors and...
While technology stocks are badly bruised, the ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline is renewing...
Low interest rates and jittery equity markets combine to highlight the allure of high dividend...
At the factor level, two prominent themes are in place through less than five months into 2021....
The S&P 500 is off a third of a percent over the past week. That’s not an alarming...
Master limited partnerships (MLPs) are a favored asset class of some income-hungry investors, but...
Exercising caution is always a good idea for investors nearing or in retirement. That advice is...
Amid an impressive earnings boom, these should be go-go days for European equities. Price action...
The widely followed S&P National AMT-Free Municipal Bond Index, a broad gauge of municipal...
Disruptive technology is backstopping the renewable energy revolution, and that movement could...
The energy sector’s redemption story is reaching epic proportions this year. Up nearly 55%...
Blank-check transactions have slowed as compared to prior quarters, but that fact alone is not a...
As investors well know, there’s growth investing and there’s value investing. The...
Dividends and share repurchase programs are gaining momentum at U.S. companies, moves that...
In addition to the massive influx of assets, two big themes emerging in the world of actively...
With soaring Treasury yields punishing bond returns, the viability of the classic 60/40...
Many investors don’t emphasize how venture capitalists allocate cash, but those involved...
When it comes to renewable energy ETFs, investors can choose from funds that offer broad exposure...
As is being widely noted, plenty of individual equities are benefiting from expectations that...
The Federal Reserve’s benchmark lending rate is at historic lows, but 10-year Treasury...
Public work is a different ballgame, but in the private sector, defined benefit pensions have...
The real estate sector suffered significant damage at the hands of the 2020 coronavirus market...
FMI Funds, the fund-issuing arm of Fiduciary Management, Inc., is the latest mutual fund manager...
For the seven days ending mid-day May 6, Ethereum is up almost 27%, easily cementing its status...
Like any other industry, energy has a new and old guard. Today, those factions are competing on...
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Last year’s coronavirus bear market was punitive for all investment styles, including value...
As Israel leads the charge to per capita vaccinations, investors can consider theARK Israel...
Perhaps it’s fitting, but the world of exchange traded funds (ETFs) is littered with...
In office barely more than three months, President Biden is busying pitching various plans and...
With the economy ramping up and earnings growth doing the same, it can be tempting to get...
Market observers penning the obituaries for actively managed strategies may have been too hasty....
A primary component of the long-term fintech investment thesis is that how people pay for goods...
Chinese Internet and technology companies have endured a fair bit of regulatory scrutiny from...
May is here, and with the arrival of the fifth month of the year come jitters about the old “sell...
Investors are putting money where their mouths are by flooding into renewable energy exchange...
Multiple investment factors are off to solid starts in 2021, providing ballast for assets like...
In a low-yield environment, investors often lean on sectors with traditions of delivering the...
Bitcoin is still the king of the cryptocurrency space, but when it comes to rapid price...
Some market observers say oil demand is poised to soar in epic fashion. Should that scenario come...
While the U.S. dollar remains weak, the WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund (DXJ ) is up nearly...
Though off their 2021 highs, 3D printing stocks have been strong performers throughout the first...
Earlier this week, the Federal Reserve signaled it will stand pat on its current monetary policy....
Among the marquee longer-ranging issues for renewable energy assets like theALPSClean EnergyETF(...
Value is getting plenty of adulation this year, but combing through it with the quality factor...
Fintech’s “technification” of financial services highlights long-term...
The value factor is roaring back to life this year, providing some ballast for dividend equities....
A centerpiece of the Biden Administration’s renewable energy plan is shoring up the...
Investors are again embracing floating-rate debt and that could be a catalyst for the Invesco...
Micro cap stocks are the epitome of a high risk/high reward asset class. Their returns are...
Gold fundamentals remains sturdy, and the same can be said for gold mining assets like the Sprott...
Ethereum, the platform on which the ether cryptocurrency transacts, continues to come of age, and...
Advisors and investors don’t have to lean on Treasury inflation protection securities...
Renewable energy assets like theALPSClean EnergyETF(ACES) are often viewed by investors through a...
As another weekend tumbles by, Bitcoin continues to remind investors that cryptocurrencies can be...
Due in part to the expected multi-trillion dollar transfer of wealth from older generations to...
Emerging markets bonds offer elevated levels of income, but the asset class can be tricky to...
When it comes to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) funds such as the FlexShares STOXX...
Alternative investments are increasingly alluring at a time when traditional assets just...
The ARK3D Printing ETF (PRNT ) is higher by 24% year-to-date and has more than doubled in value...
Seasoned investors know it’s practical to take a long-term view of developing economies – a...
There still isn’t a Bitcoin exchange traded fund listed on US exchanges, but that could...
Cyclical stocks are getting all the attention these days, and growth names seemingly always...
As energy stocks rebound, the ALPS Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP ) is looking strong, and may have more...
Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) recently drew the ire of Beijing, reminding investors that political risk is...
Until the last several months of 2020, value stocks had languished. The situation is finally...
A spate of fresh high-yield corporate debt supply is coming to market, but that’s not...
ARK Investment Management has one of the more famous lineups of exchange funds in the industry...
With its hefty allocations to communication services and technology stocks, the Nasdaq-100 Index...
With the energy sector roaring higher after a lengthy slumber, plenty of income investors are...
There are more and more reasons for advisors to help clients understand the benefits of...
Some commodities market observer believe gold miners are on the cusp of substantial upside. That...
International markets, particularly ex-U.S. developed markets, are where the attractive...
The ARK Web x.0 ETF (ARKW )may be a concentrated exchange traded fund, but it’s a credible...
Renewable energy funds like theALPSClean EnergyETF(ACES) have benefited from positive political...
With emerging markets assets poised to benefit from earnings growth and rising coronavirus...
Utilities stocks aren’t the first assets that come to mind when considering impact...
The VanEck Vectors Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF (ANGL ) is a surprisingly credible option...
TheInvesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF (PIE ) provides investors with a compelling...
Among the many reasons to embrace gold and assets like the Sprott Gold Miners ETF (SGDM ) is...
Dividends and value are two avenues for reducing some of the turbulence associated with emerging...
Investing in emerging markets can still a slippery slope to climb, but for single-country...
The fixed income investing climate remains fraught with challenges, but advisors can deliver...
China still loves gold, and that demand could be a boon for bullion prices and miners assets like...
Historically, low domestic rates and accommodative central bank policy have highlighted...
Pet adoption has soared during the coronavirus pandemic, providing another long-term tailwind for...
As has been widely documented, cyclical value stocks soared in the first quarter. Some of those...
There were some bumps in the road last year, but dividend growth is returning, highlighting the...
With substantial attention being paid to growth and value stocks this year, defensive sectors...
Crypto exchange operator Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) commences merely its third trading day on...
Given the market performance of equities and bonds during in the coronavirus environment,...
Midstream energy assets like theAlerian Energy InfrastructureETF(ENFR )could be worth revisiting...
While basic indexes provide pure beta exposure to small cap equities, investors can enhance their...
When it comes to fighting inflation, many investors turn to Treasury inflation protection...
Semiconductor assets like the iShares PHLX Semiconductor ETF (SOXX ) are benefitting from...
Palladium and platinum shouldn’t be overlooked in the precious metals conversation as both...
Dividend growth is back in a big way. Investors have good cause to revisit quality payout growth...
The Invesco S&P MidCap Quality (XMHQ) combines two potent investment concepts: the quality...
For once, value stocks are getting all adulation, but investors shouldn’t be too dismissive...
It hasn’t been the smoothest of rides for Tesla for this year, but some sell-side analysts...
The coronavirus pandemic has decimated many a retirement plan. But there are avenues for advisors...
Investors shouldn’t get flustered with recent lethargy in gold prices and miners assets...
Broadly speaking, dividend and value ETFs are often joined at the hip. That makes for a...
The ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG ) is a prime example of an asset benefiting from this...
Some market observers believe the U.S. dollar is poised for upside, to the benefit small cap...
The cyclical/value resurgence is lifting the industrial sector. The Biden Administration’s...
The ARK Genomic Revolution Multi-Sector Fund (ARKG ) is obviously positioned as a genomics fund,...
Emerging markets have long held promise and potential, but the returns offered by equities...
Treasury yields are still elevated and the dollar is still weak. However, both assets recently...
Dividend growth is once again on an impressive trajectory. That’s the good news, but it...
The following concepts are working this year: dividends, cyclical/value stocks, and international...
While a clean energy mantra might seem to spell doom and gloom for the oil industry, certain oil...
Getting pure value in today’s market environment has been the prevailing trend with ETFs...
The ARK Space Exploration ETF (ARKX) is about a week old, but, as is the case with its...
The ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG ) is a high dividend/value asset. With both styles...
With international stocks delivering in the first quarter and showing signs of a longer-lasting...
Gold and bullion miners had a rough first quarter, but spring and the second half of the year...
The ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK ) is known for being one of the more compelling plays on electric...
Growth is essential when investing for dividends, meaning investors should evaluate companies...
Up 22% year-to-date, the Invesco S&P 500 Pure Value ETF (RPV ) is clearly benefiting from...
Real estate prices keep on climbing, which can only help the case for the Invesco Dynamic...
High-yield corporate bonds aren’t necessarily inexpensive these days, but in a low Treasury...
Dividend growth is returning in a big way, and that scenario couldn’t arrive at a better...
Smaller stocks and active management are often considered a particularly fruitful combination for...
The ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG ) is a high dividend exchange traded fund and one...
The coronavirus pandemic altered the healthcare landscape and how and where people work. The...
With so much talk about the reflation trade and cyclical stocks coming back into focus, defensive...
The ARK3D Printing ETF (PRNT ) is attractive not just in its own right, but because 3D printing...
Low volatility and reduced beta are popular factor applications in the world of ETFs, but high...
There still isn’t a Bitcoin exchange traded fund in the U.S., but crypto market observers...
To say it’s not easy investing in bonds these days is an understatement, but investors can...
Advisors are quickly discovering that traditional fixed income strategies just aren’t...
Palladium could be on the cusp of a dramatic leg higher, increasing the allure of the Sprott...
Rising Treasury yields often prompt advisors and investors to embrace short-term bonds and...
Many value stocks are also dividend payers, and with both concepts moving higher this year, the...
Dividend stocks are always relevant, but some of their luster was lost last year amid a wave of...
Gold and assets like the Sprott Gold Miners ETF (SGDM ) are enduring some first-quarter...
European equities have long vexed U.S. investors, but this time could be different. In fact, it...
Investors looking for an income-generating asset class that can bridge the divide between...
With the White House needing revenue to fund an ambitious $3 trillion infrastructure package,...
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) wants to lower solar costs, and that could be a long-term...
The VanEck Vectors Video Gaming and eSports ETF (ESPO) and rival video game ETFs enjoyed plenty...
The VictoryShares Dividend Accelerator ETF (VSDA)is a strong option for seasoned dividend...
The NFL and its broadcast network partners recently negotiated a new package, but there...
With an asset as volatile as Bitcoin, it’s easy for investors to frequently fret about...
The effects of rising Treasury yields on bullion and assets like the Sprott Gold Miners ETF (SGDM...
Master limited partnerships and the ALPS Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP ) are benefiting from the energy...
It’s getting cheaper to invest in fixed income exchange traded funds thanks to State Street...
Rising Treasury yields are still a daunting consideration for advisors, a scenario could be in...
Momentum and value are two distinct investment factors, and they’re rarely married under a...
The bear market induced by the onset of the coronavirus pandemic last year was one of the...
California is looking to require that electric vehicles be the only new ones sold in the state in...
SPACs were hot. Things then cooled off, but they may be ramping up again with so many special...
When a Bitcoin exchange traded fund comes to market in the United States is anyone’s guess....
Down 6% for the year, Tesla stock has seen better days, but some analysts see only a temporary...
In the crypto currency universe, Bitcoin reigns supreme, but decentralized finance (DeFi)...
Semiconductors are among the most important technology products today. Assets like the iShares...
The world of actively managed exchange traded funds continues luring some of the fund...
Rising Treasury yield have pressured precious metals, but some market observers see help on the...
The Biden Administration has ambitious infrastructure plans, and that could put funds such as the...
Technology usually isn’t the first sector retirees think of as this demographic usually...
Value stocks are back in fashion, but investors mulling access via exchange traded funds should...
ARK Investment Management is out with its latest price forecast on electric vehicle giant Tesla,...
The WisdomTree Core Equity Model Portfolio is ideal for accessing some of the trends proving...
Most real estate investment trusts (REITs) exchange traded funds (ETFs) are passively managed....
Dividend yields often tempt, particularly when they’re high and interest rates are low. Yet...
Growth stocks may be out of favor, but that may allow investors to snag favorable pricing on...
The ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF) is the exchange traded fund with the largest exposure to...
With a global economic recovery taking shape, investors may want to consider more economically...
With 10-year Treasury yields soaring, financial services stocks and funds like the Financial...
The Invesco S&P SmallCap Value with Momentum ETF (XSVM) flies under the radar, but it may be...
Some market observers say wind investments are entering a golden age. Investors can tap into that...
Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, was flirting with...
More and more issuers of actively managed mutual funds are considering converting those assets to...
President Biden is floating the largest tax increase in three decades – a plan that will surely...
High dividend yields are often eye-catching and that’s particularly true when interest...
On Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) signaled interest rates will remain low...
For the first time in what feels like an eternity, value stocks are topping their growth rivals,...
Gold bullion and miners exchange traded funds drifted lower for much of this year, but assets...
When it comes to inflation-fighting fixed income instruments, investors often turn to Treasury...
Already riding the wave of rising Treasury yields, ETFs holding bank stocks, including the...
With coronavirus vaccinations increasing and many consumers flush with cash courtesy of Uncle...
Few ETFs debut to as much fanfare as did the recently launched VanEck Vectors Social Sentiment...
The search for yield can take income investors to a wide range of alternative asset classes....
Solar and wind power are proving durable during the coronavirus pandemic, propping up renewable...
Pay enough attention to the silver market this year and you’re sure to hear something about...
The WisdomTree Cloud Computing ETF (WCLD) was the leader of cloud computing exchange traded funds...
Americans are already receiving their stimulus checks from Uncle Sam. Many market observers...
There’s an old saying politics: “it’s always Infrastructure Week on Capitol Hill.”...
The recent spike in Treasury yields is presenting challenges for some traditional municipal bond...
With energy ranking as the best-performing sector to start 2021, some investors are considering...
Interest rates are likely to remain low in 2021, meaning investors need to be selective with...
It’s not a dedicated electric vehicle (EV) exchange traded fund, but with significant...
The recent spike in Treasury yields gave regional banking assets like theInvesco KBW Regional...
Recently, Tesla made waves in the financial markets by adding $1.5 billion worth of it Bitcoin to...
Suddenly, value stocks are generating plenty of buzz, some at the expense of their growth rivals....
As has been widely noted, energy is the best-performing group in the S&P 500 to this point in...
Small miners can mean big returns in the gold mining space, and when prices rebound, investors...
Renewable energy sources and fossil fuels tend to be rivals, but rising prices for one of the...
An emerging credit spread scenario could highlight opportunity with funds like the FlexShares...
Investors may want to look toward small cap stocks and the IQ Chaikin U.S. Small Cap ETF (CSML)....
Growth has trounced value from 2007 – 2020, but that dynamic may be reversing. That’s...
When it comes to fintech stocks and exchange traded funds such as the ARK Fintech Innovation ETF...
In late trading Wednesday, Bitcoin was flirting with $57,000 and higher by more than 11% over the...
Whether it’s cloud computing, e-commerce, fintech, or healthcare innovation, the pandemic...
Covered calls offer investors several advantages, including higher income streams, reduced...
While dividends are a popular investment style and have been for decades, there’s still...
When gold prices falter, it’s easy for investors to get frustrated with mining equities,...
Renewable energy funds likeALPSClean EnergyETF(ACES)have not been immune to recent weakness in...
Low volatility isn’t flashy, but it is still a beloved investment factor. How funds like...
As the universe of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing continues its rapid...
There are times, including some lengthy periods, when the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (...
Municipal bonds are languishing amid the recent spike in Treasury yields, but that selling...
Data confirm investors are pouring cash into international equity funds, a scenario that bodes...
Selling pressure in the bond market, leading to rising U.S. government bond yields, is plaguing...
Over the weekend, news broke that tens of thousands of Microsoft customers were victims of a...
High dividend strategies like the ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG ) are back in style, and...
Boosted by shelter-in-place orders due to the coronavirus pandemic, videogame equities and...
Coinbase, one of the dominant cryptocurrency exchanges, is nearing its debut as a public company...
Surging Treasury yields are weighing on growth fare, including Tesla and the ARK Innovation ETF (...
Treasury yields are rising, but with rates still near historic lows, the case for dividend grower...
Just a few months ago, allocating to equity strategies designed to thrive in rising rate...
Enter an actively managed fund in the SPAC and New Issue ETF (SPCX). According to Tuttle, the...
The energy sector was one of the epicenters of negative dividend action last year, but the...
Investing in international small caps can be an exercise in finding hidden gems. The ERShares...
Dividend stocks are showing signs of life, with quality growth names worth consideration as...
The recent spike in Treasury yields is hampering precious metals prices, but investors...
In a report out Wednesday, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) graded U.S....
With the 2000 technology bubble still remembered by many of today’s market participants, it...
China’s green energy ambitions and needs could power an uptick in green bond sales this...
As of March 2, Bitcoin traded just below $49,000. The largest cryptocurrency previously topped...
An industry first is looming.Mutual fund issuer Guinness Atkinson is slated to convert two of its...
As emerging markets equities are experiencing a rebirth, investors have avenues for reducing some...
Batteries are pivotal to the electric vehicle (EV) equation. For instance, Tesla, a prime holding...
In recent weeks, concerns have escalated that real inflation is rising. Typically, investors do...
Bitcoin has been thriving for months, but in the eyes of a couple of venerable banks, the moment...
Cyclical value stocks are on the mend, but quality should be a priority when investors hunt for...
Dividend growth is on the mend, but with scars still fresh from last year’s spate of...
Fixed income investors understand how difficult it is trying to squeeze out as much income as...
With Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies captivating investors, talk is again increasing about the...
There are hundreds of broad market funds available to investors, many of which own scant...
With interest rates low, managers of active fixed income funds are looking for ways to boost...
Most passive index funds don’t have high turnover ratios, but when a fund sports a specific...
One of the primary reasons investors embrace master limited partnerships (MLPs) and ETFs like the...
Brazilian oil giant Petrobras once again finds itself at the center of controversy, reminding...
Yields on Treasury inflation-protected securities (TIPs) recently turned positive, confirming...
Gold is enduring some weakness at present, but many market observers believe this will be a...
Digital wallets are taking the fintech world by storm. Among exchange traded funds, the ARK...
Income investors usually focus on large cap equities in the hunt for reliable dividends, but...
So many retirement investors are conditioned to believe that fixed income allocations only mean...
The current market isn’t exceptionally volatile. ‘Jittery’ may be a better...
The AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF (MSOS) is proving cannabis exchange traded funds and...
Factors are in place for what could be a substantial silver rally that would benefits assets like...
Recent market action suggests a rotation into cyclical value stocks is occurring, but that...
Many exchange traded funds check one box. Some check several. One that checks many relevant...
In one of the more impressive redemption stories in recent memory, the energy sector is the...
Japanese stocks are among the best-performing developed markets fare, a theme dating back to last...
Dating back to early 2020, the ARK3D Printing ETF (PRNT ) is on a torrid pace, one that’s...
Dividend stocks are coming back to into focus – thank low interest rates for that – but investors...
The utilities sector was a 2020 laggard, but the group looks attractive today with exchange...
In bygone investing eras, exchange traded funds were often blamed, usually erroneously, for...
Bitcoin recently accomplished something only a handful of US companies ever have. It crossed into...
Actively managed exchange traded funds that combine ETF and mutual fund traits may be getting a...
Small cap stocks started rallying late last year and are still doing so today. That doesn’t...
Fintech is one of the premier disruptive technologies. For investors chasing access to the...
Master limited partnerships (MLPs) and their related exchange traded funds, including the ALPS...
Recent sluggishness in gold prices is clear, but there’s an upside to the precious...
The 2020 election season is a thing of the past, but that doesn’t damage the case for...
Robotics is one of the more rapidly evolving various disruptive technology themes. Investors can...
Dividend-paying stocks fell out of style last year because of rampant cuts and suspensions at the...
International dividend-paying equities are important considerations for many income investors....
Convertible bonds remain one of the hotter corners of the fixed income market. Investors can grab...
A shifting political environment and easy monetary policy are among the factors rewarding for...
Bitcoin, the largest digital currency by market value, continues notching record highs on what...
Perusing meeting minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) isn’t always easy or...
Some commodities market observers are discussing the potential arrival of another supercycle, and...
Hong Kong-listed equities are on fire this year, aiding ETFs which investors might not readily...
Clean energy and fintech are two of the premier disruptive technologies, yet in many cases,...
Corporate bonds are one of the largest segments of the already vast fixed income landscape. That...
The drones are coming. For investors already engaged with or considering positions in the ARK...
Not surprisingly, the coronavirus pandemic is stoking increases in global healthcare spending....
Analysts and market observers are growing increasingly bullish on aerospace and defense equities...
Last weekend, Bitcoin flirted with $50,000 for the first time, before giving back some of those...
In the streaming entertainment world, Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) and Disney’s (NYSE:DIS) Disney+...
After a dismal showing in 2020, the energy sector is the best-performing group in the S&P 500...
There are often scenarios when investors bid up assets with little regard for fundamentals. The...
Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) have been around for about three decades, but...
Despite the controversies in Chinese tech, the sector remains one of the hottest factors in the...
Supply and demand are the two primary drivers of price action in the commodities complex....
When it comes to investing in companies with exposure to the rapidly evolving early cancer...
ThePrincipal Healthcare Innovators Index ETF (BTEC ) became quite the story among healthcare...
Some investors in North America will finally be able to access a Bitcoin exchange traded fund....
Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA) recently launched three actively managed exchange traded funds....
Investors love high dividends. They also love minimal volatility. Those concepts come together in...
Silver prices and assets like the Sprott Physical Silver Trust (PSLV ) generated buzz as short...
The momentum factor remains compelling, but investors should be selective when embracing it. One...
Exchange traded funds make it easy for investors to access international stocks, but many...
The energy sector is piecing together some momentum, and master limited partnerships (MLPs) are...
Domestic and international dividend stocks are on better footing to start 2021.
With cryptocurrencies, blockchain investors are receiving renewed adulation. The lack of a...
Large cap value stocks usually reside on the more conservative end of the investment spectrum....
Some investors may be skittish about embracing the Tesla shares at current market levels.
Low bond yields are paving the way for investors to consider alternative income-generating...
Yields on high-yield corporate debt are declining and underscoring the importance of emphasizing...
Explaining why Bitcoin is hitting another batch of all-time highs is easy. On Monday, Elon Musk...
Traditional energy was the worst-performing group in the S&P 500 last year. Renewable energy...
The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is up nearly 9% to start 2021, and with that strong performance...
Interest rates reside near historic lows, but short-term fixed income instruments still play...
Gold is one of the assets Bitcoin is most frequently compared with, and the latter’s most...
Some market observers still see plenty of fire in the small cap rally, particularly with growth...
Autonomous vehicles are joining electric vehicles as the next big thing in the automotive...
Dividend-paying stocks are coming back into style after some turbulence last year, meaning...
One of the most elusive combinations in investing is robust upside capture coupled with adequate...
The Invesco Solar ETF (TAN ) is getting plenty of attention as one of the best-performing...
Bitcoin is known for dramatic price swings, but the fundamentals view on the largest digital...
Cyclical and value stocks are making a comeback, giving investors reason to revisit the once...
As has been widely documented, the Biden Administration is a persistent backdrop to recent surges...
Many market observers are forecasting big things for international stocks this year, including...
Cyclical stocks are rebounding, and that could set the stage for upside for natural resources...
Gold prices pulled back Thursday, but help could be on the way for bullion and exchange traded...
Deep learning, widely viewed as the next technological revolution, carries with it an array of...
Cyclical and value stocks are generating some buzz, but the growth factor is still in fashion....
Even in strong markets, it’s a good idea to have some downside protection. A newly minted...
Bitcoin is dealing with some turbulence in the early innings of 2021, but a new survey confirms...
Depressed interest rates are prompting advisors and investors to embrace income-generating assets...
With depressed yields on municipal bonds and Treasuries and firming in the high-yield corporate...
Reasons abound to reconsider the old guard 60/40 equity/fixed income portfolio split, not the...
If there’s an asset class that combines hidden gem status with significant potential,...
Silver and the related exchange traded funds are garnering attention amid speculation and short...
High-yield corporate bonds are off to a solid start in 2021, but data indicate market...
No securities move up in linear fashion, but the ALPSClean EnergyETF(ACES)is primed for even more...
Automation and robotics rest at the center of disruptive growth technologies. The ARK Innovation...
The Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ ) has a history of topping other broad market exchange traded funds...
The blank-check boom is rolling on, with enthusiasm for special purpose acquisition companies...
These days, it’s hard to imagine a universe in which Bitcoin isn’t constantly...
Fidelity is deepening its push into the actively managed exchange traded funds arena, saying...
Last week’s broader market pullback could give investors an opportunity to get involved...
It’s been an interesting past week in the capital markets, but not all the action was in...
Many investors think their portfolios are diverse, but what’s the point of diversifying...
Gold miners are getting ready to step into the earnings confessional, and that could provide some...
Inflation shouldn’t chase income investors from high yield corporate debt. That’s...
When allocating to dividend-paying instruments, a company’s ability to pay actually its...
The U.S. exchange traded funds industry is nearly three decades old, but some sage advice still...
In modest allocations, emerging markets assets are functional in retirement portfolios and...
Next generation sequencing (NGS) is here, and its long-term evolution could spark significant...
After notching jaw-dropping returns in 2020, Bitcoin is scuffling to start 2021, but that may be...
The Invesco KBW Bank ETF (KBWB ) followed the broader market lower over the past week, but...
Emerging markets equities aren’t a static asset class, and even basic exchange traded funds...
In the asset management industry, active mutual fund issuers are converting their products to...
It’s abundantly clear that the Federal Reserve has no choice but to keep interest rates low...
Disruptive growth and innovation are now the cornerstones of many investment strategies. TheALPS...
The Entrepreneur 30 Fund (ENTR) offers a unique, diversified approach to factor investing, and...
Environmental, social, and, governance (ESG) exchange traded funds, including the FlexShares...
Gold prices are faltering to start 2021, but with the dollar still weak and inflationary pressure...
Bond yields are still depressed, but dividend stocks are on the mend. Investors can capitalize on...
The fintech industry is upending traditional financial services on multiple fronts. One of the...
Emerging markets equities rallied late last year, and many market observers are wagering more is...
One of the primary catalysts for Bitcoin’s recent bull market is increasing adoption of the...
Technology was the best-performing sector last year. Momentum was the second-best investment...
Some asset classes are tailor made for active management, and that’s particularly true of...
Owing to its relative youth, the renewable energy industry often hits an array of milestones,...
Cyclical stocks, small caps, and emerging markets equities are among the assets receiving renewed...
Inflation remains a controversial topic, but there are strong indications that it’s likely...
With all the excitement surrounding domestic small caps, it’s easy to lose sight of...
Gold miners exchange traded funds like the Sprott Gold Miners ETF (SGDM ), could thrive this year...
Earlier this month, Bitcoin prices touched all-time highs around $42,000. On Friday, Jan. 22, the...
Without a dedicated Bitcoin exchange traded fund available in the U.S., investors options are to...
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are truly unique investment products, endowed with a number of...
Special purpose acquisition company (SPACs) are still all the rage on Wall Street following a...
Money never sleeps. Nor does innovation. Investors looking to access a basket of tomorrow’s...
Already up 21.60% to start 2021, the ALPSClean EnergyETF(ACES) is on a torrid pace. Some market...
Multi-factor investing is suitable across a variety of market environments and is looking to...
Past performance doesn’t always repeat, but the Entrepreneur 30 Fund (ENTR) is starting to...
No two corporate bonds are alike. With varying degrees of quality, strategies like the FlexShares...
Genomics is one of the premier disruptive technologies. While several exchange traded funds...
When Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies burst onto the scene, naysayers alleged digital assets...
GAMCO Investors, Inc. (“GAMCO”) said Tuesday the registration statement for The Gabelli ETFs...
Among disruptive growth investment themes, fintech is one of the most dominant forces. Advisors...
Spending on mobile applications continues to swell, as does the Invesco NASDAQ Internet ETF (PNQI...
Investors that haven’t yet embraced smaller stocks may not want to dither too much longer....
High-yield bonds encountered some rough spots in 2020, but by the time the year drew to a close,...
Dividend stocks steadied late last year after a turbulent first half. With that steadiness comes...
In the realm of disruptive growth investments, there are a slew of platform-driven companies...
Exchange traded fund(ETF) investing and trading is an effective way to gain diversified exposure...
There’s a first time for every exchange traded fund (ETF) investor, no matter what your age. Here...
When you consider where to invest your money, you and many other investors might be wondering...
If you’re just now getting acquainted with exchange traded funds (ETFs), you’re probably...
The genomics space is rapidly innovating. The ARK Genomic Revolution Multi-Sector Fund (ARKG )...
Bitcoin may not see the future, but it was quick to price in a wave of expected economic stimulus...
Investors are always trying to the next hot stock. That’s particularly true when it comes...
Mid cap stocks are often overlooked, suggesting the asset class is conducive to active...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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 ) 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ) 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...
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 ) 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....
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...
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...
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 ),...
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 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...
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 ) 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 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...
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 ) 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...
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In recent weeks, there’s been plenty of chatter regarding a blue wave – the scenario where...
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These days, investors are hearing plenty about which assets could perform well under a Biden...
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...
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As has been widely documented, infrastructure exchange traded funds, including the FlexShares...
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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....
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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...
Old school cable television is being disrupted in a big way and the ARK Web x.0 ETF (ARKW ) is a...
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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...
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...
Somewhat quietly, the Invesco Global Water Portfolio (PIO ) 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ) 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 ) 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 ) 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 )...
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...
Powered by ongoing bullishness among growth and momentum equities, the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ )...
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...
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...
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...
