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Benchmark index provider MSCI is warning that Argentina and Turkey could be removed from the MSCI...

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BlackRock confirmed their commitment to ESG with the introduction of new exchange-traded fund...

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Oil prices closed higher for a second consecutive week last week and if that theme has some legs,...

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Ex-US developed market equities are again lagging their American counterparts.

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With Congress and the White House set to unveil another stimulus effort, there’s talk that...

Easily one of the biggest stories from the bond market this year is the Federal Reserve, prompted...

Typically, mortgage-backed securities (MBS) are viewed as conservative investments, but they do...

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JPMorgan Chase (JPM) and Wells Fargo (WFC) got financial services earnings season started on...

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There are at least two big themes proving pervasive in the energy sector this year: tumbling oil...

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Homebuilder stocks and sector-related ETFs led the charge on Monday as investors hoped for a...

The first quarter of 2020 will go down as one of the worst quarterly showings for major domestic...

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In some sectors, dividends are under duress and experts widely expect payout growth will be...

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To help shore up the economy, the Federal Reserve is purchasing corporate bonds, but they’re not...

Pershing Square Capital Management founder Bill Ackman recently drew significant criticism when...

The current low-yield environment is certainly putting a strain on fixed income investors who are...

The real estate sector is often viewed as a defensive destination, a reputation being belied as...

The battered mortgage real estate investment trust sector and related ETFs were leading the...

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Real estate assets and the related ETFs have been taken to task during the March broader market...

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Growth stocks were leaders for much of the recently deceased bull market, but they’ve been...

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Advisors and investors often ponder whether embracing environmental, social and governance (ESG)...

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Amid a slew of corporate credit downgrades that saw some previously investment-grade issues head...

Fears that the COVID-19 outbreak will worsen and further stifle global business travel and...

Monday’s trading session saw Treasury yields continue their downward trajectory, which has fixed...

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In today’s low interest rate environment, preferred stocks and ETFs, such as the Global X U.S....

The Federal Reserve reversed course from 2018 in 2019 by instituting three consecutive rate cuts...

The Covid-19 virus remains an active situation in China and for some investors, assets in the...

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

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Inflation appears to be benign, but that doesn’t mean investors should gloss over ETFs, such as...

The coronavirus is spurring a safe haven move to bonds, thus driving yields down even further,...

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

The virtues of the quality factor aren’t confined to domestic equities and the iShares Edge MSCI...

Over the past few years, money managers and fund sponsors started to roll out rules-based,...

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An important investing lesson from the coronavirus outbreak is that the quality factor can play...

The SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB A+) took some lumps last week, but homebuilders assets...

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It’s another election year and, as expected, the issue of infrastructure is already being...

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Energy was the worst-performing sector in the S&P 500 last year, but it still notched a...

Dividends are expected to increase again this year, but for investors looking for truly...

While low volatility ETFs received plenty of adulation last year, data confirm high beta funds...

With technology stocks soaring to start 2020, the FANG stocks – Facebook (FB), Amazon (AMZN), ...

The move to offer more environmental, social and governance (ESG) products in the financial space...

After years of neglect and just in time for an election year, states across the U.S. are finally...

Bitcoin, the largest digital currency, could get a boost when CME launches options on digital...

The iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG A+) has been the go-to ETF when it comes to getting...

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Coming off an impressive 2019 showing, the FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index...

The average rate on a typical 30-year fixed rate mortgage fell to its lowest level since October,...

Last year, fixed income ETFs took in $330 billion in new assets, the second-best year on record....

2018 was a forgettable year for emerging markets (EM) investors—equity or bonds—as negative...

Investors looking for broad-based exposure to real assets, such as energy, infrastructure, and...

It didn’t seem like long ago when the internet changed the typical real estate transaction,...

The FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund (QLV), which debuted last July, is new...

In a year in which gold notched its best annual showing since 2010 and palladium soared, platinum...

U.S. airlines are headed for a 10th straight year of profits, which is causing employees to...

Virtuous investing took a major step forward this year in the world of ETFs, both in terms of the...

With many market observers forecasting 2020 upside for ex-US developed market equities, investors...

This year, approximately 240 new exchange traded products, including ETFs and exchanged traded...

Mid-cap stocks and ETFs were solid performers in 2019. Investors looking to step up their mid-cap...

For years, international ETFs were either currency hedged or they weren’t. There wasn’t a middle...

It’s no secret anymore that gaming, or esports, is big business and that trend should continue in...

The energy sector has been a dud this year, but that could change in 2020 and investors ought to...

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Mortgage-backed securities (MBS) are a relatively avenue for investors looking for additional...

The FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund (NFRA B+) is up almost 2% this month...

The growth factor has extended its dominance over value strategies this year. Some market...

The iShares PHLX Semiconductor ETF (SOXX B+) and the VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF (SMH A-)...

U.S. small-cap stocks are accessible via dozens of ETFs, including the iShares Core S&P...

The FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund (NFRA B+) is higher by more than 20%...

Investors looking for upside in emerging markets equities in 2020 while reducing their risk...

Fixed income ETFs on a torrid asset-gathering paces this year. In fact, as of Nov. 30, bond ETFs...

Momentum is building for environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing strategies,...

The SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF (SPYG A-) is up more than 24% this year and while...

The financial advisory industry has been largely focused on men who take charge of the home...

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Ex-US developed equity markets are lagging the S&P 500 and other major domestic benchmarks...

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The quality factor has spent plenty of time in the spotlight this year and rightfully so. That...

With sovereign bond yields low in the U.S. and throughout much of the developed world, the ...

Currency hedged ETFs haven’t been getting much attention this year and that’s to the detriment of...

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The WisdomTree Mortgage Plus Bond Fund (MTGP) debuted last week as a new, active approach to...

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At Schwab IMPACT 2019 in San Diego Nov. 4-7, Northern Trust executive vice president and chief...

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

Investors who are seeking ways to enhance a traditional portfolio mix should consider real asset...

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

With the 2020 election cycle fast approaching, infrastructure spending is a theme receiving...

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

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

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

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

Investors who are considering ways to diversify risk in a volatile market may consider...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Investors seeking a way to navigate turbulent waters may want to consider the next evolution of...

Heading into 2019, there were concerns that BBB-rated corporate bonds, debt residing within one...

More and more, investors are looking for environmentally sound investment strategies. Believe it...

ETFs with exposure to real estate investment trusts (REITs) are thriving this year. Consider the...

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

Investors looking for added equity income at a time of still low-interest rates throughout the...

Although the Federal Reserve has lowered interest rates twice this year and could continue doing...

With the 2020 election cycle fast approaching, infrastructure spending is a theme receiving...

Amid depressed bond yields and the still lurking possibility of elevated market volatility,...

Bipartisanship is hard to come by on Capitol Hill these days, but one issue that has the...

With Treasury yields sliding lower, income investors are exploring other asset classes with some...

At a time when traditional cap-weighted developed markets ETFs are trailing their U.S. rivals,...

Investors looking for core fixed income exposure have plenty of options to consider in the world...

Thanks in large part to lower interest rates and declining Treasury yields, the iShares 20+ Year...

Mortgage-backed securities (MBS) are coming back into the limelight amid the White House’s plan...

Buoyed not only by declining Treasury yields in the U.S. but a spate of interest rate reductions...

Energy stocks have struggled for much of this year, but recently, the group has shown some signs...

Defensive stocks and sectors have been thriving lately and with concerns mounting regarding the...

When it comes to bonds and fixed income ETFs, the longer the duration, the more sensitive the...

As ETF investors build out their portfolios to adapt to changing markets, it’s important to keep...

The ProShares Investment Grade—Intr Rt Hdgd (IGHG B-) is designed to thrive when interest rates...

Every year, Northern Trust’s FlexShares develops a forward-looking, historically aware outlook...

International dividend stocks and the related ETFs can play pivotal roles in income-generating...

U.S. stocks rallied last week, but it may take some more convincing before investors embrace...

During times of elevated market volatility, dividend stocks and ETFs can help investors reduce...

The VanEck Vectors Green Bond ETF (GRNB), the first fixed income ETF offering exposure to green...

With investors scrambling to find additional income in today’s low-yield climate, corporate bonds...

While Treasury yields are tumbling, some income-hungry investors remain leery of high-yield...

Infrastructure ETFs, such as the FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund (NFRA B+...

Along with other real estate ETFs, the Fidelity MSCI Real Estate Index ETF (FREL ) is having an...

Traditional U.S. government bonds, such as 10-year debt, and the related ETFs are seeing yields...

With equity market volatility running high, it’s not surprising that many investors are turning...

Vanguard doesn’t have many actively managed ETFs, but the index fund giant got into that business...

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing concepts are receiving increased attention...

With yields on U.S. government debt and major equity benchmarks low, many investors are...

The Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF (EYLD ) recently celebrated its third anniversary and...

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

Amid the US/China trade spat, emerging markets assets have floundered in recent months. Investors...

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

It seems like everyone is talking about the yield curve inversion, but another yield cross may be...

One of the big news items out Wednesday was another yield curve inversion. The yield curve...

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

The drive towards multi-asset ETFs should come as no surprise. A lot of excitement in the ETF...

In light of the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates, investors can use various ETF...

Real estate ETFs category typically feature above-average dividend yields and defensive traits....

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

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

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

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

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday and the door is open for perhaps another rate...

While some energy strategies are struggling this year, real assets as a broader category are not....

Midstream exposure is boosting the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR ), making the exchange...

Real assets, such as precious metals, commodities, real estate, and oil, have a place in...

Investors can consider an infrastructure sector-specific exchange traded fund as an alternative...