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

For investors who are unsure of whether they should turn on the risk dial and give emerging...

If you hear an odd sound when it comes to environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing,...

While the coronavirus pandemic put on the heavy gloves against EM assets in March, there are...

As investor uncertainty continues to add a dose of volatility to the capital markets, precious...

Covid-19 has certainly wreaked havoc on the retail housing market with social distancing and...

Finding value nowadays isn’t only about poring over various equities looking for that...

May is already in the books, but data from the fifth month of the year confirm it was another...

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

It’s been more bitter than sweet for commodity traders in sugar who were expecting increased...

The latest housing data may not evoke a sense of positivity, but nonetheless, market experts are...

The coronavirus pandemic certainly injected a healthy dose of fear for fixed income seekers as...

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

Gold has been getting most of the shine during the height of the pandemic sell-offs in late...

Unless fixed income investors are willing to step out further on the yield curve, it’s difficult...

As China continues to recover from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, one area that could...

Low interest rates thanks to the Federal Reserve electing to keep interest rates near zero...

The major indexes plunged during Thursday’s trading session and that had to have safe haven...

Before the COVID-19 pandemic shook the capital markets, it was almost as if investors could throw...

Per a Kitco News report, it seems exchange-traded fund (ETF) investors’ taste for gold during the...

The pandemic didn’t stop ESG funds from growing and in some particular cases, it’s been a boon to...

With all the focus on gold, silver has been in the throes of its own rally alongside the more...

It’s difficult to play real estate right now because on one hand, it looks tempting given the low...

Plenty of familiar investment-grade corporate bond ETFs are getting lots of attention these days...

More investors are looking forward to the economy reopening as the Dow Jones Industrial Average...

The pandemic put the real estate sector in uncharted territory that put forth different...

Geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China are again running high as the latter looks to...

Economic data, particularly employment numbers, remain concerning, but equity markets are defying...

With quality taking on added importance for dividend investors in 2020 and talks of value stocks...

With the energy sector on the mend, investors ought to give the FlexShares Morningstar Global...

The Federal Reserve is buying investment-grade corporate bond ETFs. The FlexShares Credit‐Scored...

Following the bursting of two damns in Michigan, climate change and its intersection with...

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) ETFs, including the FlexShares STOXX US ESG Impact...

As is being widely documented, emerging markets equities are again lagging their U.S. rivals, but...

Statistically speaking, inflation remains benign, but with central banks around the world...

Dividend stocks are thought to be defensive, but that reputation is under attack this year amid a...

These days, it’s becoming harder to identify dependable dividends, but the WisdomTree Total...

Normally docile investment-grade corporate bonds have been anything but this year confirming that...

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

As investors look to overseas equities and international ETFs to access these markets, one should...

The coronavirus pandemic is sapping the U.S. economy, dragging previously robust employment to...

With concerns increasing that the junk bond market could be home to more defaults this year,...

Actually, all of 2020 has been a time to identify the sturdiest dividend payers because negative...

Investors who are building a diversified investment have long looked to quality investments and...

Not all low volatility ETFs are alike and while the factor is beloved, it can use some...

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

Tesla CEO Elon Musk isn’t too impressed with U.S. infrastructure and his comments on the...

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...

With the MSCI Emerging Markets Index down 20.30% year-to-date, its understandable that investors...

One theme emerging from the market volatility created by the coronavirus outbreak is the...

In a trying environment for dividend investors, quality and dividend growth are points of...

With investors placing added emphasis on companies with strong balance sheets and other...

Exchange traded funds have gravitated toward low-cost, pure beta investments for years, but many...

With equities still struggling amid some challenging economic data, investors may want to...

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

Quality is a pivotal trait for dividend investors and one that takes on added importance when...

The quality through still overshadowed by growth, low volatility, and value, is sort of all the...

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

The high-yield corporate bond market is under some stress this year, but the right ETFs can help...

In today’s flight to safety, it might seem that the riskiest assets like high yield bonds might...

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...

The recent news that the Federal Reserve will purchase investment-grade corporate debt using ETFs...

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

In the current risk-off environment fueled by the coronavirus outbreak, it might seem like high...

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...

With the U.S. stimulus package set to aid an economy grappling with the effects of the...

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

It seems like no asset is safe in this coronavirus-stricken market—even municipal bonds, which...

It wasn’t long ago when the idea that institutional investor backing for cryptocurrencies, namely...

Insurance ETFs, including the iShares US Insurance ETF (IAK A-), are being hit on multiple fronts...

In 2019, palladium was the toast of the town, surpassing gold in price and looking like it could...

Italy isn’t the official epicenter of the coronavirus, but few countries outside of China have...

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

The travel industry and airline stocks have been hit hard in the wake of the coronavirus...

Finding shelter from the recent market storm is becoming increasingly difficult, but some low...

The lowest mortgage rates in years are causing a surge in mortgage refinances, with an incoming...

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

At a time when many investors are eschewing emerging markets equities and ETFs, the iShares MSCI...

Investors looking for an asset class that’s holding steady among the recent market swoon and one...

Looking at a more narrow time frame, some low volatility ETFs, including the Invesco S&P 500...

Given the market volatility investors witnessed the past week, it behooves them to consider a...

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...

On the campaign trail in 2016, President Trump made big infrastructure promises, but since then,...

Recent inflows to the Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility Portfolio (SPLV A) suggests investors...

As the exchange traded fund industry grows and attracts greater attention, institutional...

Large- and mega-cap technology and communication services stocks are among the names leading the...

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...

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

The coronavirus outbreak has certainly taken a toll on travelers, especially when it comes to...

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,...

The thirst for yield is real—as the major indexes like the S&P 500 shake off the effects of...

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...

It didn’t matter whether it was developed or emerging markets, all equity markets benefited from...

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

In a professionally sanctioned fight, a “no decision” wouldn’t spark much excitement. However, in...

The capitalization rate, desirability of location and now, environmentally-sound factors, could...

As more reported cases of the coronavirus flood the news, investors are seeking the safe haven of...

Historically, emerging markets equities are more volatile than developed market equivalents and...

With the energy sector still on the mend following its laggard showing in 2019, it makes sense...

As the idea of sustainable investing takes hold, many advisors and investors are looking to ETFs...

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...

With emerging markets stocks offering attractive valuations and poised to build on last year’s...

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...

International equities performed admirably in 2019 but still trailed their U.S. rivals. With...

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...

Emerging markets equities get plenty of attention for being undervalued relative to their U.S....

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

With a presidential election year right around the corner, the FlexShares STOXX Global Broad...

At first glance, the First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF (HYLS C+), an actively managed ETF that...

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...

As more equity-based environmental, social and governance ETFs have come to market, advisors, and...

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

As investors have prioritized profitable, financially sound companies in the 2019, the quality...

Municipal bonds are often viewed as low-risk investments and some market observers believe risk...

Recent concerns about selling pressure in some of the more exotic corners of the fixed income are...

As an asset class, infrastructure investments aren’t necessarily considered flashy or glamorous,...

Not surprisingly, low interest rates are compelling corporate borrowers to refinance old bonds...

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

Without a clear sign of a recession popping up anytime soon, investors continue to fuel the...

Lower interest rates and piddly Treasury yields are among the reasons why some fixed income...

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

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...