ETF Analysis & Opinion

Earlier in August, I reported on the expected launch of Ether-based strategy ETFs that would utilize futures contracts for exposure. Industry experts had circled October on their calendars as the...

Just two weeks ago, it looked like utility stocks had the upper hand in the stock market, firmly outpacing tech stocks. However, this quick-flashed dance with victory was cut short abruptly as...

During LSEG Lipper’s fund-flow week that ended September 27, 2023, investors were overall net redeemers of fund assets (including both conventional funds and ETFs) for the second straight week,...

While the broad-base performance of agricultural commodities has been negative year to date, the performance of select sub-components has been particularly noteworthy. Though inflation and the actions...

Investors were net sellers of fund assets (including those of conventional funds and ETFs) for the first week in four, withdrawing a net $16.8 billion for the LSEG Lipper fund-flows week ended...

In an environment characterized by high volatility, recent political strife, and fiscal uncertainty, U.S. Treasury bonds may not seem as attractive as they once were. Recency bias — a cognitive...

The fund industry has seen a notable surge in the appeal of active ETFs recently. This uptick in popularity can be attributed to a mix of higher competition, better marketing efforts, reduced fees,...

During LSEG Lipper’s fund-flow week that ended September 13, 2023, investors were overall net purchasers of fund assets (including both conventional funds and ETFs) for the third straight week,...

In a world marked by increasing geopolitical tensions and market volatility, the search for stable and potentially lucrative investment vehicles has never been more pressing.The Russian invasion of...

The breakdown below the rising trend channel was followed by a decline that was big enough to confirm it, even though it was just the second close below it.That’s right, even though this...

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA)'s recent blockbuster Q2 fiscal 2024 earnings release on August 23 made a significant impact not just on the company’s individual stock, but also on a select group of...

Cannabis stocks rose following recommendations from the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that cannabis be reclassified to Schedule III - a designation applied to drugs with a moderate...

During LSEG Lipper’s fund-flow week that ended August 30, 2023, investors were overall net purchasers of fund assets (including both conventional funds and ETFs) for the third week in four,...

One of the few reliable strategies that ETF investors can employ to bolster their long-term net returns is ensuring they pay minimal expense ratios. Over time, these expenses compound, and when all...