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Let’s Talk About Your Big “But”

Mauldin Economics — Sat, 16 May 2026 12:38:12 +0000

The 1985 classic Pee Wee’s Big Adventure is one of my favorite movies. In it, there’s a scene where Pee Wee and Simone sit inside the Cabazon dinosaurs as she talks about her dream of going to Paris. After encouraging her to follow her dream, Simone replies “I know you’re right, but…” and pauses. What [...]

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S&P 500 Snapshot: Seven-Week Win Streak Survives Friday Slump

Jennifer Nash — Fri, 15 May 2026 22:43:01 +0000

The S&P 500 secured multiple record highs this week but faltered on Friday, retreating 1.2% to mark its steepest daily decline since late March. Even with that pullback, the index managed to finish the week in the green, securing its seventh straight weekly gain and its longest winning streak since 2023. Here is a snapshot of [...]

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Treasury Yields Snapshot: May 15, 2026

Jennifer Nash — Fri, 15 May 2026 22:01:08 +0000

The yield on the 10-year note finished May 15, 2026 at 4.59% while the 2-year note ended at 4.09%. This marks the highest level for each since February 2025. The chart below overlays the daily performance of several Treasury bonds, starting from the pre-recession equity market peaks, along with the Federal Funds Rate (FFR) since [...]

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State Street Tech Sector ETF XLK Passes $100 Billion in AUM

Nick Wodeshick — Fri, 15 May 2026 21:30:59 +0000

Whenever an exchange-traded fund passes a critical milestone for assets under management, it’s often worth taking a closer look. After all, there’s frequently a good reason an ETF has managed to amass such an impressive amount of funds. In this case, the fund in question is the State Street® Technology Select Sector SPDR® ETF (XLK). [...]

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Emerging Markets Bonds Still Look Good Compared to Treasuries

Todd Shriber — Fri, 15 May 2026 20:47:58 +0000

Emerging markets bonds and the related ETFs are delivering for investors. Meanwhile, other, supposedly more dependable, less risky corners of the bond market are dithering. Market participants can capitalize on that trend with the VanEck Emerging Markets Bond ETF (EMBX), which is coming off an impressive showing last month. The $267 million EMBX turns 14 [...]

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Cisco’s AI Efforts Magnify These ETFs

Todd Shriber — Fri, 15 May 2026 20:16:14 +0000

Shares of Cisco Systems (CSCO) rallied Thursday after the networking gear maker delivered April-quarter results that beat Wall Street estimates. More importantly, the technology company boosted its 2026 guidance, due in part to strength in artificial intelligence (AI) orders. California-based Cisco now expects AI revenue of $4 billion this year, up from a prior estimate [...]

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Matt Bartolini Talks Inflation-Resilient Portfolios & More

Nick Wodeshick — Fri, 15 May 2026 19:40:17 +0000

With global macroeconomic pressures not abating any time soon, and inflation signals coming in higher than expected, many advisors and investors are seeking guidance on how to amplify inflation protection within their portfolio. Recently, Matthew Bartolini, global head of research strategists at State Street Investment Management, sat down with VettaFi to discuss where inflation stands, [...]

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Will I Be Replaced? Decoding the $1.5T AI Disruption in Finance

Ben Hernandez — Fri, 15 May 2026 18:31:59 +0000

“Will I be replaced?” It’s a common question asked as the technological advancements of artificial intelligence (AI) continue to penetrate and disrupt all sectors. This includes the financial industry, which was a topic discussed at a May social event sponsored by Women in ETFs (WE) and the CFA Society of Orange County (CFAOC). Moderator Jane [...]

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Oil Volatility Shifts Focus to Upstream CCNR

DJ Shaw — Fri, 15 May 2026 18:16:10 +0000

Commodities exchange traded fund exposure may matter more now than at any recent point. That was the central message at a VettaFi webcast held Tuesday. Key Takeaways: Commodity producers make up 5% of the S&P 500, down from 35% in the late 1970s. The Strait of Hormuz handles more than 25% of global seaborne oil [...]

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The IBIT Effect: Why New ETFs Now Scale Faster

Zandile Chiwanza — Fri, 15 May 2026 17:57:52 +0000

According to FactSet data, 42.3% of ETFs are less than three years old. This means nearly half the ETF universe is technically too young to earn a Morningstar rating or appear in many traditional advisor screening systems. But the rules of ETF adoption are changing. A new generation of funds is proving that if an [...]

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Global Infrastructure ETFs: Built for the Road Ahead

Nick Wodeshick — Fri, 15 May 2026 17:32:54 +0000

Past performance has surely shown that global infrastructure stocks have offered plenty of upside for portfolios thus far. However, given that new macroeconomic challenges are emerging this year, it’s important to evaluate how well global infrastructure strategies are positioned to meet the moment. To start, many of the previous factors working in favor of global [...]

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Crypto Market Update: Inflation Headwinds & Regulatory Progress

CoinShares — Fri, 15 May 2026 16:55:32 +0000

This week’s macro backdrop delivered a clear message: the Fed has little room to turn more dovish. Producer prices came in well above expectations, with energy the key contributor, driven by the ongoing US-Iran conflict. Retail sales are likely to follow higher, boosted by gasoline, while the labour market remains firm. Rate cut expectations have [...]

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A Billion Users: The New Growth Driver for DIME

DJ Shaw — Fri, 15 May 2026 16:33:45 +0000

Toncoin just became the center of one of the most ambitious experiments in crypto history, as Telegram took control of its underlying blockchain in a move that CoinShares says no company of this scale has ever attempted. Key Takeaways: Telegram is now the primary validator of TON, the first company of its scale to run [...]

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Why Real Estate Works as a Geopolitical Hedge in 2026

Nick Wodeshick — Fri, 15 May 2026 15:48:41 +0000

Much like 2025, investors and advisors alike are continuing to seek out new sources of diversification as we continue through 2026. One approach is to gain targeted exposure to specific sectors that are underrepresented in traditional core ETFs. Highlights: With geopolitical uncertainty and inflation not going away any time soon, real estate is reemerging with [...]

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ETF of the Week: The Roundhill Memory ETF (DRAM)

Casper Miller — Fri, 15 May 2026 15:24:11 +0000

VettaFi’s Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Roundhill Memory ETF (DRAM) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” For more news, information, and strategy, visit VettaFi | ETF Trends.

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Global Dividends in Focus: Navigating Volatility With Fidelity’s FIDI

Ben Hernandez — Fri, 15 May 2026 15:00:39 +0000

International exposure continues to pique investor interest as market volatility ensues. That said, the Fidelity International High Dividend ETF (FIDI) is designed to provide investors with a strategic core for international equities — specifically, dividend-paying companies in developed markets. FIDI’s emphasis on sustainable dividends is pertinent in today’s market environment as global uncertainty persists. Furthermore, [...]

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Solving Reinvestment Risk With Distributing Ladder ETFs

Nick Wodeshick — Fri, 15 May 2026 12:15:37 +0000

Many investors out there seeking strategies to help fund their goals tend to turn to cash strategies like Treasury bills, due to their lower volatility. However, are Treasury bills necessarily the best choice for goals-focused investors? Yes, Treasury bills do offer relatively safe tax-advantaged returns, making them a good choice for low-risk strategies. However, for goals-based [...]

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High Conviction for the Long-Term: Inside Baron Capital’s Strategy

Ben Hernandez — Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:43 +0000

Though new to the ETF market, Baron Capital is not new to investment management. The firm entered the ETF space last year, bringing its “old school active” philosophy to investors. During a product due diligence session, TMX VettaFi Director of Research Cinthia Murphy was joined by Matt Camuso, Head of ETF Solutions at Baron Capital. [...]

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Navigate Fixed Income with PIMCO’s Active ETF Trio

Ben Hernandez — Fri, 15 May 2026 11:00:52 +0000

Higher-for-longer interest rates and a new Federal Reserve chair confirmation are only adding to the market uncertainty in fixed income. With that, active management has almost become a necessity when navigating current and future credit cycles. That said, PIMCO has distinguished itself not just as a legacy titan, but as an industry innovator that continues [...]

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Retail Sales: Consumer Spending Rises for Third Straight Month

Jennifer Nash — Thu, 14 May 2026 22:06:40 +0000

For an inflation-adjusted perspective on retail sales, take a look at our Real Retail Sales commentary. Here is the introduction from today’s report: Advance Estimates of U.S. Retail and Food Services Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for April 2026, adjusted for seasonal variation and holiday and trading-day differences, but not for price changes, were [...]

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Private Equity Premia in a Public Equity Wrapper? Goldman’s Approach

Nick Peters-Golden — Thu, 14 May 2026 20:49:55 +0000

Private equity is a longtime white whale for many investors and advisors. With its ability to invest long term in some major names without scrutiny, the category remains a huge driver of portfolio growth. Asset managers have long looked to get investors more options to access that space. A recent webcast hosted by VettaFi, “Expanding [...]

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Complex Problems Require Custom Solutions, Part 2

RiverFront Investment Group — Thu, 14 May 2026 19:57:05 +0000

By Dan Zolet, CFA A couple of months ago, we discussed in our Strategic View how more nuanced investment problems require equally nuanced investment solutions. That piece focused on income-oriented portfolios within a goals-based framework. This week, we are tackling another complex challenge: concentrated stock positions. The Risk of Concentration When a single stock becomes [...]

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RIA Growth Is Just Getting Started, CEOs Say

DJ Shaw — Thu, 14 May 2026 19:31:32 +0000

Four of the industry’s most prominent leaders gathered at the Goldman Sachs RIA Professional Investor Forum Tuesday to make a case that may surprise even the most optimistic observers: the wave of RIA growth reshaping independent advisory is still just beginning. Key Takeaways: Clients independently leaving banks for independent advisors account for far more RIA [...]

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Tide Is Turning in Favor of Clean Energy Stocks

Todd Shriber — Thu, 14 May 2026 18:42:45 +0000

Roughly four and a half months into 2026, it’s widely known that the energy sector is the best-performing group in the S&P 500. The war in Iran is playing a big part in that movie, as higher oil prices are propelling an array of fossil fuels stocks. Don’t leave clean energy equities and ETFs such [...]

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Tech Is Hot, But Don’t Ignore The Income Component

Todd Shriber — Thu, 14 May 2026 17:58:37 +0000

With the artificial intelligence (AI) stock rally broadening to include names beyond the magnificent seven, the Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX), as of May 12, sported a year-to-date gain of more than 16%. That’s more than enough to appease many investors, perhaps prompting them to ignore the index’s scant dividend yield of 0.40%. Still, some investors want [...]

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ETFs to Navigate the Tech Euphoria and Inflation Collision

Elle Caruso Fitzgerald — Thu, 14 May 2026 17:44:53 +0000

With the U.S. economy grappling with persistent energy shocks and rising electricity costs, inflation expectations for the next five years have climbed to their highest levels in four years. For financial advisors, the challenge is shielding client portfolios from eroding purchasing power. Now is an ideal time to consider ETFs designed to help combat the [...]

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Why DRNZ Is Outflying SHLD YTD in a Drone ETF Dog Fight

Ben Hernandez — Thu, 14 May 2026 17:06:31 +0000

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are rarely identical, and drone ETFs are no exception. Though a relatively new entry into the burgeoning drone ETF space, the REX Drone ETF (DRNZ) is already outflying the Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD) in a total return dogfight this year. The former is up 11% while the latter is down [...]

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Curious if Autocallable Growth Works? Use the Rule of 72

Nick Wodeshick — Thu, 14 May 2026 16:53:27 +0000

Broadly speaking, most investors and advisors who have been trading for a while are well aware of the Rule of 72. The easy formula helps individuals estimate roughly how long it will take for their investment to double in value. How it works is simple: You divide 72 by your anticipated annual return, and the [...]

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How Bond Ladder ETFs Help Retirees Master Liability Matching

Nick Wodeshick — Thu, 14 May 2026 16:28:15 +0000

It goes without saying that one of the most important aspects of a safe and satisfying retirement is ensuring a retiree has access to a consistent, steady cash flow. After decades of hard work, retirees tend to seek this income through a combination of Social Security and investing their nest egg. One approach that tends [...]

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2026 ETF Inflows Top $700B: Where’s the Money Going?

Nick Wodeshick — Thu, 14 May 2026 16:15:45 +0000

It’s no secret that 2025 proved to be a very fortunate environment for the ETF market. After all, U.S. ETFs saw record net inflows of about $1.49 trillion that year. Key Takeaways: U.S. ETFs have seen more than $700 billion in net inflows this year, as of May 13, 2026. Given that ETF inflows for [...]

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Addressing Common 529 Savings Plan Concerns

Zandile Chiwanza — Thu, 14 May 2026 16:10:04 +0000

The conversation around 529 savings plans is changing. For financial advisors, the issue appears to no longer be about persuading clients that these accounts are worthwhile. Instead, the focus has shifted toward helping families navigate the planning complexities that often prevent them from maximizing the benefits. Concerns around overfunding, financial aid treatment, investment flexibility, and [...]

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OPG’s Darlington Project Proves the SMR Modular Thesis for Investors

Elle Caruso Fitzgerald — Thu, 14 May 2026 15:59:38 +0000

The nuclear energy sector reached a pivotal milestone this month as Ontario Power Generation (OPG) successfully installed the first basemat module for the Darlington New Nuclear Project. This development marks a significant leap forward for the G7’s first commercial grid-scale Small Modular Reactor (SMR), signaling a tangible shift in the nuclear renaissance for global investors. [...]

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Cybersecurity Stocks Find Their Footing

Todd Shriber — Thu, 14 May 2026 15:03:13 +0000

After their bludgeoning by the “SaaSpocalypse,” cybersecurity stocks are on the mend in a big way. The WisdomTree Cybersecurity Fund (WCBR) confirms as much. That ETF, which tracks the WisdomTree Team8 Cybersecurity Index, is up nearly 24% over the past month. Confirming WCBR’s leverage to the theme of rebounding cybersecurity stocks, a 32% rally last [...]

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Tailormade Tech With Baron Capital’s BCTK

Ben Hernandez — Thu, 14 May 2026 12:17:56 +0000

For many investors, technology exposure is synonymous with passive funds like Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ). However, as the sector evolves and concentration risk in the Nasdaq-100 reaches historic levels, a more precise approach can be beneficial. For investors looking for high-conviction portfolio with an eye on the long term, Baron Technology ETF (BCTK) is a [...]

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Power Up Your Portfolio in Electrification ETF ELFY

Nick Peters-Golden — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:30:04 +0000

If this year has taught us anything, it is the importance of power — and knowing where it comes from. Since the U.S.-Israel-Iran war kicked off, chaos in the Middle East has driven energy prices and inflation higher and higher. While it has yet to take a bite out of the stock market overall, its [...]

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Crypto ETFs: Blockchain Equities Reemerge

Roxanna Islam, CFA, CAIA — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:57 +0000

Crypto equity ETFs (or blockchain ETFs) were once one of the main ways to access the crypto theme in an ETF wrapper. That changed after the January 2024 approval of spot bitcoin ETPs, which gave investors a simpler and more direct way to express a bitcoin view. As a result, blockchain equity ETFs lost some [...]

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Are Altcoins Still Just Venture Capital?

DJ Shaw — Wed, 13 May 2026 20:11:51 +0000

Altcoin ETF investors are sizing up a corner of the crypto market that has grown to rival bitcoin in scale, but still behaves more like a tech start-up rather than an established asset class. Key Takeaways: Alternative cryptocurrencies now represent more than 40% of crypto market cap but carry start-up-level risk. Each market cycle is [...]

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Why the Healthcare Sector Warrants Concentrated Exposure

Nick Wodeshick — Wed, 13 May 2026 19:31:49 +0000

Sure, portfolio diversification may be important, but some equity sectors currently look a bit more promising than others. Key Takeaways: Diversification may be a valuable portfolio approach, but individual equity sectors like healthcare may warrant concentrated exposure. Healthcare is benefitting from a menagerie of favorable tailwinds, including strong M&A activity and compelling estimations for health [...]

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Energy Sector Logs Record 14-Week Winning Streak

DJ Shaw — Wed, 13 May 2026 19:29:31 +0000

Key Takeaways: S&P 500 Energy has posted a record 14-week winning streak, the longest in the sector’s history. XLE has attracted $6 billion in inflows over three months as investors seek energy exposure. Energy trades at all-time highs while the broader S&P 500 sits 9% below its peak. The energy sector is rewriting the record [...]

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Solving the Structural AI Power Deficit

DJ Shaw — Wed, 13 May 2026 19:02:57 +0000

Semiconductors and software have largely overshadowed the electrification ETF trade. Paul Baiocchi, head of fund sales and strategy at SS&C ALPS Advisors, says most investors are missing the sectors that actually power the AI buildout. Key Takeaways: Materials, utilities, and energy make up less than 10% of the S&P 500, despite powering the AI buildout. [...]

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The Ex-China Files: ETFs to Watch Amid Trump’s High-Stakes Visit

Ben Hernandez — Wed, 13 May 2026 18:36:45 +0000

Investing in emerging markets (EM) used to be synonymous with getting exposure to China. It’s an ideal notion, given that it’s the second largest economy and thus commands a heavy weight in standard EM benchmarks. Challenging that narrative today is a changing geopolitical landscape, which continues as U.S. president Donald Trump visits China in a [...]

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Trump in Beijing: Keep an Eye on These 3 China ETFs

Nick Wodeshick — Wed, 13 May 2026 18:36:14 +0000

If advisors and investors haven’t been keeping a close eye on the Chinese market recently, now may be a very good time to start doing so. On Wednesday, President Trump headed off to Beijing for a two-day summit, marking the first time a U.S. president has visited China in nearly a decade. Among other topics, [...]

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From $30M to $800M: The Resurgence of the Original Space ETF

Elle Caruso Fitzgerald — Wed, 13 May 2026 18:17:28 +0000

The thematic ETF landscape is often criticized for flash-in-the-pan products that shutter before their targeted themes reach maturity. However, the Procure Space ETF (UFO) has defied this trend, demonstrating significant longevity since its 2019 debut. During a recent appearance on ETF Prime, Andrew Chanin, CEO of ProcureAM, discussed the firm’s early conviction in the space [...]

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Leaner Focus on Value Could Propel This ETF

Todd Shriber — Wed, 13 May 2026 18:03:48 +0000

With artificial intelligence (AI)-linked equities continuing to captivate investors’ hearts and minds, it’s not surprising market participants are leaning into growth stocks and the related ETFs. Believe it or not, that could also be indicative of opportunity with value stocks. Think of it this way: Many investors are sleeping on value at a time when [...]

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This Semiconductor ETF Can Continue Sizzling

Todd Shriber — Wed, 13 May 2026 17:33:53 +0000

It’s not just Nvidia (NVDA). Other semiconductor stocks, including Broadcom (AVGO), are surging this year, as the artificial intelligence (AI) build out continues in earnest. Count the Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF (SOXQ) among the ETFs benefiting. SOXQ, which follows the widely observed PHLX SOX Semiconductor Sector Index, is higher by more than 63% year-to-date. The [...]

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ETF Prime: Space & AI Infrastructure in Focus

DJ Shaw — Wed, 13 May 2026 17:06:05 +0000

Andrew Chanin, CEO of ProcureAM, and Paul Baiocchi, head of fund sales and strategy at SS&C ALPS Advisors, joined Nate Geraci on this week’s ETF Prime to discuss specialized thematic opportunities. The Procure Space ETF (UFO) has grown from $50 million to over $800 million in assets over the past year while gaining nearly 150% [...]

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Midstream ETF Leaders AMLP & ENFR Announce Q2 Distributions

Elle Caruso Fitzgerald — Wed, 13 May 2026 16:30:32 +0000

Midstream continues to solidify its reputation as a premier source of yield for income-focused portfolios. This week, two category-leading funds — the Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) and the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR) — declared their distributions for the second quarter of 2026. These payouts underscore the sector’s robust cash flow profile and its disciplined [...]

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Regulatory Tailwinds May Strengthen the Case for Crypto ETFs

Ben Hernandez — Wed, 13 May 2026 16:15:57 +0000

As opposed to investing in cryptocurrencies directly, investors can opt for exposure to the entire digital currency ecosystem with the Fidelity Crypto Industry and Digital Payments ETF (FDIG). By investing in the companies facilitating the ecosystem rather than the underlying tokens, FDIG provides a way to capture the thematic growth of the space through traditional [...]

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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Holds Above $80K as Support Firms

Jennifer Nash — Wed, 13 May 2026 15:59:29 +0000

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and ether. While both are considered to be high-risk when it comes to investing, the two have foundational differences that investors should know. We’ve also included XRP, as it was one of the largest cryptocurrencies when this series began. According to Wikipedia, a cryptocurrency [...]

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Leading Active ETF TCAF Crosses $7 Billion AUM Milestone

Nick Peters-Golden — Wed, 13 May 2026 15:00:38 +0000

The active ETF landscape has exploded in popularity over the recent years. The arrival of the 2019 ETF Rule has streamlined the launch process, enabling asset managers to bring innovative new strategies to market more efficiently. That includes TCAF, the largest ETF by AUM in T. Rowe Price’s roster. Led by veteran manager David Giroux, [...]

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