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Bitcoin & Quantum Computing: A Manageable Risk With a Long Runway

CoinShares — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:11:29 +0000

Quantum computing has become the latest headline threat to Bitcoin — but the evidence points to a risk that is real, bounded, and already being addressed. Conservative estimates place cryptographically relevant quantum computers 10–15 years away, and Bitcoin’s architecture offers meaningful defenses that most critical infrastructure does not. As advisors field client questions about existential [...]

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Record Highs on the Back of Earnings and AI. Will Inflation Prove Sticky and Derail the Rally?

Astoria Portfolio Advisors — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:11:16 +0000

All Three Major Indices Close May at Record Highs Despite rising global yields and renewed inflation concerns, equities moved higher in May on the back of a strong US earnings season and continued momentum in AI-related stocks. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite gained 8.4% for the month, while the S&P 500 rose 5.3% and the Dow [...]

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REX Drone ETF DRNZ Glides Past $100 Million AUM Goalpost

Nick Wodeshick — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:05:33 +0000

The REX Drone ETF (DRNZ) may only have been on the market for less than a year now, but this fund has certainly enjoyed fortuitous momentum in the past few months. Recently, the fund passed the laudable $100 million threshold for assets under management. Currently, as of June 2, 2026, DRNZ has $119 million in [...]

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The AI ‘Jobs Apocalypse’ That Isn’t

RiverFront Investment Group — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:32:40 +0000

SUMMARY So far, AI is boosting productivity and profits, not destroying jobs. Unit labor costs are moderating, supporting both earnings and lower inflation. Research finds no significant AI-driven harm to employment or wages yet. Talk of the ‘AI jobs apocalypse’ has reached a fever pitch. Some luminaries are predicting that AI is permanently impairing the [...]

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How Cheaper Fees Could Drive Ethereum Growth

DJ Shaw — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:30:46 +0000

Ethereum’s weekly fee revenue dropped from more than $200 million to roughly $10 million following the Dencun network upgrade in March 2024, according to recent CoinShares research. Meanwhile, monthly active users roughly doubled over the same period. Key Takeaways: CoinShares projects a base-case ether price of $4,935 by 2031, representing a 16% annualized return. Ethereum’s [...]

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Tech Shift Fuels Double-Digit ETF Gains

DJ Shaw — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:15:13 +0000

Three ALPS ETFs each gained more than 10% in May as investors shifted money into technology and away from traditional energy. Key Takeaways: ACES gained 19.4% last month and is up 72.5% over the past year, while the energy sector fell 5.31% for the week ended May 29. OGIG returned 11.2% last month as global [...]

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Harvesting Volatility: How FYEE Redefines Income in Today’s Market

Ben Hernandez — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:00:51 +0000

The income landscape for investors is not only being defined by a search for yield, but also equity participation. In addition to higher inflation, geopolitical events only add to current volatility. That said, more investors are turning to derivative income strategies like the one inherent in the Fidelity Yield Enhanced Equity ETF (FYEE). FYEE is [...]

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Good Reasons to Keep It Short With Bond ETFs in 2026

Todd Shriber — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:00:17 +0000

There are short duration bonds and corresponding ETFs. For advisors and fixed income investors who really want to minimize interest rate risk, there are ultra-short alternatives. Those products are worth considering this year. The AB Ultra Short Income ETF (YEAR) is one of the ultra-short ETFs to consider. Actively managed, YEAR turns four years old [...]

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Midstream: Robust Gas Backlogs Drive Growth Visibility

Kyle Richards — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:00:11 +0000

North American natural gas demand is poised for a historic increase driven by growth in liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports and the demand for power, which includes data centers. This backdrop is driving unprecedented opportunities for natural gas-focused midstream companies. Learn more about the drivers of upsized midstream backlogs, some major natural gas projects, and [...]

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World Markets Watchlist: June 1, 2026

Jennifer Nash — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:36:10 +0000

Our global markets watchlist tracks nine prominent indexes from economies around the world. The list includes the S&P 500 from the United States, TSX from Canada, the FTSE 100 from England, the DAXK from Germany, the CAC 40 from France, the Nikkei 225 from Japan, the Shanghai from China, the Hang Seng from Hong Kong, [...]

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Palantir Rally Renews This ETF’s Shine

Todd Shriber — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:54:40 +0000

Shares of Palantir (PLTR) surged last Friday as a broader software rally carried the stock to its best intraday performance in 13 months. The stock ended the week higher with a double-digit percentage gain. That extended a recent pop that had the stock higher by 13.18% for the month ending May 28. If Palantir’s resurgence [...]

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SpaceX IPO to Boost Aerospace ETFs? Try UFO

Nick Peters-Golden — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:33:21 +0000

SpaceX’s IPO appears to be shifting markets around it, with numerous indexes adjusting their holdings and rules to accommodate its blockbuster debut. Strong performances from aerospace and drone companies have already lifted aerospace ETFs, such as UFO, this year. Now these ETFs are making changes to welcome the massive SpaceX IPO, positioning UFO as prime [...]

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Don’t Overlook the Potential of Communication Services ETFs

Nick Wodeshick — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:42:54 +0000

When the topic of sector tilts enters the conversation, one sector that might currently be flying under the radar is the communication services sector. Key Takeaways: The communication services sector has not had a breakout performance as of yet this year, but investors may be overlooking the sector’s value. Communication giants are well-positioned to benefit [...]

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Solve the Cash Conundrum With Highly Rated CLO ETFs

Todd Shriber — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:51:22 +0000

As of the end of the first quarter, there was approximately $8 trillion in money market funds — a staggering sum, considering the recent performance of equities. Yes, some of that capital is “dry powder” for institutional investors or required cash reserves for fund managers, but $8 trillion is still a jaw-dropping amount. It implies [...]

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Work With WAMA for Moving Average Simplicity

Todd Shriber — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:49:05 +0000

Moving averages are among the most important and useful technical indicators for traders. However, many novice market participants feel daunted by the concept. Moving averages are also extremely relevant to long-term investors and many still don’t know where to start implementing these critical signals in their portfolios. The WisdomTree U.S. Adaptive Moving Average Fund (WAMA) [...]

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10-Year Treasury Yield Long-Term Perspective: May 2026

Jennifer Nash — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:10:25 +0000

This article looks at the 10-year Treasury yield’s historical trends since 1962, exploring its relationship with key economic indicators like the Fed Funds Rate (FFR), inflation, and the S&P 500. Fighting Inflation vs. Stimulating Recovery The 10-year Treasury yield has experienced dramatic fluctuations, ranging from a peak of 15.68% in October 1981, during the height [...]

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Moving Averages of the Ivy Portfolio and S&P 500: May 2026

Jennifer Nash — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:56:01 +0000

This article provides an update on the monthly moving averages we track for the S&P 500 and the Ivy Portfolio after the close of the last business day of the month. The Ivy Portfolio The Ivy Portfolio is based on the asset allocation strategy used by endowment funds from Harvard and Yale. It is an equally weighted [...]

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3 Reasons To Invest In Closed-End Funds This Summer

Nick Wodeshick — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:51:57 +0000

Broadly speaking, advisors and investors never seem to be talking enough about the advantages of closed-end funds (CEFs). Despite being a market solution that offers a menagerie of distinct benefits to a portfolio — specifically in today’s environment — this unique approach still isn’t getting the attention it should. This is especially interesting, given all [...]

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S&P 500 Snapshot: Win Streak Continues With Multiple Record Highs

Jennifer Nash — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:50:25 +0000

Building on the last week’s strength, the S&P 500 rose every day this week and set multiple new record highs. With a 1.6% weekly increase, the index secured its ninth straight weekly gain, matching its longest winning streak from 2023. Here is a snapshot of the index from the past week: The table below summarizes the [...]

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Houston, We Have Liftoff(?)

3EDGE Asset Management — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:44:15 +0000

In the wake of all the investor excitement around tech stocks, 3EDGE Chief Investment Strategist Fritz Folts is joined by special guest Al Kandi, 3EDGE Wealth Solutions Director. Together, they take a look at the slate of “mega” initial public offerings (IPOs) soon coming to market, discussing: The unprecedented projections for SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI [...]

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Treasury Yields Snapshot: May 29, 2026

Jennifer Nash — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:43:41 +0000

The yield on the 10-year note finished May 29, 2026 at 4.45% while the 2-year note ended at 3.98%. 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 2007. This next table shows the highs and lows of [...]

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Weekly Economic Snapshot: Inflation Up, Confidence Down

Jennifer Nash — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:49:08 +0000

Last week’s data tracked a shifting economic trajectory over the last several months. While the latest reading on first-quarter GDP confirms the economy started the year with steady growth, subsequent inflation metrics from April moved higher, heavily influenced by global geopolitical pressures. This persistent pricing pressure has started to weigh on consumer sentiment, triggering a [...]

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The ETF Evolution: How a 1993 Idea Changed Investing

Nick Wodeshick — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:15:46 +0000

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been around for over three decades. Objectively, they’ve come way farther than investors and advisors ever expected back at launch. When the first ETFs were introduced in the U.S. back in 1993, the wrapper was seen as little more than a means for passive access to well-known indices. Nowadays, ETFs span [...]

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How BBB-B CLOs Seek to Outshine High Yield Corporates in 2026

Ben Hernandez — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:15:07 +0000

Investors searching for yield in 2026 may have reached a crossroads. They can accept the duration and default risks associated with high-yield corporate bonds. Alternatively, they could pivot toward the structural seniority inherent in many collateralized loan obligations (CLOs). CLO tranches rated BBB-B can provide a superior alternative to traditional high-yield corporates, which are untethered [...]

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Beyond the AI Boom: Human Infrastructure Exposure With 3 ETFs

Ben Hernandez — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:45 +0000

In the 24-hour financial news cycle, there’s much buzz surrounding the buildout of infrastructure for artificial intelligence (AI). What about infrastructure beneficial to humans? There are plenty of ETF opportunities in the sector that’s gone from defensive hedge to dynamic capital appreciation engine. Global governments are pouring trillions into electrical grids, secure digital supply chains, [...]

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ALPS EQL Swaps SPDR ETFs for New VettaFi Index

DJ Shaw — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:39 +0000

The ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL) officially changes its underlying benchmark today, swapping out the NYSE Equal Sector Weight Index for the VettaFi Modelist Equal Weight Sector 500 Index (VFES500). Key Takeaways: EQL is switching to the VettaFi Modelist Equal Weight Sector 500 Index on June 1. It is moving from sector SPDR ETFs [...]

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Today’s Energy Crisis & the Need for Nuclear Tomorrow

Stacey Morris, CFA — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:38 +0000

For years, governments and industry have discussed the energy trilemma, which is the need for secure, affordable, and low-carbon energy. Following the Paris Climate Accord in 2015, significant emphasis was placed on the low-carbon component as countries and corporations set net-zero emission targets. In this decade, emission concerns have somewhat faded in favor of reliability [...]

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Checking the Style Box: Fidelity’s Systematic ‘Beta-Plus’ Lineup

Todd Rosenbluth — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:00:10 +0000

Active ETFs continue to experience explosive industry growth, and Fidelity is positioning itself as a leader. Fidelity has been long known for its fundamental stock-picking based active strategies, built on a rich heritage of deep company research. However, investors who are traditionally hesitant to step away from indexing are now finding a compelling middle ground [...]

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The Muni Brief: NYC’s Pied-à-Terre Tax

VanEck — Sun, 31 May 2026 12:42:08 +0000

Welcome to The Muni Brief, a series on municipal credit and markets. In each installment, Senior Municipal Strategist James Colby examines current events, policy developments, and fiscal trends through the lens of the muni investor — covering topics both local and national. This is the first edition. NYC’s Pied-à-Terre Tax: A Signal Worth Watching, Not [...]

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Mailbag: A Follow-Up on Pfizer & Other Questions

Mauldin Economics — Sat, 30 May 2026 12:25:15 +0000

Two weeks ago, I said that one of my favorite stocks right now is Pfizer (PFE). The pharmaceutical giant is in the middle of a transformational period with the goal to return to growth by 2029. It’s navigating through a patent cliff for its blood thinner drug Eliquis and the drop-off of COVID-related revenues. Pfizer [...]

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Main Management Market Note: May 29, 2026

Main Management — Fri, 29 May 2026 21:18:17 +0000

To learn more about Main Management and how some of our strategies could help you with your investment needs, please contact Darol Ryan, our Head of Sales and National Accounts, at ryan@mainmgt.com. Also check out Main Management CEO Kim Arthur on Twitter and Main Management on LinkedIn.

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Underrated Downside Protection ETF RUNN Nears Key Milestone

Nick Peters-Golden — Fri, 29 May 2026 21:11:08 +0000

The ETF industry includes a wide range of funds and firms. From the largest asset managers to the newest operations, issuers have launched funds offering increasingly innovative options to investors. Sometimes that leads to intriguing strategies potentially going overlooked. The underrated downside-protection ETF RUNN, for example, has healthy AUM and may be poised for a [...]

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JP Morgan Adds Futures ETF to Lineup

Zandile Chiwanza — Fri, 29 May 2026 20:44:34 +0000

J.P. Morgan Asset Management has expanded its alternative lineup with the launch of the JPMorgan Managed Futures Plus ETF (JPFP) on the Nasdaq. The actively managed fund combines a core U.S. equity allocation with a systematic managed futures strategy spanning equities, bonds, currencies, and commodities. Key Takeaways The JPMorgan Managed Futures Plus ETF (JPFP) combines [...]

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Earnings Analysis: US Exceptionalism

RiverFront Investment Group — Fri, 29 May 2026 20:13:19 +0000

SUMMARY AI spending has driven US markets in the face of macro uncertainty. US Large-Cap earnings continue to accelerate. Small-Cap and Japan are showing signs of strength, while Europe remains a relative laggard. While headlines are focusing on geopolitical conflict and mixed macroeconomic data, the S&P 500 has powered to new highs, on the back [...]

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A Summer Stock Melt Up?

Horizon — Fri, 29 May 2026 20:03:21 +0000

The summer heat is on for equities Memorial Day kicked off the unofficial start to summer this week, and stock investors could be looking at some sunny days ahead. The reason: The S&P 500 Index’s return from June 1 through July 31 has been positive in nine of the past ten years. The month of [...]

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The Case for RCLO’s High-Conviction CLO Portfolio

Ben Hernandez — Fri, 29 May 2026 19:51:02 +0000

When investors are looking to diversify their fixed income portfolios with collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) via ETFs, no two funds are the same. That also goes for funds that employ an active approach — such is the case with the Reckoner BBB-B CLO ETF (RCLO) and the iShares BBB-B CLO Active ETF (BCLO). Both funds [...]

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AI Agent Infrastructure: Why Enterprises Need a Control Plane

Elle Caruso Fitzgerald — Fri, 29 May 2026 19:29:18 +0000

Artificial intelligence is advancing beyond standalone large language model (LLM) demonstrations and shifting into AI agents. However, there needs to be a solution for an enterprise-grade control plane before corporations can scale these autonomous agents from demos into live production. Widespread deployment requires robust layers of identity, permissions, observability, evaluation, workflow integration, and security controls. [...]

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CoinShares CEO: Bitcoin Built for This Moment

DJ Shaw — Fri, 29 May 2026 18:54:07 +0000

Bitcoin may be near $75,750, but CoinShares co-founder, president and CEO Jean-Marie Mognetti says markets are misreading the moment. That could have lasting implications for how investors build portfolios. Read more: Equities Celebrate, Bonds Warn: Bitcoin Bets on the Interest-Rate Reality Key Takeaways: CoinShares CEO Jean-Marie Mognetti argues bond markets are pricing a structural regime [...]

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Potential Iran Deal Impact May Benefit These Markets

Nick Peters-Golden — Fri, 29 May 2026 18:41:38 +0000

While it may have been in the headlines for weeks without conclusion, a U.S.-Iran deal may be actually nearing — for real this time. Markets have been anticipating some kind of arrangement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for some time. The sheer complexity of the relationships between the U.S., Israel, and Iran has made [...]

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How Geopolitical Shocks Are Fueling the North American LNG Boom

Elle Caruso Fitzgerald — Fri, 29 May 2026 17:47:21 +0000

The geopolitical disruptions in the Middle East have fundamentally shifted global perceptions of energy reliability. Consequently, global buyers are increasingly likely to view North American liquefied natural gas (LNG) suppliers as an attractive choice for energy security. With traditional supply routes interrupted, U.S. and Canadian midstream infrastructure assets are positioning themselves to capture long-term structural [...]

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ProShares Leaders Q&A on Dividend Aristocrat Suite

Nick Peters-Golden — Fri, 29 May 2026 17:17:05 +0000

The ETF landscape includes a wide variety of innovative, intriguing funds that look to meet investor goals. From equities to fixed income, all kinds of strategies offer intriguing spins on areas like income and dividends. For example, ProShares has its suite of Dividend Aristocrat funds that lean on dividends to inform investing decisions. Specifically, those [...]

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Crypto-to-AI Trade Still Has Momentum

Todd Shriber — Fri, 29 May 2026 17:06:59 +0000

In a widely documented phenomenon, scores of cryptocurrency miners are evolving into artificial intelligence (AI) data center hyper-computing plays, revving shares of plenty of those stocks. Among ETFs, the CoinShares Bitcoin Mining ETF (WGMI) is the epicenter of investors’ ebullience for that metamorphosis. The CoinShares fund is up more than 80% year-to-date and has more [...]

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NUKZ Well-Positioned as DOE Targets Supply Chain Bottlenecks

Elle Caruso Fitzgerald — Fri, 29 May 2026 16:30:28 +0000

The nuclear sector is capturing significant investor attention, as federal policy continues to align with grid modernization efforts. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced $94 million in Federal cost-shared funding to expedite the deployment of advanced small modular reactors (SMRs). While previous government initiatives focused heavily on the nuclear fuel chain and reactor [...]

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Equities Celebrate, Bonds Warn: Bitcoin Bets on the Interest-Rate Reality

CoinShares — Fri, 29 May 2026 16:07:35 +0000

Equity markets remain buoyant, propelled by the AI-driven rally. Bond markets are signalling a different view. Geopolitical tensions around the prolonged blockade of the Strait of Hormuz are pushing inflationary expectations higher: oil prices are rising, and shortages of key raw materials including helium are beginning to build. Market expectations are shifting away from rate [...]

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Easy Ways Advisors Can Start Using AI Today

Algorithmic Investment Models — Fri, 29 May 2026 15:40:12 +0000

Advisor Turntable Podcast: Episode 2 Want to know how other advisors are using AI to grow and better serve clients? In this episode of the Advisor Turntable Podcast, Brendan Ryan sits down with financial advisor — and long-time friend — Gerald Gugger to discuss why AI isn’t replacing financial advisors, but is quickly becoming a competitive [...]

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Moving Beyond Beta: BlackRock Embraces Active International Fixed Income

Todd Rosenbluth — Fri, 29 May 2026 15:16:25 +0000

The iShares Global Government Bond USD Hedged Active ETF (GGOV) experienced an unexpected trading surge on Thursday, May 28, with volume exploding to more than 40 million shares. GGOV launched in late June 2025, recently held just $45 million in assets, and averaged less than 1,000 shares a day in the past month. Following this [...]

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As 2026 Inflation Gets Stickier, Active Value ETF TVAL Spikes

Nick Peters-Golden — Fri, 29 May 2026 12:00:37 +0000

Inflation is not so quietly ratcheting up. The economist group the Survey of Professional Forecasters recently projected a heady 6% inflation rate for the second quarter in the U.S. amid continued Middle East volatility and uncertainty. That inflation is more than just a cloud over U.S. economic activity, travel, and tourism this summer – it [...]

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Muni Bonds Are Back: How BMOP Tackles Summer Opportunities

Nick Wodeshick — Fri, 29 May 2026 12:00:36 +0000

Municipal bonds enjoyed a relatively strong run in 2025, and even began the new year on a high note, but even these assets were exposed to some of the macroeconomic problems caused by conflict in the Middle East. In the month of March alone, the Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index fell by more than 2%, though [...]

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VOO Nears Historic $1 Trillion Milestone

Zandile Chiwanza — Fri, 29 May 2026 11:00:44 +0000

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) is nearing a historic milestone, with the fund on track to become the first exchange traded fund to surpass $1 trillion in assets under management. This persistent growth highlights how central low-cost core index products remain to advisor and retail portfolios alike. Even as asset managers roll out specialized [...]

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Two Measures of Inflation: April 2026

Jennifer Nash — Thu, 28 May 2026 21:39:24 +0000

Inflation remains a hot topic, directly impacting everything from your grocery bill to interest rates. As of the latest data, two key inflation gauges — the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index and the Consumer Price Index (CPI) — show that prices are still above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, with the core PCE at 3.3% and core CPI [...]

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