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SFLO’s September ’26 Rebalance: Filtering Small Caps for Free Cash Flow Quality

Ben Hernandez — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 20:05:53 +0000

The VictoryShares Small Cap Free Cash Flow ETF (SFLO) cut its Information Technology exposure by nearly 9 percentage points and shifted toward consumer and industrial companies at its September 2026 quarterly rebalance. The swap lifted the expected free cash flow (FCF) yield of the index SFLO tracks from 10.08% to 10.72% and lowered its forward [...]

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Seek Shelter From Tech Volatility With Real Asset ETFs

Ben Hernandez — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:36:32 +0000

A global tech rout continues to remind investors that volatility can strike at any time. That’s especially true in today’s market environment, where stretched megacap technology valuations and broader equity indices have elevated concentration risk. As such, investors increasingly face drawdowns when momentum stumbles. Intangible assets and software-driven multiples offer rapid growth in bull markets [...]

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Why Investors Are Using P&C Insurance ETFs for Tactical Financial Exposure

Elle Caruso Fitzgerald — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:24:30 +0000

Financials were among the top-performing market sectors in October, but investors looking under the hood could find even better opportunities within niche corners of the space. While the broad S&P 500 Index slipped nearly 1% and the S&P 500 Financials sector gained 5.9%, property and casualty (P&C) insurance ETFs posted double-digit returns. The Porter & [...]

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Equal Weight Leads as AI Funding Faces a Test. Can the Broadening Hold as Conditions Tighten?

Astoria Investment Management — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:00:09 +0000

Equal Weight Outpaces the S&P 500 as Mega-Cap Tech Slides Amid heightened scrutiny over AI spending, renewed energy price pressure tied to the Iran conflict, and a cautious market response to mega-cap earnings, equities were mixed in October, with the Nasdaq-100 declining 6.7% for its worst month since March 2025. Although the S&P 500 finished [...]

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The Innovation Spillover: Capturing Tech Beyond U.S. Megacaps

Yasin Mohamud — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:45:39 +0000

In recent years, getting tech exposure was easy. You bought an index fund, whether a mutual fund or an ETF, and let the biggest names carry the portfolio. Now, those names make up such a significant share of large-cap indices that advisors are getting nervous. Indeed, many are looking elsewhere for the next stretch of [...]

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Post-Election Crypto Opportunity Could Make SATO Super

Todd Shriber — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:30:24 +0000

The 2026 midterm election is barely in the rearview mirror, but voters sent a clear mandate on Tuesday, November 3. How a divided government affects risk assets, such as cryptocurrency, remains to be seen. However, some believe that the Blue Wave will be a headwind for digital currencies. Immediate post-election crypto price action validates that [...]

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Depend on DOL for International Dividends & Growth

Todd Shriber — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:15:16 +0000

As advisors and experienced investors know, many traditional international developed market equity funds lean heavily into cyclical value stocks. This is particularly true with the ETFs in this category featuring dividend directives. The WisdomTree True Developed International Fund (DOL) breaks from the pack, and that’s a good thing. DOL tracks the WisdomTree True Developed International [...]

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American Century Launches New Emerging Markets ETF

Nick Peters-Golden — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:00:51 +0000

The ETF ecosystem grows with each passing day, with active ETFs in particular accelerating in recent years. American Century Investments launched a new active emerging markets ETF Wednesday as its own most recent contribution. The American Century Emerging Markets Insights ETF (ACEM) joins the firm’s recently expanded suite of insights-focused funds. Key Takeaways: American Century’s [...]

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An Adventurous Amazon ETF Worth Examining

Todd Shriber — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:45:26 +0000

Shares of Amazon (AMZN) have notched a solid post-earnings rally, climbing 7.2% over the past week, but that doesn’t mean risk-tolerant traders should look past the stock. Amazon’s third-quarter sales climbed 12% to $202 billion as operating margins jumped nearly 14%. While the e-commerce giant has plenty to offer investors, tactical short-term traders seeking amplified [...]

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How NEOS Funds Contend for the Best Income ETFs Title

Nick Peters-Golden — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:30:33 +0000

Options income ETFs have exploded in popularity in recent years, picking up both massive flows and a notable number of new product launches. NEOS Investments has been one of the leaders in the space, with its largest ETFs holding more than $10 billion in AUM. Leaders from the firm shared their insights on VettaFi’s recent [...]

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Beyond Market Cap: Why Fundamental ETFs Are Winning in 2026

Todd Rosenbluth — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:00:49 +0000

Market-cap weighting works really well when megacap tech stocks continue to set new highs. However, in 2026 there have been cracks in traditional benchmarks. Investors are focusing more on companies that are profitably growing, making ETFs tied to the the concentrated Russell 1000 indices less appealing. Meanwhile, ETFs that screen for fundamental strength are generating [...]

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Energy Infrastructure ETFs Rebound in October on Earnings & Distribution Tailwinds

Elle Caruso Fitzgerald — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:32:56 +0000

Energy infrastructure ETFs rallied in October, rebounding from interest-rate volatility in September. Solid third-quarter earnings results and constructive distribution announcements provided momentum across the midstream space, lifting the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR) and the Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP). Key Takeaways Broad midstream gained 10.2% in October via the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR), while [...]

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VettaFi Wants to Know: How Are Advisors Navigating Crypto Allocations?

Todd Rosenbluth — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:28:37 +0000

We have been writing extensively about the rapid evolution of crypto ETFs, and recent data reinforces why digital assets remain top of mind for wealth managers. According to CoinShares, financial advisors hold roughly 55% of Wall Street’s total bitcoin ETF stake at the end of the second quarter, cementing their role as primary drivers of [...]

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Why Advisors Are Using High-Yield ETFs

Elle Caruso Fitzgerald — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:49:06 +0000

Municipal bonds just recorded their strongest monthly run in three years, strengthened by impressive ETF inflows. According to Nuveen’s Muni Minute commentary, lower supply paired with resilient investor demand propelled the Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index to a 3.62% October return — its best showing since November 2023. With the Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady [...]

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Wall Street Tightened Its Grip on Bitcoin ETFs in Q2

DJ Shaw — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:59:03 +0000

Wall Street firms and other large investors added bitcoin exposure in the second quarter even as bitcoin’s 14% price drop sent smaller investors to the exits, according to CoinShares’ Bitcoin 13F Q2 2026 report. Key Takeaways: Hedge funds cut bitcoin ETF exposure 22%, leaving them with less than half their 2025 year-end holdings. Advisors still [...]

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Healthcare Stocks Face Policy Split After Midterm

DJ Shaw — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:19:36 +0000

Democrats won control of both the House and Senate in Tuesday’s midterm elections, according to The Associated Press. The results set up a divided government for the final two years of President Donald Trump’s term. This could have repercussions when it comes to healthcare stocks. Key Takeaways: Democrats will hold majorities in both the House [...]

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Is Volatility a Feature? T. Rowe’s Macellari Talks Crypto Investing

Nick Peters-Golden — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:13:44 +0000

Crypto investing has evolved in recent years, offering investors more opportunities to add crypto and digital assets to their portfolios. From crypto ETFs to the latest blockchain-related investments, these options may prompt investors and advisors to ask: where do they fit? Blue Macellari, head of digital assets at T. Rowe Price, recently addressed this and [...]

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3 Reasons HTEC Stands Out Among the Best Health Tech ETFs

Nick Peters-Golden — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:04:38 +0000

Every day, headlines extoll the potential in AI investing, and the markets reflect that; the biggest companies in the S&P 500 include the key AI hyperscalers. Still, the impact of AI will be much deeper and more widespread than that — especially in other tech-heavy segments. Health care is poised to change massively. The best [...]

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Get Paid to Wait on an Alphabet Rebound With This ETF

Todd Shriber — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:25:25 +0000

Even with a solid post-Election Day showing, shares of Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL) are off nearly 17% over the past month because investors fretted over the company’s third-quarter results, but that slide may spell opportunity for income-seeking investors. For investors who want more meat on the Alphabet income bone, the Direxion GOOGL Defined Income Boost [...]

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Funding the Next Dollar: AI and the Marginal Supply of Capital

Sage Advisory — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:15:07 +0000

On the surface, financial conditions appear to be easing: the FOMC held rates steady last week, and Treasury yields have retreated from their recent highs. But that rally reflects a flight to safety, driven by growing questions about the durability and financing of the AI investment cycle. As we mentioned in last week’s Notes, falling [...]

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Have Expectations Caught Up to Prices? It Depends

Horizon — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:00:14 +0000

Positive surprises are increasingly coming from non-tech companies Companies have been beating Wall Street’s earnings estimates, and this season has been no exception. Unfortunately, the magnitude of that outperformance has been lackluster, which is, in turn, putting downward pressure on stocks. More than 60% of the companies in the S&P 500 Index have now reported [...]

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Is Currency Hedging Key to International Value Investing?

Nick Wodeshick — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:30:39 +0000

Given all of the uncertainty with U.S. inflation, the Fed’s rate strategy, and more, international equities have continued to be an attractive choice for investors’ portfolios. Key Takeaways: The international equity market remains a compelling place for investors to be right now, particularly within the value space. However, given how the U.S. dollar can cut [...]

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Could ABND Be the Best Income ETF for Your Core Allocation?

Nick Peters-Golden — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:00:46 +0000

Income ETF strategies have proliferated in recent years as investors look to navigate rising costs and, for many, looming retirement. Add in some active management, and those funds can potentially outperform rival bond funds at a greater clip. The American Century Core Plus Income ETF (ABND) takes just that approach while looking to serve a [...]

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Anthropic ETFs: Private Markets, Perpetual Futures & More

Roxanna Islam, CFA, CAIA — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:00:44 +0000

As investor interest in Anthropic’s upcoming IPO grows, ETFs are finding new ways to offer exposure to private companies through derivatives tied to perpetual futures. Recent regulatory developments could accelerate the use of these instruments across the ETF industry, but they also introduce new risks and complexities. This note explores how ETF issuers are accessing [...]

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ETF Prime: Roxanna Islam on Pre-IPO AI Exposure & Perpetual Futures

Yasin Mohamud — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 22:46:19 +0000

One of the main topics for this week’s ETF Prime discussion was the market’s growing appetite for private artificial intelligence giants entering the public sphere, specifically Anthropic’s filing of its S-1 registration statement as it preps for its initial public offering this month. Key Takeaways: An S-1 filing under ticker ANT revealed a 12x revenue [...]

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New Global X ETF Targets ‘Magnificent Seven’ — With a Notable Exception

Heather Bell — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:38:45 +0000

Global X marked the day after the midterm elections — which saw a paradigm shift in the balance of power between the parties — with the launch of an ETF covering the Magnificent Seven, minus one. The actively managed Global X Magnificent Six ETF (SIX) will invest in equities and derivatives contracts associated with the [...]

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GCSH Hits $300 Mil in AUM Amid Short Duration Bond Demand

Nick Wodeshick — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:29:55 +0000

Investor attention certainly seems to be mounting for the Guggenheim Ultra Short Income ETF (GCSH). Key Takeaways: The Guggenheim Ultra Short Income ETF (GCSH) currently sits around $301 million in assets under management, as of October 31, 2026. The fund is an actively managed ETF from Guggenheim Investments that provides diversified exposure to short-duration bonds. [...]

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Berkshire Hathaway Earnings Put BRKU in the Limelight

Todd Shriber — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:06:10 +0000

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A & BRK.B), the financial services conglomerate previously helmed by legendary investor Warren Buffett, is sitting on a solid double-digit year-to-date gain. That indicates that the company’s upcoming third-quarter earnings report could serve as both a test and an opportunity. While the Saturday, November 7 reporting date is quirky compared to other publicly [...]

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Eli Lilly, Regeneron Lead Weight-Loss ETF THNR Higher

DJ Shaw — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:44:57 +0000

The Amplify Weight Loss Drug & Treatment ETF (THNR) returned 3.2% in October, according to Amplify ETFs. Eli Lilly and Co. (LLY) drove most of that gain, after reporting quarterly results that beat Wall Street forecasts. Key Takeaways: Regeneron, Roche and AstraZeneca each climbed more than 15% during October in THNR’s underlying index. Eli Lilly [...]

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ETF Prime: Franklin Templeton Reimagines DRIPs With Bitcoin

Ben Hernandez — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:02:39 +0000

While digital assets have gained institutional recognition, many financial advisors and investors face ongoing challenges when looking to add cryptocurrency exposure to portfolios. This includes sizing constraints, timing volatility, rebalancing logistics, and client sensitivities surrounding a dedicated digital asset allocation. This is where Franklin Templeton saw a need and created an innovative ETF solution to [...]

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Post-Election Commodities Setup Could Bode Well for This ETF

Todd Shriber — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:54:25 +0000

Heading into Election Day, investors had the jitters. That skittishness was applied to a variety of asset classes, including commodities. With the 2026 midterm election now in the rearview mirror, market participants can get down to the business of assessing how the results could affect the commodities complex. Assessing and attaining certainty are different things. [...]

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Municipal Bonds’ Momentum May Call For Active Management

Nick Wodeshick — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:16:49 +0000

Given the current state of inflation and interest rates, investors may consider what fixed income assets they truly exposure to. For example, municipal bonds prove compelling. Key Takeaways: With investors considering how they want to tackle fixed income these days, municipal bonds are offering a compelling opportunity for tax-efficient income. An article from BNY Investments [...]

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Index Exile Opportunities: The Research Affiliates Deletions ETF

Ben Hernandez — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:43:16 +0000

Market-capitalization-weighted indices typically operate on a mechanical cycle. Companies enter an index after soaring valuations capture investor euphoria, while exiting firms are cast out following extended price declines due to operational disappointment and/or negative sentiment. This price-driven mechanism often forces passive strategies to buy near cyclical peaks and sell near market bottoms. This creates missed [...]

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What the Fed Can and Cannot Fix in Today’s Inflation

Gary Stringer, Kim Escue, Chad Keller, Shelton Capital Management — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:15:43 +0000

The U.S. Federal Reserve’s (Fed) tool kit is built for broad economic problems. When the economy slips into recession, the Fed can lower interest rates and add money to the financial system to stimulate growth. Conversely, when inflation runs too hot, it raises rates to slow demand and the pace of money growth. These tools [...]

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Flashing Yellow – Stuck on the Same Song

RiverFront Investment Group — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:00:13 +0000

Summary The Fed accommodation from last year is still in place. The US trend remains positive, despite slowing momentum. Weekly and Daily Poll combination continues to give a neutral signal. Since our last ‘Three Tactical Rules’ update, the S&P 500 has been rangebound, falling just over one percent. The index’s ho-hum performance is likely attributed [...]

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Why DGRW Offers a Smarter Core for Volatile Markets

Yasin Mohamud — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:13:21 +0000

Market-cap-weighted indexes have drifted away from what passive diversification intended to deliver. Over the past several years, the S&P 500 has become increasingly top-heavy, with a small group of megacap tech names driving a large share of the index. Key Takeaways: DGRW weights holdings by projected cash dividends rather than market value, reducing megacap tech [...]

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November Starts the Season for Online Shopping & IBUY

Nick Wodeshick — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:00:19 +0000

November is already here, which naturally means that the holidays are fast approaching. Of course, both November and December are prime months for consumers to pick up gifts for their loved ones, and even themselves. Naturally, online shopping is playing an increasingly crucial role in many customers’ shopping journeys these days. Key Takeaways: Now that [...]

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Who’s Buying the Future of AI & Robotics: 2026 M&A Report

Zeno Mercer — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:30:53 +0000

After several years of cooling appetite for M&A and large IPOs, 2026 has seen a resurgence in both, as well as increased appetite for venture fundraising in robotics and physical AI. Notably, on November 2, Marvell Technology (MRVL) agreed to combine with Lumentum (LITE) for about $115 billion, a month after its investor day lifted [...]

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Same 500 Stocks, Different Returns: How Smart Beta Won October

Cinthia Murphy — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:33 +0000

October may have been a challenging month for the S&P 500, but two things were also true. First, we saw investor appetite for the S&P 500 and equity exposure go undeterred by the market environment. Asset flows were spectacular. And second, we were reminded that S&P 500 exposure comes in different index flavors, and October [...]

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

Kirsten Chang — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:17:05 +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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The Race for Resources: Why Miners Could Fit Your Portfolio

Nick Wodeshick — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:29:16 +0000

As geopolitical conditions and AI integration rewire global supply chains, natural resources are becoming increasingly vital to economic resilience. This was a topic discussed extensively in a recent Asset TV Masterclass. In the Masterclass, Ed Coyne, senior managing partner at Sprott, joined Michelle Yu and Douglas Daly to examine the shifting field of natural resources [...]

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Record $74 Billion Inflows: Fixed Income ETFs Surge in October

Todd Rosenbluth — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:20:52 +0000

Fixed income ETFs shattered all-time records in October, amassing an unprecedented $74 billion in monthly net inflows. The milestone marked a record sixth consecutive month with more than $50 billion in allocations. This streak never occurred in the industry prior to this year. The record-breaking haul coincided with a sharp bounce-back in core debt markets. [...]

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What the Holidays Hold for GLP-1 Stocks in THNR

Nick Peters-Golden — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:14:29 +0000

The holiday season is almost here and will soon be followed by the annual surge in New Year’s resolutions. This will likely drive renewed interest in GLP-1 products, especially as new oral GLP-1 pills hit the market just in time. The Amplify Weight Loss Drug & Treatment ETF (THNR) offers targeted exposure to GLP-1 stocks [...]

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T. Rowe Price Digital Assets Head Macellari on Active Crypto

Nick Peters-Golden — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:11:23 +0000

Almost three years have passed since the SEC approved spot Bitcoin ETFs, bringing crypto and digital assets investing to a whole new audience. The asset class has evolved in that time, becoming a bigger and bigger part of investor and advisor plans. Finding the right approach to those assets, however, remains an important question, and [...]

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EQL Draws $19M as Energy, Staples Stocks Lift Its Index

DJ Shaw — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:19:30 +0000

The ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL) drew $19.21 million in net inflows over the past month, according to ETF Database. Energy and consumer staples stocks led a broad October gain in the fund’s underlying index. Key Takeaways: Energy stocks led October gains, with ExxonMobil adding more to the index than any other single company. [...]

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“AI Does Not Change What Makes an Index Trusted,” IIA Says

Asad Zulfiqar — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:05:55 +0000

The Index Industry Association (IIA) has set out operational boundaries for artificial intelligence across benchmark administration, emphasizing that autonomous tools cannot replace human oversight in index design and governance. In a new report, IIA CEO Kirsten Wegner and John Jacobs, former executive director of the Georgetown Psaros Center for Financial Markets and Policy and a [...]

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How BCTK ETF Invests Across the AI Value Chain

Zandile Chiwanza — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:15:45 +0000

As leading technology companies expand their AI infrastructure investment plans, investors are looking beyond individual beneficiaries to strategies that provide exposure across the AI value chain. Baron Technology ETF (BCTK) takes an active approach by investing in technology-related growth companies across sectors, market capitalizations, and geographies. Key Takeaways Baron Technology ETF (BCTK) returned 23.52% on [...]

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It’s Not Tech: Energy Leads the S&P 500

Nick Wodeshick — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:01:47 +0000

Traditionally speaking, when one is choosing to lean into a particular sector of the equity market, they’re going to want to lean into the one that’s offering the best performance. Key Takeaways: While some may assume tech is the top performing sector of the S&P 500, the actual top sector is energy. As of the [...]

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Finland Solves Nuclear Energy’s Biggest Question With First Permanent Repository License

Elle Caruso Fitzgerald — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:51:47 +0000

Many investors in the global nuclear renaissance have wondered what happens to the radioactive waste. The Finnish government answered that question decisively earlier this month, granting nuclear waste management consortium Posiva the world’s first operating license for a final repository for spent nuclear fuel. The landmark decision follows a positive safety assessment issued by the [...]

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Navigating MSFT Volatility: Leveraged Strategies for Microsoft’s AI Capex Shift

Yasin Mohamud — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:50:22 +0000

Microsoft’s earnings reports usually get judged on a few numbers: Azure growth, capital expenditure, and how fast enterprises are adopting AI. Active traders tend to view it from a different angle. For them, a Microsoft earnings report has less to do with where its stock goes that day and more to do with whether the [...]

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