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Capturing the Memory Boom: How ETFs Are Winning With Micron

Ryan Schloesser — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:03:25 +0000

The semiconductor market has seen immense growth over the past year, and that momentum continues with Micron Technology (MU) blowing analyst expectations out of the water. Expect ETFs offering pure play exposure to the memory semiconductor industry to benefit in at least the near-term future. Key Takeaways Micron beat analyst expectations on Wednesday, reporting EPS [...]

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Emerging Markets See Historical Discount: Get Exposure in GSEE

Nick Peters-Golden — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:00:04 +0000

Emerging markets equities have been overshadowed for years now by the raw performance of U.S. stocks. That doesn’t mean investors should ignore the opportunities therein. Indeed, new research shows that emerging markets equities are seeing a historically wide discount relative to those U.S. stocks. That leaves an opening for an ETF like GSEE to offer [...]

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This Free Cash Flow ETF Does a 3-Factor Hat Trick

Ben Hernandez — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:37:02 +0000

When investors want to build an ETF portfolio of growth, profitability, and momentum, it could mean having to own three different funds that address these factors individually. That’s not the case when it comes to the VictoryShares Free Cash Flow Growth ETF (GFLW). This ETF does the three-factor exposure hat trick in the convenience of [...]

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Not All Equal Weight Strategies Are Created Equal

Astoria Investment Management — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:21:24 +0000

Key Takeaways: On a cumulative basis, ROE has returned 61.81% (market) and 61.74% (NAV) since inception (July 31, 2023) through April 30, 2026, outperforming the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index’s 38.66% return over the same period by a factor of 1.60x. On a 1-year basis, ROE has returned 35.88% (market) and 35.82% (NAV) through April [...]

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What Rising Structural Inflation Means for Your Bond Portfolio

Nick Peters-Golden — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:34:54 +0000

An end to the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict appears to finally be set. As the dust settles, however, investors now turn to an uncertain second half of 2026. Headlines may be flashy, but it’s structural factors like inflation that may prove the most impactful. For bond portfolios in particular, active management can help investors adapt to those [...]

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ROBO & THNQ Rebalance Weight Toward AI Backbones & Physical Automation

Elle Caruso Fitzgerald — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:29:52 +0000

Index rebalances offer a look at where secular tech trends are solidifying, and the recent shuffles for the ROBO Global Robotics and Automation Index (ROBO) and the ROBO Global Artificial Intelligence Index (THNQ) during the second quarter 2026 rebalance are no exception. These thematic benchmarks shifted weight toward the physical execution of AI and the [...]

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The Next Step in AI’s Evolution Is Accessible in This ETF

Todd Shriber — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:00:21 +0000

Generative AI largely kick-started the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. More recently, agentic AI is gaining momentum. Intrepid investors looking to the AI on-deck circle should examine physical AI and humanoid robotics. Those once far-flung investment concepts are increasingly relevant, tangible and accessible, thanks to ETFs such as the WisdomTree Physical AI, Humanoids, and Drones Fund [...]

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Advanced Nuclear Power Projects: Commercial SMR Deals Boost NUKZ

Elle Caruso Fitzgerald — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:56:54 +0000

The nuclear renaissance reached a major milestone in the commercialization of small modular reactors (SMRs). Elementl Power announced it is developing a utility-scale advanced nuclear power project in Southeast Ohio, selecting GE Vernova’s (GEV) BWRX-300 SMR technology for the site. Key Takeaways Elementl Power is deploying GE Vernova’s BWRX-300 SMR for a new utility-scale advanced [...]

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ETF of the Week: T. Rowe Price Value ETF (TVAL)

Casper Miller — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:54:57 +0000

VettaFi’s Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the T. Rowe Price Value ETF (TVAL) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” For more news, information, and analysis, visit VettaFi | ETF Trends.

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Open vs. Closed AI: What Advisory Firm Leaders Need to Know

Orion Advisor Solutions — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:42:13 +0000

Before your firm starts using AI across operations, client service, reporting, or advisor workflows, there’s one basic question leadership needs to answer: what kind of AI are we talking about? It sounds simple. It isn’t. Not every AI tool treats data, control, and risk the same way. The ChatGPT prompt someone can pull up on [...]

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Why AI Spending Is Favoring Industrials & Utilities

DJ Shaw — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:19:36 +0000

Industrials and utilities companies are capturing the first dollars of the artificial intelligence spending cycle. That may not be where most investors are currently focused. Key Takeaways Industrials and utilities companies are collecting the immediate earnings benefits of AI’s capital spending cycle. Tech valuations have stretched, and rising rates could weigh on the sector’s future [...]

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ETF Prime: The SpaceX IPO & MANGOS ETFs

DJ Shaw — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:15:38 +0000

The SpaceX IPO and its ripple effects across the ETF landscape were front and center on this week’s ETF Prime. Host Nate Geraci welcomed Zeno Mercer, head of robotics and AI research at VettaFi, and Paul Baiocchi, head of fund sales and strategy at SS&C ALPS Advisors. Key Takeaways: SpaceX IPO’d at $135, surged 50%, [...]

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Biotech ETF Index Surges 10% After Rebalance

DJ Shaw — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:06:40 +0000

After a sweeping semi-annual rebalance, the biotech index underlying the ALPS Medical Breakthroughs ETF (SBIO) gained over 10% in just six trading days beginning June 18. Key Takeaways: SBIO’s underlying index gained 10.01% in six trading days following its June 18 semi-annual rebalance. Thirty-seven companies were added and 15 removed, making it one of the [...]

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T. Rowe Price’s Farris Shuggi Talks Fundamental, Quant Investing

Nick Peters-Golden — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:13:56 +0000

Active ETFs have become a key part of the overall investing landscape in recent years. Their launches have contributed massively to the pace of overall ETF launches. Meanwhile, active ETF inflows have been a positive, adding some serious assets relative to their overall AUM totals. T. Rowe Price has been a big player therein. VettaFi [...]

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Energy Priorities Have Shifted From Net-Zero to Total Security

Elle Caruso Fitzgerald — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:15:13 +0000

Global energy priorities have shifted significantly as a focus on reliability, affordability, and national energy security increasingly overshadows net-zero mandates. With global demand for electricity surging and North American liquified natural gas (LNG) exports continuing to expand, traditional fossil fuels are cementing their role in the global energy mix for decades to come. As a [...]

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Worried About Inflation? Consider These 3 ETF Solutions

Nick Wodeshick — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:05:08 +0000

Ever since the Middle East conflict erupted earlier this year, rising energy prices have continued to push the persisting risk of inflation further into the foreground. However, several market sectors are still growing at an attractive pace and many investors have taken the signal not to pivot to full defense — just yet. Instead, the [...]

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First Calamos Autocallable ETF Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary

Nick Wodeshick — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:18 +0000

First Calamos Autocallable ETF Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary It’s no understatement to say that the Calamos Autocallable Income ETF (CAIE) has gone on quite a journey in the year that it’s been on the market. First launched on June 25, 2025, CAIE has now celebrated its first birthday. Within merely a singular year of trading, CAIE [...]

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How Russell 2000 High Income ETF ITWO Is Outperforming

Nick Peters-Golden — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:02 +0000

The ETF landscape includes plenty of exciting ETFs. Not all, however, can claim to combine high current income and outperformance. The ProShares Russell 2000 High Income ETF (ITWO) has done just that so far this year with its innovative approach to covered calls. Key Takeaways: Covered call ETFs offer opportunities for income, but often with a [...]

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Managing Bitcoin Volatility: The Case for Yield & Equity DRIPs

Cinthia Murphy — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:00:30 +0000

Bitcoin is down 30% year to date, but the ETF market is maturing in interesting ways. As we near July and midyear portfolio checkpoints, it’s a good time to face Bitcoin’s challenging performance and ETF solutions that have been delivering much more than spot price pain. Bitcoin, it seems, has been faced with a perfect [...]

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New Home Sales Drop 7% in May

Jennifer Nash — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:21:32 +0000

According to the Census Bureau, new home sales were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 580,000 in May. This represents a 7.3% decline from April’s rate of 626,000 and an 6.8% drop from the previous year. The latest reading was lower than the forecast of 638,000. Key Takeaways New home sales fell to a [...]

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Building on Mutual Fund Success: Natixis Loomis Sayles Debuts 2 ETFs

Ryan Schloesser — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:05:03 +0000

On June 24, Natixis Investment Managers and Loomis Sayles & Company rolled out two new actively managed fixed income funds, the Natixis Loomis Sayles Total Return Bond ETF (LSTB) and the Natixis Loomis Sayles Dynamic Core Plus ETF (LSCP). Both funds launched with an expense ratio of 39 basis points. Key Takeaways Natixis Loomis Sayles [...]

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Owning Up to What We Owe

RiverFront Investment Group — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:55:12 +0000

Summary US national debt held by the public now stands at around 100% of GDP — approaching post-WWII highs and well above the 90% threshold that academic research flags as a danger zone for growth. Despite these worrisome milestones, the US retains several important advantages that, in our view, make an imminent crisis unlikely — [...]

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The Psychology of FOMO in Markets

Integrated Capital Management — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:22:24 +0000

Fear of Missing Out, or FOMO, has become a common phrase in investing vernacular, but its influence on investors and markets is anything but new. Throughout history, investors have been drawn into frenzies not simply because of fundamentals, but because they feared being left behind while others appeared to be capturing outsized returns. Behavioral economists [...]

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Are Investors Sleeping on Bitcoin Funds in 2026?

Nick Peters-Golden — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:11:51 +0000

Bitcoin just hit a two-week low this week and there are signs that headwinds are growing. The new Fed chair’s policy plans have cast some doubt on the “debasement trade” believers — those who look to gold, silver, and Bitcoin as protection when government spending and deficits weaken the dollar. However, there is another side [...]

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Repositioning the Fed

GLOBALT Investments — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:44:08 +0000

There’s a new Sheriff in town. There’ll be some changes made, Kevin Warsh said in his first press conference as fed Chair. His tone was stern, crisp, and definitive. Between the 60% shortened FOMC statement, his pre-Q&A address, and his answers to the questions, the take-aways were clear: Focus on getting inflation to the 2% [...]

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Why Advisors Are Ditching Mutual Funds for Sector ETFs

DJ Shaw — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:23:17 +0000

Record ETF inflows are pointing to a change in how financial advisors are building portfolios, according to State Street Investment Management’s 2026 ETF Impact Report. Key Takeaways: Advisor ETF allocations are on track to surpass mutual fund allocations for the first time by 2027. Corporate share buybacks have replaced dividends, pushing advisors toward sector funds [...]

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Small-Cap Quality Over Size: Why ALPS OUSM Deserves a Look

Ben Hernandez — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:21:00 +0000

When evaluating small-cap equity exposure, it’s easy to gravitate towards the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) given its $82 billion in assets and 0.19% expense ratio. Yet, a closer look at another fund, the ALPS O’Shares U.S. Small-Cap Quality Dividend ETF (OUSM), reveals a fundamentally sound structural design that warrants closer attention. Key Takeaways: IWM [...]

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Rosenbluth Discusses Thematics & RAFI Acquisition on Schwab Network

Ryan Schloesser — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:00:41 +0000

TMX VettaFi Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discusses thematic ETFs and the implications of VettaFi’s acquisition of RAFI Indices on Schwab Network. VettaFi’s RAFI Indices Acquisition and Fundamental Shift On June 11, VettaFi announced the acquisition of RAFI Indices, a deal expected to close in the coming weeks. The acquisition will roughly triple VettaFi’s index [...]

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Considering Large-Cap Value? Here’s How BKDV Stands Out

Nick Wodeshick — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:51:35 +0000

Given all the macroeconomic uncertainty that is going on in the world as of late, large-cap value strategies certainly seem to finally be having their moment in the sun. This should not come as a surprise—many value stocks are known for their strong current profits and cash flows, which can provide portfolios with a defensive [...]

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State Street Goes Heads Up With Qs, Launches Nasdaq 100 ETF

Ben Hernandez — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:43:39 +0000

Investors now have more optionality when looking for Nasdaq 100 exposure. State Street Investment Management (SSIM) just launched the State Street SPDR Portfolio Nasdaq 100 ETF (QNDX). It will invariably go heads up with the Qs, namely the Invesco QQQ ETF (QQQ) and the Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (QQQM). Key Takeaways: State Street launched the SPDR [...]

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New China Restrictions Showcase REXC’s Ex-China Opportunities

Nick Wodeshick — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:15:14 +0000

Every now and then, a new geopolitical event will occur that helps to showcase the advantages of a particular ETF’s investment approach. This is exactly the case for the Sprott Rare Earths ETF (REXC) as ongoing trade tensions continue to flare between the U.S. and China. Key Takeaways: China has announced new trade restrictions on [...]

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How IBUY Taps Into Prime Day’s Online Retail Boom

Nick Wodeshick — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:05:56 +0000

One of the biggest online sales of the year is currently in full swing. Of course, we are talking about Amazon’s Prime Day 2026, which runs from June 23 to June 26. During this four-day period, consumers can tap into deals of all sizes through Amazon’s immense online retail platform. Key Takeaways: Prime Day 2026 [...]

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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin’s Struggles Continue

Jennifer Nash — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:35:44 +0000

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: Bitcoin and Ether. While both are considered high-risk assets, they possess foundational differences that investors should understand. We have also included XRP, as it was one of the largest cryptocurrencies when this series began. By definition, a cryptocurrency is a digital asset designed to work [...]

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The Market May Be Getting It Wrong With SoFi

Todd Shriber — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:47:37 +0000

Once a fintech darling, SoFi Technologies (SOFI) is off nearly 33% year-to-date. That’s a bear market and then some. But some investors believe the market is misunderstanding the SoFi story — one that includes a capital-lite model, among other favorable traits. The battered stock needs to nearly double to return to its 52-week high. That’s [...]

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Long-Term Outlook Brightens for This Nuclear ETF

Todd Shriber — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:30:33 +0000

Small nuclear reactors may be small in size, but the market for these generators of nuclear power is anything but diminutive. That’s good news for a variety of stocks and ETFs. The ALPS Nautilus SMR, Nuclear & Technology ETF (SMRF) is certainly part of that conversation. SMRF, which debuted in February, is up more than [...]

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The Fed Says Less

Sage Advisory — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:14:13 +0000

The June FOMC statement ran just 131 words, its shortest outside of the COVID emergency cut, and a 45% reduction from March. Brevity, it turns out, was the point. Chair Kevin Warsh used his first meeting to signal a clear departure from the Powell-era reliance on forward guidance, and markets are now recalibrating to a [...]

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This Elevated International ETF Looks Compelling Right Now

Nick Peters-Golden — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:05:20 +0000

The international ETF landscape has become quite popular with investors over the last year. Investors flocked to ex-U.S. equity opportunities over the last 12 months, driven by high domestic valuations and persistent concentration risk. By contrast, emerging and international markets have both offered lower costs and healthy diversification. Fidelity’s FEMR ETF is the latest in [...]

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Midyear Market Outlook Symposium to Provide Essential Overview

Evan Harp — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:19 +0000

2026 has already been an unusual year in the markets. As investors scramble to read the tea leaves for the second half, VettaFi will host a Midyear Market Outlook Symposium on Thursday, June 25 at 11am ET. VettaFi Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth spoke to some of the unusual developments of the first six months. [...]

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Private Credit Sees Rise in Acceptance For DC Plan Portfolios

Ben Hernandez — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:30:29 +0000

The pathways into Defined Contribution (DC) plans could be opening up for private credit. According to PIMCO’s 2026 Defined Contribution Consulting Study, private market asset classes are starting to gain greater acceptance within default funds. Based on survey responses from 38 consulting and advisory firms, the expectation is that plan sponsors are willing to adopt [...]

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3 Companies Redefining Healthcare Innovation

Rafael Silva — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:00:37 +0000

The Healthcare Technology and Innovation index (HTEC) was launched back in 2019 with a specific purpose in mind: to allow investors to participate in the evolution of healthcare needed to address critical societal challenges. Issues such as an aging population, rising medical costs, and a shortage of skilled healthcare workers drove the creation of the [...]

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SpaceX Takes Center Stage in HALX June Rebalance

Ryan Schloesser — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:00:46 +0000

The Tuttle Capital Heavy Assets Low Obsolescence ETF (HALX) June index rebalance saw very notable changes in exposure. HALX offers diversified exposure to U.S. firms linked to critical infrastructure, essential services, or major physical assets, while deliberately avoiding purely digital or intangible business models. It has an expense ratio of 75 basis points. Key Takeaways [...]

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Biotech ETFs Gain Momentum via AI Drug Discovery & Surging M&A

Elle Caruso Fitzgerald — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:58:06 +0000

The biotechnology sector has broken out of its multiyear bear market. As macroeconomic headwinds moderate and regulatory environments stabilize, biotech ETFs are surging. Furthermore, the industry is undergoing structural transformation amid a period of M&A activity. Key Takeaways The State Street SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (XBI) gained 17.9% in the first half of 2026, driven [...]

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Active Tech ETF GTEK Delivers Smashing YTD Performance

Nick Peters-Golden — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:49:55 +0000

Tech stocks remain a key space for investors, with the AI revolution driving continued success for AI-adjacent stocks. Investors have benefitted from that growth in recent years, but now that comes with concentration risk. The active tech ETF GTEK has produced robust numbers this year, outperforming big time tech ETFs like VGT without that concentration [...]

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Bitcoin Miners Are Winning the AI Boom

DJ Shaw — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:07:39 +0000

Bitcoin mining has grown from a hobbyist pursuit into a multibillion-dollar industrial sector. Another shift may be underway, this time fueled by AI demand. CoinShares explored that convergence during Monday’s webcast hosted by Kirsten Chang, senior industry analyst at VettaFi. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin miners are pivoting toward AI, with 80% of miner revenue expected from [...]

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If Rates Rise, Make a Dash to Cash With This ETF

Todd Shriber — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:56:53 +0000

Recent data indicate approximately $8 trillion sits in money market accounts and funds. That sum staggers, when considering how well equities have performed this year. Yes, some market participants, including institutional investors and active fund managers, are required to hold a portion of assets in cash, but that doesn’t fully explain $8 trillion. The issue [...]

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Which Route During a Tech Rout? Two Low Volatility ETFs

Ben Hernandez — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:37:58 +0000

With the Nasdaq 100 down about 3% the past week, the technology sector has certainly seen better days. The current sell-off isn’t just relegated to the heaviest hitters in the U.S., but also globally. Given this, low-volatility ETFs may seem like the ideal route to seek shelter from the sell-off. However, while two funds may [...]

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Choosing Consumer Discretionary? Give XLY a Try

Nick Wodeshick — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:34:14 +0000

For those who have been seeking targeted exposure to particular sectors of the equity market, the consumer discretionary sector may not have popped up as the top pick. However, choosing to not allocate to the sector at this moment could prove to be an oversight in the long run. Key Takeaways Some investors may have [...]

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Can Active Management Make a Difference With Municipal Bonds?

Todd Shriber — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:06:20 +0000

In broad terms, there appears to be little headline risk facing advisors and income investors mulling municipal bonds. All 50 states carry investment-grade credit ratings, confirming that their credit quality remains solid. Those factors may imply that investors can rely on passive strategies to carry the day in the municipal bond space. Upon closer examination, [...]

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Capture Midcap Momentum With XMMO’s Surprising Sector Tilts

Nick Wodeshick — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:58:51 +0000

Time and time again, investors will hear advisors and experts tell them how important it is to carefully check what securities a fund holds before adding it to their portfolios. This holds true for any investment strategy — whether it is a simple approach, a complex framework or a targeted play on midcap momentum. Key [...]

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Active ETFs Hit Record $2.49T in Assets Through May

DJ Shaw — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:57:33 +0000

Actively managed ETFs worldwide hit a new asset record in May, reaching $2.49 trillion, according to ETFGI’s May 2026 Active ETF industry landscape report. Assets topped a prior high set just one month earlier. Key Takeaways: Active ETF assets hit a record $2.49 trillion at the end of May, surpassing a prior high set just [...]

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