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Gold Volatility Amid Geopolitical Crises: What History Tells Us

VanEck — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:02:56 +0000

Gold pulled back amid rising rates and a stronger dollar, but history shows volatility is typical in crises. Strong margins leave miners well positioned if gold stabilizes or moves higher. Monthly gold market and economic insights from Imaru Casanova, Portfolio Manager, featuring her unique views on mining and gold’s portfolio benefits. Key Takeaways: Rising interest rates and [...]

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A Rare Event You Might Have Missed

Mauldin Economics — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0000

In 1989, the first Dividend Aristocrats list was published. At the time it was just a curated list of twenty companies that had increased their dividends for 25 consecutive years. Fast forward to 2002, the criteria for inclusion on the list was formalized and the status showed resilience through the dot-com-bubble and recovery. Every January, [...]

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Main Management Market Note: April 10, 2026

Aaron Neuwirth — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:56:43 +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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S&P 500 Snapshot: Best Week Since November

Jennifer Nash — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:28:57 +0000

The S&P 500 snapped its seven-day win streak on Friday but still pulled out its second consecutive weekly gain, achieving its largest increase since November. The index climbed 3.9% from last week, a rally largely driven by optimism over potential geopolitical de-escalation, and is now 2.32% off its all-time high from January 27, 2026. Here is [...]

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Treasury Yields Snapshot: April 10, 2026

Jennifer Nash — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:22:41 +0000

The yield on the 10-year note finished April 10, 2026 at 4.31%. Meanwhile, the 2-year note ended at 3.81% and the 30-year yield ended at 4.91%. 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 [...]

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Inside the Consumer Price Index: March 2026

Jennifer Nash — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:52:54 +0000

Inflation affects everything from grocery bills to rent, making the Consumer Price Index one of the most closely watched economic indicators. What does inflation mean at the micro level — specifically to your household? The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) divides all expenditures into eight categories and assigns a relative size to each. The pie chart below [...]

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BNY’s BKDV Large-Cap Value ETF Passes $1 Billion in AUM

Nick Wodeshick — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:41:34 +0000

Generally speaking, when a fund hits a significant threshold for assets under management, it warrants a closer look. That is certainly the case for the BNY Mellon Dynamic Value ETF (BKDV). Recently, BKDV surpassed $1 billion in assets under management, pushing past the goalpost on March 16, 2026. When looking at BKDV’s inflows, surpassing the $1 [...]

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Bobby Eng on Canadian Market Growth & Liquidity Myths

Zandile Chiwanza — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:13:24 +0000

The Canadian ETF market is currently in the midst of a historic boom, characterized by record inflows and a constant stream of innovative product launches. To understand the mechanics behind this growth and the market’s direction, I sat down with Bobby Eng, senior vice-president, head of platform and institutional ETF distribution at Franklin Templeton Canada. [...]

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Which Stocks Are Driving Results in Quality Growth ETF QGRO?

Nick Peters-Golden — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:28:09 +0000

Quality views can sometimes prove a key differentiator for ETFs and mutual funds. By adding that lens, funds can separate the wheat from the chaff and bring some strongest securities to the fore. For the quality growth ETF QGRO, that approach has helped find some firms that have stood out YTD, according to proprietary data [...]

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New Regulatory Approvals Power NUKZ Performance

Elle Caruso Fitzgerald — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:41:36 +0000

For years, the narrative surrounding the nuclear energy sector was one of managed decline, with regulatory filings dominated by decommissioning schedules and site closures. However, a recent wave of global permit approvals and construction applications prove a fundamental shift is underway. This regulatory shift is providing a significant performance tailwind for the Range Nuclear Renaissance [...]

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How AI Data Centers Are Fueling Energy Infrastructure ETFs

Elle Caruso Fitzgerald — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:35:42 +0000

The intersection of artificial intelligence and U.S. energy production has reached a new milestone. A series of large infrastructure projects underscore the critical role of natural gas in supporting data centers. For investors in midstream ETFs, these developments highlight a significant structural tailwind for the energy infrastructure sector. Key Takeaways Massive data center projects are [...]

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Inflation ETF Posts Gains as March CPI Jumps to 3.3%

DJ Shaw — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:13:31 +0000

An inflation ETF designed to weather rising prices is drawing fresh attention after consumer inflation surged to 3.3% in March. This was the highest level in nearly two years, driven almost entirely by a record 21.2% monthly jump in gasoline prices. Key Takeaways: March inflation jumped to 3.3% as gasoline prices surged 21.2% monthly due [...]

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John Hancock Adds Hedged Equity to Active ETF Roster

Zandile Chiwanza — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:58:50 +0000

Manulife Investment Management and John Hancock Investment Management have expanded their ETF lineup with the launch of a new hedged equity strategy. The John Hancock Hedged Equity ETF (JHDG) debuted on the NYSE Arca on April 8. The fund combines a high-conviction equity sleeve with a dynamic options overlay. This marks an evolution of a [...]

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Tyler Rosenlicht on Real Assets, Cohen & Steers ETFs, & More

Nick Wodeshick — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:07:51 +0000

During Exchange 2026, experts and thought leaders from firms across the country gathered. They shared different approaches and ideas for tackling the market’s biggest challenges. Tyler Rosenlicht, Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Cohen & Steers, sat down with VettaFi to break down the advantages of real assets, the Cohen & Steers investment approach, [...]

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How Advisors Are Rewiring Fixed Income Portfolios

Elle Caruso Fitzgerald — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:49:03 +0000

The traditional 60/40 portfolio is undergoing a structural renovation, but the fixed income sleeve is proving far more difficult to stabilize than in years past. As we move through the second quarter of 2026, financial advisors grapple with a fixed income environment characterized by a tug of war between sticky inflation and shifting Federal Reserve [...]

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Bitcoin Institutional Demand Surges Amid Market Turmoil

DJ Shaw — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:43:57 +0000

Bitcoin institutional demand staged a reversal in recent weeks as the digital asset rallied during the Gulf crisis while traditional markets declined, according to CoinShares. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETF products reversed five weeks of outflows with $2.3 billion in fresh inflows. Institutional demand exceeded 53,000 bitcoin in March, with MicroStrategy buying 40,000. Bitcoin rose 7.1% [...]

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This Dividend ETF Offers Yield and Payout Growth Potential

Todd Shriber — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:51:05 +0000

Some dividend ETFs emphasize yield while others focus on companies with long track records of boosting payouts. Look close enough, and investors can find both favorable traits under one umbrella. The ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG) answers that call. The $1.34 billion SDOG, which tracks the S-Network US Equity WR Large-Cap 500 Index, equally [...]

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Crypto Miners Could Be Rerated Amid AI Evolution

Todd Shriber — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:51:24 +0000

Many companies born as cryptocurrency miners are pivoting to the world of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. Some are abandoning crypto mining wholesale. Those moves have profound implications for shares of those firms and ETFs such as the CoinShares Bitcoin Mining ETF (WGMI). As one example of mining-to-AI transition playing out, Cipher Digital Inc. (CIFR) – [...]

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REIT M&A Activity Drives Strong Week for Dividend Dogs ETF

DJ Shaw — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:13:52 +0000

The ALPS REIT Dividend Dogs ETF (RDOG) posted the strongest weekly gain among all ALPS funds over the past week, rising 4.3% as REIT consolidation activity drove strong returns in several top holdings. Key Takeaways: RDOG posted the strongest weekly return among ALPS funds, gaining 4.3% over the past week. Tower operators SBA Communications and [...]

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How Equal-Weighting Is Winning in a Concentrated Market

Cinthia Murphy — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:00:40 +0000

Concentration risk has been persistent in the U.S. market in recent years. Narrow leadership in the hands of a few megacap, AI-linked stocks has pushed the S&P 500 into levels of concentration not seen in many years. Today, the top 10 holdings in the S&P 500 snag more than 35% of the benchmark. That top [...]

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Markets in Mayhem: How to Safely Stick With the S&P 500

Nick Wodeshick — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:40:27 +0000

Those hoping that 2026 would bring calmer markets than 2025 likely hit a bit of a rude awakening in March. Following geopolitical escalation in the Middle East, the Strait of Hormuz closed down, effectively limiting the ability for oil tankers to travel through the critical region. This has led to oil prices routinely passing the [...]

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Why the Long-Term Horizon Matters in Digital Assets

CoinShares — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:29:29 +0000

Cycles, compounding, and the case for patience in a 24/7 digital environment. Short-term noise, long-term signal Digital assets move in cycles. Bitcoin has experienced drawdowns exceeding 50% in every major bear market, and recovered to set new all-time highs in every subsequent cycle. The pattern is not guaranteed to repeat, but the structural drivers of [...]

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The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq Since 2000 Highs as of March 2026

Jennifer Nash — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:20:27 +0000

The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average (Dow), and Nasdaq Composite are all stock market indexes used to measure the performance of various aspects of the U.S. stock market. The indexes generally rise and fall together, however the extent of gains or losses produced by each can differ depending on market conditions and the state [...]

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An ETF Vibe Check: Are Thematic ETFs Back? Did They Ever Leave?

Nick Peters-Golden — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:07:48 +0000

There are a lot of stories to tell in the ETF ecosystem on a weekly, even daily basis. Still, every so often investors see something and ask: Are we being for real? The ETF industry has seen funds targeting areas ranging from Korean media (the recently shuttered KPOP) to CNBC star Jim Cramer (the now [...]

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Space ETF UFO Begins April With Sky-High Stock Performance

Nick Wodeshick — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:41:46 +0000

Key Takeaways While many investment strategies struggled to bring in results in March, space companies did rather well and are continuing to in April. The Procure Space ETF (UFO) is reporting significant year to date returns, propelled by strong underlying stock picking from its respective index. UFO has already seen significant inflows this year and [...]

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Optimizing Late-Start 529 Plans: Tactical Strategies for Advisors

Zandile Chiwanza — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:29:31 +0000

For many families, the idealized path of starting an education fund at birth and compounding steadily over 18 years — is an impossible myth. Competing financial priorities, limited cash flow, or simple lack of awareness often delay the first contribution. By the time college is on the horizon, the account balance frequently falls short of [...]

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What Could Move Stocks in 2026

Modelist Inc — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:50:32 +0000

While Wall Street obsesses over the Magnificent Seven, a handful of under-the-radar forces may shape the next leg of this market, for better and for worse. As of April 1, 2026, nearly half of individual investors (49.8%, according to the AAII Sentiment Survey) believe the stock market will be lower six months from now. That [...]

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Two Measures of Inflation: February 2026

Jennifer Nash — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:43:56 +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 [...]

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ETF of the Week: Goldman Sachs Municipal Income ETF (GMUB)

Aaron Neuwirth — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:32:10 +0000

VettaFi’s Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Goldman Sachs Municipal Income ETF (GMUB) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” For more news, information, and strategy, visit the Future ETFs Content Hub.

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Energy Surge Defines NFUS March Performance

Zandile Chiwanza — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:38:16 +0000

The VettaFi New Frontier U.S. Dividend Select Index (NFUS) delivered a mixed performance in March, as strong gains in energy and materials stocks were offset by weakness in several high-weight constituents. The index — tracked by the Franklin International Dividend Booster Index ETF (XUDV) through a full replication strategy — declined approximately 2.10% for the [...]

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Broader Is Better: Why BCI Is Ideal for Commodities Exposure

Ben Hernandez — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:17:31 +0000

Certainty is a scarce commodity these days. Amid stubborn inflation and geopolitical tensions, gold may have been one of the prime choices for commodities exposure. However, even gold lost its luster amid a volatile March. That said, the abrdn Bloomberg All Commodity Strategy K-1 Free ETF (BCI) emerges as a high-conviction alternative to getting much-needed [...]

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2026 Municipal Outlook Bodes Well for Bond Ladders

Nick Wodeshick — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:57:05 +0000

2026’s macroeconomic conditions are already shaping up to be similarly chaotic to 2025’s. How will the municipal credit market handle the pressure? According to the experts at Northern Trust Asset Management, the municipal credit market may remain resilient this year. This analysis came from the recently-released the Northern Trust 2026 Municipal Sector Outlook, which evaluated [...]

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Baron Capital Bolsters Active ETF Lineup With Emerging Markets Fund

Ben Hernandez — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:02:54 +0000

Baron Capital bolstered their growing active ETF lineup today with the launch of Baron Emerging Markets Select ETF (BCEM). The actively managed fund seeks to provide capital appreciation by investing in high-quality growth companies in emerging markets. The fund looks for companies that are founder-led, entrepreneurial, and capital-efficient with durable competitive advantages, regardless of market [...]

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Research-Based ETFs Tap Analyst Optimism

DJ Shaw — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:32 +0000

Wall Street analysts are betting on a strong year ahead for stocks, with their company-by-company research pointing to a 29% price increase for the S&P 500 over the next 12 months. Key Takeaways TSPA uses analyst ratings to select stocks while matching S&P 500 sector weights. Technology and healthcare sectors show the highest projected upside [...]

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Crypto ETFs: 2026 Reveals Key Crypto Trends

Roxanna Islam, CFA, CAIA — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:00:41 +0000

Crypto narratives have shifted. Tokenization and stablecoins, once considered more obscure blockchain use cases, have become some of the market’s most mainstream themes. At the same time, cryptocurrencies themselves have become less favored as investors pull back from more speculative parts of the market. However, demand for Bitcoin continues to persist, even in the middle [...]

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Using Volatility as a Tactical Catalyst To Trade Meta

Ben Hernandez — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:38:01 +0000

Among the most highly traded stocks, Meta Platforms is one of those names that appeal to traders. As the AI-driven market narrative in 2026 continues to play out, Direxion’s leveraged single-stock ETFs — the Direxion Daily META Bull 2X Shares (METU) and Direxion Daily META Bear 1X Shares (METD)— are essential tools to have. Meta [...]

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Advisors, Families, & 529 Plans: Starting the Conversation

Nick Peters-Golden — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:21:11 +0000

Have you heard the news? 529 Plans have changed in a big way. The so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” passed last year included several changes to the education savings plans. Now, 529 Plan holders have more options to plan for their child’s educational future, but many advisors remain outside of that conversation. Key Takeaways [...]

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Innovator ETFs CIO Day Talks Goldman Sachs Acquisition, Future Options ETFs

Nick Peters-Golden — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:51:37 +0000

In major ETF industry news last week, Goldman Sachs Asset Management completed its acquisition of Innovator Capital Management. Innovator has contributed immensely to ETF product development, with the firm notable for its defined outcome options ETFs. The move brings Innovator’s approximately $31 billion in “assets under supervision” (AUS) across 171 total ETFs under GSAM’s roof, [...]

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Analysis: Active ETFs Lapped Passive ETF Inflows in March

Nick Peters-Golden — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:41:59 +0000

New data from the month of March once again showed big inflows for active ETFs. Even as global economic conditions are teetering as the U.S.-Israel-Iran war continues, investors continued to drive assets into actively managed ETFs — so much so that they significantly outpaced passive ETF inflows despite AUM disparities between categories. Key Takeaways Active [...]

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Bull vs. Bear: Is the AI Revolution Nearing a Dot-Com Correction?

The VettaFi Writers — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:29:45 +0000

The debate over whether artificial intelligence has entered bubble territory has reached a fever pitch. For this edition of Bull vs Bear, writers Nicholas Peters-Golden and DJ Shaw discuss the disconnect between infrastructure spending and software revenue. Rampant demand for stocks tied to A.I. like the so-called hyperscaler tech firms has been a key part [...]

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Crypto Option Income ETFs Post March Distributions

DJ Shaw — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:17:37 +0000

Amplify ETFs declared March income distributions for its crypto option income suite, with annualized rates spanning from 27.90% to 50.52% across six funds that target different digital assets. Key Takeaways Amplify’s crypto option income ETFs declared March distributions ranging from 27.9% to 50.52% annualized. The funds write weekly covered calls on crypto ETPs rather than [...]

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There’s Value in This Japan Small-Cap ETF

Todd Shriber — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:34:24 +0000

Stocks in Japan have been hamstrung by the war in Iran and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz. In fact, recent flows data indicate foreign investors have been trimming exposure to Japanese equities. Those may be interpreted as contrarian indicators potentially signaling opportunity for risk-tolerant investors with ETFs such as the WisdomTree Japan [...]

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Biotech M&A Spree Helps Lead SBIO to March Gains

DJ Shaw — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:18:05 +0000

A surge in biotech M&A activity drove sharp gains across holdings in the ALPS Medical Breakthroughs ETF (SBIO) during March, with two of the fund’s holdings becoming acquisition targets in deals worth a combined $8.1 billion. SBIO gained 8.4% over the past month and rose 9.4% over the past three months. Key Takeaways Day One [...]

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Physical AI and the Defensive Case for Robotics

Elle Caruso Fitzgerald — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:40:29 +0000

The convergence of artificial intelligence and physical manufacturing is creating a unique offensive and defensive investment profile for the robotics sector, according to Zeno Mercer, Head of Robotics and AI Research at VettaFi. Key Takeaways Projects are validating the shift from digital AI to physical manufacturing, aerospace, as well as defense applications. Robotics acts as [...]

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1 in 6 Iranians Turn to Bitcoin Amid Crisis

DJ Shaw — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:26:47 +0000

One in six Iranians use bitcoin, with transaction volumes representing 2.2% of GDP. Bitcoin traded at a premium in Tehran while gold traded at a discount in Dubai. Civilian sanctions evasion drives Iran’s bitcoin usage, not state mining operations. Bitcoin usage in Iran has reached one of the highest adoption rates globally, with roughly 14 [...]

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Morgan Stanley Enters Bitcoin World With Low-Cost ETF

Nick Wodeshick — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:45:06 +0000

On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, Morgan Stanley announced the launch of the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust ETP (MSBT). As Morgan Stanley notes, the launch of MSBT marks the first time a U.S. bank-affiliated asset manager is offering a crypto ETP. Key Takeaways Morgan Stanley has made their debut in the world of spot bitcoin ETFs [...]

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ETF Prime: Record $460 Billion Flows in Q1 2026

DJ Shaw — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:29:56 +0000

Cinthia Murphy, investment strategist at VettaFi, joined Nate Geraci on this week’s ETF Prime to discuss record ETF flows in the first quarter despite challenging market conditions. The industry exceeded $460 billion in total flows, a 50% year-over-year increase from Q1 2025, according to Murphy. ETF industry posted record $460 billion in Q1 2026 flows, [...]

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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Reaches 3-Week High

Jennifer Nash — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:39:48 +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, [...]

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The Bond Index Isn’t Dead — It’s Just Getting Smarter

Kirsten Chang — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:18:45 +0000

The first quarter of 2026 was a masterclass in fixed income volatility. After a blistering start, markets pivoted toward safe haven Treasuries as geopolitical tensions drove the 10-year yield hit 4.48%. Investment-grade ETF flows reversed sharply as sentiment soured, swinging from $12 billion in February inflows to a $5 billion bleed in the final week [...]

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DOE Announces Nuclear Expansion Push; NUKZ Positioned for Growth

Elle Caruso Fitzgerald — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:17:23 +0000

The domestic nuclear energy landscape is undergoing a fundamental shift from preservation to expansion. Recent announcements from the Department of Energy (DOE) have signaled a significant federal commitment to both the existing nuclear reactor fleet and the infrastructure required to support it. For investors in the Range Nuclear Renaissance ETF (NUKZ), these developments highlight a [...]

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