2 ETFs to Play the U.S. Reshoring Boom
Traditionally speaking, when new threats of tariffs hit the headlines, it tends to be a bad thing for many investment approaches. Key Takeaways: While escalating tariffs could be a concern for the mar…
ETFs & Funds
Crypto ETFs: Bitcoin Leads a Broader Rebound
Bitcoin has rebounded sharply from the low-$60,000s to around $80,000, gaining nearly 20% last week in one of its strongest weekly moves in years. The rally appears to reflect several forces working t…
AI Theme Still Running Hot as Nvidia Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates
Heading into Q2 fiscal 2027 earnings, the capital markets wondered if the vaunted chipmaking giant Nvidia still has its mojo. Despite rallying to atmospheric levels over the past three years, this mas…
Two Measures of Inflation: July 2026
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) Pri…
ETF Prime: Crypto ETF State of the Union & SEI’s ETF Expansion
The state of the crypto ETF market and a remarkable ETF growth story headlined this week’s ETF Prime. Host Nate Geraci welcomed Roxanna Islam, head of sector and industry research at VettaFi, followed…
VIDEO: ETF of the Week: FNDX
On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi’s Head of Research, Todd Rosenbluth, discussed the Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company ETF (FNDX) with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life. The pair d…
Beneath the Headlines: An Economy in Transition, Not in Trouble
Key Takeaways The July jobs report headline (-23,000 payrolls and a combined -103,000 in prior-month revisions) glances over a more nuanced picture: layoffs remain historically low and job openings re…
Australia CPI inflation tops forecasts in July, boosts RBA rate-hike bets
Gold (XAU/USD) extends its two-way price moves for the second straight day and trades above $4,650 during the Asian session on Wednesday. The commodity remains within striking distance of its highest …
Crude Oil Inventories Surge, Defying Forecasts and Previous Trends
The convergence of a major stock market correction and soaring oil prices has created one of the most challenging investment environments in recent years. On March 27, 2026, the Dow Jones Industrial A…
Active ETF Assets Hit Record $2.59 Trillion in July
LONDON — August 24, 2026 — ETFGI, reports Active ETF Assets Reach Record US$ 2.59 Trillion as Industry Posts Highest-Ever YTD Inflows of US$ 590 Billion at end July. During July the actively managed E…
AI, Defense, & More: The Case for Investing in Rare Earths
Advisors and investors who have been keeping an eye on recent headlines are likely aware that rare earths are becoming increasingly valuable for countries across the globe. After all, countries like t…
Insider Advantages: How COPY Stands Out Among Value ETFs
Given that 2026 has has largely been more favorable for value stocks than usual, advisors and investors might be looking to tilt their portfolio towards value-forward approaches. Key Takeaways: Value …
Strong Midstream 2Q26 Earnings Boost Full-Year Outlook
Midstream MLPs and corporations generally posted strong second-quarter earnings, benefiting from record volume throughput, strong margins, and robust demand for natural gas and natural gas liquids (NG…
Germany’s Q2 economic growth surpasses initial estimate on exports
UK gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have grown by 0.7% in Quarter 1 (Jan to Mar) 2025, unrevised from the first estimate.
State Street ETF Turns Tech Volatility Into Income
August 16, 2026, 1:06 AM EDT. Europe’s fifth heatwave of the year is exposing a widening gap between the economic damage caused by extreme heat and what traditional business-interruption policies cove…
Guggenheim Expands Income ETF Suite With 2 New Active Funds
Last week, on Thursday, August 20, Guggenheim Investments bolstered its library of active ETFs with the launch of two new funds. Both of the new ETFs offer their own distinct approaches to fostering i…
Don’t Overlook Silver’s Potential Amid the New Gold Rally
With gold prices surging in recent weeks, it’s fair to assume that many advisors and investors are keeping close watch on where the precious metal goes from here. However, silver is also benefiting fr…
As U.S. Dollar Outlook Darkens, Watch Spot Gold ETFs Like AAAU
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s announcement that the Treasury could use $1 trillion of Treasury General Account money to fund bond buybacks is the latest indication of a darkening outlook for the …
Tokenized Stocks Fuel Growth in On-Chain Trading
Tokenized versions of stocks like Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) are growing faster than other categories of real-world assets moving onto blockchains, according to a recent report from CoinShares and Token Term…
Canada July factory sales most likely down 0.2% - Statscan flash estimate
Canadian GDP growth slowed sharply in Q2, coming in weaker than expected at -1.6% on an annualized quarter-over-quarter basis, following a strong 2% gain in Q1.
Indexing Redefined, Part I: The RAFI Approach
When it comes to equities exposure, investors typically gravitate toward a passive, market-cap-weighted index as the default strategy. These strategies are often billed as an efficient, low-cost metho…
Poland’s July retail sales rise 3.9%, missing forecasts
Retail sales in Poland eased to 3.9% year-on-year in July 2026 from a 6.2% jump in the previous month, missing market forecasts of 4.5%.
Trends With Benefits #159: Steph Pomboy: AI Debt Binge, Credit Cracks, & Gold
Welcome to Trends with Benefits, the podcast that gives you an insider’s edge into finance, tech, and investing. Hosted by Ed Lopez, VanEck’s Head of Product Management. Explore the case for hard asse…
Germany’s Merz to press cabinet for faster pro-growth reforms
Below is a roundup of news and analysis on a range of issues making headlines in Germany from Wednesday, August 27: