A Quieter Fed Makes This Bond ETF Appealing
Fixed income investors are dealing with more bumps on Bond Road this year than they bargained for. Treasury yields remain elevated, and prevailing market wisdom continues to hold that persistent infla…
ETFs & Funds
What the July Jobs Report Means for Fixed Income Portfolios
Given how uncertain advisors and investors are over the Federal Reserve’s plans for handling interest rates, the July jobs report was perhaps watched even more closely than normal. That being said, th…
Solar ETFs Back in Focus After New Polysilicon Tariff
Solar ETFs moved into focus Friday after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs targeting imported products made from polysilicon, a key material used in solar panel manufacturing. The tariffs c…
Philippines’ Marcos proposes $118 billion budget for 2027
The Philippines’ proposed 2027 national budget puts social services and infrastructure at the center of government spending, with education, public works and health among the biggest beneficiaries as …
2Q26 MLP/Midstream Dividends: MLPs Drive Growth
For the second quarter of 2026, sequential dividend growth across the broad Alerian Midstream Energy Index (AMNA) came primarily from MLPs, while most midstream corporations maintained their dividends…
Malaysia’s June industrial production up 6.5%, below forecast
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 11): Malaysia’s industrial output grew at a weaker-than-expected pace in June as oil and gas extraction slowed sharply while manufacturing activities and electricity generation picke…
World Markets Watchlist: August 10, 2026
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 f…
Top ETFs This Week: Metals, Defense & Semiconductors
Following last week’s macroeconomic developments — such as the July jobs report — it’s worth taking a look at near-term ETF performance. Tracking top-performing funds allows advisors and investors to …
Goldman Sachs Converts 2 Fixed Income Funds to ETFs
Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) completed the conversion of two of its fixed income mutual funds to ETFs Monday. Per a press release, GSAM converted the Goldman Sachs Bond Fund and Goldman Sachs…
The Trillion-Dollar Trio Goes Public: What Advisors Need to Know About SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI
For three years, clients have asked the same question: “How do I get into SpaceX or OpenAI before the IPO?” That question just changed tense. SpaceX has completed its roadshow and begins trading, Anth…
Bitcoin Whale Selling Ends as Rate-Hike Bets Fade
Bitcoin is climbing back from its 2026 lows as softer U.S. jobs data cools expectations for more Federal Reserve rate hikes, according to James Butterfill, CoinShares’ head of research.
Sector ETFs Post Record $25B Inflow as Tech Leads
U.S.-listed sector ETFs pulled in a record $25 billion in July, according to a report from State Street Investment Management. Investors used a sharp technology selloff to load up on artificial intell…
PCR ETF Offers Systematic Approach to Navigating Private Credit
Robust institutional demand paired with rising default rates and liquidity stress paints a tricky landscape for investors to navigate private credit. While the yields private credit offers may entice,…
New Aura VettaFi Photonics Index ETF (PHOX) Targets AI Optics Infrastructure
Aura ETF has expanded its thematic lineup with the launch of the Aura VettaFi Photonics Index ETF (PHOX). The ETF offers targeted exposure to companies driving the next generation of artificial intell…
Inside the Gift and the Curse of the Energy Sector
Don’t worry. The “curse” largely boils down to Iran War’s impact on renewable energy stocks. On the other hand, the conflict has been a gift to traditional fossil fuels equities, explaining why the en…
The Data Science Disconnect: High Performance With Low Assets
Many investors know the JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPQ) for its options strategy. However, its underlying performance relies heavily on an engine that gets far less spotlight. J.P. Mo…
Income Over Outcome: How Active Derivative ETFs Are Winning Advisor Portfolios
Active ETFs continue to gather market share at a rapid pace in 2026 with derivative income ETFs a key driver. Data through July shows total active ETF net inflows reached $457 billion. This represente…
A Real Opportunity For Real Estate: XLRE’s Investment Case
Given that the pressures of inflation haven’t exactly slowed down, real assets are emerging once more as an option for investors seeking potential safe havens. Not only do real assets tend to perform …
Unlocking $50 Billion Across the Nuclear Value Chain
The Department of Energy (DOE) has narrowed the competition for its proposed Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses (NLICs) to five states: Utah, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Idaho. The selectio…
Japan posts first current account deficit in nearly 1-1/2 years
TOKYO, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Japan recorded a current account deficit in June for the first time in 17 months, data from the finance ministry showed on Monday, as robust investment in domestic markets…
China’s producer inflation eases in July, below expectations
The PBoC will announce China's benchmark lending rates on Monday, after keeping them unchanged for 12 consecutive months, with the 1-year Loan Prime Rate at 3.00% and the 5-year Loan Prime Rate at 3.5…
Why Gold Miners Are More Resilient Than Their Costs Suggest
Gold posted a small gain (+0.95%) for the month, closing at $4,046.15 on July 31, two days after the U.S. Federal Reserve announced its decision to keep rates unchanged at its July meeting. Gold has c…
I’ve Got Royalty on the Brain
After exploring Brighton Beach and Bristol, and then Cornwall all the way to St. Ives and Penzance, I wrapped up my Great Britain trip with a couple days in London.
S&P 500 Snapshot: Index Wraps Up Best Week Since April With Record Close
The S&P 500 capped off its best week since April with a record close, ultimately finishing with a gain of 3.6%. This marks the second straight weekly advance.