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The exchange-traded fund (ETF) vehicle continues to offer an array of options to provide access points into niche corners of the capital markets. One such area is the closed-end fund (CEF) universe. T…
Samsung Q2 profit seen surging to record high on AI-fueled windfall; shares fall
Gold strategies offer all kinds of advantages and use cases for investors. From helping to ride out market volatility to capitalizing on gold miner momentum, they can play a powerful role in optimizin…
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…
On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi’s Head of Research, Todd Rosenbluth, discussed the Fidelity Fundamental Small-Mid Cap ETF (FFSM) with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life. The pair disc…
The ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL), finished June down just 0.10%, easily outpacing the S&P 500’s 1.0% drop for the month.
Portfolios are commonly underexposed to the companies driving healthcare innovation. As technological disruptions build across medical fields, the ROBO Global Healthcare Technology and Innovation ETF …
The tech sector has obviously been a dominant position in the equity market in the last few months. However, considering how crucial technology has been to portfolio growth as of late, some are likely…
The U.S. Department of the Treasury officially announced the investment lineup for the rollout of Trump Accounts, which includes five popular exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Trump Accounts are tax-advan…
This blog is now closed. Here is a roundup of the top headlines and human interest stories from Germany on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
The Nasdaq 100 led a broader market rally among major equity indices, advancing 1.51% following the release of positive economic data regarding the services sector and private payrolls.
The evolution of the artificial intelligence (AI) trade breathed new life into the once-sleepy utilities sector. It was once seen a boring bond-like group made for risk-averse income investors. Howeve…
At the recent ETF Ecosystem Unwrapped conference, ETF Stream editor Jamie Gordon interviewed VettaFi’s Head of Fixed Income Samarth Sanghavi. The two discussed fixed income innovation, the power of eq…
Up over 20% over the past 12 months through June 8, 2026, the MSCI ACWI Growth Index continues its upward trajectory, despite geopolitical frictions that temporarily set the index back earlier this ye…
The S&P 500 experienced its best week in two months, finishing up 1.7% from last Friday.
The U.S. ISM Services PMI edged down to 54.0 in June, the third m/m decline in four months, following a 0.9-point increase to 54.5 in May, according to data from the Institute for Supply Management, i…
The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) is set to release its Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for the upcoming month, with economists widely expecting the data to indicate a continued…
The defined outcome ETF market, commonly known as buffer ETFs, has grown rapidly in popularity over the last few years, as investors look for funds that explicitly protect against downside risks. In 2…
From his first announcement of the attack on Iran on Feb. 28, President Donald Trump has issued a stream of falsehoods about the war. He has said Iran wants to engage in negotiations, though its gover…
New York, NY – October 20, 2025 – The S&P 500 index is demonstrating remarkable resilience and robust growth, positioning itself for a pivotal week of third-quarter 2025 earnings reports. With the ben…
The US-Iran conflict that erupted in late February remains unresolved, leaving the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut. Prolonged and severe disruptions in global energy flows have caused the oil market…
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, through the National Statistics Office, released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for May 2026 on June 12, 2026.
The sharp decline in shares of Boeing was felt across the stock market Monday, dragging the Dow Jones Industrial Average down more than 200 points at the lows of the session. The stock shed more than …
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