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During the trading week ending August 21, Bitcoin rallied as the White House renewed its push for passage of the Clarity Act. That bounce implied that this week would be a test for the durability of B…
NEW YORK, Feb. 19, 2025 /CNW/ - Bank of Montreal ("BMO") announced today (i) its intention to redeem all of the outstanding securities of its MicroSectorsTM FANG+™ Index 3× Leveraged ETNs due January …
Markets are largely reducing expectations for a near-term U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike, and we agree. July’s weak jobs report, the underwhelming retail sales report, and continued softening of…
The Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP) crossed $100 billion in assets this month, marking a major milestone for the equal-weight ETF. Unlike the traditional S&P 500, which gives its largest compan…
In an ETF ecosystem that grows with each passing day, investors have plenty of viable options to meet specific goals and mitigate challenges. As concentration risk looms and the need for diversificati…
Bitcoin exposure has powered early gains in the Porter & Company Porter Portfolio Index ETF (PCPP). The fund has grown to $23.9 million in assets less than three months after its launch, according to …
On this final episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi’s Head of Research, Todd Rosenbluth, discussed the Direxion Daily NVDA Bull 1X Shares (NVDU) and the Direxion Daily NVDA Bull 2X Shares …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Gold (XAU/USD) extends its two-way price moves for the second straight day and trades above $4,650 during the Asian session on Wednesday. The commodity remains within striking distance of its highest …
The convergence of a major stock market correction and soaring oil prices has created one of the most challenging investment environments in recent years. On March 27, 2026, the Dow Jones Industrial A…
LONDON — August 24, 2026 — ETFGI, reports Active ETF Assets Reach Record US$ 2.59 Trillion as Industry Posts Highest-Ever YTD Inflows of US$ 590 Billion at end July. During July the actively managed E…
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…
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 …
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…