Is now the time for small caps? With global economy uncertainty high amid the continued U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict, smaller, more nimble companies may present some strong opportunities. What’s more, given small caps’ propensity to outperform in recovery periods, if there is a downturn, getting...
The yield on the 10-year note finished April 17, 2026 at 4.26%. Meanwhile, the 2-year note ended at 3.71% and the 30-year yield ended at 4.88%.
The chart below overlays the daily performance of several Treasury bonds, starting from the pre-recession equity market peaks,...
The S&P 500 officially entered the 7,000 era this week, capping off a historic 4.5% surge that represents its best weekly performance since May 2025. By closing green every day this week and notching three new record highs, the index has now secured...
A clean energy transition and a global push to bolster advanced defense technological capabilities is putting rare earths at the forefront of geopolitical strategy. In the rare earths supply chain, China has been the dominant player in this space. For investors looking for...
The landscape of income generation continues to shift as advisors look beyond traditional fixed income. The Simplify Private Credit Strategy ETF (PCR) has emerged as a vehicle for access to an asset class once reserved for institutional investors. Recent attribution data suggests that...
Vanguard turned up the competitive heat in international investing with today’s launch of the Vanguard Developed Markets ex-US Value Index ETF (VDV) and the Vanguard Developed Markets ex-US Growth Index ETF (VDG). Investors looking for international exposure to equities in developed markets with...