Stocks / ETFs

World Markets Watchlist: February 23, 2026

Our global markets watchlist tracks nine prominent indexes from economies around the world. The list includes the S&P 500 from…

2 months ago

iShares Moves Short-Term Bond ETFs to the Big Board

As the hunt for yield and stability remains a cornerstone of portfolios in 2026, a group of iShares short-term bond…

2 months ago

Active Management Can Boost Core Portfolio Returns

Active management strategies designed for the core holdings of investment portfolios could help investors capture returns that passive index funds…

2 months ago

These Small-Cap ETFs Offers Big Value and Dividends

With the artificial intelligence (AI) trade violently cutting both ways, stoking fears of a “SaaS-pocalypse”, value-oriented and high-dividend strategies are…

2 months ago

Hope Burns Eternal for Bitcoin Rebound

These days, it’s hard being a Bitcoin bull. As of midday Tuesday, the largest cryptocurrency was off 3.52% over the…

2 months ago

Defense ETF Opportunities Up in 2026: How Two ETFs Approach the Category

An unfortunate reality facing the world in 2026 is rising geopolitical risk. The year kicked off with a U.S. attack…

2 months ago

Mining Dominates the 2026 TSX Venture 50 Ranking

The 2026 TSX Venture 50 ranking underscores a dramatic shift in Canada’s small-cap landscape. Mining companies accounted for 48 of…

2 months ago

What Drives Returns in Floating Rate Notes?

Returns in floating rate notes are driven by two main components: short-term interest rates and credit spreads. Key Takeaways Income rather…

2 months ago

Markets, Misconceptions, and the Case for Optimization in 2026

The central theme of 2025 was the disconnect between market sentiment and economic reality. The year began with widespread apprehension…

2 months ago

ETF Prime: International Stocks Lead Flows

Roxanna Islam, head of sector and industry research at VettaFi, joined Nate Geraci on this week’s ETF Prime to discuss…

3 months ago