As measured by the largest ETF dedicated to the sector, real estate stocks are offering middling performances this year. That is disappointing considering the Fed has pared interest rates two times. However, that tepid sentiment arguably belies opportunity with ETFs such as the...
Looking at emerging market investing options? Ex-U.S. equities — emerging markets included — have been robust performers for portfolios this year, providing a strong source of upside outside of AI-infused megacap tech stocks. Investors can still find plenty of emerging market and foreign...
Zohran Mamdani’s recent victory in the New York City mayoral election has drawn significant attention from municipal investors. The mayor-elect has outlined ambitious plans to increase spending through a range of initiatives, funded by higher taxes and expanded bond issuance. Despite these proposals,...
The central question facing investors heading into 2026 is whether market performance will finally extend beyond the handful of megacap technology companies that have dominated returns for the past three years.
“The contribution to total return of the Mag Seven has overwhelmed the other...
ETFs are heading for another record year of inflows. Fixed income funds are playing significant parts in that influx of capital. Taking things a step further, actively managed bond ETFs are garnering considerable attention (and assets) from advisors and investors.
Plenty of ETF industry...
Demand for U.S.-listed actively managed fixed income ETFs remains robust, following the Fed’s renewed rate cutting program. YTD through November 7, active fixed income ETFs have gathered $147 billion in net inflows. For context, this represents a strong 40% of the record $363...