With the artificial intelligence (AI) trade violently cutting both ways, stoking fears of a “SaaS-pocalypse”, value-oriented and high-dividend strategies are surging in the early innings of 2026.
Among the ETFs participating in that party is the WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund (DES). One of...
These days, it’s hard being a Bitcoin bull. As of midday Tuesday, the largest cryptocurrency was off 3.52% over the prior week, a downside that included another wave of weekend liquidations of leveraged long positions across major exchanges.
That is to say, investors can...
An unfortunate reality facing the world in 2026 is rising geopolitical risk. The year kicked off with a U.S. attack on Venezuela, with the Russian war in Ukraine entering a fifth calendar year. What’s more, risks continue to abound around Taiwan, conflicts simmer...
The 2026 TSX Venture 50 ranking underscores a dramatic shift in Canada’s small-cap landscape. Mining companies accounted for 48 of the top 50 performers, marking what Andrew Creech, President of the TSX Venture Exchange, describes as a clear inflection point for the market.
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Returns in floating rate notes are driven by two main components: short-term interest rates and credit spreads.
Key Takeaways
Income rather than price is the primary driver of FRN returns.
As policy rates and SOFR move, FRN coupons adjust accordingly, allowing income to rise in higher-rate environments...
The central theme of 2025 was the disconnect between market sentiment and economic reality. The year began with widespread apprehension regarding aggressive tariffs and forecasts of a recession. Yet, it concluded with global equities at all-time highs and the U.S. economy maintaining consistent...