Key Takeaways
The ProShares Genius Money Market ETF (IQMM) gathered $22 billion in just over a month, making it the most successful ETF launch of 2026.
IQMM is the first money market ETF designed to meet Genius Act requirements for stablecoin reserves.
ProShares uses IQMM for...
The ETF ecosystem has expanded significantly in recent years. Since the ETF rule in 2019, especially, the wrapper has allowed asset managers to innovate and investor options to proliferate. Experienced asset manager shop Van Eck, which also launched two new sector ETFs this...
Sector Spotlight – The utilities sector was the strongest performer in February 2026, with a 10.36% return. The energy and materials sectors were close behind, with a 9.54% and an 8.40% return, respectively. The financial select sector was the worst performer in February 2026...
Gold’s recent drop from $5,600 to $4,400 is a classic liquidity story where investors are selling their most liquid winners to raise cash.
Geopolitical conflict in Iran has disrupted the energy-driven reserve flows that previously fueled central bank gold buying.
Much like the initial pullbacks...
The yield on the 10-year note finished April 2, 2026 at 4.31%. Meanwhile, the 2-year note ended at 3.79% 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 had its best day since May on Tuesday which led to the index’s largest weekly gain in four months and its first in six weeks. The index rose 3.4% from the previous Friday and is now 5.67% off its all-time...