An aging population is leading to a profound demographic shift known as the “Silver Tsunami.” With more Baby Boomers reaching retirement age, the demand for senior living facilities and medicinal innovation is increasing. For investors, the Fidelity Real Estate Investment ETF (FPRO) and...
As the ETF industry witnessed expansive growth during the past decade, providers have been engaging in a fee war as competition heats up. Industry giants like Vanguard and BlackRock have slashed expense ratios to near-zero, but that era of fee compression could be...
A show of hands at the Exchange 2026 conference in Las Vegas revealed what industry insiders already know: Only about 20% to 25% of financial advisors have a formal succession planning strategy in place.
That gap between need and action became the focus of...
Investors are looking for opportunities in ex-U.S. equities. In January, flows into ex-U.S. international equities ETFs helped to break records as investors clamored for ways to diversify into cheaper stocks away from mega cap tech. Several ETFs have performed well amid this growing...
Mounting tensions in the Middle East have pushed Brent crude prices well over $100 a barrel, while Treasury yields remain stubbornly high at 4.25%. In response, ETF flows have fractured into a distinct ‘barbell’ formation. On one end, investors are rotating into defensive...
The ETF industry grows each and every day, with Northern Trust as the latest firm to add to that burgeoning ecosystem. The shop, known for its notable suite of ETF income ETFs providing targeted payout periods, introduces the new fund amid a rising...