The S&P 500’s top 10 stocks now make up ~40% of the index. VEFA seeks to provide developed international exposure with an analyst sentiment tilt, which may help reduce concentration risk. Key Takeaways: The top 10 S&P 500 stocks now account for approximately 40% of the index,...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj8HVx8a7yo In this Week in Review video, Chief Investment Strategist Fritz Folts and CEO/CIO Steve Cucchiarodiscuss the potential implications of the change at the Federal Reserve. They review: How Kevin Warsh’s approach to communication and forward guidance may differ from Jay Powell’s;Why the Fed’s stance...

The first half of 2026 capped a historic stretch for the ETF industry. Despite global returns struggling and macro uncertainties sending equities down 0.9% in June, assets poured into U.S.-listed ETFs at an unprecedented rate. A recent report from State Street Investment Management...

Today’s challenging macroeconomic environment requires not only an active, but different approach to emerging markets (EM). EM is highly fragmented, rapidly evolving, and characterized by structural shifts in global trade, geopolitical re-alignments, and technological transformation. Navigating these complexities requires a forward-looking take on...

Investor interest in dividend ETFs is increasing according to recent analysis. A monthly update from State Street Investment Management’s Global Head of Research Strategists Matt Bartolini assessed a few notable trends including dividend ETF flows on the rise. Amid increasing economic pressure for...

Over the weekend, I was talking with a family friend who was moving some money around. I asked what he planned to do with the cash left over. I was hoping his answer wasn’t put it in a low interest savings account or...