Exchange-traded funds have spent most of their three-decade existence tracking indexes rather than trying to beat them, but a wave of new products is changing that dynamic. Actively managed ETFs now outnumber their passive counterparts, marking a shift in how investors can access...

Global fault lines are shifting. Real assets are no longer just a hedge, they’re at the center of how resilient portfolios navigated a turbulent and geopolitically charged quarter. First Quarter Highlights Real assets led in 1Q26: RAAX returned +16.5%, driven by commodities, energy equities, and gold. Diversification mattered: Commodities...

In a market where the Magnificent Seven (Mag 7) account for more than 30% of the S&P 500 Index, The VictoryShares free cash flow (FCF) suite of ETFs takes a different road. Only one Mag 7 name appears in the Large Growth ETF,...

The “Real Assets Guided Chart Pack” offers a comprehensive analysis of real assets, including infrastructure, real estate, commodities, and natural resources, and the role they play in portfolio diversification. With rising inflation concerns and global economic volatility, some real asset sectors can provide inflation-hedging benefits...

ETFs are a huge part of the investing landscape, having exploded in popularity since the 2019 ETF rule. The funds offer greater tax efficiency, transparency, and tradability than their mutual fund counterparts. In fact, this year has already seen ETFs add more than...

Rare earth elements (REEs) and critical materials, despite their sometimes interchangeable use, represent two distinct investment opportunities. Understanding the nuances can help investors navigate the strategic shifts in 2026, which include geopolitical uncertainty. Rare Earths or Critical Materials? Rare earth elements are critical materials, but...