At the recent ETF Ecosystem Unwrapped conference, ETF Stream editor Jamie Gordon interviewed VettaFi’s Head of Fixed Income Samarth Sanghavi. The two discussed fixed income innovation, the power of equal weighting, how …
The tech sector has obviously been a dominant position in the equity market in the last few months. However, considering how crucial technology has been to portfolio growth as of late, some are likely wondering whether …
The U.S. ISM Services PMI edged down to 54.0 in June, the third m/m decline in four months, following a 0.9-point increase to 54.5 in May, according to data from the Institute for Supply Management, indicating expansion…
The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) is set to release its Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for the upcoming month, with economists widely expecting the data to indicate a continued expansion in US fa…
The Nasdaq 100 led a broader market rally among major equity indices, advancing 1.51% following the release of positive economic data regarding the services sector and private payrolls.
Municipal bonds, or munis, had a rough start to 2026, but they have since bounced back. A Tuesday webcast sponsored by SS&C ALPS Advisors offered advisors a detailed look at why that recovery matters.
Up over 20% over the past 12 months through June 8, 2026, the MSCI ACWI Growth Index continues its upward trajectory, despite geopolitical frictions that temporarily set the index back earlier this year. That said, inve…
The defined outcome ETF market, commonly known as buffer ETFs, has grown rapidly in popularity over the last few years, as investors look for funds that explicitly protect against downside risks. In 2022, the stock and …
The evolution of the artificial intelligence (AI) trade breathed new life into the once-sleepy utilities sector. It was once seen a boring bond-like group made for risk-averse income investors. However, utilities have s…
From his first announcement of the attack on Iran on Feb. 28, President Donald Trump has issued a stream of falsehoods about the war. He has said Iran wants to engage in negotiations, though its government shows no sign…
New York, NY – October 20, 2025 – The S&P 500 index is demonstrating remarkable resilience and robust growth, positioning itself for a pivotal week of third-quarter 2025 earnings reports. With the benchmark index alread…
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, through the National Statistics Office, released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for May 2026 on June 12, 2026.
The US-Iran conflict that erupted in late February remains unresolved, leaving the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut. Prolonged and severe disruptions in global energy flows have caused the oil market to tighten aggress…
The sharp decline in shares of Boeing was felt across the stock market Monday, dragging the Dow Jones Industrial Average down more than 200 points at the lows of the session. The stock shed more than 13 percent after th…
Everyone talks about cost and tax advantages, but advisors said the primary driver for them using exchange traded funds is really the underlying index.
On October 13, 2016, the SEC unanimously approved rules requiring open-end funds, including mutual funds and exchange traded funds (“ETFs”), to adopt liquidity risk management programs and permit mutual funds to use “sw…
After being one of the best performers among the sector SPDR exchange traded funds over the past two years and for much of the current bull market, the Health Care Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLV) is down more than 6%…
Market observers are growing anxious as the United Kingdom contemplates breaking away from the European Union. However, traders may hedge the so-called Brexit risk through the Swiss franc and currency-related exchange t…