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ESG investments move a step closer to strict definitions and certification
INVESTING ESG OCT 05, 2022
ESG investments move a step closer to strict definitions and certification

Fintech firms are joining forces to help investors avoid the pitfalls of greenwashing.

Hennessy to add ESG ETF from Stance Capital
INVESTING ESG SEP 30, 2022
Hennessy to add ESG ETF from Stance Capital

The $40 million fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in stocks of large cap companies that meet ESG criteria determined by the portfolio managers.

BlackRock plans crypto ETF that tracks firms with exposure to metaverse
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 30, 2022
BlackRock plans crypto ETF that tracks firms with exposure to metaverse

The fund might include firms that have products or services tied to virtual platforms, social media, gaming, digital assets and augmented reality.

With ETFs becoming the darling of investors of all ages, direct indexing looks for opening
INVESTING RIAS SEP 28, 2022
With ETFs becoming the darling of investors of all ages, direct indexing looks for opening

New Schwab research shows the growing appeal of exchange-traded funds, while raising questions about whether investors are open to direct indexing.

Schwab to launch Schwab Municipal Bond ETF with ultra-low fee
INVESTING ETFS SEP 28, 2022
Schwab to launch Schwab Municipal Bond ETF with ultra-low fee

The new fund will have an expense ratio of just 0.03%. That’s lower than even The Vanguard Group’s $17 billion muni ETF, which charges 0.05%.

New ETF centers on carbon trading futures
INVESTING ESG SEP 16, 2022
New ETF centers on carbon trading futures

The Carbon Strategy ETF, which is listed on NYSE Arca, will hold futures contracts on carbon allowances in emissions trading systems in Europe and North America.

Single-stock ETFs take the field but many yellow flags are falling
INVESTING RIAS SEP 12, 2022
Single-stock ETFs take the field but many yellow flags are falling

Regulators, analysts and financial advisers worry the easy access to enhanced performance will hurt unsophisticated investors.

As rate hikes slow mortgage refinancing, ETF rides to a 27% gain since January
INVESTING RIAS SEP 09, 2022
As rate hikes slow mortgage refinancing, ETF rides to a 27% gain since January

The FolioBeyond Rising Rates ETF, which launched in October, is gaining appeal for advisers as it nears the $100 million mark.

Massachusetts securities chief goes after single-stock ETFs
INVESTING RIAS AUG 18, 2022
Massachusetts securities chief goes after single-stock ETFs

William Galvin announced a 'sweep' of firms offering the new ETFs, which he compared to gambling at a casino.

Vanguard offering passive ESG funds that exclude controversial industries
INVESTING ESG AUG 18, 2022
Vanguard offering passive ESG funds that exclude controversial industries

The investing giant will offer two ETFs tied to indexes that track large corporates and small- to medium-sized businesses in both Europe and the US.

Anti-ESG movement spawns new fund in battle against industry giants
INVESTING RIAS AUG 10, 2022
Anti-ESG movement spawns new fund in battle against industry giants

Fledgling ETF provider Strive Asset Management hopes to compete with BlackRock, Vanguard and State Street for proxy voting power.

Single-stock ETF craze leads to single Treasury bond exposure
INVESTING EQUITIES AUG 09, 2022
Single-stock ETF craze leads to single Treasury bond exposure

The new US Benchmark Series from F/m Investments offers traders exposure to three different government bonds.

Covid-themed ETF shifts focus to monkeypox
INVESTING EQUITIES AUG 05, 2022
Covid-themed ETF shifts focus to monkeypox

As the White House declares monkeypox a national health emergency, ETFMG tweaks its marketing without adjusting the portfolio.

Single-stock ETFs could be new gold rush for Wall Street
INVESTING EQUITIES JUL 18, 2022
Single-stock ETFs could be new gold rush for Wall Street

More than 80 exchange-traded funds tracking single stocks are planned, covering some 37 companies.

Coming soon: Single-stock ETFs for traders but not investors
INVESTING EQUITIES JUL 13, 2022
Coming soon: Single-stock ETFs for traders but not investors

The first examples of this new strain of ETF creativity could hit the markets within days, giving day traders another toy and financial advisers another headache.

New ETFs only invest at night and aim for dreamy returns
INVESTING RIAS JUL 05, 2022
New ETFs only invest at night and aim for dreamy returns

The NightShares strategy involves buying the index at the end of the day and selling it every morning.

It's not too late to join the liquid alts party, Morningstar says
INVESTING RIAS JUL 01, 2022
It's not too late to join the liquid alts party, Morningstar says

Key to allocating to funds employing alternative strategies is knowing what to expect and not trying to time investments.

When it comes to fees, how advisers charge is as important to clients as how much
INVESTING RIAS JUN 13, 2022
When it comes to fees, how advisers charge is as important to clients as how much

Deducting fees from client portfolios can introduce the punishing long-term consequences of reverse compounding.

Putnam planning 5 new active ESG-focused ETFs
INVESTING ESG JUN 08, 2022
Putnam planning 5 new active ESG-focused ETFs

The new exchange-traded funds will serve as the underlying components for Putnam's ESG-focused target-date series, in addition to the company's existing Sustainable Leaders ETF and Sustainable Future ETF.

Avoiding dividend yields that look too good to be true
INVESTING EQUITIES MAY 26, 2022
Avoiding dividend yields that look too good to be true

Russia funds yielding between 300% and 3,000% represent the ultimate value trap. A better bet would be funds offering much lower yields.