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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.

Morgan Stanley's Parametric moves the wirehouse into ETF management
INVESTING RIAS MAY 20, 2022
Morgan Stanley's Parametric moves the wirehouse into ETF management

Two filings show that Parametric is moving beyond its current focus on separate accounts and direct indexing to subadvise strategies for Innovator ETFs.

SEI plants its flag in ETF land with factor-based strategies
INVESTING RIAS MAY 18, 2022
SEI plants its flag in ETF land with factor-based strategies

The four exchange-traded funds are well-timed given the current market environment.

ETF hedging interest-rate risk comes out of the gate with 67% gain this year
INVESTING EQUITIES MAY 09, 2022
ETF hedging interest-rate risk comes out of the gate with 67% gain this year

The strategy blends short-term Treasury bonds with put options on longer-term bonds to ride the trend toward higher rates.

Wall Street regulators consider 'staggering' curbs on complex ETFs
INVESTING ETFS MAY 03, 2022
Wall Street regulators consider 'staggering' curbs on complex ETFs

The crackdown could hit everything from leveraged and inverse vehicles to cryptocurrency-linked funds and defined-outcome strategies.

Despite inflationary pressures, asset managers continue to lower fees
INVESTING EQUITIES MAY 02, 2022
Despite inflationary pressures, asset managers continue to lower fees

American Funds and Inspire Investing announce fee cuts Monday, in the wake of Vanguard's announcement Friday.

Cannabis investments mellow as Congress tarries on decriminalization
INVESTING EQUITIES APR 19, 2022
Cannabis investments mellow as Congress tarries on decriminalization

With the Biden administration having let them down, the marijuana industry is now betting on a Republican takeover of Congress.

Advisers weigh the appeal of the commodity rally
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES APR 13, 2022
Advisers weigh the appeal of the commodity rally

As commodity funds post double-digit gains this year, some advisers wonder if it's too late to join the party.