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SEC defers decision on Invesco, WisdomTree bitcoin ETFs
ALTERNATIVES AUG 31, 2023
SEC defers decision on Invesco, WisdomTree bitcoin ETFs

The latest delay came as a disappointment after Grayscale won a court ruling this week overturning the SEC's rejection of its application to convert its bitcoin trust into an ETF.

US dividends reached $148B in the second quarter, but which industries led the way?
EQUITIES AUG 31, 2023
US dividends reached $148B in the second quarter, but which industries led the way?

Janus Henderson index reveals slower growth for US dividends while global payouts reached a record high.

Wall Street says these stocks are better than AI right now
EQUITIES AUG 31, 2023
Wall Street says these stocks are better than AI right now

Analysts highlight expected return of 16% for the most traditional of industries.

Portfolio Advisors partners with global investment firm for private markets offering
ALTERNATIVES AUG 31, 2023
Portfolio Advisors partners with global investment firm for private markets offering

The Connecticut-headquartered firm will help its partner to extend its offering for selected wealth management clients.

Advisors debate: ETFs, mutual funds or both?
MUTUAL FUNDS AUG 30, 2023
Advisors debate: ETFs, mutual funds or both?

Financial advisors weigh in on which investible vehicle works best for their clients.

ESG rules shouldn't make it harder for advisors to do business
OPINION AUG 30, 2023
ESG rules shouldn't make it harder for advisors to do business

Politicians and regulators shouldn't be unduly favoring or burdening particular investment vehicles.

Think twice: The cost of being out of the market
OPINION AUG 30, 2023
Think twice: The cost of being out of the market

Some investors mistakenly believe they can achieve superior results by trying to time the market, but this approach inevitably leads to missed opportunities.

Bitcoin fund behemoth surges after ETF court ruling
ALTERNATIVES AUG 30, 2023
Bitcoin fund behemoth surges after ETF court ruling

Grayscale's win against the SEC has boosted the prospect of spot Bitcoin ETFs.

SEC’s first NFT enforcement action should give advisors pause, experts say
ALTERNATIVES AUG 29, 2023
SEC’s first NFT enforcement action should give advisors pause, experts say

'This is further indication that NFT trading by advisors is not ready for prime time,' Ric Edelman says.

Spot bitcoin ETF inches ahead with SEC's court loss
ALTERNATIVES AUG 29, 2023
Spot bitcoin ETF inches ahead with SEC's court loss

Advisors have a range of stances on cryptocurrency, even in ETF form.

Stocks gain as markets await raft of US and global data
EQUITIES AUG 29, 2023
Stocks gain as markets await raft of US and global data

US GDP, consumer confidence, labor, and more are due this week.

Economists now think China will miss growth expectations
EMERGING MARKETS AUG 29, 2023
Economists now think China will miss growth expectations

Earlier predictions have been trimmed and the #2 economy could still face a hard landing.

ETF claims ESG credentials for energy-guzzling cryptos
ALTERNATIVES AUG 29, 2023
ETF claims ESG credentials for energy-guzzling cryptos

Despite 'fully decarbonized' claim, environmentalist questions validity.

Hedge funds show growing optimism for EM equities
EMERGING MARKETS AUG 28, 2023
Hedge funds show growing optimism for EM equities

Funds most bullish on futures since 2020.

Junk offsets feeding wave of greenwashing: Study 
ESG AUG 25, 2023
Junk offsets feeding wave of greenwashing: Study 

Research looking at 18 carbon offset projects finds only 6% of potential credits linked to additional carbon reductions.

Advisors debate how to make muni bond allocations count
FIXED INCOME AUG 24, 2023
Advisors debate how to make muni bond allocations count

The good news is that, broadly speaking, the picture looks really sound in muni world.

BlackRock backs fewer proposals on climate, social issues
ESG AUG 24, 2023
BlackRock backs fewer proposals on climate, social issues

The fund company supported almost 7% of proposals in the 12 months ended in June, down from 22% in the year-earlier period.

Nvidia smashes Wall Street forecast amid AI boom
EQUITIES AUG 24, 2023
Nvidia smashes Wall Street forecast amid AI boom

The chipmaker's shares soared toward a record high before the bell.

Why bonds are the best since the financial crisis
FIXED INCOME AUG 24, 2023
Why bonds are the best since the financial crisis

Investors are weighing prospect of higher rates for longer.

SEC adopts rules to boost oversight of private-fund advisors
RIAS AUG 23, 2023
SEC adopts rules to boost oversight of private-fund advisors

Quarterly reporting and an annual audit 'could eat into returns and be borne by investors.'