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A Portfolio Power Play: The Case for Critical Materials ETFs

For advisors and investors still seeking to amplify their portfolio’s diversification and inflation resilience, commodities can help meet the moment. However, some commodities may be especially well-positioned to take a…

Consumer sentiment edges higher, but misses forecast

Oil remained supported in the absence of a Strait of Hormuz deal and with efforts to reopen the waterway dampened by tit-for-tat demands by Iran and US President Trump for reparations.

UK business confidence hits highest since March, Lloyds says

British companies registered their strongest confidence reading since March this month, supported by a more favourable assessment of the economy, a fresh survey indicated, aligning with other recent data pointing to a b…

BMO, REX Shares Launch 3x Leveraged AI-Focused ETN

NEW YORK, Feb. 19, 2025 /CNW/ - Bank of Montreal ("BMO") announced today (i) its intention to redeem all of the outstanding securities of its MicroSectorsTM FANG+™ Index 3× Leveraged ETNs due January 8, 2038, CUSIP: 063…

Bull Market Seeds May Be Planted for Bitcoin. Bet on BTCU.

During the trading week ending August 21, Bitcoin rallied as the White House renewed its push for passage of the Clarity Act. That bounce implied that this week would be a test for the durability of Bitcoin’s rebound – …

Today’s Interest Rates: Not the New Normal, Just Normal

Markets are largely reducing expectations for a near-term U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike, and we agree. July’s weak jobs report, the underwhelming retail sales report, and continued softening of the monthly inflat…

2 ETFs to Play the U.S. Reshoring Boom

Traditionally speaking, when new threats of tariffs hit the headlines, it tends to be a bad thing for many investment approaches. Key Takeaways: While escalating tariffs could be a concern for the markets, a couple of d…

How International Equities ETF QINT Has Outperformed This Year

In an ETF ecosystem that grows with each passing day, investors have plenty of viable options to meet specific goals and mitigate challenges. As concentration risk looms and the need for diversification grows, internati…

Crypto ETFs: Bitcoin Leads a Broader Rebound

Bitcoin has rebounded sharply from the low-$60,000s to around $80,000, gaining nearly 20% last week in one of its strongest weekly moves in years. The rally appears to reflect several forces working together: improving …

Two Measures of Inflation: July 2026

Inflation remains a hot topic, directly impacting everything from your grocery bill to interest rates. As of the latest data, two key inflation gauges — the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index and the Co…

VIDEO: ETF of the Week: FNDX

On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi’s Head of Research, Todd Rosenbluth, discussed the Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company ETF (FNDX) with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life. The pair discussed several to…

Active ETF Assets Hit Record $2.59 Trillion in July

LONDON — August 24, 2026 — ETFGI, reports Active ETF Assets Reach Record US$ 2.59 Trillion as Industry Posts Highest-Ever YTD Inflows of US$ 590 Billion at end July. During July the actively managed ETFs industry global…

AI, Defense, & More: The Case for Investing in Rare Earths

Advisors and investors who have been keeping an eye on recent headlines are likely aware that rare earths are becoming increasingly valuable for countries across the globe. After all, countries like the United States ar…

Insider Advantages: How COPY Stands Out Among Value ETFs

Given that 2026 has has largely been more favorable for value stocks than usual, advisors and investors might be looking to tilt their portfolio towards value-forward approaches. Key Takeaways: Value strategies are havi…

Strong Midstream 2Q26 Earnings Boost Full-Year Outlook

Midstream MLPs and corporations generally posted strong second-quarter earnings, benefiting from record volume throughput, strong margins, and robust demand for natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGL) exports. Compani…