Monday, 2 November 2026
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The midway point in 2026 offers advisors and investors alike a chance to rethink their strategies heading into the second half of the year. It’s an opportune time to reflect on what worked well and what didn’t work quit…
Running a $22 billion ETF lineup with a distribution team far smaller than the largest issuers means every new fund has to earn its place on the shelf.
Considering where bond yields sit, along with geopolitical pressures and potential policy from the Fed, there are plenty of ways for advisors and investors to play the fixed income market at the moment. This is certainl…
June may have proven to be a difficult month for silver investors, but it’s likely far too soon to give up on the precious metal. To better understand this, it’s important to contextualize why silver’s price is struggli…
To say silver is in the midst of a precipitous decline is an understatement. The iShares Silver Trust (SLV), the largest ETF backed by physical holdings of the commodity, is off 38% over the past six months.
Materials are often viewed as a sleepy, cyclical corner of the market, but the artificial intelligence (AI) buildout is adding vim and vigor to the sector. Along with a confluence of other factors like persistent inflat…
Collateralized loan obligation ETFs are increasing in popularity with Registered Investment Advisors. Concurrently, many RIAs and wealth managers are focusing on after tax returns for their clients. Reckoner Capital Man…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is going ahead with new double-digit tariffs on dozens of U.S. trading partners just as the clock runs out Friday on stopgap levies he imposed after a stinging defeat at the Supreme C…
How can strategic partnerships expand access to CRE capital and diversify investment channels?
A data-driven snapshot of how Euronext-listed companies are advancing their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices.
Japan's core CPI is forecast to ease to 1.7% year-on-year in April, a third straight month below the BOJ's 2% target, as government energy subsidies and fading food price pressures subdue consumer price rises.
Traditionally speaking, when investment-grade corporate bond spreads tighten, advisors and investors need to look outside the box to make sure they hit those crucial income goals. Oftentimes, high-yield bonds and struct…
Kinder Morgan (KMI) delivered a record second quarter in 2026, posting financial results that once again exceeded internal budgets and prompted an upward revision to its full-year guidance. The midstream company continu…
Robotics and artificial intelligence continue to drive growth in technology and industrial automation. For investors evaluating thematic ETFs, the ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF (ROBO) and the Global X Robo…
The U.S. energy sector has outperformed in 2026, driven primarily by geopolitical-related supply fears, elevated oil prices, and rising demand from the AI infrastructure buildout. While broad energy funds have also surg…
In a recent TMX VettaFi Midyear Symposium, a trend that emerged was a significant shift in investor sentiment. While much of the year has been focused on U.S. mega-cap tech concentration, a live audience poll revealed t…
Higher-for-longer interest rates and ongoing market uncertainty have made SMID cap investing more difficult—and more interesting. The potential upside for this asset class is hard to ignore, and in this environment, an …
Trump imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries as his 10% levies are set to expire Friday
Clients looking for income? Not satisfied with your core fixed income allocation and want to add some oomph? The American Century Short Duration Strategic Income ETF (SDSI) could provide the right boost to a core alloca…
Funds from Victory Capital, Eaton Vance, and Dodge & Cox are among the best performers.
Semiconductor exchange-traded funds have gained more than 25% this year. Intel Corporation’s (INTC) second-quarter earnings report after today’s close could test whether that rally continues. Key Takeaways: Semiconducto…
International stocks are performing admirably this year. As of July 22, the MSCI ACWI ex-US Investable Market Index, which combines developed and emerging market equities, is higher by 11.51%. Sounds good and it is, but…
Constellation Energy’s (CEG) venture arm has taken a stake in a reactor development company that is working around a gas-to-nuclear deployment model in coordination with GE Vernova (GEV). The transaction marks Constella…
LONDON, July 23 (Reuters) – British manufacturing orders continued to deteriorate in July at the joint-fastest rate since September 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey on Thursday that also showe…