In 2023, many people have had concerns about investing in broad emerging markets index ETFs. For some, this is based on fundamentals for Chinese stocks but for others it’s national security. Indeed, there has been bipartisan legislation proposed to tackle the potential threats. Today, on what happens to be 82 years after the attack on [...] The post...

Midstream ETFs have generated attractive returns for investors but remain a compelling investment opportunity in the current environment. Midstream has been the top-performing segment in the energy sector year to date, strengthened by its defensive qualities, M&A activity, and positive dividend announcements. Despite its recent outperformance, the...

Tech has been a big driver of market resilience this year, with AI specifically boosting earnings for all kinds of companies. That said, technology isn’t just moving forward in software. Technology also includes biotech, with a potentially similar event to ChatGPT’s explosive arrival in the cards. The U.S. government appears poised to approve a gene...

CastleArk has entered the exchange-traded fund market with its debut ETF, the CastleArk Large Growth ETF (NYSE Arca: CARK). The actively managed ETF targets roughly 25-30 of the largest and most successful growth companies in the market. The fund’s investment team identifies signs of competitive strength in durable, resilient business models that generate...

VettaFi’s vice chairman Tom Lydon discussed the SPDR® Gold Shares (GLD) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” For more news, information, and analysis, visit VettaFi | ETF Trends. The post WATCH: ETF of the Week: SPDR® Gold Shares (GLD) appeared first on ETF Trends.

Although November’s rally is behind us, there’s still time to capture seasonal return opportunities Muni market volatility can significantly add to long-term returns Record monthly returns are hard to come by in MuniLand. Unlike the stock market, where about 8 to 15 trading days a year determine most of the cumulative annual return, the municipal [...]...