Tired of the AI hype yet?  It’s OK, I understand. I’m tired of it too. The pace of human progress — and our insatiable need to be entertained by the shock of the new — seems to be forevermore in the “hockey stick” part of the growth curve. But it’s important to remember that where [...] The post Future of Finance: 5 Hard Truths About How AI Impacts...

Active ETFs represent just a 6% share of the ETF markets, but advisors are gravitating toward them. The products have emerged as one of the fastest-growing categories within the ETF industry. Indeed, active ETFs now boast over $400 billion in investment. There has also been more than 50% asset growth in the last three years. [...] The post BlackRock’s...

The global transition to alternative energy options is causing countries to align themselves in order to obtain critical minerals. India and Australia provide a prime example of this type of strategic partnership. As an Investing.com article explained, India is the sixth-largest trading partner of Australia, so it’s ideal that the two nations work together,...

Commodities face several headwinds as a U.S. recession looms over the second half of the year. Broad commodities are down year-to-date but California’s carbon allowances are up, and the KraneShares California Carbon Allowance ETF (KCCA) offers exposure. Oil and natural gas prices continue to fall in the U.S. as stockpiles grow. Wheat, copper, and a...

Currency-hedged ETFs are gathering notable investor interest right now, and the WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund (DXJ) is no exception. The strategy is approaching $2 billion in overall AUM, with just over $50 million left to go before reaching that milestone. DXJ has added nearly $250 million in just the last month, so what’s behind [...] The post...

Market volatility persists this year as risk grows from several sources. Given market uncertainty and looming recession, there is an opportunity within equities with the Nationwide suite of ETFs. The economy has proven to be remarkably resilient in the face of aggressive Fed rate hikes. However, tightening bank lending and high interest rates will likely...