Despite lukewarm adoption by financial advisers, the financial services industry is committed to leveraging this crucial channel to get direct indexing in front of more investors.
After nearly a decade of fighting for regulatory approval of semitransparent ETFs, the asset management industry is realizing what investors really want.
The converted ETFs will join a small but growing universe of transparent active strategies.
Regulators will press on with their climate agendas, as will anti-ESG politicians.
NightShares bets on the serene sophistication of markets that are closed to beat the indexes by sitting out the action during the day.
With the old-school mutual fund wrapper continuing to suffer during the down-market cycle, alternative strategies represent a lone bright spot.
The appeal of the old-school fund wrapper is taking a big hit as investors and advisers move to the sidelines.
Pilot program marks the first time mutual fund and ETF investors have been asked their opinions on proxy matters.
The presidential pardon for those with marijuana convictions was interpreted as a step toward federal decriminalization and sparked a rally in funds offering exposure to cannabis companies.
Tuttle Capital Management is seeking SEC approval to launch two active ETFs populated with the 'Mad Money' host's favorite stocks.
Fintech firms are joining forces to help investors avoid the pitfalls of greenwashing.
The $40 million fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in stocks of large cap companies that meet ESG criteria determined by the portfolio managers.
The fund might include firms that have products or services tied to virtual platforms, social media, gaming, digital assets and augmented reality.
New Schwab research shows the growing appeal of exchange-traded funds, while raising questions about whether investors are open to direct indexing.
The new fund will have an expense ratio of just 0.03%. That’s lower than even The Vanguard Group’s $17 billion muni ETF, which charges 0.05%.
The Carbon Strategy ETF, which is listed on NYSE Arca, will hold futures contracts on carbon allowances in emissions trading systems in Europe and North America.
Regulators, analysts and financial advisers worry the easy access to enhanced performance will hurt unsophisticated investors.
The FolioBeyond Rising Rates ETF, which launched in October, is gaining appeal for advisers as it nears the $100 million mark.
William Galvin announced a 'sweep' of firms offering the new ETFs, which he compared to gambling at a casino.
The investing giant will offer two ETFs tied to indexes that track large corporates and small- to medium-sized businesses in both Europe and the US.
