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Wall Street's leveraged-stock boom accelerates with MUSK fund
ETFS MAR 04, 2025
Wall Street's leveraged-stock boom accelerates with MUSK fund

A New York-based ETF issuer joins the field with filings for 10 derivatives-powered products that hold crypto-exposed stocks, including one with Tesla and Nvidia.

By Bloomberg
Analysts speak out against $51B 'buffermania' ETF boom
ETFS MAR 03, 2025
Analysts speak out against $51B 'buffermania' ETF boom

The defined-outcome products, once offered only to institutions, are undergoing increased scrutiny as experts pan questionable hedging benefits and lost upside opportunities.

By Bloomberg
BlackRock introduces its bitcoin ETF into model portfolios
ALTERNATIVES FEB 28, 2025
BlackRock introduces its bitcoin ETF into model portfolios

The addition sounds risky at a time of cratering bitcoin prices, but the asset management titan says advisor demand is strong.

By Bloomberg
State Street stole a lead on rivals with new ETF, but SEC is concerned
ALTERNATIVES FEB 28, 2025
State Street stole a lead on rivals with new ETF, but SEC is concerned

The new fund has debuted on the NYSE and differs from existing options.

By Steve Randall
Financial advisors not chasing Chinese stock rally
RIA NEWS FEB 26, 2025
Financial advisors not chasing Chinese stock rally

Chinese stocks are soaring despite President Trump's tariffs. Wealth managers, however, don't seem overly interested.

By Gregg Greenberg
Gold hits new record as ETF flows surge
ALTERNATIVES FEB 24, 2025
Gold hits new record as ETF flows surge

The largest weekly inflow into spot gold ETFs since March 2022 came as investors wrestle with tariff threats and Fed policy pronouncements.

By Leo Almazora
Wall Street is hawking ETFs that ape the private equity boom
ALTERNATIVES FEB 21, 2025
Wall Street is hawking ETFs that ape the private equity boom

With private asset ETFs still awaiting regulatory approval, opportunistic issuers are continuing to crank out products that promise the next best thing.

By Bloomberg
Lower-grade debt a hot area for CLO ETFs, asset managers say
ETFS FEB 21, 2025
Lower-grade debt a hot area for CLO ETFs, asset managers say

The AAA-rated collateralized loan obligation ETF space is getting crowded. ETF sponsors have been building out products focused on lower credit ratings, with the potential for higher yields.

Fidelity strengthens ETF portfolio focus with new suites
ETFS FEB 20, 2025
Fidelity strengthens ETF portfolio focus with new suites

The investing giant's newest model portfolio offerings blend active, passive, and third-party ETFs to target a range of risk and asset allocation profiles.

By Leo Almazora
Passive pressures will drive continued mutual fund consolidation into 2030, PWC says
ETFS FEB 13, 2025
Passive pressures will drive continued mutual fund consolidation into 2030, PWC says

A continuing shift to low fees, growing dominance of mega-managers, and the clamor for product innovation are set to reshape the landscape.

By Leo Almazora
Hot CPI report has strategists rethinking inflation strategies
ETFS FEB 12, 2025
Hot CPI report has strategists rethinking inflation strategies

Wall Street reacts to the higher-than-expected January CPI report that sent stocks lower.

By Gregg Greenberg
After strong December, ETF inflows took a breather in January
ETFS FEB 12, 2025
After strong December, ETF inflows took a breather in January

New FactSet research breaks down the asset classes and categories that drove new ETF launches, with a short detour into why ESG funds are down but not out.

By Leo Almazora
ETF launches this week add to the bewildering array of available options
ETFS FEB 06, 2025
ETF launches this week add to the bewildering array of available options

Money markets, bonds, real estate, and the heating industry among new funds.

By Steve Randall
Vanguard scores strategic wins with latest fee cuts
ETFS FEB 05, 2025
Vanguard scores strategic wins with latest fee cuts

The Pennsylvania-based fund giant stands to gain ground against rivals such as BlackRock while earning more goodwill from retail investors.

By Leo Almazora
Why over a fourth of advisors are holding off on model portfolios
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 04, 2025
Why over a fourth of advisors are holding off on model portfolios

Morningstar research reveals what's holding some advisors back, and which providers are leading the way in responding.

By Leo Almazora
A clarifying time for sustainable investing
RIA NEWS FEB 03, 2025
A clarifying time for sustainable investing

Big fund companies have backed off of ESG, and US funds have closed amid political pressure and as investors have pulled money from them. The funds that remain reveal which managers are committed.

By Emile Hallez
Vanguard fund close to toppling world's largest ETF
ETFS JAN 24, 2025
Vanguard fund close to toppling world's largest ETF

With sticky investors and strong initial inflows for 2025, the S&P 500 tracking ETF is threatening the decades-long reign of State Street's SPY.

By Bloomberg
What rising complexity in ETFs means for investors
ETFS JAN 23, 2025
What rising complexity in ETFs means for investors

One CFRA strategist argues the increasing influence of derivatives-based strategies won't necessarily lead to more risks.

By Leo Almazora
Commodities are booming but too risky for most clients, advisors say
EQUITIES JAN 23, 2025
Commodities are booming but too risky for most clients, advisors say

Commodity investments were among the biggest winners in 2024, but advisors remain wary of owning them in client portfolios.

By Gregg Greenberg
After 2024 surge, active ETFs poised to surpass passive strategies
ETFS JAN 15, 2025
After 2024 surge, active ETFs poised to surpass passive strategies

With 565 launches and $312 billion in inflows last year, active ETF strategies are set to continue taking dollars from mutual funds, says report.

By Leo Almazora