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This Real Estate ETF Has the Foundation for More Upside

After a lengthy run of disappointment, real estate investment trusts (REITs) and the related ETFs are notching some impressive performances this year, with the largest ETF in the category higher by 11%. Proving active m…

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Stay the Course in Tech During Earnings Season With BCTK

During earnings season, short-term market movements can test investor conviction, especially when large-cap technology companies report results that often drive sharp market movements. While these broad movements can in…

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South Korea’s Curbs on ETF Speculation Echo 1873’s Panic

Some say that history may not repeat itself, but it often rhymes. Single-stock product launches have exploded in the ETF ecosystem, but South Korea’s recent efforts to curb excessive speculation in these funds are produ…

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If ASML Is Awesome Again, This ETF Could Surge

Dutch semiconductor equipment giant ASML Holding NV (ASML) is not a value stock in the strictest sense of that term, but like any other growth stock, this artificial intelligence (AI) play delivers periods in which it o…

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July 2026 Market Commentary

The market came into the 2nd quarter of 2026 with weakness due to concerns over Trump’s launch of operation Epic Fury alongside Israel against Iran. In the month of April, global markets experienced a turnaround resulti…

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ETF Market Guide: Understanding the $22 Trillion Industry

Global ETF assets under management (AuM) reached US$19.5 trillion at the end of 2025. More than a third of survey respondents are expecting global ETF AuM to reach US$35 trillion or even higher by June 2030.

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Dividend Growth Versus High Yield: What’s the Difference?

Dividend-focused ETFs are basking in the sunlight of strong inflows. In State Street Investment Management’s July Flash Flows Report, dividend strategies are atop the leaderboard when it comes to factor flows, but which…

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Productivity Driving Profits

SUMMARY Job market holding up, with layoffs down 40% from this time last year. US productivity above trend — up 2.8% year-over-year. Profits and cash flow at record highs suggest Corporate America remains solid. We are …

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Higher Rates Create New Opportunities in Muni Bonds

As investors rethink fixed income allocations, muni bonds may be entering one of their most compelling periods in years. That was the central message during a recent WisdomTree webinar featuring Kevin Flanagan, head of …

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Active Tech ETF TTEQ is Lapping Its Benchmark

Every investor hopes their ETFs will outperform. Finding one that has done so over multiple time frames can make a big difference. Tech ETF investing has rewarded investors, but with valuations high and rising uncertain…

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Japan’s Currency Intervention and the Treasury Market

On Sunday, the United States and Japan confirmed a joint intervention to strengthen the yen after it fell to its weakest level in 40 years. The currency has been under near-constant pressure throughout 2025 and 2026 as …

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ETF Prime: Vanguard & J.P. Morgan Talk Fixed Income ETFs

Fixed income ETF positioning and the rise of active ETFs were the focus on this week’s ETF Prime. Host Nate Geraci welcomed Rebecca Ventre, senior fixed income client portfolio manager at Vanguard, and John Mayer, chief…

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Maximizing Returns: A Tactical Approach to Income With DIVO

For income-focused investors looking beyond traditional bond yields without giving up stock market participation, the Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (DIVO) offers a tactical solution. Amplify ETFs Founder and …

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This ETF is Built to Handle Fed Ambiguity

Stocks continue racing to record highs, but the bond market faces considerable uncertainty as fixed income traders grapple with unclear policy signals from the Federal Reserve.

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AI ETFs: Memory & Photonics Move Into Focus

Key Takeaways: AI investing is broadening beyond processors to memory and photonics, which address critical data storage and connectivity bottlenecks. Both memory and photonics ETFs offer targeted access to global leade…

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Active ETFs Top $2 Trillion, Led by Bond Demand

Active exchange-traded funds crossed $2 trillion in assets for the first time in July, according to State Street Investment Management. The category gathered $58.5 billion during the month, pushing year-to-date inflows …

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The Critical Material Gap: Why Recycling Isn’t Enough

Those who have been keeping a close eye on the commodities market know that critical material supply chains have become a top priority for nations worldwide. Not only has the United States been seeking to end its relian…

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SpaceX Q2 Earnings: Strong Results Dimmed by AI Spending

SpaceX (SPCX) announced its highly anticipated earnings report after the close on August 4. The shares surged leading up to the report before experiencing a sharp reversal in trading sentiment post-close. While operatio…

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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Roughly Flat This Week

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: Bitcoin and Ether. While both are considered high-risk assets, they possess foundational differences that investors should understand. We h…

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Matthew Tuttle on Investing in AI Infrastructure

Artificial intelligence is reshaping not only the technology sector, but also how investors define value. In a recent webinar, Matthew Tuttle, CEO and CIO of Tuttle Capital Management, and Frances Newton, CIO of Tuttle …