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BlackRock Is Reportedly Boarding the Tokenized ETF Train

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The New York-based firm is planning to launch some of the first tokenized ETFs, according to a report.

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Vanguard Adds Long-Overdue Junk Bond ETF at Tricky Time

The company filled a hole in its fixed-income ETF line — but the timing may not be ideal, given relatively low yields in junk bonds relative to Treasurys, one observer said.

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New ETF Shop Snags Former Janus Henderson Exec

Reckoner Capital Management, which added its Leveraged AAA CLO ETF in July, has aspirations of building out a global credit business.

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How ETF Issuers Are Attracting ‘Kid-in-a-Candy-Store Money’

As new ETFs launch at breakneck speed, expensive products are raking in revenue.

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Nasdaq Seeks SEC Approval for Tokenized Trading

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The exchange could start offering tokenization of securities, including exchange-traded products and stocks, next year.

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Ahead of Product Debut, RayJay Hires New ETF Leader

The company’s asset manager, Raymond James Investment Management, has been prepping a line of four ETFs since last year.

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ARK’s Recent Highs Led to Massive Outflows. Are Institutional Investors to Blame?

The company’s massive asset moves may, in part, reflect institutional investors’ entry into the industry, particularly crypto.

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Vanguard Bets ETF Buyers Willing to Pay Extra for Active

A set of Vanguard funds subadvised by Wellington will mark the first active stock-picking ETFs in the company’s fleet.

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From Greenwashing to Greenhushing: The Rise of ‘Anti-ESG’ ETFs

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A backlash to so-called woke investments spurred interest in their anti-woke counterparts. But is it a new strategy or just marketing hype?

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ETF Wave Hasn’t Crested Yet, Tidal Co-Founder Says

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The business Michael Venuto started over a decade ago has become one of the go-to places for small firms looking to launch ETFs.

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Why Invesco Wants QQQ to Become an Open-End Fund

The asset manager has asked the SEC to make QQQ an open-end fund, which would benefit Invesco and its shareholders.

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BlackRock Tops $12T in AUM. State Street Profits Tumble

A handful of asset managers reported earnings Tuesday.

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State Street’s PRIV Lands First Daily Inflows in Months

The fund pulled in more than $18 million in assets over two days last week but has seen negligible interest from investors long term.

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