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Thematics & Sectors

Why Issuers Are Betting on the AI Trade Going Global

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Providers are targeting AI-adjacent companies abroad in pursuit of returns, with some leaving US firms behind altogether.

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Industry News

Index Funds Celebrate Their 50th Birthday

Boring won. On the 50th anniversary of the index fund, a look at how “Bogle’s Folly” became the dominant force in American investing.

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Industry News

Vanguard’s Altruist Deal Could Be a Warning Shot for ETF Platform Fees

Some custodians are charging issuers for shelf space, but Vanguard could challenge that practice.

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Investing Strategies

Is Concentration Causing Investors to Fear the Market-Weighted Index?

Equal-weighted index funds are surging amid concerns of a tech bubble.

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Thematics & Sectors

Amber Waves of Grain Are Up By 28%

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Investors are moving into agriculture funds as tight fertilizer supply and bad weather forecasts squeeze crop yields.

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Investing Strategies

What’s the Deal with Long-Term Treasurys?

Thirty-year US Treasury yields have reached their highest levels in almost 20 years amid a massive selloff.

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Industry News

Why Northern Trust Nixed the FlexShares Name

More than a few companies include “shares” in ETF product titles, and Northern Trust is among a few that have changed course.

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Industry News

T. Rowe Price Bets Big on Fixed Income With F/m Deal

The acquisition would more than double the firm’s fixed income ETF assets.

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Investing Strategies

Why Passive Inflows May be Pulling Down Active Fund Performance

A recent study found that the popularity of low-cost, passive index funds may be hampering returns for active products.

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Industry News

Issuers Have Launched Over 500 Options-Based ETFs Since 2024

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The surge in new products has advisors questioning whether the market is evolving or simply overcrowded.

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