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CCNR: The Way to Tap Commodities Through Equities

With oil prices uncomfortably high, the same being true of inflation, and all the talk of a new supercycle dawning, it’s not surprising commodities are in the spotlight. The asset class is garnering plenty of adulation …

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NTHM’s Index Rebalance Puts Thematic Rotation to Work

The latest rebalance of VettaFi’s Thematic Rotation Quality Momentum Screened Index (TQRMS), tracked by the NBI Thematic Rotation ETF (NTHM:TSX), reshapes the portfolio around a new set of themes. GLP-1 weight loss drug…

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Midstream ETFs Gather $1.1B in Flows Amid Energy Volatility

Midstream ETFs have recorded consistently strong flows in 2026. The segment has a track record of generating attractive income for investors. Key Takeaways The Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) and the Alerian Energy Infrastructur…

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Embracing Complexity: Options Strategies See Greater Demand

One of the trends noticed during the ETF Exchange event in Las Vegas, Nevada, earlier this year was embracing complexity. Advisors are no longer hesitant to offer their clients alternative strategies for downside protec…

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Rising Rates Not a Dealbreaker for Stocks

Summary A 5% 10-year rate is not a dealbreaker for stocks. Strong earnings growth can overcome rising rates. With the Fed now engaged, we think long rates are close to peaking. This week the 10-year Treasury yield cross…

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Invesco Taps BlackRock’s Tim Clavin for ETF Capital Markets

Invesco has hired a BlackRock ETF trading executive to lead its ETF capital markets team in the Americas. Key Takeaways: Tim Clavin moves to Invesco after about two years at BlackRock and nearly a decade at Vanguard. Eq…

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Breaking the Bond Fever!

Confluence Investment Management offers various asset allocation products, which are managed based on “top down,” or macro, analysis. We publish asset allocation thoughts on a bi-weekly basis, updating the report every …

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With 2 Big Chip Stocks Offering Value, These ETFs Are Worth a Look

Broadly speaking, semiconductor equities are considered growth stocks. But there are occasions when some members of the group, including some bellwether names, serve up value. Value may be in the eye of the beholder, bu…

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NTHM ETF Rotates Into Midstream Energy & GLP-1 Healthcare

The NBI Thematic Rotation ETF (NTHM:TSX) has completed its latest portfolio rebalance, pivoting away from broad tech and industrial momentum to channel capital into midstream energy infrastructure and GLP-1 weight-loss …

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Multi-Factor Strategies Strike Back: The RAFI Approach

Highly concentrated capitalization-weighted indices have exerted their market dominance within the past decade, but multi-factor investing is striking back. A recent analysis by RAFI Indices highlighted the strategy’s r…

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Testing the Limits of Higher Yields.

Christopher Gatlin was arrested for a brutal assault he didn’t commit after AI Face Recognition Technology (FRT) said he matched the suspect. He spent 17 months behind bars, and clearing his name took two years. As of M…

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How Share Buybacks Can Create Compelling Value Trades

Broadly speaking, there are plenty of different metrics that analysts and investors can employ when trying to determine whether a stock is undervalued or not. Key Takeaways: There are many methods to identify a good val…

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ETF Prime: VettaFi’s Focus on Fundamental Indexing

VettaFi’s acquisition of RAFI Indices and the case for fundamental indexing were the focus on this week’s ETF Prime. Host Nate Geraci welcomed Tom Hendrickson, president of TMX VettaFi. He was followed by Rob Arnott, ch…

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AI Optimism Returns, Pushing Inflation Risks Into the Background

Market sentiment is often misunderstood as a simple barometer of optimism or fear. Yet, as this week’s market swings demonstrate, it is a nuanced, dynamic interplay of data, corporate signals, geopolitical developments,…

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New ETF Bets on the Machinery Behind AI Chipmaking

Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX - Get Free Report)'s stock price was up 2.9% during mid-day trading on Tuesday . The company traded as high as $311.39 and last traded at $310.96. 9,231,983 shares traded hands duri…

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Some Perspective on Inflation

Since regaining the Oval Office in early 2025, President Donald Trump has repeatedly called for lower interest rates1 and severely criticized former Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell’s cautious approach to inter…