ETFs


These Funds Offer Low Volatility and 10% Yields. There’s a Trade-Off.

Hefty yields and can offset some losses when stock prices decline. But investors can pay a steep price when stocks zoom ahead.

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Fund Fee Wars Are Cooling Off. What It Means for Investors.

The asset-weighted average expense ratio for all U.S. mutual funds and exchange-traded funds fell by just two basis points in 2024, according to Morningstar.

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This International Stock Fund Is Beating the S&P 500. 11 of Its Picks.

It seems time for other global markets—including the U.S.’s northern neighbor—to shine.

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Brokerage Firms Could Lose Billions in Fees if Fund Companies Embrace ETF Share Classes

Industry researcher Cerulli Associates warns of a major fee disruption if regulators approve exchange-traded fund share classes for mutual funds.

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This Vanguard Fund Was a Big Winner in April. How It Looks Now.

Investors who ignored April’s market volatility came out OK in the end.

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XRP Soars, Beating Bitcoin. Here’s Why and What Else Is Driving Cryptos Today. 

Three new ETFs will give traders more ways to make money on digital coins.

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Buffered ETFs Protect Against Market Drops. They Are Selling Like Hotcakes.

These exchange-traded funds offer downside protection, but you must give up a lot of upside in return.

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A Global Rebalancing Is Well Underway as Investors Sell Off U.S. Bonds

New data detail the exodus from some U.S. assets.

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More Financial Advisors Warm Up to Crypto in Client Portfolios. Here’s Why.

The SEC’s approval of Bitcoin ETFs, the Trump administration’s crypto friendliness, and a crypto advocate at the SEC are creating positive momentum for the controversial asset class.

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The Trade War Is Here. Retirees, It’s Time to Protect Your Portfolio.

Make sure you have enough cash, and consider alternatives to stocks and bonds that can hold up in downturn.

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The Mag 7 Still Aren’t Cheap. These Stocks Are Better Plays.

Big Tech valuations have dropped, but companies like Shopify, Datadog, and Reddit have more attractive free cash flow yields.

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Beyond Bitcoin: Why Diversification Is the Future for Cryptocurrency Investors

Washington’s pro-crypto stance means expanded choice for clients and advisors looking to manage volatility and single-asset risk in portfolios.

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Cathie Wood Thinks These Firms Could Emerge Strong From a Recession

The ARK Invest CEO says companies offering innovative solutions—like some of the top holdings in her funds—tend to gain traction in tough times.

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The Problem With Active Bond ETFs

Bond ETFs are taking in more assets as investors seek a safe haven from plunging U.S. stocks. Yet there are hidden costs to such a move.

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Schwab’s Dividend ETF Goes Big on Energy Stocks. What’s the Risk?

During its annual reconstitution, the Schwab ETF more than doubled its exposure to energy stocks. The fund boasts a relatively high yield, but the move does increase the possibility of volatility for risk-averse investors.

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Gold and Foreign Stocks Are Winning. Here Are the Losers.

Six of the 10 most popular fund categories were bond strategies. Investors fled large growth stocks, and crypto was a washout.

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The Chaos-Resistant Fund Portfolio

With heightened pressure on U.S. stocks, many people are looking for alternatives. We found 14 funds that can help protect your investments.

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Trump’s Liberation Day Tariffs Put the Squeeze on the Fed

The market selloff will put pressure on Jerome Powell to deliver quick rate cuts, Christopher Smart writes in a guest commentary.

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Taiwan Semi and Tencent Stock Top This Manager’s Holdings. How AI Benefits Both.

Thornburg’s Sean Sun likes high-quality growth companies with reasonable valuations and “optionality.”

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Why One of the Market’s Favorite Dividend ETFs Just Got a Lot Riskier

The Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF has nearly doubled its bet on energy stocks.

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