Top News

Investing in KPOP Not Just About Returns

Talk ETFs • March 22, 2023

Jangwon Lee, chief executive of CT Investments and Contents Technologies, discusses his new K-pop ETF. 

Direct Indexing Seeks to Level Playing Field for Investors

Michelle Lodge • March 22, 2023

Once available to only the mega-wealthy, custom portfolios reach less affluent investors.

Largest ESG Fund Bleeds Cash Amid Political Backlash

Shubham Saharan • March 21, 2023

iShares' ESGU lost $4.9 billion in assets in the last two trading days.

First Bitcoin ETF of 2023 Launches as Cryptos Gain

Ron Day • March 21, 2023

Bitwise’s new fund begins trading amid tumult in stock and bond markets.

Roundhill Debuts Mega Cap Banking ETF

Heather Bell • March 21, 2023

The fund gets its exposure via swaps as well as direct ownership of securities.

KRE Worth Another Look After Bank Bailouts

Andrew Hecht • March 21, 2023

Government emergency steps may be bullish for regional bank ETFs

Portfolio Management Gets an F in Diversity, Author Says

Michelle Lodge • March 21, 2023

While solid portfolios are built on diversity, managers are overwhelmingly men.

What Are Smart Beta ETFs?

Kent Thune • March 21, 2023

Learn what smart beta ETFs are, how they work and their potential benefits and risks.

Credit Suisse Rescue Deal Will ‘Kill Off’ CoCo Bond Market, Expert Warns

Theo Andrew • March 21, 2023

Serious questions arise regarding the real value of contingent convertible bonds.

Hot Reads: ARK Internet Fund Makes First Microsoft Stock Buy

Heather Bell • March 21, 2023

Plus, Vanguard said to shutter business in China.

Daily ETF Watch

Odds & Ends: ETF Launches Sputter

Heather Bell • March 17, 2023

However, a significant number of funds are undergoing material changes.

JP Morgan Adds Actively Managed China Equity ETF

Heather Bell • March 16, 2023

The issuer launched a fund covering a market that could be on the verge of a rebound.

First Trust ETF Covers ‘Inflation Sensitive’ Equities

Heather Bell • March 15, 2023

The fund tracks an index that targets sectors that perform well in inflationary periods.

Second Active Small Cap Value ETF of 2023 Debuts

Heather Bell • March 13, 2023

The asset class had been doing well until this week.

Bitcoin & Crypto

Can Crypto ETPs Survive Another Winter?

Jamie Gordon • March 14, 2023

Issuer balance sheets and market maker liquidity wizardry can only stretch so far.

Digital Assets Shed a Record $255M

James Butterfill • March 13, 2023

It was the largest single weekly outflow on record, representing 1.0% of total AUM.

Grayscale’s Solid Day in Court Against SEC Cheered by Investors

Shubham Saharan • March 07, 2023

Shares of the firm’s GBTC leaped after arguments in spot bitcoin ETF case.

Digital Assets See $17M in Outflows

James Butterfill • March 06, 2023

The poor sentiment likely represents continued investor concerns about regulatory uncertainty.

Podcasts

ETF Working Lunch: Why Aren't Investors Flocking to Inflation ETFs?

ETF Working Lunch • March 14, 2023

ETF Think Tank's Cinthia Murphy highlights the range of inflation-focused ETFs.

Why Betting on Female CEOs Is a Good Investment Strategy

Exchange Traded Fridays • March 10, 2023

Managing Partner Patricia Lizarraga on what differentiates WCEO from the competition.

Active ETFs for a High Inflation, High Rate Environment

Exchange Traded Fridays • March 03, 2023

Neil Azous, founder & chief investment officer at Rareview Capital, discusses four unique ETFs investors can use in the current macro environment.

ETF Working Lunch: Distribution Is Vital—And Complicated

ETF Working Lunch • February 28, 2023

Nichole Kramer of SS&C Technologies discusses the complexities of distribution that ETF issuers must consider.