A single glance at the year-to-date performance of the Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ($XLRE) tells a story of deep division. The heatmap of its […]
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A New Twist on Defined Maturity: An Independent Review of Northern Trust’s Distributing Ladder ETFs
At ETF Action, we spend our days categorizing and analyzing thousands of exchange-traded funds, and most new products fit neatly into our existing framework. Every […]
Factor Flavors: The Scoville Scale of High-Yield Bonds
When investors hear “high-yield,” they often think of a single, monolithic asset class. It’s the riskier corner of the bond market, offering bigger payouts to […]
Energy Sector Surges as Markets Brace for Key GDP Data
Macro Overview U.S. markets posted modest gains in a session marked by anticipation for key earnings, pushing the S&P 500 to a new record high. […]
Investors Shed International and Emerging Market Equities on Surging Volume
A significant divergence marked today’s trading session, as investors aggressively sold off international and emerging market equity positions while U.S. markets remained comparatively subdued. Overall […]
Geopolitical Focus Drives Sharp Divergence in Single-Country ETFs as Broader Market Trades Sideways
Market Summary Trading volumes were notably subdued across the broader market, suggesting a lack of strong conviction among investors. However, this quiet surface masked a […]
Equity Inflows Drive Market While Tech Sector Sees Rotations
Note: Flow data is reported on a T+1 basis. The flows in this report reflect create/redeem activity from the previous trading day, Friday, August 22, […]
Fixed Income: Taxable – Core Enhanced
The Core Enhanced taxable fixed income category serves as a foundational, yet dynamic, component for investors seeking more than just traditional bond market returns. These […]
Small-Cap Value Leads Weekly Performance While Investors Favor Large-Cap Growth
Market Overview The U.S. Size & Style ETF landscape encompasses 879 ETFs from 233 issuers, with total Assets Under Management (AUM) standing at $6,456B. This […]
Danish and Turkish ETFs Post Strong Gains as Investors Shift Capital from Europe to Asia
The Region & Country ETF landscape, comprising 183 funds from 35 issuers with a collective $221 billion in assets under management, experienced a dynamic week. […]