Stars Are Aligning for Energy Stocks: How Active Can Help
Energy stocks are enjoying a robust start to 2026, driven by rising data‑center power demand and deregulation. The T. Rowe Price Natural Resources ETF (TURF), an active fund launched in June 2025, posted a 13% year‑to‑date gain and a 23.2% return over the past three months. TURF’s bottom‑up approach lets it invest across the MSCI GICS natural resources sector, covering upstream extraction, agriculture and minerals. While geopolitical tensions, especially U.S. actions toward Venezuela, pose volatility risks, active management aims to navigate such shocks better than passive peers.
Defensive Sectors Exhausted, Market Poised for Broad Correction
While sectors like staples (XLP), energy (XLE), materials (XLB) and industrials (XLI) have all provided a safe haven in recent weeks as large cap tech has sucked wind, most of these are all now reaching exhaustion. This means that from...
Professional Energy Bet After Yesterday’s Red Close
If you were buying more Energy Exposure via $XOP $OIH into a red close 24 hours ago, professionally done
ACES Positions for $1.4T Grid Upgrade Wave
The ALPS Clean Energy ETF (ACES) is positioned to profit from a $1.4 trillion U.S. grid‑modernization program slated through 2030, as utilities boost capital spending 12% in 2025 and are expected to increase it another 6% in 2026. Roughly 40% of...
Mitigate Concentration Risk in Tech, Energy With RSPT & RSPG
In a volatile market, Invesco’s equal‑weight ETFs RSPT and RSPG offer sector exposure while limiting concentration risk. Both funds track S&P 500 equal‑weight indexes, giving roughly 1.5‑2% weight to each constituent instead of the 40% dominance seen in cap‑weighted peers like...
Friday's ETF with Unusual Volume: MKTN
The Federated Hermes MDT Market Neutral ETF (MKTN) saw unusually high trading activity on Friday, with 295,000 shares changing hands—about seven times its three‑month average volume. The fund’s price rose roughly 0.7% during the session. Among its top holdings, Intel...
High ROE Fuels Rapid Book Growth and Higher Valuations
"We have shown over the past couple of years that Return-on-Equity readings for companies are very high, and very supportive of equity prices as the high ROE promotes rapid growth of corporate book value, and consequently higher market valuations." -...
Q&A: What Long-Term REIT Performance in Pension Plans Means for Investors
A new CEM Benchmarking study covering 26 years shows public REITs generated 9.72% annual net returns, outpacing private real estate’s 7.79% by roughly 2 percentage points. The analysis, based on realized performance from 462 pension plans, highlights that only internally...
Fast Recognition for This Gold Income ETF
The NEOS Gold High Income ETF (IAUI) launched in June 2025 and has quickly amassed over $367 million in assets as of February 2026. By writing covered‑call options on gold, the actively managed fund delivers a 30‑day SEC yield of 1.88%...
Truth Social Files for Digital Asset ETFs
Truth Social Funds has filed a registration statement with the SEC for two digital‑asset exchange‑traded funds – the Truth Social Cronos Yield Maximizer ETF and the Truth Social Bitcoin and Ether ETF. The Cronos ETF will track CRO, while the...
Floaters May Be Fantastic Alternative to T-Bills
Floating‑rate notes are gaining traction as a higher‑yielding alternative to Treasury bills, especially as short‑term rates rise. VanEck's IG Floating Rate ETF (FLTR) offers a 4.28% yield, low duration, and strong credit quality, making it attractive for income‑focused investors. The...
Fears of AI Disruption Have Created an Opening for This Software Options Trade
The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) has slumped more than 20% as investors fear AI coding tools could upend software businesses. The ETF’s top five holdings—Microsoft, Palantir, Oracle, Salesforce and Applovin—are collectively down about 40% from six‑month highs, pushing...
Active ETF Growth Narrows Gap With Passive
By year‑end 2024 the SEC recorded 1,531 active ETFs, closing the gap with 1,907 passive funds. Active ETFs, while holding just 9% of total ETF assets, expanded 300% in count and posted 65% annual AUM growth versus 19% for passive...
ZSL, DAMD: Big ETF Outflows
ProShares UltraShort Silver (ZSL) and Defiance Daily Target 2X Short AMD (DAMD) recorded the largest weekly outflows among ETFs tracked by ETF Channel. ZSL shed 36.25 million units, a 27.9% decline, while DAMD lost 80,000 units, down 38.1% week‑over‑week. Both are...
SPY and QQQ Bounce After Breaking Yesterday
Tactically $spy pushed below yesterday’s low and reclaimed it for a bounce cash flow move. U guys know what to do with that Same for $qqq
Buying ETFs in Canada Tool: The MoneySense ETF Screener
MoneySense has launched an ETF screener that showcases the 100 best‑performing Canadian exchange‑traded funds based on one‑year returns as of Feb 13 2026. The tool, powered by data from ETF Market Canada CBOE, displays each fund’s ticker, expense ratio, management fee, benchmark...
Deep Dive: Managers Bullish on China but Await 'Clearer Signals' From Government
Fund managers are increasingly bullish on China as equity markets rebound, but they remain cautious until the government provides clearer policy direction. The recent rally has revived interest in a market once deemed “uninvestable,” prompting a reassessment of exposure levels....
Most AllianzGI Funds Pass Assessment of Value Test
An independent Assessment of Value test has evaluated Allianz Global Investors' UK fund lineup. The majority of the funds received a positive rating, indicating they deliver good value to investors. A subset were amber‑flagged, meaning they only meet basic value...
BitGo and 21shares Expand Partnership to Cover Staking and Custody for US and European ETPs
BitGo and 21shares have broadened their partnership to include staking and qualified custody services for 21shares' suite of crypto exchange‑traded products in the United States and Europe. The expanded deal gives 21shares access to BitGo’s regulated custody framework, trading execution...
Ordinary Adjustment | DER AKTIONÄR North America Cannabis Select 10 Performance-Index | Effective Date 20th February 2026
The DER AKTIONÄR North America Cannabis Select 10 Performance‑Index announced an ordinary adjustment effective 20 February 2026. The index will add four constituents: Innovative Industrial Proper, Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC, Scotts Miracle‑A, and Tilray Brands Inc. This change reflects a broader exposure to...
Invesco Expands Its Sharīʿah Offering with a New ETF on the MSCI ACWI Islamic M-Series on the London Stock Exchange
Invesco has launched the MSCI ACWI Islamic M-Series UCITS ETF (ISIN IE000LFC57H7) on the London Stock Exchange, offering global equity exposure that complies with Shariah principles. The fund tracks the MSCI ACWI Islamic M-Series index using a market‑capitalisation‑based screening methodology...
EMET ETF: Question & Answer>
Metals essential to electrification are seeing demand outpace supply, with copper at the core of grid, transportation, and industrial upgrades. VanEck’s Copper and Green Metals ETF (EMET) offers investors a liquid, diversified way to capture exposure to copper miners, refiners...
Silver Stalls Below 75; Inflation Data Could Spark Metal Rally
$SLV having big trouble getting above 75.00 again...which still won't be enough to restore confidence. Big inflation report ahead...precious metals may see a big reaction.
Software Stocks Tumble; Crypto Mirrors the Decline
Software stocks are struggling again today. $IGV (iShares Software ETF) is essentially back to last week's panic lows. Don't forget there's another type of software, "programmable money," crypto. Bitcoin (blue) with the software index (orange). They are the same thing. https://t.co/tLEELqcWcJ
Will Bonds Outperform Stocks in 2026? Why the Timing Might Be Right To Double Down on Bonds.
Bond ETFs are poised to challenge equity returns in 2026 as central banks move from aggressive tightening to policy normalization. The Invesco Equal Weight 0‑30 Year Treasury ETF (GOVI) offers a diversified, lower‑volatility alternative to the long‑duration iShares 20+ Year...
Brazil's ETF Market Set for Explosive Growth
Brazil’s ETF market is poised for tremendous growth… I recently had a unique opportunity to witness the enormous potential firsthand. Here are my takeaways. https://t.co/qSrRWIqgpg https://t.co/psUyootTQQ
'A Blow to the LSE': Industry Raises Concerns About Schroders Takeover
Nuveen, a US investment firm, has launched a £9.9 bn hostile bid to acquire UK asset manager Schroders. Industry voices warn the deal could further shrink the already limited pool of listed assets on the London Stock Exchange. Critics argue the...
SMAs, ETFs Continue to Be Popular with Retail Buyers: Conference Panel
Retail investors are increasingly gravitating toward separately managed accounts (SMAs) and exchange‑traded funds (ETFs) as flexible, tax‑efficient ways to access municipal bonds. Muni SMAs now manage roughly $1.3 trillion across about 180 managers, while ETF holdings in the sector jumped 22.4%...
US ETF Launches From 5th to 12th February, 2026
A wave of U.S. ETF launches between February 5‑12 2026 adds a diverse mix of credit‑linked, leveraged, commodity, dividend, small‑cap, and AI‑managed products. Providers such as Fidelity, Direxion, State Street, and FINQ introduced CLO‑focused funds, 2x leveraged tech and semiconductor ETFs, and...
Amundi Expands Its Bond Offering on the LSE with a New Sterling ETF
Amundi has launched the Amundi Core GBP Corporate Bond UCITS ETF Dist on the London Stock Exchange, beginning trading on 12 February 2026. The fund tracks the Bloomberg Sterling Aggregate Corporate TR Value Unhedged GBP index, providing exposure to investment‑grade UK corporate...
What Is the Video Gaming and Esports Industry?>
The global video gaming market is projected to reach $188.8 billion by 2025, serving an audience of roughly 3.6 billion players. Business models have shifted from one‑time purchases to ongoing in‑game spending, extending revenue lifecycles. Esports adds a spectator dimension, generating sponsorships,...
VanEck’s Top 10 Income ETFs Ranked by ETF Yields>
VanEck released a ranking of its ten income‑focused ETFs based on the 30‑day SEC yield as of February 5, 2026. The VanEck Mortgage REIT Income ETF (MORT) leads with a 12.27% yield, followed by the BDC Income ETF (BIZD) at 9.05%. The...
TMTB EOD Wrap
The episode reviews a rough day for tech stocks, with the QQQ index up modestly while most internet and software names slump amid an accelerating AI narrative. Host Citrini describes an "AI Disruption Discount" hitting vertical SaaS, ad platforms, and...
Buy on the Dip Prospects: February 11 Edition
The February 11 edition spotlights ETFs that meet a dual‑criteria “buy on the dip” framework. Each fund is in a confirmed uptrend, with its 50‑day moving average above the 200‑day moving average, while currently trading beneath its five‑day moving average, indicating...
Recent Signals and Tematica Model Confirmation Points
The episode reviews recent headline-driven confirmation points for Tematica’s thematic investment models, focusing on aging demographics, AI adoption, cash‑strapped consumers, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, and emerging energy demands. Key takeaways include a resurgence in senior housing demand as boomers age, rapid...
Bitcoin’s Exposure To Corporate Balance Sheets
The episode examines how corporate treasuries are influencing Bitcoin's market dynamics amid a prolonged bear phase marked by steady ETF outflows. It highlights that while institutional ETFs are withdrawing capital, public companies now hold significant Bitcoin on their balance sheets,...
E Fund Launches Hong Kong’s First Gold Miner ETF in Collaboration with Solactive
E Fund Management (Hong Kong) launched the region’s first gold‑miner exchange‑traded fund, the E Fund (HK) Solactive Global Gold Miner Select Index ETF, on 30 January 2026. The product tracks the Solactive Global Gold Miner Select Index, which selects 30 globally listed mining...
SGX Kicks Off 2026 with Record ETF Trading
Singapore Exchange (SGX) reported a 66% jump in trading turnover for January 2026, driven by robust activity across both retail and institutional segments. The exchange posted record exchange‑traded fund (ETF) turnover, marking its highest level ever. Derivatives volume also surged...
EM Debt Strength Holds as DM Policy Noise Grows>
VanEck’s Emerging Markets Bond ETF (EMBX) posted a 5.56% 30‑day yield and outperformed both its benchmark and U.S. Treasuries in January 2026, driven by strong local‑currency exposure and carry. The fund’s portfolio now holds 48% hard‑currency sovereigns, with notable additions...
Income Investing Beyond Dividends: Incorporating Options Into Your 2026 Yield Plan
The episode explores how income investing has shifted from relying solely on dividends to incorporating options strategies like covered calls and cash‑secured puts to generate cash flow, especially from non‑dividend‑paying growth stocks. It explains the mechanics of these strategies, their...
Stick to Rules: Buy Dips, Sell Rallies for Consistent Growth
1. Price drops 5% → Hold 2. Price drops 15% → Add 10% 3. Price drops 25% → Add 25% 4. Price rises 5% → Hold 5. Price rises 15% → Hold 6. Price rises 25% → Sell 10% 7. Price rises 35% → Sell 20% 8....
Can the Aerospace and Defense Rally Continue in 2026?
The episode examines whether the recent aerospace and defense rally can sustain its momentum into 2026, starting with a look at how NATO alliances fund European defense spending. It then shifts to Middle East geopolitical dynamics and their impact on...
How ETFs, Open End Mutual Funds, and Closed End Funds Actually Trade
Fundrise announced that its Innovation Fund will list on the NYSE as a closed‑end fund, shifting from an open‑end structure that trades at NAV to a fixed‑float vehicle. The article explains how ETFs, open‑end mutual funds, and closed‑end funds differ...
Euronext Launches Professional Crypto ETP Segment on Milan’s ETFplus Market in Italy
Euronext has opened a professional‑only crypto‑linked ETP segment on Borsa Italiana’s ETFplus market, giving Italian institutional investors regulated access to digital‑asset products. The new segment trades in euros, is cleared by Euronext Clearing and settled through Euronext Securities Milan, mirroring...
KraneShares Lists China Internet ETF in London, Offering Focused Tech Exposure
KraneShares has launched the CSI China Internet UCITS ETF (ticker KWEBI) on the London Stock Exchange, giving European investors direct exposure to offshore‑listed Chinese internet and e‑commerce firms. The fund tracks the CSI Overseas China Internet Index, charges a 0.75%...
The Long Volatility Premium: Short the Market, Get Paid?
Patrick Kazley’s new paper argues that the apparent drag from buying put options is largely a hidden short‑beta exposure, not an inherent cost of long volatility. By neutralizing this beta, a pure long‑volatility factor delivers positive returns over time. The...
BMO Launches New ETF Index Strategies
BMO Asset Management announced the launch of three new MSCI‑based exchange‑traded funds on the Toronto Stock Exchange: the BMO MSCI Canada IMI High Dividend Yield Index ETF, the BMO MSCI EAFE Small‑Mid Cap Index ETF, and the BMO MSCI USA...