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News•Feb 27, 2026
Option ETF Popularity Showcases Need for Portfolio Security
Option‑strategy ETFs have hit a new record, attracting roughly $65 billion of inflows projected for 2025. The Calamos Laddered S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF (CPSL) exemplifies this trend by bundling twelve monthly Calamos Structured Protection ETFs into a single ticker. CPSL employs FLEX options that lock in downside protection over a one‑year horizon while capping upside gains. With macro‑level uncertainty persisting, investors and advisors are turning to such products for built‑in risk management and diversified exposure across multiple time frames.
By ETF Database (VettaFi)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Sell on the Pop Prospects: February 25 Edition
The February 25 edition highlights eleven ETFs that qualify as sell‑on‑the‑pop candidates, using a dual‑moving‑average filter (50‑day below 200‑day) and a short‑term price above the 20‑day average. A liquidity screen excludes funds trading under one‑million shares. The list reflects broader market...
By ETF Database (VettaFi)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Beyond 60/40: Rethinking Asset Allocation in a Changing Market
JP Morgan’s 2026 Outlook warns that the classic 60/40 stock‑bond mix now leaves many portfolios overly weighted in a handful of mega‑cap technology names. The firm argues that diversification is not obsolete but evolving, as low‑yield bonds and equity concentration erode...
By ETF Database (VettaFi)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Stars Aligning for Upside by This Gold ETF
The WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Gold Miners Strategy Fund (GDMN) has surged roughly 42% since the start of 2026, reflecting a broader rally in gold prices. The World Gold Council attributes the rally to heightened geopolitical risk and the prospect of rising...
By ETF Database (VettaFi)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Reducing Home Country Bias: The Benefits of International Equity ETFs
Canadian investors continue to allocate a disproportionate share of their assets to domestic equities, a pattern known as home‑country bias. Recent data shows Canadian portfolios hold roughly fifteen times more Canadian exposure than a globally balanced benchmark would suggest. International...
By ETF Database (VettaFi)
News•Feb 25, 2026
How Hedged Equity ETFs Work to Manage Market Risk
Hedged equity exchange‑traded funds (ETFs) are gaining traction as investors seek to protect equity exposure amid weakening stock‑bond correlations. The International Monetary Fund notes that the historic negative relationship between equities and bonds eroded after the 2019 pandemic, reducing the...
By ETF Database (VettaFi)
News•Feb 24, 2026
Are Factor Strategies Built to Beat the Market
Factor investing—targeting systematic risk premia such as value, momentum, and low‑volatility—has become a cornerstone of many ETF portfolios. Recent data reviewed in the article shows that while certain factor ETFs can outperform the broad market in specific cycles, their edge...
By ETF Database (VettaFi)
News•Feb 24, 2026
Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 02/22/2026
Last week’s leveraged and inverse ETFs delivered standout returns, led by ProShares Ultra Silver (AGQ) with a 19.04% gain as silver rallied on heightened trade and geopolitical risk. Direxion’s South Korea Bull 3X (KORU) posted a 17.22% jump, fueled by...
By ETF Database (VettaFi)
News•Feb 24, 2026
Broad-Based Growth in 4Q25 Midstream/MLP Dividends
Midstream dividend growth remains robust, with 92.7% of AMNA constituents raising payouts year‑over‑year and no dividend cuts since July 2021. Both MLPs and corporations delivered sequential increases in Q4 2025, highlighted by Plains All American’s 9.9% hike. The sector’s strong cash‑flow generation...
By ETF Database (VettaFi)
News•Feb 24, 2026
Disruptive Theme of the Week: Some Surprise Winners YTD
The week’s disruptive theme spotlights unexpected YTD winners, led by wet and dry shipping ETFs, South Korean market exposure, and oil‑service funds. Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF (BWET) surged 100% and Breakwave Dry Bulk Shipping ETF (BDRY) climbed 31% as VLCC...
By ETF Database (VettaFi)
News•Feb 23, 2026
Why Fixed Income ETFs Are Going Active
Fixed‑income ETFs have surged, yet most remain passive, contrasting sharply with the active dominance in mutual‑funds. J.P. Morgan’s report notes 85 % of global fixed‑income mutual‑fund assets are actively managed, while only about 17 % of fixed‑income ETF assets use active strategies....
By ETF Database (VettaFi)
News•Feb 20, 2026
Navigating the Yield Crunch with Options-Based ETFs
Options-based ETFs surged in 2025, attracting $54 billion of new capital. Total assets under management climbed to $127 billion, underscoring a structural shift toward derivative‑driven income solutions. JPMorgan’s Hamilton Reiner attributes the growth to intentional low‑beta designs that help investors navigate a...
By ETF Database (VettaFi)
News•Feb 19, 2026
How Bond Ladder ETFs Reimagine Retirement Income Strategies
Bond ladder ETFs are emerging as a transparent alternative for retirees seeking steady, inflation‑protected income. The Northern Trust 2045 Inflation‑Linked Distributing Ladder ETF (TIPC) structures a 20‑year ladder of TIPS, delivering annual principal payouts as each rung matures. By evenly...
By ETF Database (VettaFi)
News•Feb 19, 2026
CLO ETFs: The “Arms Race” Heats Up
CLO ETFs have surged into the mainstream, pulling in $4 billion of net inflows in the first six weeks of 2026. Total assets now top $35 billion, more than doubling in just over a year, with most money flowing into AAA‑rated funds....
By ETF Database (VettaFi)