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Fresh Off a Big Milestone, Disruptive Tech ETF FDTX Is Spiking

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:00:00 -0400

Tech equities have lifted countless portfolios to new heights amid the broader AI revolution. The hyperscalers have certainly done their part, but so much so that their massive market share has created notable concentration risk. However, the market is broadening as smaller tech firms and non-hyperscaler large caps gain momentum. Disruptive tech ETFs like the Fidelity Disruptive Technology ETF (FDTX B+) can help capture targeted exposure to this new area of growth.

Credit Spreads Look Priced for Perfection, Thornburg Says

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Corporate bond spreads, the extra yield investors demand for default risk, have tightened for three years even as delinquencies and bankruptcies climbed, according to Thornburg Investment Management.

ETF Prime: Record Inflows and the First TXSE ETF Launch

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Record ETF inflows and a historic exchange debut were the focus on this week’s ETF Prime. Host Nate Geraci welcomed Todd Rosenbluth, head of research at VettaFi, followed by Brian Casey, CEO of Westwood Holdings Group.

High-Yield Prospects: September 16 Edition

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Here is a look at ETFs that currently offer attractive income opportunities. The high-yield candidates included in this list meet two sets of criteria. First, each of these funds is deemed to be a high-yield prospect because it boasts an annual dividend yield upwards of 5%.

Second, each of these ETFs also boasts over $100 million in total assets under management to help steer investors away from less established funds. As always, investors of all experience levels are advised to use stop-loss orders and practice disciplined profit-taking techniques.

Third, each of these ETFs also meets a minimum 20-day average trading volume of 0.5 million. As always, investors of all experience levels are advised to use stop-loss orders and practice disciplined profit-taking techniques.

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T. Rowe Price Launches Three Active Equity ETFs

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400

T. Rowe Price Group launched three active equity ETFs Thursday. The funds target biotechnology, small-cap and mid-cap stocks, the company said.

Rising Rates, Rising Income: The Time Is Now for Dividend Growth ETFs

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400

In an environment marked by the Fed’s first rate hike in three years and ongoing market uncertainty, income-focused investors face a unique dilemma. While cash alternatives offer attractive yields in the short-term horizon, they leave portfolios vulnerable to reinvestment risk should the Fed decide to pivot once inflation is under control. Meanwhile, fixed-income performance is prone to duration volatility. To solve this quandary, investors can turn to dividend growth exchange-traded funds.

Clients Want Crypto? Multi-Token Crypto Fund TKNZ Gets Them in 1 Wrapper

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Spot crypto funds have been in the market for nearly three years, helping investors to gain exposure to top digital assets. The landscape is complicated, however, with evolving regulations and shifting outlooks for currencies from Bitcoin to Solana.

Commodities Supercycle Could Make This ETF Super

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Broad commodities ETFs are commanding renewed attention this year due to a variety of factors. Those include surging energy prices and some lethargy in the precious metals market, a segment investors often tap with single-commodity ETFs.

Rosenbluth Talks Record Fixed Income ETFs & Thematics on Yahoo Finance

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0400

During a recent appearance on Yahoo Finance, I highlighted that flows into fixed income ETFs have already shattered previous records in 2026. And there are more than three months left in the year. Rather than running from high rates, advisors and investors put money to work before the Fed hiked rates.

Copper Miners Capitalize on Tight Supply & Growing Demand

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0400

August proved to be a fairly fortuitous month for spot copper prices, and an even better one for the copper miners.

Get in Early: Tax Loss Harvesting Opportunities Are Spiking

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Last minute shopping, cold weather — tax loss harvesting? Many investors and advisors are used to harvesting losses from their investments in the holiday season. With so much going on in bond markets, however, it may be worth getting a head start on tax loss harvesting this year. Both corporate and muni bond ETFs are providing some appealing opportunities to do just that, in funds like, for example, the American Century Diversified Municipal Bond ETF (TAXF ).

Rate Hike Brings Opportunity With This Bond ETF

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0400

As widely expected, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday lifted interest rates by 25 basis points. Add to that the increasing consensus that the central bank, looking to cool inflation, will deliver one more rate increase before the end of 2026. Time will tell if this is the start of 2022-style rate tightening campaign or if one or two rate hikes is enough to accomplish the objective of thwarting inflation. Either way, advisors and fixed income investors can prepare with rate-hedged ETFs like the WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bond Fund (AGZD C).

Novel ETFs: New Strategies Push Boundaries

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400

As ETF strategies continue to expand into new asset classes and structures, the SEC has been taking a closer look at how some of these products fit within existing regulations. Prediction market ETFs have drawn much of the attention, but single-stock ETFs, crypto ETFs, private company exposure, and higher levels of leverage are also part of the broader discussion around “novel ETFs.” As the comment period for novel ETFs has now ended, this research note reviews some of the relevant ETFs (and potential ETFs) in this category.

Precision vs. Risk: A Targeted Approach to Semiconductor ETFs

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Semiconductors remain one of the equity market’s most vital and volatile sectors, sitting at the center of several major investment themes, from artificial intelligence (AI) and data center spending to smartphones, autos, and broader technology demand. With that said, the stock category’s importance also comes with plenty of swings, as investors weigh factors like earnings, valuations, interest rates, and rapidly shifting chip demand.

How Current Income ETFs Can Ride Out Rate Hikes

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0400

It’s no secret that economic pressure on portfolios is rising. Inflation is stubborn, energy costs are ballooning, and clients – especially those near retirement – may be stressing. Income ETFs can not only help ride out that pressure, but address rate hikes, in particular. With the Fed taking action on rates, it could be worth considering income ETFs like the American Century Short Duration Strategic Income ETF (SDSI ).

PRFZ Is Turning 20: A Battle-Tested SMID-Cap ETF

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0400

As market concentration pushes valuations toward historic highs, funds that combine small-cap and mid-cap (SMID) companies present a compelling option. However, all SMID-cap funds aren’t created equal. One SMID-cap fund that departs from the norm in a big way is the Invesco RAFI US 1500 Small-Mid ETF (PRFZ B+). PRFZ reaches a major milestone on September 20, 2026, celebrating its 20-year anniversary.

Rate Hikes Are Back: Mitigate Rate Risk With GCSH

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0400

We are officially in a new era of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate management cycle.

Amplify Makes Plans to Take Over TACK ETF: What to Know

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Change may very well be on the horizon for the Fairlead Tactical Sector ETF (TACK ).

Japan Defense Spending Plans Could Make These ETFs Winners

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400

When it comes to global defense spending, the “big three” are the U.S., Russia and China. That’s unlikely to change. However, amid various global hot conflicts, more countries are boosting their defense budgets — increases that introduce interesting investment implications. For example, Japan, which has already been raising its defense spending, recently signaled that it could spend up to 3.5% of GDP on defense. That could compel investors to examine ETFs such as the WisdomTree Japan Opportunities Fund (OPPJ A-) and the WisdomTree Asia Defense Fund (WDAF).

Defying Headwinds, the U.S. Economy Continues to Flex Its Resilience