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Race for Most Valuable Company May Be Good for GGLL

Mon, 04 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

The crown of the world’s most valuable company — as measured by market capitalization — has been worn by semiconductor giant Nvidia. The AI chip king settled with a market value of $4.85 trillion on May 1. However, its all-time of $5.27 trillion was set a few days earlier.

3 Reasons Small-Caps Could Be the Sleeper Hit of 2026

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Concentration risk, geopolitical risk, the return of inflationary pressure amid rising debt — it’s been a stressful year for investors already. Indeed, there are more negative stories than positive when it comes to investing. Still, there are opportunities, with small-caps potentially a sleeper hit that could surprise investors when they look back on their portfolios in January. Here are three reasons small-caps could make a big impact this year.

1st Quarter 2026 Review

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0400

The major large-cap US indices (S&P 500, NASDAQ, and Dow) were lower in the first quarter of 2026 along with growth indices which were also lower across the market cap spectrum. Economic data continued to support the narrative of a resilient economy, with the unemployment rate ticking down to 4.3% in March, initial jobless claims hovered around the 200K level, and Core CPI coming in cooler than expected. In February, ISM Services also rose to levels not seen since October 2024. Despite these positive indicators, Consumer Confidence dropped primarily due to concerns about jobs and inflation. December pending home sales declined, falling approximately 9% month-over -month.

How Cap Group Has Leveled Up in the Active ETF Space in 2026

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Since the 2019 ETF Rule, asset managers have flooded the market with active ETFs, offering investors a rapidly growing space of actively managed choices. In fact, over the last twelve months, active ETFs have seen outsized flows relative to their AUM — despite holding less in assets compared to their passive counterparts. Amid this milestone moment for active ETFs, firms like Capital Group have pushed the envelope with competitive offerings.

Sell on the Pop Prospects: April 29 Edition

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Here is a look at ETFs that currently offer attractive short selling opportunities.

The ETFs included in this list are rated as sell candidates for two reasons. First, each of these funds is deemed to be in a downtrend based on the fact that its 50-day moving average is below its 200-day moving average, which are popular indicators for gauging long-term and medium-term trends, respectively.

Second, each of these ETFs is also trading above its 20-day moving average, thereby offering a near-term ‘sell on the pop’ opportunity given the longer-term downtrend at hand. Note that this prospects list also features a liquidity screen by excluding ETFs with average trading volumes below the one million shares mark. As always, investors of all experience levels are advised to use stop-loss orders and practice disciplined profit-taking techniques.

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Hope Beneath the Headlines

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400

US’ energy independence has helped mitigate negative economic effects of the oil price shock.
Unit labor costs are growing at a slower rate, suggesting core inflation should moderate over time.
S&P 500 earnings revisions continue to grow, suggesting the oil shock has not yet created a structural growth issue.

We are excited to release our April 2026 Chart Pack, our visual quarterly designed to walk investors through what is happening in markets and why, what may come next, and how we are positioning RiverFront portfolios. In today’s Weekly View, we picked three Chart Pack visuals to highlight.

The first quarter of 2026 will be remembered as the quarter geopolitics returned with force. The Iran conflict sent Brent crude oil prices well above $100/barrel. Markets responded with a measured but painful S&P 500 pullback, and the Fed, confronting near-term inflation uncertainty, kept rates unchanged at its March meeting.

And yet, beneath the geopolitical noise, the fundamental picture remains more constructive than the headlines suggest. Due to the US’ much greater energy independence relative to past decades (Chart 1, below), the US economy has been able to withstand the uncertainty caused by the war. Importantly, longer-term inflation expectations remain anchored. In addition, inflation risks are also mitigated by technology-driven productivity gains; unit labor costs around 2% suggest to us that core inflation trends should continue to moderate (Chart 2, below).

Critically, US corporate earnings estimates continue to be revised upwards (Chart 3, below), suggesting markets do not yet view the oil shock as a structural growth problem. We are watching events with humility, but we are not abandoning our constructive outlook — and we are already sizing up the opportunities that resolution will eventually present.

Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 04/26/2026

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400

These were last week’s top performing leveraged and inverse ETFs. Note that because of leverage, these kinds of funds can move quickly. Always do your homework.

The Consensus Builder

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400

April 27, 2026

Are Animal Spirits Looking Beyond the Iran War?

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

In this 3EDGE Week in Review video, “Are Animal Spirits Looking Past the Iran Conflict?” Chief
Investment Strategist Fritz Folts and CEO/CIO Steve Cucchiaro discuss what’s behind the recent rally
in U.S. equities, which began in late March and has propelled both the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ to
new record highs. They review:
• The animal spirits behind the recent rally in U.S. equities
• Different paths the rally could take from here
• How investors might position their portfolios now

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Plains All American on the Permian, Distribution Growth

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Plains All American (PAA/PAGP) is transforming into a pure-play crude oil midstream company through the divestiture of its Canadian NGL business.
The shift higher in the oil futures curve helps underpin Permian oil production volumes and may even lead producers to increased activity in time, which would benefit Plains.
Plains remains committed to a $0.15 per unit annual distribution increase until its distribution coverage reaches 150%.

Plugged In is a short-form video series from the Energy Infrastructure Council and VettaFi featuring candid one-on-one interviews with energy infrastructure executives. Each week will feature a new conversation leading up to the 23rd Annual Energy Infrastructure CEO & Investor Conference on May 18-20 in Aventura, Florida.

The note below includes key takeaways from a recent conversation with Chris Chandler, chief operating officer of Plains All American. The discussion covered PAA’s transformation into a pure-play oil midstream company, Permian production trends, and the company’s plans for distribution growth.

Firms Staff Up EM Bond Desks as Demand Grows

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Emerging market bond ETFs are drawing increased institutional interest, prompting asset managers to staff up with specialized teams. Allspring Global Investments became the latest firm to make such a move this month, acquiring a team from GIA Partners to manage $1.1 billion in emerging market assets, according to Pensions & Investments reporting.

Top Active ETF TCAF on Track for Major Milestone This Summer

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Active ETFs have made waves in recent years, already outpacing passive ETFs in several key metrics this year. With rapid launches and notable flows, active ETFs have become a bigger and bigger part of investors’ portfolios. Among the successful launches of the last three years, a few standout funds have risen to the top by pulling in significant inflows. One leading active ETF, TCAF, managed by David Giroux, is currently on track for a major buy opportunity this Summer.

Why Free Cash Flow Should Be Front of Mind in Today's Market

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0400

In a market where the Magnificent Seven (Mag 7)1 account for more than 30% of the S&P 500 Index, The VictoryShares free cash flow (FCF) suite of ETFs takes a different road. Only one Mag 7 name appears in the Large Growth ETF, among a suite of five products spanning Small Value, Foreign Large Value, Foreign Large Growth, Mid-Cap Value, and Large Growth offerings.

The Fed Pivot: Assessing a Potential Generational Shift at the Federal Reserve

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400

For those who have followed our commentary for well over a decade, one of the most consistent themes has been that few forces are as consequential to the near-term trajectory of the economy and the financial markets as Federal Reserve policy. We have seen this play out repeatedly while managing capital through some of the most significant crises of the modern era, including the Great Financial Crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the inflation shock that followed.

Are SMIDcaps Delivering? TMSL up 8% YTD

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Small- and midcap ETFs are often touted for their potential, with the former in particular providing a lot of upside. In recent years, the huge AI hyperscalers have produced outsized returns and majorly overshadowed smaller firms in overall stock market performance. However, so far this year, it’s SMIDcaps that are winning. While the S&P 500 is down 0.7% YTD, the SMIDcap ETF TMSL is up 8% YTD, thanks to its active approach.

High-Yield Prospects: April 22 Edition

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -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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Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 04/19/2026

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400

These were last week’s top performing leveraged and inverse ETFs. Note that because of leverage, these kinds of funds can move quickly. Always do your homework.

There and Back Again

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Geopolitical risk continues to set the tone for markets, even as price action suggests that many investors are eager to declare the worst is behind us. US equities now sit roughly 3% above levels that prevailed before the Iran war began on February 27, suggesting markets are largely looking past the conflict and expressing confidence in economic resilience and continued corporate earnings momentum. Yet beneath the surface, markets are telling a more complicated story. The energy risk premium has not fully dissipated, with WTI crude still about 30% higher than at the outset of the conflict after peaking nearly 70% above pre-war levels.

Reworking the Rare Earths Supply Chain With Sprott's REXC

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400

A clean energy transition and a global push to bolster advanced defense technological capabilities is putting rare earths at the forefront of geopolitical strategy. In the rare earths supply chain, China has been the dominant player in this space. For investors looking for equities exposure in companies focused on rare earth minerals, it typically meant exposure to China. However, that’s no longer the case.

Hopes Mount for Sustainable Bitcoin Rally

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400

As of midday April 14th, Bitcoin was trading above $74,000 thanks to a rally of 8.10% over the prior week. That’s probably not enough to those who have been frustrated with the largest digital currency and the cryptocurrency complex at large. However, rebounds have to start somewhere.

New Calamos Autocallable ETF Offers Growth Approach

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400

On Thursday, April 16, Calamos Investments expanded its selection of autocallable ETF solutions with the launch of the Calamos Autocallable Growth ETF (CAGE).

Buy on the Dip Prospects: April 15 Edition

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Below is a look at ETFs that currently offer attractive buying opportunities.

The ETFs included in this list are rated as buy candidates for two reasons. First, each of these funds is deemed to be in an uptrend based on the fact that its 50-day moving average is above its 200-day moving average, which are popular indicators for gauging long-term and medium-term trends, respectively.

Second, each of these ETFs is also trading below its five-day moving average, thereby offering a near-term ‘buy on the dip’ opportunity, given the longer-term uptrend at hand. Note that this prospects list also features a liquidity screen by excluding ETFs with average trading volumes below the one million shares mark. As always, investors of all experience levels are advised to use stop-loss orders and practice disciplined profit-taking techniques.

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Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 04/12/2026

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400

These were last week’s top performing leveraged and inverse ETFs. Note that because of leverage, these kinds of funds can move quickly. Always do your homework.

Disruptive Theme of the Week: ETF Ramifications of the Iran War

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Since the start of Operation Epic Fury at the end of February, Brent crude oil prices have risen as high as $150 a barrel as the Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed by Iran. Panic over supply is driving energy prices higher, and consumers are experiencing it at the pump with soaring gasoline prices. From a macroeconomic perspective, markets are concerned that interest rate cuts are off the table due to rising inflation concerns. This has created both threats and opportunities for investors.

Energy Transfer on Natural Gas Opportunities & More

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

ETF Roundup: 3 March ETF Launches Target Concentration Risk

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

U.S. ETF assets fell 7% to $13.3 trillion in March as broad market selling pressured equity valuations, according to data from FactSet. But beneath the headline decline, a more nuanced story emerged: fixed income captured 43% of all monthly inflows despite the drawdown, pulling in $50.8 billion as investors sought stability. March also saw three new ETF launches to address the current needs.

Labor Stagnation Leaves Little Room for Error

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0400

March payrolls beat expectations, rising by 178k, but the headline strength masks a labor market with limited slack and waning momentum. Downward revisions to February (-41k), only partially offset by an upward January revision (+34k), pull three‑month average job growth down to just 68k — barely above estimates of breakeven. The labor market is still expanding, but only marginally.

Wars, Price Shocks, and Inventories

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Confluence Investment Management offers various asset allocation products which are managed based on “top down,” or macro, analysis. We publish asset allocation thoughts on a bi-weekly basis, updating the report every other Monday, along with an accompanying podcast.

What Could Move Stocks in 2026

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0400

While Wall Street obsesses over the Magnificent Seven, a handful of under-the-radar forces may shape the next leg of this market, for better and for worse.

The Future of Uranium Enrichment is Being Developed Today

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

One critical step of the nuclear fuel chain, uranium enrichment, has long been a domestic vulnerability for the United States. Traditional gas-centrifuge technology has been the proven workhorse for decades, delivering low-enriched uranium (LEU) for today’s reactor fleet. Now, next-generation laser-based methods promise dramatically higher efficiency, lower energy use, smaller footprints, and faster deployment.