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De-Risking 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

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.

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.

REIT M&A Activity Drives Strong Week for Dividend Dogs ETF

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

The ALPS REIT Dividend Dogs ETF (RDOG B-) posted the strongest weekly gain among all ALPS funds over the past week, rising 4.3% as REIT consolidation activity drove strong returns in several top holdings.

Sell on the Pop Prospects: April 8 Edition

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -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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Geopolitical Turmoil, Oil Prices, & the Impact on Texas E&Ps

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400

The conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran is sending shockwaves through global crude oil markets. Refineries in Europe and Asia are paying record high prices for crude, a staggering reflection of the tightening supply chain.

Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 04/05/2026

Tue, 07 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.

MLP/Midstream 2025 Total Shareholder Yields Rise

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

By combining buyback and dividend yields, investors can get a better sense of total shareholder yields for MLPs/midstream.
Dividends remain the primary method for returning capital in the energy infrastructure sector, with payouts poised for continued growth.
Buyback strategies vary across the space, with aggregate MLP repurchases shrinking while broader midstream buybacks reached multi-year highs driven by Cheniere.

Total shareholder yields combine dividends and buybacks to create a more complete view of returns to shareholders. Backed by stable cash flows from fee-based businesses, the energy infrastructure sector
continues to rely on dividends as its primary method of returning capital to investors. Since an inflection in free cash flow in 2020-21, companies have also supported shareholder returns with buybacks. This
note examines the total shareholder yield at the index level for MLPs and changes over the last few years. (See recent notes on dividends and buybacks for company-level details.)

PIMCO Expands Active ETF Lineup With Timely Inflation-Linked Launch

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Amid a higher-for-longer interest rate environment, PIMCO’s launch of the PIMCO Inflation PLUS Active ETF (PCPI) is a timely addition to its active ETF lineup. The fund seeks to provide a more robust inflation hedge compared to traditional TIPS. It is at a net expense ratio of 25 basis points.

Energy, Materials Propel NDIV to Strong March Performance

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Driven by the Energy and Materials sectors, NDIV’s underlying index delivered a 13.99% total return from late February through March, significantly outpacing the broader market during a volatile first quarter.
Despite a general risk-off sentiment in the market, Energy ETFs saw record monthly inflows of $5 billion in March, fueled by parabolic oil prices and high-margin cash-flow profiles.
Energy and Materials giants like LyondellBasell (LYB) and Atlas Energy Solutions (AESI) served as primary performance engines. The top five holdings contributed significantly to the index’s double-digit gains.

International Equities Back in Focus as Market Leadership Shifts

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400

For much of the past decade, U.S. investors didn’t need much convincing to stay close to home. But according to experts at a recent AllianceBernstein (AB) Product Due Diligence Session, the tide shifted dramatically in 2025, signaling a “new dawn” for non-US stocks.

Selling a Home This Spring? How to Manage Risk and Taxes

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400

When homeowners sell their property, they often receive a substantial lump sum. For self-directed investors, deciding what to do with that money can open the door to new opportunities — and new risks.

Why Gold’s Liquidity Crunch Could Be a Buying Opportunity

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:33:00 -0400

Gold’s recent drop from $5,600 to $4,400 is a classic liquidity story where investors are selling their most liquid holdings to raise cash.
Geopolitical conflict in Iran has disrupted the energy-driven reserve flows that previously fueled central bank gold buying.
Much like the initial pullbacks seen in 2008 and 2020, this forced deleveraging may set the stage for gold’s next major bull run.

Active vs. Passive Investing in Volatile Markets

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0400

Active and passive investing are often presented as an either-or choice, but many portfolios use elements of both. The decision typically comes down to where active managers may be able to add value, where markets are difficult to outperform, and how costs influence long-term returns. Understanding the pros and cons of each approach may help investors determine how they fit into a broader strategy.

High-Yield Prospects: April 1 Edition

Thu, 02 Apr 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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Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 03/29/2026

Thu, 02 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.

Alternative ETFs: Expanding Access

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

While the ETF industry is sometimes scrutinized for packaging niche investments into a retail wrapper, ETFs have historically been one of the key ways to democratize access to legitimate “hard-to-reach” investment strategies. The ETF wrapper has made many of these exposures more convenient to buy and easier to incorporate into portfolios. And for many retail investors, the barrier is removed for certain investments that have been historically targeted at institutional investors. This note provides an overview of some of the most significant alternatives (and some of the new, more obscure, yet in-demand alternatives) that have successfully been placed an ETF wrapper.

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Ends Q1 Down 22%

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and ether. While both are considered to be high-risk when it comes to investing, the two have foundational differences that investors should know. We’ve also included XRP, as it was one of the largest cryptocurrencies when this series began. According to Wikipedia, a cryptocurrency is “a digital asset designed to work as a medium of exchange that uses cryptography to secure its transactions, to control the creation of additional units, and to verify the transfer of assets.”

For a better understanding of crypto market cycles, read more here.

Free Cash Flow: The Signal and Not the Noise

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Investors are constantly barraged with event-driven headlines and market narratives that can influence their decisions. When looking to mute the market noise to identify companies with strong investment potential, investors can consider using free cash flow (FCF) as a signal. FCF is the remaining cash after subtracting expenses from operating cash flow.

Hybrid Finance: Why It Matters for Investors

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

The convergence of traditional and decentralised finance is no longer theoretical and blockchain enables investors to get exposure to the new financial infrastructure.

BIG NUMBER 3.73%

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Will The Fed Cut Rates This Year?
Inflation fears have dramatically shifted investor sentiment

After months of expecting the Federal Reserve Board to cut interest rates this year, investors have returned to a familiar refrain: “Higher for longer.”