ETF Database

How Goldman Sachs’ Quant Approach Looks to Unlock Active ETFs

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

The ETF landscape continues to grow in leaps and bounds, with active ETFs playing an increasingly bigger role. Goldman Sachs is helping drive this evolution by leveraging its deep research and quantitative capabilities to innovate within the space. Leaders from Goldman Sachs Asset Management recently joined a VettaFi webinar to showcase this approach with their new ETF, the Goldman Sachs Data Enhanced International Equity ETF (GIEQ).

Semiconductor Crossroads: Healthy Consolidation or Deeper Repricing?

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0400

The semiconductor market, which has significantly outperformed the broader market in 2026 is seeing a pullback in July. The factors driving this rise include aggressive profit-taking, valuation concerns, and unwinding leveraged trades following a historic AI-fueled rally.

ALPS Ties Fund Growth to Distribution Discipline

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Running a $22 billion ETF lineup with a distribution team far smaller than the largest issuers means every new fund has to earn its place on the shelf.

Why Investors Are Eyeing Short & Long U.S. Treasury ETFs

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Considering where bond yields sit, along with geopolitical pressures and potential policy from the Fed, there are plenty of ways for advisors and investors to play the fixed income market at the moment. This is certainly true for U.S. Treasury ETFs, as well.

The Defensive Shift: This Week’s Top 10 ETF Inflows

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0400

The ETF market saw a push in capital away from the concentrated U.S. tech sector to defensive broad market exposure, short duration bonds, and commodities. The shift in flows is amplified by the semiconductor market pullback, interest rate uncertainty, and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

How an Industrial Surge Can Drive Silver Price Comeback

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

June may have proven to be a difficult month for silver investors, but it’s likely far too soon to give up on the precious metal. To better understand this, it’s important to contextualize why silver’s price is struggling and why the metal’s long-term opportunities are still there.

Reckoner Offers Tax-Efficient CLO ETFs With RAAR & RCLR

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Collateralized loan obligation ETFs are increasing in popularity with Registered Investment Advisors. Concurrently, many RIAs and wealth managers are focusing on after tax returns for their clients. Reckoner Capital Management addressed this need by listing Reckoner Yield Enhanced AAA CLO Reinvestment ETF (RAAR) and Reckoner BBB-B CLO Reinvestment ETF (RCLR).

For Downturn Protection, Consider CLO ETFs

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400

During periods of elevated market stress, including those that see pinched corporate bonds, collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) often outperform other corporate bond assets. Add to that, CLOs often emerge from those rough patches in strong form, delivering impressive returns a year after downturns. CLOs’ history may be a sign that advisors and investors seeking dependable income and protection should evaluate ETFs such as the VanEck CLO ETF (CLOI ) and the VanEck AA-BB CLO ETF (CLOB ).

New ETF USLV Will Shine if Silver Rebounds

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400

To say silver is in the midst of a precipitous decline is an understatement. The iShares Silver Trust (SLV C+), the largest ETF backed by physical holdings of the commodity, is off 38% over the past six months.

Living In a Materials ETF World: Broad & Targeted Exposure

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Materials are often viewed as a sleepy, cyclical corner of the market, but the artificial intelligence (AI) buildout is adding vim and vigor to the sector. Along with a confluence of other factors like persistent inflation concerns, global supply chain recalibrations, as well as a buildout of physical infrastructure, materials ETFs offer investors ample opportunities in the second half of 2026.

Tight Bond Spreads? Structured Credit Diversifies Your Income

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:00:00 -0400

Traditionally speaking, when investment-grade corporate bond spreads tighten, advisors and investors need to look outside the box to make sure they hit those crucial income goals. Oftentimes, high-yield bonds and structured credit can serve as alternative sources of income to fill this gap.

ROBO vs BOTZ ETF: A Comparison for Portfolios

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Robotics and artificial intelligence continue to drive growth in technology and industrial automation. For investors evaluating thematic ETFs, the ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF (ROBO B) and the Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF (BOTZ B-) offer two distinct methodologies for capturing this opportunity set.

Semiconductor ETFs Surge Ahead of Intel Earnings

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Semiconductor exchange-traded funds have gained more than 25% this year. Intel Corporation’s (INTC) second-quarter earnings report after today’s close could test whether that rally continues.

ETF of the Week: JPMorgan Core Plus Bond ETF (JCPB)

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi’s Head of Research, Todd Rosenbluth, discussed the JPMorgan Core Plus Bond ETF (JCPB ) with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life.

Complement Your Core Portfolio Holdings With Income ETF SDSI

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Clients looking for income? Not satisfied with your core fixed income allocation and want to add some oomph? The American Century Short Duration Strategic Income ETF (SDSI ) could provide the right boost to a core allocation with its status as an active, core-plus income strategy. That type of active income ETF could arrive at a key moment as rising inflation looms.

Navigating the Energy Surge: A Value-Chain Guide to Energy ETFs

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0400

The U.S. energy sector has outperformed in 2026, driven primarily by geopolitical related supply fears, elevated oil prices, and rising demand from the AI infrastructure buildout. While broad energy funds have also surged, investors can potentially enhance exposure by targeting specific segments of the energy market.

BCSM’s Active Approach to SMID-Caps Is More Relevant Than Ever