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This Growth ETF Could Soar in 2024
The First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund (QCLN -0.28%) is tailor-made for investors seeking exposure to a variety of clean energy solutions, from utilities to technology companies, automakers, lithium producers,... More of this article »
The First ETF Hitting Half a Trillion in Assets
The S&P 500 rallied on Friday and is now less than 1% below its all-time high set two years ago. But assets in the world’s largest exchange-traded fund are already at records following a flurry of buying over the past week. Investors... More of this article »
3 Unstoppable ETFs to Stock Up on in 2024
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be fantastic investments for many people, especially those looking for a simple, no-hassle option. An ETF is a basket of securities bundled together into a single investment. When you invest in one,... More of this article »
Rate Cuts Could Be Meaningful for Small-Cap ETFs
Over the past month and the past 90 days, the Russell 2000 Index is higher by 12.07% and 8.49%, respectively. What’s notable about those periods is that they include increased chatter that the Federal Reserve could be positioning... More of this article »
3 Retail REITs Flashing ‘Buy’ for Year-End
Amid inflation dips and interest rate hike pauses, it seems wise to consider fortifying your portfolio with robust Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs): SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust (CWYUF – Get Rating), Simon... More of this article »
BlackRock Revises Spot Bitcoin ETF Proposal Ahead of Rumored SEC Approvals
On Monday, Blackrock (BLK) filed a revised spot bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposal in a bid to appease regulators, likely boosting its odds of securing a first-of-its-kind approval in the U.S. Under the updated... More of this article »
Muni Bonds are Booming – And You Can Still Get In
Recent weeks have seen a massive global bond rally on growing optimism the Federal Reserve has nearly finished hiking interest rates and will soon have to hit pause on its tightening regime. Just look at what has happened in the normally... More of this article »
Gensler hints Grayscale ruling forced SEC to take ‘new look’ at Bitcoin ETFs
United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Gary Gensler has hinted that the regulator has been rethinking its approach to spot Bitcoin exchange-traded products following a recent Grayscale court decision. Speaking... More of this article »