Modern office desk with laptop displaying rising stock chart, symbolizing ETF market growth and diversified investment strategies. Key Points Exchange-traded funds had one of their biggest years ever in 2025, with about $1.5 trillion in total fund inflows. Under-the-radar funds to consider in 2026 include MOAT, which targets companies that have a significant competitive advantage over their rivals. GDE may appeal to investors seeking both the benefits of the gold rally and exposure to popular large-cap ...

Another month is in the books, bringing more than a hundred new ETFs to market. From global equity funds to dividend strategies, the new strategies offer investors plenty of tools to customize portfolios. Per Factset data, 128 new ETFs arrived in December, adding to an ever-growing pool of ETF offerings. Three ETFs from within that crop may invite further attention from investors with some particularly intriguing approaches. Finding Value Opportunities in an AI ETF Wrapper Harbor Distributors, together with ...

Key Points Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF could replace the S&P 500 index in your portfolio. Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF employs a complex screening process to select 100 financially strong dividend stocks with growing dividends. Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF combines high-quality companies and covered calls to deliver income and growth. 10 stocks we like better than Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF › Investing is hard work. And the process doesn't stop once you've bought a stock ...

Key Points XRP's potential to transform global payments has made it one of the leading cryptocurrencies in the world. Last year saw the launch of multiple exchange-traded funds that make it easier to invest in XRP. Challenging market conditions, however, could weigh down the entire crypto market in 2026. 10 stocks we like better than XRP › XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is one of the most popular cryptocurrencies, and investors see a lot of potential in its ability to transform global trade. Last year, it hit ...

Nuthawut Somsuk / iStock via Getty Images 2025 was the year of exchange-traded funds, and I strongly believe the momentum will continue throughout 2026. Investors are flocking to ETFs to handle market uncertainties, and if you’re on the search for a well-diversified ETF but want to look beyond the obvious, there are several ETFs that will fit the bill. The classic Vanguard and Fidelity offer various ETFs, but it is time to look beyond them. Fear not, there are a good number of ETFs that can offer an ide ...

In 2026, Morgan Stanley is eyeing expansion into the crypto space. On Jan. 6, the bank filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch its Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL) exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The products will be known as the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust and the Morgan Stanley Solana Trust. Related: Morgan Stanley is unleashing 15,000 wealth advisors to sell Bitcoin ETFs What is a crypto ETF? An exchange-traded fund (ETF) is an investment vehicle that pools capital from ...

You can find original article here WealthManagement. Subscribe to our free daily WealthManagement newsletters. (Bloomberg) -- Morgan Stanley filed for Bitcoin and Solana exchange-traded funds, marking its first foray into the popular corner of the funds world two years after the explosion of crypto-focused ETFs in the US brought them into the mainstream.  The firm on Tuesday submitted paperwork for a Bitcoin Trust and a Solana Trust, each of which would hold the individual cryptocurrencies. The Sol ...

The first ETF, the S&P 500 SPDR (SPY) debuted way back in 1993. More than 4,000 products later, the ETF industry is pumping new funds out at a rapid rate. As with any business, there are some which rise to the top and others that never get traction. Sometimes, it's just a matter of exposure. And other times, it is due to exposure. No, that’s not a misprint. I wrote “exposure” twice. More News from Barchart Some ETFs never get visibility because they are issued by smaller firms with light marketing bud ...

Expert-inspired ETFs gained real traction in 2025, but beneath the branding and big names, a clear pattern emerged: every major "superstar-led" ETF ultimately became a bet on technology and AI. • What should traders watch with OMAH?The portfolios may be framed around investor acumen, but the exposure tells a more concentrated story about where conviction (and hence, opportunity) still resides in the market.That alignment mattered in a year defined by narrow leadership. As a small group of technology stocks ...

Studio Romantic / Shutterstock.com The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026 settled at a puny 2.8%, marking one of the smallest adjustments in recent years, but higher than last year’s 2.5%. This follows an 8.7% COLA in 2023 when inflation spiked after COVID disruptions, representing a significant decline from that peak. The adjustment is determined by comparing inflation data from the third quarter of one year to the same period the previous year, and with inflation cooling considerab ...