In my last article on the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ: TLT ) at the end of February I argued that the safe-haven bid for long-term Treasuries could be about to resume amid a bout of equity marketI am a full-time investor and owner of Icon Economics - a macro research company focussed on providing contrarian investment ideas across FX, Equities, and Fixed Income based on Austrian economic theory. Formerly Head of Financial Markets at Fitch Solutions, I have 15 years of experience investing and ...

Group 1 - The US Dollar Index (DXY) has experienced a significant year-to-date decline, providing a favorable environment for non-US stocks [1] - Foreign ETFs have generally outperformed the S&P 500, indicating a shift in investor preference towards international markets [1] - The EURUSD currency pair has appreciated by more than 7% through July 21, reflecting a strengthening of the Euro against the US Dollar [1]

ETFs across various categories raked in $19.2 billion in capital last week, bringing year-to-date inflows to $613 billion. The space remains on track to set a new annual record in terms of inflows.Investor appetite was broad-based. U.S. equity ETFs led the way with $9.8 billion in inflows. International equity ETFs attracted $5.3 billion in capital while currency ETFs saw $5 billion in inflows. SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) , iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) , Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) , iShares Ethereum Trust ...

The Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF (NASDAQ: VTWO ), launched on 09/20/2010 and managed by The Vanguard Group, Inc., provides exposure to the mid-cap segment of the U.S. equity market. It charges 0.07% as an expense ratio and manages about $13 billion.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving ...

The global ETF market is on a solid trajectory in 2025, setting a record for new fund launches in the first half of the year. According to ETFGI, 1,308 new ETFs were introduced worldwide as of the end of June, a sharp increase from 878 in the same period last year. There were 266 closures of ETFs during the first half of 2025, resulting in a net increase of 1,042 ETFs.Among issuers, BlackRock’s iShares led the way with 42 new ETFs, followed by Global X (36) and First Trust (27). In total, 326 different prov ...

Our last article on volatility covered the -1x Short VIX Futures ETF (BATS: SVIX ). We were adamant at the time that volatility was going to normalize, and that the VIX curve would move back to contango. TheWith an investment banking cash and derivatives trading background, Binary Tree Analytics ('BTA') aims to provide transparency and analytics in respect to capital markets instruments and trades. BTA focuses on CEFs, ETFs and Special Situations, and aims to deliver high annualized returns with a low volat ...

Group 1 - The Amplify CWP Growth & Income ETF (NYSEARCA: QDVO) is an actively managed fund that aims to combine growth with selective income opportunities through option writing [1] - The fund is noted for its conservative yield, which is appealing to investors seeking stability [1] Group 2 - The article emphasizes the importance of rigorous risk management and a long-term perspective on value creation in investment strategies [1] - There is a focus on macroeconomic trends, corporate earnings, and financial statement analysis to provide actionable investment ideas [1]

Group 1 - Capital Group Core Plus Income ETF (NYSEARCA: CGCP) provides investors with exposure to a diverse range of bonds and debt instruments, aiming for an attractive total return [1] - Income ETFs like CGCP are considered an appealing option for investors seeking to enhance their investment income while still achieving total returns comparable to traditional index funds [1] - The strategy of combining classic dividend growth stocks with Business Development Companies, REITs, and Closed End Funds can effectively boost investment income [1]

A rare warning signal just reappeared in the market — and the last time it showed up, the S&P 500 index plunged more than 20% in a matter of weeks.According to the latest AAII Sentiment Survey, the bull-bear spread has collapsed to just 0.3%, the lowest since September 2022 — right before the S&P logged its steepest drop since the 2008 financial crisis.That signal comes as bullish sentiment drops to 39.3% and bearish sentiment surges to 39.0%, a near-perfect split that reflects deep investor indecision. Neu ...

Recent years have seen significant investor preferences for high-income assets, such as dividend stocks, preferred equities, REITs, and derivative-strategy income ETFs. Demand for yield seemed particularly high during the ultra-low rate period before 2022 but has largely persisted despite the increase in lower-risk income opportunitiesHarrison is a financial analyst who has been writing on Seeking Alpha since 2018 and has closely followed the market for over a decade. He has professional experience in the p ...