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With Nuclear Investing Evolving, Size Up SMRF

Nuclear energy equities and related ETFs are in the midst of what some market observers argue is a healthy pullback. That indicates a buying opportunity may be afoot with funds such as the ALPS Nautilus SMR, Nuclear & T…

Two Measures of Inflation: August 2026

The July 2026 AIER Business Conditions Monthly (BCM) shows a sharp reversal in forward-looking conditions, even as measures of current and trailing activity improved. The Leading Indicator fell to 42 from 88 in June, wi…

The Cushion Beneath the Volatility

Indian banks are once again asking the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for regulatory relief on losses arising from their investment portfolios. Lenders want permission to spread their mark-to-market (MTM) losses across the…

ETF Prime: Buffer ETFs & the Case for Power Demand

Active buffer ETFs and a first-of-its-kind electricity futures fund were the focus of this week’s ETF Prime. Host Nate Geraci welcomed Ben Sklar, portfolio manager on AllianceBernstein’s index and derivative solutions t…

Why Equity Income ETFs Can Star in Retiree Portfolios

It’s a complicated economic environment to retire in, with high costs and significant geopolitical and policy uncertainty. Still, people want and often may need to retire. However, thanks to innovation in the asset mana…

Why Active CLO ETFs Can Shine as PCE Data Cools

Given that the Federal Reserve raised interest rates earlier in September, inflation data that was already crucial has taken on a new meaning. These reports could now serve as a barometer for what is to come from the ce…

Global Nuclear Power Hits Record High: What It Means for NUKZ

Global nuclear generation achieved a major milestone this month. Total global nuclear power output reached 2,702 terawatt-hours (TWh), notching a new record for the second consecutive year, according to a statement from…

Avoid the International Value Trap With ICPY’s Insider Focus

Despite the fact that international equities have picked up steam over the past year and a half or so, they are still largely trading at noticeable valuation discounts compared to U.S. stocks. That sentence alone should…

3 Tech Stocks Driving Big Returns in GTEK

The Goldman Sachs Future Tech Leaders Equity ETF (GTEK) has produced robust returns for its 75 basis point fee. The strategy has returned 46.5% YTD, according to ETF Database data, and 52.2% over the last 12 months. GTE…

How Derivative ETFs Are Reshaping the Search for Yield

The derivative ETF landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation, as financial advisors look for ways to generate elevated, tax-efficient income while managing equity market volatility without adding traditional intere…

Simplify Raises the Stakes With Rival Bid for USCF

The stakes certainly seem to be getting raised in the bidding war for USCF Investments and its parent, The Marygold Companies. Key Takeaways: Simplify Asset Management has submitted a proposal to buy The Marygold Compan…

Putnam Converts Focused U.S. Research Strategy to ETF Structure

More conversions to exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from mutual funds continue to underscore the preference of the ETF as the investment vehicle of choice. Last week, Putnam Investments completed the conversion of its mutu…

Nuclear Energy Ambitions Opens Up Growth for Uranium Miners

Uranium mining equities have been back on the rise as of late. Key Takeaways: Recent insights from the Sprott team show that uranium miners and junior uranium miners saw significant gains in August. These gains are occu…

Why Choose Free Cash Flow Over Other Accounting Metrics?

When it comes to identifying value, typical fundamental metrics like price-to-earnings (P/E) or price-to-book (P/B) are often used. Both metrics rest on accounting outputs (reported earnings and book value), and account…

New Industry Survey Reinforces Nuclear’s Growth Outlook

The global pressurized water reactor (PWR) system market is valued at USD 13.0 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 17.6 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 3.1%. This increase represents an absolute dollar…

Potential Diesel Export Curbs Manageable for Midstream

In recent days, energy discussions and headlines have been dominated by the potential for a U.S. diesel export ban. The U.S. is a major exporter of diesel, including to Europe, which has been hit hard by global diesel s…

This Semiconductor Stock Is a Bargain; Seize It With This ETF

In broad terms, the semiconductor industry usually isn’t top of mind for value investors, but there are occasions when individual names in the group look like bargains. Some experts argue that Broadcom (AVGO) currently …

Rethinking Equal Weight: How RAFI Offers an Alternative

As equity market concentration hits historic levels, investors are actively seeking alternative index weighting strategies to mitigate idiosyncratic risk. For decades, the default option to escape the confines of market…