With rates where they are, basic bonds could have another banner year. But a new breed of bond-related offerings could offer investors even more advantages. 

The definition of “active management” is changing… and so is the way novel approaches are being developed for the ETF industy

We’ve seen it before in the ETF space – a slew of new ways to play a theme often signals a peak. But could it be different this time with Mag 7 and even the recent weight loss craze? 

As bitcoin hits new highs, new spot bitcoin ETFs are playing along. But are they driving the surge or just following it? Plus, you knew it would happen: the applications for weight loss funds are now in. 

SEC votes on new rules requiring disclosure of material risks related to climate change. Plus, ESG funds face criticism for their holdings - but here’s how they are actually built. 

The CEO of the TMX Group – which owns the Toronto Stock Exchange – talks about his initiatives in developing new ETFs, adding transparency to commodities trading, pioneering crypto offerings and their tech venture incubator program. Plus, Astoria Advisors’ Founder helps nail down what is and isn’t “quality” in ETF space. 

Cash versus corporates versus active fixed income strategies… What’s the best place to park cash now whilethe Fed figures out its next move (or not). 

We talk the biggest trends, concerns and opportunities among 2,000 advisors, money managers and fund companies. Among them: Bitcoin, Mag 7, AI and much more.  

With the recent run, semis are challenging software as the biggest sub-sector of the S&P. But not all chipmakers are benefitting. In fact, most are not. So choose your ETFs carefully. Here’s how.   

Most of the money flowing into new spot bitcoin funds seems to be reallocated institutional money… not so much new retail money. Plus, find out which ETFs could be less-risky alternatives to tech’s top-heavy “Magnificent 7”.