After a lengthy run of tantalizing and disappointing investors, small-cap stocks appear to be finally finding solid footing. For the month ending May 16, the Russell 2000 Index is higher by 7.74%, perhaps signaling smaller stocks are ready to deliver more sizable gains. Some related exchange traded funds are performing even better. The Invesco NASDAQ...

2024 has presented many investors with a waiting game. Whether it’s waiting for the Fed, waiting for inflation, or waiting for the election, lots of investors may be holding off on making important moves. One option that may invite action right now, however, is small-caps. Small-caps combine a few important benefits and are poised to [...] The post...

With just nine new ETFs launching on U.S. exchanges, the week ending May 17, 2024, was fairly unremarkable in that regard. However, there was plenty of other activity in the space including closures and name changes. The week saw funds debut from the likes of Direxion, JPMorgan, and Virtus as well as newcomers Macquarie and [...] The post This Week...

Markets often see narratives obfuscate the facts on the ground, and 2024 has proved no exception. In this case, negative headlines surrounding real estate may be unnecessarily warding investors away from potential opportunities in REITs. An active REIT ETF, specifically, could provide one intriguing route into the space, as discussed on a panel during...

Investors have long considered closed-end-fund (CEF) exposure due to their potential for higher returns. A good CEF can be a vital capital-appreciation workhorse within an investment portfolio. While CEFs can, at times, experience volatility and lower liquidity, these risks are offset by the potential for steady and higher income streams. CEFs can also...

With the capital markets hanging on the U.S. Federal Reserve’s every move, staying flexible in the current environment is necessary. That said, consider an active fund option in the NEOS Enhanced Income 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF (CSHI). There are certainly two opposed forecasts heading into the rest of 2024. One is the higher-for-longer interest rates [...]...