U.S. domestic markets extended their gains during the recent period between Index selection dates (March 14, 2024 – April 11, 2024, the “Period”). Equity markets were largely influenced by the Federal Reserve’s decisions during its second Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting of the year. On March 20th, in an announcement broadly expected by...

By Vanya Sharma,Senior Associate, Capital Markets Key Takeaways Capital gains are profits from the sale of assets like stocks or ETFs and are subject to taxes. Mutual funds generate capital gains through active management, rebalancing or redemption. Those capital gains are taxable upon distribution. ETFs incur capital gains only if the ETF’s price appreciates,...

By Imaru Casanova, Portfolio Manager, Gold and Precious Metals John Maynard Keynes famously critiqued the gold standard as a “barbarous relic,” yet recent trends in the gold market might suggest otherwise. Gold has hit all-time highs—and its investment demand hasn’t even reached peak levels yet, according to Portfolio Manager Ima Casanova. Despite the...

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The S&P 500 capped off its best week of the year as it rose 2.67% from last Friday. The weekly gain ends the index’s streak of three straight weekly losses. The index is currently up 7.53% year to date and now sits 2.94% below its record close from March 28, 2024. The table below summarizes [...] The post S&P 500 Snapshot: Best Week of 2024...

Investors seeking total return, portfolio diversification, and tax efficiency are showing interest in Master Limited Partnerships (MLP) ETFs. MLP ETFs can harness the various benefits of MLPs through the straightforward ETF platform. The funds can provide good exposure to midstream energy infrastructure companies, along with yield potential. The Alerian...