Crypto ETF innovation hasn’t stopped. Since the launch of spot ether ETFs this summer, there have been launches reviving the crypto equity universe (e.g., SPDR Galaxy Digital Assets ETFs). There has also been a continued push toward building a spot crypto ETF hierarchy. Issuers like VanEck and 21Shares have filed for spot Solana ETFs. More [...] The...

VettaFi’s quarterly symposiums provide access to the leading industry experts. Accordingly, this helps attendees digest market news in real time, contextualizing the investment tools available with the opportunities and obstacles facing investors. Register for the Oct. 24 Fixed Income symposium at 11 a.m. ET today and earn free CE credits. With the...

By Mike Dickson, Ph.D. Lowest spreads in nearly three years Want more evidence that the U.S. economy is in good shape? Just take a look at the junk bond market. The spread between risky high-yield (or junk) corporate bonds and “safe” U.S. Treasuries has fallen to just 2.84 percentage points, as seen in the chart [...] The post What Are Junk Bonds...

With the upcoming U.S. elections weighing on the minds of investors, many are opting to reassess their asset allocations this month. Recent data from eToro found that nearly 50% of American retail investors intend to or have already moved their portfolios due to their expectations for the presidential election. The eToro data notes that 42% [...] The...

Somehow, some way, the U.S. economy appears on track to pull off a soft landing. Even when the Fed cut rates last month by a surprisingly large amount, significant doubts loomed. While there are still reasons for caution, as ever, last month’s jobs numbers showed continued economic health. Looking ahead, then, it may be worth [...] The post Could...

MLPs and C-Corps operating in the midstream segment can provide differing exposures to the space. Midstream companies are either structured as MLPs or C-Corps. Because MLPs aren’t typically in broad market indexes, diversification benefits can be an appealing aspect of the MLP investment case.  In this context, an advisor asked VettaFi why an MLP would...