One notable trend across both mutual funds and exchange-traded funds （ETFs） is the growing prevalence of core-plus fixed-income strategies. These funds operate under a two-part mandate. The “core” sleeve is typically invested in diversified, investment-grade bonds designed to provide stability... Read more
The technology sector can be a fickle one. You have years like 2022, when tech exchange-traded funds tumbled, immediately followed by a 2023 recovery that saw some funds return upward of 50%. While 2024 and 2025 provided more sedate returns... Read more
For much of the four-decade bond bull market that ended in 2022, a number of fixed-income portfolio managers rose to prominence on the back of consistent outperformance. One of the most notable was Bill Gross, formerly of Pimco, who helped... Read more
The health care industry is facing headwinds, but analysts continue to forecast growth in 2026. In a Jan. 12 report, consulting firm McKinsey found that the U.S. health care system is under increased financial pressure. While some segments are still... Read more
Some asset managers design fund lineups that are explicitly geared toward short-term trading or income generation rather than long-term ownership. In particular, many exchange-traded fund （ETF） issuers have leaned heavily into leveraged products that are no longer tied to broad... Read more
6 of the Best AI ETFs to Buy for 2026 Rotation among the largest U.S. technology stocks continues to define the race for artificial intelligence leadership, underscoring how quickly market perceptions can shift in this space. In early January, Alphabet... Read more
5 Best Nuclear Energy Stocks and ETFs to Buy If you’re looking for a picks-and-shovels way to play the artificial intelligence boom, you could do worse than invest in the supply chain that provides it with electricity. Because of the... Read more
As gold and silver surged through 2025 and carried that momentum into 2026, prominent precious metals advocates took the opportunity for a victory lap on social media. Among the loudest was Peter Schiff, a longtime gold bull best known for... Read more
If there is one metric that succinctly captures how the “debasement trade” of 2025 evolved into something broader in 2026, it is the gold-to-silver ratio. This ratio measures how many ounces of silver it takes to buy one ounce of... Read more
2026 began with a dramatic upheaval in geopolitics. On Jan. 3, U.S. special operations forces executed a predawn military operation in Caracas that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, flying him to New York to face federal drug-trafficking and terrorism charges.... Read more
When gold is glittering, miners can shine even brighter. Gold has had a strong start to the year, with futures traded in New York up about 6% year to date. /Gold miners have done even better, with the Philadelphia Gold... Read more
As 2026 gets underway, many investors are wondering how to position their portfolios for growth while managing volatility in an increasingly complex environment. From geopolitical unrest to a frothy tech sector and shifting interest-rate expectations, there are many trends to... Read more