Bitcoin Rally May Have Legs; Bank Income With BTCI
Bitcoin, the largest digital currency by market capitalization, is showing signs. It surpassed the psychologically important $65,000 level and is higher by nearly 3% for the week ending July 21.
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Climbs to 7-Week High
This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: Bitcoin and Ether. While both are considered high-risk assets, they possess foundational differences that investors should understand. We h…
Crude Oil Inventories Surge, Surpassing Forecasts and Previous Levels
The world has burned through oil inventories at a record speed as the Iran war throttles flows from the Persian Gulf, eating into the very buffer that protects against supply shocks.
Predicting What Could Move This Robinhood ETF
Robinhood Markets (HOOD) reports second-quarter results on Wednesday, July 29. That could be an ideal time for active traders to consider single-stock ETFs such as the Direxion Daily HOOD Bull 2X ETF (HODU).
Fabulous Fundamentals in This Corner of the Bond Market
According to Bankrate’s Mortgage Rates, the national average for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.61%. That’s uncomfortably high and a major headwind to many prospective homebuyers, particularly those in the first-time cat…
Don’t Wait for Value Stocks to Break Out: TVAL Already Is
Each year, as headlines tout inflation or red hot returns, investors revisit their favorite value stocks. Value is rarely as flashy as growth, and in a moment defined by AI, value has trailed lots of tech and growth str…
Alphabet Earnings Loom Large: Do You Own The Right Funds?
A major milestone for the story of the stock market this year looms this evening. Alphabet (GOOGL) will report its earnings today after the bell. Reports suggest the firm will have big, positive news to share, so invest…
ETFs for the Next Leg of Earnings Expansion
The Q2 earnings season is still in its early days, but it’s already handing us a reality check: growth is broadening out. These conditions are putting one tried-and-tested segment of smart beta ETFs, the equal-weighted …
Cyclosporiasis: Investing in Biosecurity
In a year already marked by headlines of Ebola outbreaks and flashback-inducing cruise ship quarantines, everyday foodborne threats are delivering a sharp reminder of supply chain vulnerability. Since May, an ongoing cy…
New US 25% tariff hits billions of dollars in Brazilian exports
US president Donald Trump hasn't given up on his approach to use tariffs as a way of gaining the upper hand in the global markets despite the monumental decision by the US Supreme Court on Feb. 20 that his use of the In…
UK house prices rose by 2.7% in year to May, ONS data shows
The UK HPI shows house price changes for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
UK inflation eases to 14-month low of 2.6% in June
The United Kingdom (UK) headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.6% over the year in June, compared to a rise of 2.8% in May, the data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed on Wednesday.
Japan trade balance shrinks in June as high imports offset export strength
President Trump has made reducing U.S. trade deficits a priority, but economists disagree over how much they matter and what to do about them.
Mid-Year Review & Outlook: A Resilient Economy Continues to Push Through Headwinds
We added a healthcare service providers ETF to our Growth, Moderate Growth, and Conservative Growth Strategies to better participate in a broadening equity market after years of narrow, tech-driven leadership. Healthcar…
A Moment for Materials: Why Targeted Investment Makes Sense
It’s likely fair to say that all of the sectors of the equity market have reacted to 2026’s geopolitical pressures in different ways, be it positive or negative. That being said, none have moved in quite as interesting …
Defiance Debuts AI Hyperscale Leaders ETF: Targeting Sustainable AI Profitability
On July 21, Defiance launched the Defiance AI Hyperscale Leaders ETF (AIHY), with an expense ratio of 76 basis points. The fund provides actively managed exposure to the companies that are leaders in enabling, developin…
The Changing Mosaic of Risk Factors
The threads of the markets continue to weave a complicated story. The landscape has moved from a backdrop characterized by a hawkish Fed, a bulletproof AI investment cycle, and a willingness to look through Iran/U.S. te…
How Evolving Data Empowers Private Credit & the PCR ETF
The rapid expansion of private credit established the asset class as an alternative for portfolio diversification. However, its lack of public transaction data has historically posed valuation challenges. According to a…
Strategic Approaches to Consider When Investing in UK ETFs
United Kingdom equities offer investors developed market exposure to resilient, globally diversified sector leaders in energy, healthcare, and finance through ETFs. However, exposure requires an understanding of how reg…
VettaFi’s Murphy Discusses Q2 Earnings & Sector Trends on CNBC’s ETF Edge
VettaFi Director of Research Cinthia Murphy appeared on CNBC’s ETF Edge to discuss second-quarter earnings, thematic ETFs, and sector trends.
Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 07/19/2026
These were last week’s top performing leveraged and inverse ETFs. Note that because of leverage, these kinds of funds can move quickly. Always do your homework.
Risk-Wary Family Offices Double Down on Infrastructure
Geopolitical shocks have pushed family offices to rethink nearly every corner of their portfolios. Infrastructure has emerged as the asset class they trust most right now.
This Commodities ETF Could Be a Second Half Star
Despite a disappointing year for gold and silver — the two most widely observed commodities — broader commodity strategies are continuing to deliver for investors.
Cyber ETFs Surge While Semis Stumble
Market leadership within the tech momentum trade has shifted in the wake of the recent bloodbath. Over the past month, a sharp unwinding of crowded positions sent semiconductors into a steep correction from recent recor…