I started in the financial publishing industry as a “temp” back in 2011. I spent my first week learning about the industry, and the writing style and routine of my assigned senior editor—the income guy. During that week, he handed…
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The S&P 500 capped off the week with a fresh record high, finishing up 0.5%. This marks the fourth consecutive winning week for the index, its longest streak since late 2024. Here is a snapshot of the index from the past…
Active ETFs have made waves in recent years, already outpacing passive ETFs in several key metrics this year. With rapid launches and notable flows, active ETFs have become a bigger and bigger part of investors’ portfolios. Among the successful launches…
The yield on the 10-year note finished April 24, 2026 at 4.31%. Meanwhile, the 2-year note ended at 3.78% and the 30-year yield ended at 4.91%. The chart below overlays the daily performance of several Treasury bonds, starting from the…
Rare earth elements (REEs) and critical materials, despite their sometimes interchangeable use, represent two distinct investment opportunities. Understanding the nuances can help investors navigate the strategic shifts in 2026, which include geopolitical uncertainty. Rare Earths or Critical Materials? Rare earth…
A lot of people were surprised the stock market didn’t fall further given the geopolitical situation. A war in the Middle East. Oil prices spiked 60% in a hurry. The energy market supply-demand dynamics might be screwed up for a…
ETFs are a huge part of the investing landscape, having exploded in popularity since the 2019 ETF rule. The funds offer greater tax efficiency, transparency, and tradability than their mutual fund counterparts. In fact, this year has already seen ETFs…
The “Real Assets Guided Chart Pack” offers a comprehensive analysis of real assets, including infrastructure, real estate, commodities, and natural resources, and the role they play in portfolio diversification. With rising inflation concerns and global economic volatility, some real asset sectors can…
In a market where the Magnificent Seven (Mag 7) account for more than 30% of the S&P 500 Index, The VictoryShares free cash flow (FCF) suite of ETFs takes a different road. Only one Mag 7 name appears in the…