Ben Hernandez

A new Federal Reserve chair and market uncertainty continue to emphasize an ongoing search for yield. In this case, corporate bonds are a default choice, but there’s another option that many may not be aware of. Mezzanine collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) — specifically those rated BBB — provide compelling yield potential.

The aerospace sector has evolved from a speculative frontier into a foundational pillar of modern global infrastructure. At the forefront of this technological shift is SpaceX, which has redefined the economics of space travel. For investors seeking exposure to high-conviction, growth-oriented investments through an ETF wrapper, Baron First Principles ETF (RONB)

Fundamentally, a dollar rally is applying downward pressure on gold, but it’s also building strength behind the curtain. A stronger dollar increases debt-servicing costs for foreign borrowers, tightens global market liquidity, raises overall funding costs, and frequently forces traders to unwind leveraged positions and carry trades. In effect, this volatility encourages central banks to aggressively diversify their reserves, which opens the path for gold exposure.

In a tricky fixed income environment marked by high interest rates and ongoing monetary policy uncertainty, collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) are emerging as a strategic alternative. However, investors shouldn’t blindly assume a passive fund will provide them with the necessary exposure to CLOs. Instead, there are active options to consider such as the Reckoner Yield Enhanced AAA CLO ETF (RAAA) and the

Free cash flow strategies are ideal for investors searching for quality fundamental factors, especially in current times where certain large-cap valuations are suspect. VictoryShares and Solutions offer a suite of free cash flow (FCF) ETFs in the VictoryShares Free Cash Flow ETF (VFLO), VictoryShares Free Cash Flow Growth ETF (GFLW), and VictoryShares Small Cap Free Cash Flow ETF (SFLO). This trio has demonstrated expanding assets, steady inflows, and robust returns.

2026 is proving that value is alive and well, but certain value-focused ETFs have been standout performers relative to their factor peers. Such is the case with the iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF (VLUE), which is up over 40% for the year. It’s easily outpacing its value sibling, the

Investors are developing a taste for value and dividend-based strategies. The July Flash Flows Report from State Street Investment Management (SSIM) was evidence of this predilection after June’s global tech rout continued into last month. While traditional benchmarks continued to absorb steady inflows, these specialized factor strategies saw an influx of substantial capital.

When the worlds of technical and fundamental analysts collide, the byproduct is the Defiance KSM TipRanks Analyst ETF (RANK). Launched at the end of June, the fund offers a dual-filter strategy that balances fundamental Wall Street sentiment with technical market trends. RANK brings these two critical investment signals together into a single rules-based methodology designed to encapsulate the best market ideas into a high-conviction portfolio.

Emerging markets (EM) continue to attract investor attention after the asset class significantly outperformed U.S. and global stocks in 2025 and Q1 2026. Fueled by deglobalization, expanding artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystems, and powerful reform tailwinds, more investors are migrating to EM equities. State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) flow data highlights this growing momentum, showing that EM-focused ETFs have attracted an impressive $38.48 billion in inflows year-to-date.

Reflecting on the first half of 2026 provides a clear roadmap to strategize for the remainder of the year. Before that can occur, however, it’s imperative to check the pulse on the current state of the market and posit what may happen next. Moderated by TMX VettaFi Head of Sector & Industry Research Roxanna Islam, a recent webinar, “