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July 13

Why the SEC’s novel ETF review could change who wins the race to market

The SEC is seeking clarity on novel ETFs — but its review could leave the industry with even more questions.

Sovereign wealth funds, central banks embrace ETFs as cost-effective entry to niche asset classes

July 9

Sovereign wealth funds, central banks embrace ETFs as cost-effective entry to niche asset classes

Sovereign investors are turning to ETFs for liquidity, efficiency and more specialized exposures, according to a recent Invesco study.

Avantis skipped the dual share class rush — here’s why its CIO thinks ETF investors are better off on their own

July 8

Avantis skipped the dual share class rush — here’s why its CIO thinks ETF investors are better off on their own

Avantis executives explain why the firm is rejecting dual ETF share classes despite the industry's push to adopt the structure.

BlackRock enters Nasdaq-100 ETF race as SpaceX joins the index

July 7

BlackRock enters Nasdaq-100 ETF race as SpaceX joins the index

BlackRock is joining State Street in launching a competing ETF to Invesco's dominant QQQ, undercutting the fee by 8 basis points.

What to do if your emerging markets ETF is overloaded with semiconductor stocks

July 2

What to do if your emerging markets ETF is overloaded with semiconductor stocks

The case for emerging markets as a diversifier has weakened, as indexes are highly skewered toward semiconductor companies. Experts say institutional investors should lean into active management.

What SpaceX’s Nasdaq 100 inclusion means for defined contribution plan investors

July 1

What SpaceX’s Nasdaq 100 inclusion means for defined contribution plan investors

SpaceX’s inclusion in the Nasdaq 100 could make ETFs tracking the index more popular.

Novel ETF strategies outpace SEC’s 2019 rule as agency seeks comment on crypto, private assets, prediction markets and more

June 30

Novel ETF strategies outpace SEC’s 2019 rule as agency seeks comment on crypto, private assets, prediction markets and more

The request reflects the agency’s ongoing effort to foster innovation while maintaining protections for investors and could lead to changes that would give the SEC more control over products that have raised legal and operational questions.

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