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April 14

What this niche memory stock ETF’s early success reveals about the ongoing AI trade

Roundhill Investment's new DRAM ETF saw $1 billion in trading volume in its first week, revealing heightened demand for thematic funds that provide exposure to memory chip makers.

Why Morgan Stanley is betting on bitcoin for its first bank-branded ETF​

April 10

Why Morgan Stanley is betting on bitcoin for its first bank-branded ETF​

Morgan Stanley launched the cheapest bitcoin ETF on the market on April 8 and branded it with the firm’s own name — signaling the asset manager views cryptocurrency as a core portfolio holding.

Iran war fuels rush to energy ETFs. Climate investors see no reason to chase returns.

April 9

Iran war fuels rush to energy ETFs. Climate investors see no reason to chase returns.

Despite the surge in energy ETFS, long-term investors focused on climate risk and the energy transition remain committed to ETFs that focus on companies reducing emissions and dependencies on fossil fuels.

BlackRock, State Street challenge Invesco’s QQQ dominance as Nasdaq rule change opens IPO access

April 8

BlackRock, State Street challenge Invesco’s QQQ dominance as Nasdaq rule change opens IPO access

BlackRock and State Street are looking to topple Invesco’s long-standing monopoly over the Nasdaq-100 index — where its two ETFs hold more than $442 billion in assets combined — by filing competing ETFs.

ETF flows shift to short-term Treasuries and energy — what it reveals about inflation fears

April 7

ETF flows shift to short-term Treasuries and energy — what it reveals about inflation fears

Amid market volatility, rising oil prices and inflation fears, shifting ETF flows suggest investors are repositioning their portfolios and taking a risk-off approach.

Franklin Templeton adds to ESG fund closure wave with 7 ETF liquidations

April 2

Franklin Templeton adds to ESG fund closure wave with 7 ETF liquidations

Franklin Templeton plans to liquidate seven ESG-focused ETFs, continuing a trend of asset managers shuttering sustainability funds over the last two years.

Why ‘Big Three’ ETF dominance is pushing midsize firms to buy rather than build

April 1

Why ‘Big Three’ ETF dominance is pushing midsize firms to buy rather than build

While BlackRock and Vanguard have cornered the market in core, low-cost ETFs, many mid-tier firms are exploring M&A deals as a way to stay relevant and competitive.

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