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March 19

Amid overconcentration and volatility, Invesco’s equal-weight ETF is debuting at an opportune time

Equal-weight ETF strategies may be making a comeback as concerns about concentration risk and market volatility increase.

VanEck extends crypto’s 401(k) reach to core  lineup with Basic Capital deal

March 17

VanEck extends crypto’s 401(k) reach to core lineup with Basic Capital deal

Cryptocurrency investments are continuing to creep into 401(k) plans — including within the core investment lineup — and ETF issuers are looking for opportunities to tap into the $13.9 trillion employer-sponsored defined contribution market.

Wilshire Indexes closure highlights uphill battle for benchmark challengers

March 13

Wilshire Indexes closure highlights uphill battle for benchmark challengers

Wilshire Indexes has entered into administration and is offloading assets associated with its UK benchmark business.

Why investors are flocking to value ETFs

March 11

Why investors are flocking to value ETFs

U.S. ETF flows have recently preferred value over growth, particularly in strategies that include other long-dismissed areas of the market such as small caps and international stocks.

As conversions continue to surge, $3.6 billion Sequoia mutual fund to become active ETF

March 11

As conversions continue to surge, $3.6 billion Sequoia mutual fund to become active ETF

Ruane Cunniff, adviser of the fund, said the conversion is driven by wider acceptance of active ETFs and the tax efficiency it provides.

Asset managers continue fixed-income ETF build-out as flows track toward record year

March 9

Asset managers continue fixed-income ETF build-out as flows track toward record year

BlackRock sees a 'generational opportunity' in fixed income right now, launching nine new maturity bond ETFs.

Indiana escalates crypto debate with first state mandate for DC plans

March 5

Indiana escalates crypto debate with first state mandate for DC plans

Following months of industry debate over crypto’s place in defined contribution plans, Indiana has escalated the conversation — becoming the first state to require public DC plans to offer crypto investment access rather than leaving the decision to fiduciaries.

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