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Bryan Armour: Stocks had another banner year in 2024, while bonds did enough to stay in the black. The growth-led rally continued from 2023 with tech and communication-services stocks leading the market. But unlike 2023, it wasn’t just the “Magnificent Seven” propelling markets forward. Utilities, banks, and consumer cyclicals also outperformed the broader market. In […]

According to Bloomberg, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has set a new benchmark in the world of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) since its launch in January 2024.  With over $50 billion in assets amassed in just 11 months, IBIT has achieved a feat unparalleled in the industry, outpacing traditional funds that have been operating for decades. […]

Nearly all exchange-traded fund issuers are  developing or planning to develop a transparent active ETF product according to Cerulli Associates, the fund data provider. Cerulli said in a report that 91% of ETF issuers are developing or planning to develop a transparent active ETF product, versus 26% for passive ETFs. The report said: “Fee compression […]

The US Spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) set a new monthly record in December, attracting over $2.08 billion in net inflows.  The inflows of the nine biggest US ETH ETFs doubled compared to $1 billion of November’s inflows.  BlackRock Led the ETH ETFs The total net inflows for Ethereum ETFs exceeded $12.11 billion in December, […]

What’s going on here? US exchange-traded funds (ETFs) soared to new heights in 2024, reaching $1.1 trillion in inflows and nearly doubling the previous record from 2023. What does this mean? This historic surge in ETF inflows highlights the increasing appeal of these investment vehicles, fueled by a strong US bull market and the launch […]

Thinking about your long-term investment strategy? Here’s why the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF should be at the top of your list. Nobody really knows what the stock market might do in 2025. The current bull market is getting long in the tooth, but these upswings do tend to stick around for several years. The market […]

Nate Geraci, president of the ETF Store, has outlined five bold predictions for the crypto exchange-traded funds (ETF) market in 2025. Sharing his insights on X (formerly Twitter), Geraci highlighted pivotal advancements that could shape the market. Here is a breakdown of his predictions and their implications. Geraci’s Crypto ETF Predictions as Legal Teams Brace […]

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 05/15/2000. The fund is sponsored by Blackrock. It has amassed assets over $583.68 billion, making it the largest ETFs attempting to match the […]

United States-based spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are nearing a significant milestone following record-breaking growth during 2024 as BTC crossed the $100,000 price level. The US spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs are just 2.2%, or $2.2 billion, away from crossing $110 billion in cumulative holdings, which makes up over 5.7% of the entire Bitcoin supply, Dune […]

Spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) set a new monthly record in December with $2.08 billion in net inflows. This performance nearly doubled November’s inflows, reflecting heightened investor interest in ether-backed financial products. BlackRock’s ETHA fund led the surge, contributing significantly to the robust inflow figures. BlackRock Leads Ethereum ETF Inflows in December BlackRock’s ETHA fund […]