Commodity sales and demographics have helped these countries outperform even emerging markets.
Investors believe the odds that the SEC will approve the first ether fund are rising.
More than 563 investment firms own these spot bitcoin ETFs, according to SEC filings.
These trading trends have made private credit even more attractive.
Thematic allocations were all the rage during the stay-at-home trading boom three years ago.
The money manager says rampant passive investing has undermined the hunt for value.
Patrick Haskell, a former co-head of fixed income capital markets at Morgan Stanley, has taken over.
The ETF has suffered net outflows of about $17.4 billion since it was converted from a trust.
The competition for ETF research platforms catering to RIAs is heating up.
Amid a token slump, some of the largest bitcoin ETFs saw big discounts to asset value.
Lake has led the asset manager's ETF effort globally.
Passive ESG funds have proven to be more appealing to investors, according to Morningstar.
The 11 U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs have seen outflows of $182 million this month.
Commodity bulls argue that strong underlying consumption ultimately means the sector will benefit.
Morningstar warned Wall Street money managers pouncing on the breakneck rush into active ETFs.
The upcoming downside-protection ETF lineup will primarily invest in derivatives.
The world's largest asset manager will flip the $700 million BlackRock International Dividend Fund.
The funds' strategies focus on downside protection and diversification.
The decline extends a disappointing run for the $6.7 billion Ark Innovation ETF.
The push for ETF rule changes has heated up to the point that even major stock exchanges are getting involved.