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Fidelity to Tack Service Fees on 100 More ETFs. Boutique Issuers May Be Hit Hardest

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As ETFs’ popularity boom, platforms are looking for ways to monetize that growth.

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How Roundhill’s DRAM Became Fastest ETF to Net $6.5B in Assets

The product tracks companies focused on computer memory hardware and the massive artificial intelligence buildout.

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BlackRock’s New ETF Goes Long on Emerging Market Bonds. Not Everyone Agrees

The world’s largest asset manager launched an active fund, the iShares $ EM Bond Active Ucits ETF, in April.

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Investors Hungry for Private Markets in Their ETFs

Global investors are itching for access to unicorns in the convenient ETF wrapper.

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Some ESG Funds Are Booming. That’s Not the Whole Picture

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While some clean energy products have outperformed this year, it’s not all sunshine and daisies for ESG.

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How to Invest During Geopolitical Uncertainty

Our survival instincts lead us to protect our portfolios, but sometimes that’s easier said than done.

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VOO Becomes First ETF to Top $700 Billion in Assets

The development illustrates Vanguard’s ongoing dominance in ETFs as well as client demand for low-cost, passive strategies.

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From Greenwashing to Greenhushing: The Rise of ‘Anti-ESG’ ETFs

A backlash to so-called woke investments spurred interest in their anti-woke counterparts. But is it a new strategy or just marketing hype?

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Can Buffered ETFs Reshape Portfolio Management?

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Defined-outcome funds took in more than $8 billion during the first half of 2025.

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Markets

Fine Print: ETFs Born in Banner Year May Lack Staying Power

Issuers are pumping out funds to meet investor demand, but there’s a growing risk that many of the new ETFs will have short shelf lives.

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Vanguard Made a Single Acquisition. Now, It’s Getting Sued

The complaint alleges Vanguard acted in bad faith by thwarting certain business deals post-acquisition.

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Defense ETFs Surge Amid Wartime Buildups

ETFs targeting the sector are riding high this year due to sustained conflicts in Europe and the Middle East.

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Vanguard Expands Fixed-Income Menu with 3 Treasury ETFs

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The firm has launched nine total fixed-income ETFs this year.

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Trump Media Files for Third Crypto ETF

Trump’s media company has filed for a third crypto-focused ETF that would hold Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, Cronos and XRP.

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What’s Inside the SEC’s Latest Crypto ETF Guidance

The agency’s new guidelines focus on disclosures around price fluctuations and market manipulation, among other common concerns.

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State Street’s PRIV Lands First Daily Inflows in Months

The fund pulled in more than $18 million in assets over two days last week but has seen negligible interest from investors long term.

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