Every new year brings with it a new opportunity to stop for a moment, take stock of where we currently sit, revisit resolutions, and refresh outlooks.

Where might investors want to go in their equity allocations to start 2025? If 2024 was the year of large-cap tech dominating the markets, 2025 may see other segments strike back.

The S&P 500 has had an incredible run over the last two years. From the start of 2023 through the end of 2024, the benchmark stock index produced a total return of 58%.

Investors are closing the books on another eventful year — marked by record highs for the major stock market indices, record action in Treasury yields and record assets and flows into ETFs. 2024 was a...

I updated my universe of exchange-traded funds to track based on superior long-term performance. Nearly 450 ETFs are ranked based on short-term monthly returns, exponential moving average, and money f...

The new year is poised for a resurgence in tech IPOs, as lower interest rates and an investor shift to small- and mid-cap companies combine to create a more welcoming market for debuts. The current en...

Small caps are looming over investors' blueprints for 2025, and likely for good reason; rate cuts do appear poised to benefit small caps disproportionately. That said, not every small cap strategy is ...

The U.S. stock market is highly valued, driven by Big Tech and AI investments, with speculative fervor reminiscent of the late 1990s. Some REITs, like W.P. Carey, face challenges due to poor capital a...

New year on the mind? With the holiday season likely calming market news and narratives in a few weeks, now is the time to act for those refreshing portfolios.

On this platform, VettaFi covers a wide range of ETF topics to keep advisors and investors informed. Thus far in 2024, we published more than 3,000 articles.

Exchange-traded funds (ETF) continue revolutionizing how investors build their portfolios, offering cost-effective ways to access diverse market segments. While individual stocks might deliver higher ...

Small-caps and value stocks have soared these past few days on improved sentiment. AVUV has been one of the biggest beneficiaries and is up 10% since the election. It has outperformed since inception,...

Markets have weathered a flurry of catalysts in 2024. These include a surprisingly strong U.S. economy, global election super-cycle, major pivot in rate policy, and continued geopolitical unrest.

Many investors have parked significant assets in cash over the last year, farming significant yields therein. Of course, with rate cuts having arrived, the cash outlook has changed.

Avoid the most popular small-cap ETF and focus more on quality businesses with these two picks.