They say a picture is worth a thousand words. If that’s the case, I’ve put together a novel here. Below are my favorite ETF-related charts. While there are still a few words, the pictures tell quite a story. Enjoy! ETF…
I recently came across one of the more shocking charts I have seen in quite a while. FlowingData compiled figures from the Bureau of Labor’s 2016 Consumer Expenditure Survey on how different income groups spend their hard-earned money. They then…
Last week, I had the opportunity to travel to NYC to appear on Bloomberg’s ETF IQ. This week? A bell ringing ceremony at the New York Stock Exchange to celebrate the ETF Industry Exposure & Financial Services ETF (TETF). Michael…
This week, I had the opportunity to travel to New York and appear on Bloomberg’s ETF IQ. If you’re not familiar with ETF IQ, it’s a weekly ETF-focused (what else?) show hosted by Scarlet Fu and Bloomberg’s resident ETF expert…
Dow ends wild day down 1,175 points, largest point drop in history – USA Today, February 5th Dow plunges more than 1,000 points on specter of higher interest rates – Washington Post, February 8th LIVE tonight at 7p ET: Tune…
ETF growth appears to be hitting the steep part of the “hockey stick” curve. UNREAL, another $5b into ETFs last night, brings Jan total to $78.6b, which destroys all-time monthly flow record by $18b (or 30%), this is a nearly…
The 2018 edition of the world’s largest ETF conference featured 2,500+ attendees, 200+ experts on everything from the SPDR S&P 500 ETF to hidden gem ETFs you’ve never heard of, an exhibit hall where nearly every ETF provider was well-represented,…
Monday will mark the 25th anniversary of the first U.S.-listed ETF, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY). Born out of the 1987 stock market crash (I highly recommend this fantastic account from Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas), SPY sparked an investing revolution. In…
“To expect the unexpected shows a thoroughly modern intellect. ” -Oscar Wilde Understanding the difference between a prediction and the probability of a particular outcome occurring is an important distinction for successful investors. Anyone, regardless of their specific knowledge or…
“I try not to get involved in the business of prediction. It’s a quick way to look like an idiot.” – Award-winning author Warren Ellis Anyone who knows me is well aware of my disdain for predictions. Nobody has a…
This past week, I had an interesting conversation with Phil Bak, CEO of Exponential ETFs, an upstart ETF provider who recently launched the Reverse Cap Weighted U.S. Large Cap ETF (RVRS). Phil took some flak on social media and even…
