Key Themes To Watch This REIT Earnings Season

Key Themes To Watch This REIT Earnings Season

Seeking Alpha • Jan 30, 2026

Bull vs. Bear: Are Crypto ETFs the New Portfolio Staple or a Fad?

TMX VettaFi writers Nick Wodeshick and Nick Peters-Golden kicked off 2026 with the first Bull vs Bear discussion on foreign equities. In this version, writers Ben Hernandez and DJ Shaw delve into the world of digital assets — specifically, crypto ETFs.

ETF Trends • Jan 28, 2026

Bond ETFs: Your Tax Bracket Decides the Winner Between AGG and MUB

AGG carries a slightly lower expense ratio and offers a higher yield than MUB. AGG has seen stronger 1-year returns but experienced a deeper five-year drawdown.

The Motley Fool • Jan 24, 2026

AGG vs. VCIT: The Same Tiny Fee, Completely Different Holdings

Both VCIT and AGG charge the same low expense ratio, but VCIT offers a higher yield. AGG holds a much broader mix of bonds and has a lower historical drawdown than VCIT.

The Motley Fool • Jan 24, 2026

IGIB vs. AGG: Which iShares Bond ETF is Better?

Both AGG and IGIB saw price increases of less than 5% in 2025, but it's still a positive sign as the bond market continues to recover overall. Both ETFs have nearly identical expense ratios, while IGIB has a considerably higher dividend yield.

The Motley Fool • Jan 25, 2026

AGG vs. BND: Comparing Two of the Most Widely Traded Bond Funds

BND and AGG deliver nearly identical costs and yields, but BND holds more higher-rated bonds. Both ETFs posted small price gains in 2025, but it's a positive sign as the bond market continues to rebound from its historic crash in 2022.

The Motley Fool • Jan 25, 2026

Powell Under Pressure

U.S. equity markets posted mixed performance this past week as investors weighed a resilient slate of economic data against renewed tensions between the White House and the Fed. Investor reaction was surprisingly muted to news that the DOJ opened an investigation into Fed Chair Powell, but markets did reflect increased odds that the FOMC opts to dig in its heels. Encouragingly, benign consumer inflation data kept the broader disinflation narrative intact, while signs of a recovery in the long-sluggish housing sector suggested that affordability dynamics are finally improving.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 19, 2026

The iShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG) Offers Broader Diversification Than the iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (IEI)

AGG charges a much lower expense ratio and sports a slightly higher yield than IEI AGG is broader and more diversified, but its five-year drawdown was deeper than IEI's Both ETFs invest in cash and U.S. government bonds, though AGG holds over 13,000 positions versus IEI's 84 CEO says this is worth 18 Nvidias. Will this make the world's first trillionaire?

The Motley Fool • Jan 18, 2026

Morningstar Sees More Excitement For Fixed Income ETFs in 2026

With 2025 in the books, it will be a difficult year to top for fixed income exchange-traded funds (ETFs), but Morningstar is predicting more excitement to come. That should keep fixed income investors fixated on what new developments the space brings this year.

ETF Trends • Jan 15, 2026

Strong Performance & Income From a Unique High Yield ETF

In terms of sheer size, DWS may not compete with the Vanguards and BlackRocks in the ETF space when it comes to garnering the most market share. However, it does something to discern itself from the masses: offer unique ETF products.

ETF Trends • Jan 6, 2026