Why Midterm Gridlock Favors Sector ETFs

Prediction markets point to a divided Congress after November's midterm elections: Democrats retaking the House, Republicans holding the Senate. Key Takeaways: A divided Congress after the midterms may limit big legislation but not targeted policy moves.

ETF Trends • Sep 14, 2026

ALLW: Is this Ray Dalio's All Weather fund a good ETF to buy today?

Ray Dalio, the billionaire founder of Bridgewater Associates, is known for many things in the financial industry, including starting one of the biggest hedge funds in the world. He is also known for the All Weather Fund, which aims to do well in all markets.

Invezz • Sep 8, 2026

Jackson Hole Changes Everything For ALLW: Here's Why I Chose The Dalio Strategy

ALLW underperformed SPY since April as yields rose and gold pulled back, but the underlying macro thesis remains intact in my view. Rising Treasury yields, sticky inflation, and Fed chair Warsh's removal of forward guidance define a backdrop that favors diversified, risk-balanced strategies like ALLW. Non-US earnings yields in Europe and Japan exceed the US figure, while bond yields above 4% support, in my opinion, ALLW's fixed income allocation.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 25, 2026

Beyond The 60/40: Why ALLW Belongs In A Modern Macro Portfolio

State Street Bridgewater All Weather ETF applies Ray Dalio's risk parity framework, targeting equity-like growth with lower volatility than traditional 60/40 portfolios. ALLW is overweight bonds via futures, with embedded leverage and global diversification across equities and commodities, resulting in higher volatility than AOR. The ETF outperformed 60/40 portfolios during risk-off and recessionary periods but suffers deeper drawdowns when rates rise and commodities underperform.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 17, 2026

ETF Prime: Alternative ETFs Punch Above Their Weight in 2026

Alternative ETFs and their growing role as portfolio diversifiers were the focus of this week's ETF Prime. Host Nate Geraci welcomed Cinthia Murphy, director of research at VettaFi, followed by Matt Bartolini of State Street Investment Management.

ETF Trends • Jul 29, 2026

Resilience Meets Fragility: Rewriting the Diversification Playbook

State Street Investment Management recently released its Midyear Outlook, and it captured the market's moment incredibly well, depicting an environment marked by both resilience and fragility. When we dive into the latest macro economic data, we see exactly that: a market that's anchored on solid fundamentals but that's also growing fragile as confidence wanes.

ETF Trends • Jun 3, 2026

ALLW: Protecting Your Portfolio From Macroeconomic Risk

The State Street Bridgewater All Weather ETF offers a globally diversified, actively managed multi-asset strategy targeting conservative investors seeking stability and income. ALLW allocates across equities, inflation-linked bonds, and global nominal bonds, with a focus on mitigating inflation and market volatility. With a 4.26% distribution yield and flexible asset allocation, ALLW is positioned to benefit from ongoing inflationary pressures and supply chain disruptions.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 1, 2026

Matt Bartolini Talks Inflation-Resilient Portfolios & More

With global macroeconomic pressures not abating any time soon, and inflation signals coming in higher than expected, many advisors and investors are seeking guidance on how to amplify inflation protection within their portfolio.

ETF Trends • May 15, 2026

Marshall Financial Group Establishes Position in SPDR Bridgewater All Weather ETF, According to Recent SEC Filing

Marshall Financial Group, LLC bought 431,569 shares of SPDR Bridgewater All Weather ETF (ALLW) Quarter-end position value increased by $12.45 million, reflecting both share purchases and price movement Transaction represented a 2% change in 13F reportable AUM Post-trade, the fund held 431,569 shares valued at $12.45 million The new ALLW stake accounts for 1.99% of Marshall Financial Group's 13F assets, placing it outside the fund's top five holdings

The Motley Fool • Apr 14, 2026

Master Investor Ray Dalio's Strategy Shows Up in This ETF -- And It Could Help You Invest More Confidently

Many investors want a portfolio that will stand up to all market conditions. Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio has a recipe for risk-adjusted investing success.

The Motley Fool • Mar 31, 2026