Total Return Forecasts: Major Asset Classes - September 2, 2026

The total return forecast for the Global Market Index continued to tick higher in August for the long-run outlook. The latest GMI return forecast (an annualized 8.1% performance) is modestly above last month's estimate but still far short of the benchmark's trailing return for the past ten years, although the gap has been narrowing lately.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 2, 2026

Foreign Bonds Take The Lead Over U.S. Fixed Income In 2026

Diversifying into foreign bond markets has been a win for US investors this year, based on a review of a set of ETFs through Aug. 27's close. The Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF, a proxy for government and investment‑grade corporates, is essentially flat, posting a fractional 0.2% rise.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 28, 2026

Diversified Portfolios Show Resilience Amid Escalating Iran War

With the Iran war escalating, the conflict is again getting harder to ignore, which strengthens the case for maintaining a globally diversified portfolio. Energy prices are rising again, and the specter of elevated inflation and potential Federal Reserve rate hikes is once more a risk factor on the march.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 20, 2026

Total Return Forecasts: Major Asset Classes - July 2, 2026

The outlook for long-term total return for the Global Market Index (GMI) edged up again in June, touching the highest level in recent history. Despite the recent rise, the expected performance remains well below GMI's realized return over the trailing ten-year window.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 2, 2026

3 Nuclear Stocks Worth Owning for the Entire Year as Power Demand Keeps Climbing

Nuclear is the next big theme in energy. If you aren't already invested, there's still time.

The Motley Fool • Jun 28, 2026

Nuclear Is the Energy Story of 2026. Here Are 3 Stocks to Own All Year.

Cameco's uranium mining business is firing on all cylinders again. BWX's backlog is swelling as it lands more government and commercial contracts.

The Motley Fool • Jun 16, 2026

ATI and BWX Technologies Extend Strategic Partnership Through 2030

ATI extends its strategic material supply agreement with BWXT through fiscal 2030, supporting the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 12, 2026

BWX: High Oil Prices Will Translate Into Higher Global Rates (Rating Downgrade)

The SPDR Bloomberg International Treasury Bond ETF faces downside risk due to rising global rates driven by the Iran conflict. BWX's 7.4-year duration and 2.8% SEC yield leave it vulnerable to further drawdowns if inflation persists. Prolonged Middle East instability is fueling higher oil prices, stoking inflation, and prompting central banks to tighten policy.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 24, 2026

Commodities Lead Major Asset Classes So Far In 2026

Prices for raw materials have rocketed higher so far this year, outperforming the rest of the major asset classes by a wide margin through Friday's close (Jan. 23), based on a set of ETFs.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 26, 2026

Foreign Bonds On Track To Outperform U.S. Fixed Income In 2025

Echoing the strong run in foreign equities in 2025, bond markets ex-US are also having a good year. Using a set of ETFs to track the major international buckets of fixed-income securities shows across-the-board outperformance over a popular US benchmark through Wednesday's close (Dec. 17).

Seeking Alpha • Dec 18, 2025