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

Alternatives ETFs Punching Above Their Weight in 2026

Halfway through the year, the U.S. equity market performance is broadening. That said, market concentration remains incredibly high, while equity and bond correlations sit in positive territory — conditions that scream a call for diversification.

ETF Trends • Jul 16, 2026

CTA: Admirable Performance Despite The Recent Reverse Oil Price Shock

Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF remains a Hold, serving as a volatility buffer rather than a market-beating capital appreciation vehicle. CTA's strength lies in low equity correlation and downside risk management, especially during risk-off events and market declines. Recent NAV losses and underperformance stem from rapid trend reversals in commodities, notably oil, exposing the model's lag in adapting to new trends.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 7, 2026

Tired of Tracking the S&P 500? These 3 Managed Futures ETFs Offer a Different Path

Managed futures funds spent most of the past decade as a footnote in portfolio construction conversations.

24/7 Wall Street • May 7, 2026

CTA: Good Diversifier, Good Buy

Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF is rated a buy for its robust non-correlated return profile and seasoned sub-advisor, Altis Partners. CTA's 5Y beta of –0.31 and concentrated Euro fixed income exposure offer meaningful diversification for equity- and credit-heavy portfolios. The fund structurally benefits from T-bill collateral, generating about 280 bps of return before trading P&L, supporting a 6.2% distribution rate.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 14, 2026

The 3 Managed Futures ETFs That Made Money While the S&P 500 Crashed

The S&P 500 has shed roughly its worst drawdown in the past 12 months during the early months of 2026, as tariff escalation and macro uncertainty rattled equity markets.

24/7 Wall Street • Apr 10, 2026

ETF Edge on using managed futures to navigate volatility during the Iran war

An increase in market volatility is driving ETF innovation around packaging ever-more complex strategies into single instruments. One example is the growth of strategies like managed futures.

CNBC Television • Mar 23, 2026

Industry Experts Share How to Reshape Portfolios With Alternatives

For decades, the 60/40 portfolio was the gold standard for balanced investing. However, as correlations between stocks and bonds fluctuate and traditional safe havens face new pressures, advisors are looking toward alternatives to increase portfolio efficiency.

ETF Trends • Mar 18, 2026

CTA Gained While the S&P 500 Collapsed. Here Is What It Holds

Most diversification strategies fail exactly when investors need them most. In the 2022 bear market, bonds and stocks fell together, leaving the traditional 60/40 portfolio with nowhere to hide.

24/7 Wall Street • Mar 5, 2026

Seeking Diversification as the S&P 500 Nears 7,000

As the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average continue their record-breaking ascent into early 2026, financial advisors are facing a classic concentration conundrum. Following the first full trading week of the year, the S&P 500 closed at 6,966.28 on January 9, while the Dow surged to a record 49,504.07.

ETF Trends • Jan 13, 2026