Branching Out From U.S. Equities? Look to CVIE

After years of muted gains, international equity strategies may very well be having their moment in the sun. The macroeconomic picture is currently working in favor of these strategies.

ETF Trends • Mar 31, 2025

International Equity ETFs Showcase Resilient Results

Before 2025 even began, some investors and advisors were choosing to opt out of international equity exposure.  Back then, it wasn't too difficult to fault them for doing so.

ETF Trends • Feb 24, 2025

A Look Back at Morgan Stanley First 2 ETF Years

Approximately two years ago, just before an Exchange conference kicked off, one of the largest asset managers entered into the ETF market. Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM), home to some of the strongest asset management brands, launched their initial suite of ETFs in January 2023.

ETF Trends • Jan 10, 2025

Uncertain About Equities in 2025? Consider International Exposure

It's no secret that investors and advisors both are contemplating what the U.S. equity market is going to look like in 2025.  This uncertainty is understandable.

ETF Trends • Dec 2, 2024

Get Ahead of the International Equity Rebound With CVIE

International equities have fallen by the wayside for quite a while now, with many investors choosing to focus on U.S. companies instead.  However, global equity strategies could return to being in favor soon.

ETF Trends • Oct 30, 2024

Branch Out From U.S. Market Volatility With CVIE

Time and time again, the markets have not reacted well to cooling labor market data. In the U.S. Department of Labor reports for both July and August, job growth came in at lower levels than expected.

ETF Trends • Sep 13, 2024

The ESG ETF Duo Marrying Returns and Sustainability

ESG isn't going away. Yes, it's taken hits over the last few years, losing its status among the biggest investing themes.

ETF Trends • Jun 3, 2024

Morgan Stanley Investment Management's Calvert ETFs Turn 1

Morgan Stanley Investment Management's lineup of ETFs has grown to over half a billion dollars in assets since their launch last year. The firm entered the ETF space one year ago with the launch of six Calvert ETFs.

ETF Trends • Jan 30, 2024

European Central Bank Rate Cuts Could Lift This ETF in 2024

There's been increased chatter that the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates, perhaps multiple times, next year. That has provided ballast to domestic risk assets.

ETF Trends • Dec 8, 2023

It Pays to Be Selective With Developed Market Equities

With less than two months left in 2023, this maybe another disappointing year for broad-based ex-US developed market equity funds. This includes a slew of passive exchange traded funds.

ETF Trends • Nov 9, 2023