Bull vs. Bear: ETFs for Rising Geopolitical Risk

Ever since conflict erupted in the Middle East a few months ago, the topic of geopolitical uncertainty has remained fresh in the minds of advisors and investors alike. For this edition of Bull vs.

ETF Trends • May 6, 2026

2026 in Focus: Why Emerging Markets Matter

It has not exactly been a stretch to argue that international equities have enjoyed a significant resurgence in investor attention for well over a year now. These companies a great potential source of long-term returns.

ETF Trends • Apr 22, 2026

Emerging Markets ETFs to Take the Crown Again

Even the tidal wave of tariffs wasn't enough to hold back the rally in global equities last year. As it turns out, emerging markets were the single best-performing major regional indices in 2025.

ETF Trends • Jan 20, 2026

Emerging Markets ETFs to Take the Crown Again?

Even the tidal wave of tariffs wasn't enough to hold back the rally in global equities last year. As it turns out, emerging markets were the single best-performing major regional indices in 2025.

ETF Trends • Jan 20, 2026

ALPS ETFs in Biotech and Commodities Lead 2025 Gains

Biotech and natural resources funds led the ALPS ETFs lineup in 2025, with both strategies delivering returns above 45%, according to ETF Database. The ALPS Medical Breakthroughs ETF (SBIO) gained just over 57% through December 23, topping all ALPS products for the year, according to ETF Database.

ETF Trends • Dec 26, 2025

The Tide Can Continue Turning for EM Stocks in 2026

After years of lagging U.S. stocks, emerging markets equities and the related ETFs shed that dubious distinction in a big way in 2025. Count the ALPS Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (EDOG) as among the ETFs getting in on that act.

ETF Trends • Nov 28, 2025

EM Emphasis on Dividends Could Be Excellent for EDOG

With EM stocks resurgent in 2025, it's reasonable to assume growth fare, such as consumer internet and technology, is leading that charge. Indeed, that's accurate, but there's more to the story.

ETF Trends • Oct 23, 2025

There's a Case for Emerging Market Equities

The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is higher by 9.64% YTD, easily outpacing the returns offered by the S&P 500. There's still seven months left in 2025.

ETF Trends • Jun 3, 2025

Looking to Emerging Markets Equities? Go for Dividend Dogs

Emerging markets equities have had a positive last twelve months, returning 9.3% over the last year per YCharts. Many investors have turned towards the category as an option for diversification and potential upside as supply chains and interest rates shift.

ETF Trends • Jun 25, 2024

Get Dividends Exposure as EM Equities See More Inflows

Improving macroeconomic conditions are feeding into higher demand for emerging market (EM) ETFs. January was followed up by another strong month in February, as inflows into EM equity funds reached record levels.

ETF Trends • Mar 22, 2024