Why Investors Have Flocked to 2 Unorthodox ETFs This Month

Despite the availability of thousands of different exchange-traded funds (ETFs), many investors focus on a relatively small number of popular options. While there is nothing wrong with a broad-based S&P 500 fund or a targeted Nasdaq-100 fund—and indeed these ETFs often provide some of the most robust returns when the broader stock world is thriving—there are opportunities for more adventurous investors to find alternatives that can provide compelling momentum, strong dividends, and value.

MarketBeat • Nov 9, 2025

JPMAM Merges Muni Bond Fund Into Largest Active Muni Bond ETF in U.S.

The muni bond ETF world shook this morning with news that J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) has merged a key muni bond fund into an existing muni bond ETF.

ETF Trends • Oct 27, 2025

Municipal Bond Funds: Time To Shine Or Curtain Call?

Municipal bonds are back to offer compelling risk-adjusted opportunities, but future decisions from Washington can either act as a tailwind or headwind. Municipal bond funds saw net inflows during 2024, first annual inflow since 2021—which was a record year. 2024 was a record year in municipal bond issuance. With attractive yields, the market may start to pay more attention to tax-equivalent yield advantages offered through municipal debt.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 13, 2025

The Case for Active Fixed Income in 2025

A new year means a new opportunity to refresh portfolios, all the way down to core allocations. For many investors, core allocations means finding a simple, passive fund.

ETF Trends • Jan 14, 2025

End Of 2024 Trending Exchange-Traded Funds

I updated my universe of exchange-traded funds to track based on superior long-term performance. Nearly 450 ETFs are ranked based on short-term monthly returns, exponential moving average, and money flows into funds. With valuations and concentrations high, I select twenty trending ETFs Lipper Categories with less risk of correction in 2025 for further analysis.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 16, 2024

Municipal Fixed Income: Shelter From The Storm?

Specific to the muni market, perhaps the biggest surprise this year has been new issue supply that is running well ahead of expectations, up roughly 40% from last year. We think this increased summer issuance is likely the result of deals getting pulled forward, as issuers may be cautious about coming to market later in the fall ahead of what is likely to be an uncertain U.S. political climate. While municipal credit quality has already peaked, it is entering this period of moderating economic growth from a position of strength.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 26, 2024

U.S. Weekly Fund Flows Insight Report: Equity ETFs, Conventional Funds Suffer Net Redemptions For The Fund Flows Week

Despite Federal Reserve officials putting the kibosh on interest rate cuts in March, U.S. indices hit new record highs during the Lipper fund flows week. The Dow and the S&P 500 posted their ninth and seventh record close of 2024 on Friday, February 2, after stronger-than-expected Q4 tech earnings.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 9, 2024

Muni Investors Stay Flexible As Rates Rise

Truly active managers shine in challenging investment environments, especially when they are given a flexible mandate. With tax-loss harvesting, active investors can deliberately sell at a loss to offset taxes on gains elsewhere in a portfolio.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 9, 2021

ETF Odds & Ends: First Mutual Fund Conversion

Plus, iShares lowered expense ratios on two of its ETFs.

ETFcom • Apr 5, 2021

No Time for Passive: The Case for Active Muni Bonds

The Fed has spoken, and their message is clear: not only will nominal interest rates remain low for years, real interest rates will likely remain negative for years. How do you generate income in this environment?

ETF Trends • Nov 10, 2020