US FDA to monitor clinical trial data in real time in pilot program aimed at speeding approvals

The U.S. ​Food and Drug Administration launched a pilot program on Monday aimed at allowing the ‌agency to monitor clinical trial data in real time, a step the agency said could cut years from drug approval timelines and keep the U.S. competitive with China.

Reuters • Apr 28, 2026

PIE: High Risk And Poor Long-Term Return Despite Recent Outperformance

The Invesco Dorsey Wright Emerging Markets Momentum ETF targets high relative strength stocks, with a heavy tilt toward Taiwan and technology. Despite a recent rally, PIE has underperformed EEM since inception, with higher volatility and drawdowns. Multi-factor ETFs like AVEM, FNDE, and EMGF offer better fees, liquidity, and risk-adjusted returns than PIE for emerging markets exposure.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 6, 2026

PIE Vs. VWO: EM Momentum Approach Radically Changes The Allocations

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF and Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF use different indices to invest in emerging market stocks. The choice of index affects country, market-cap, and sector allocations, but neither strategy has consistently outperformed. I rate the VWO ETF as a buy as a core EM ETF. I think there are better funds to actively invest in EM stocks than PIE offers; look elsewhere.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 7, 2023

This Week in ETFs: Invesco Makes Changes to 35 Funds

A total of nine funds launched during the week ending Sept. 1, thus a dip after the 17 ETF launches last week but not unusual in the leadup to a holiday weekend.

ETF Trends • Sep 1, 2023

Is Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF (PIE) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Smart Beta ETF report for PIE

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 29, 2022

The World Is Your Oyster. Get Your Piece of the PIE

The Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF (PIE) provides investors with a compelling alternative to the usual cap-weighted exchange traded funds that are so common in the emerging markets realm. PIE invests in public equity markets of the global emerging region.

ETF Trends • Apr 20, 2021

Time for Emerging Market ETFs?

EMs have suffered a lot amid the pandemic. Undervaluation, better growth prospects, massive Fed rate cut, higher interest rates in EMs have opened up opportunities for EM ETFs now.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 9, 2021

Investing in Emerging Markets ETFs Is as Easy as PIE

Emerging markets (EM) were one of the hardest hit as the COVID-19 pandemic ravaged the global economy. Yet the tide could be turning.

ETF Trends • Dec 9, 2020

Diversify a Global Investment Portfolio with Invesco's Emerging Market ETFs

The global economy is slowly recovering despite the resurgence in coronavirus cases that threatens the fragile recovery process. In this type of environment, exchange traded fund investors should pick and choose their battles.

ETF Trends • Nov 20, 2020

Grab a Slice of PIE With This Resurgent Emerging Markets ETF

Emerging markets equities and the related ETFs performed admirably in August, but some strategies outdid cap-weighted rivals. Additionally, some emerging markets ETFs are really topping old guard rivals this year.

ETF Trends • Sep 1, 2020