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As ETFs Boom, Trading Strategies Matter in a Volatile Market
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Capital markets haven’t been an easy road for investors to navigate in 2022, due to a bear market, red-hot inflation and rising correlations that have hampered diversification. Traditional safe havens for long-term investors have struggled too, with cash and Treasuries facing a rising-rate environment alongside historically high levels of market volatility. This uncertainty is one of the reasons behind what could be a record-breaking year in trading volume for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) due to their ability to provide investors with access to a wide variety of market sectors, attractive liquidity and low fees. In addition, many investors are using this vehicle for its tax-loss-harvesting properties as 2022 draws to a bumpy close. All of these benefits have led to a flurry of activity within ETF trading, with one sector in particular— actively managed ETFs—seeing a notable surge in popularity.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
House Chaos a Preview of What’s to Come
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Let’s take a look at what happened, and what it could mean for the ability of Congress to shape federal policy — or get anything done — over the next two years.
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Why a One-Seat Senate Pickup is a Big Deal for Democrats
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And that’s a wrap. Well almost.
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What Washington’s Response to Enron Might Portend for FTX and Crypto
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The question is: Will this new scandal lead to the type of legislation or regulations the Enron debacle did?
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A House Majority … But For How Long
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What we do know is that no matter which party has the advantage, it will be a miniscule one — perhaps even just a seat or two.