VettaFi announced its acquisition of RAFI Indices, expected to close soon, which will triple its ETF index assets from $90 billion to over $260 billion. This expands VettaFi's index offerings, including fundamentally weighted products from Invesco and PIMCO that focus on valuation and quality, showing strong returns. Thematic ETFs, especially those tied to AI, robotics, and energy infrastructure, have seen growing demand in 2026. Additionally, there is increased investor interest in international ETFs, with emphasis on understanding regional risks and choosing specialized funds to align with portfolio goals.
Robotics ETFs are gaining attention as the next AI megatrend, with ROBO Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF (ROBO) preferred for its diversified exposure across the global robotics supply chain. ROBO offers broad holdings with 1-2% weightings pe...
Humanoid Global Holdings Corp. has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Singapore-based Stellar Bridge Group to form a strategic partnership focused on humanoid robotics and embodied AI investment opportunities in Asia. This collabor...
