In the first half of 2026, the U.S. ETF market reached a record $15 trillion in assets with over $1 trillion in net inflows, driven by strong interest in AI infrastructure and bond ETFs. Thematic ETFs focused on AI hardware, especially memory chips, saw massive inflows, while bond ETFs surpassed $2.5 trillion in assets amid a shift to active multi-sector income strategies. Despite market volatility and geopolitical tensions, investors increased exposure, signaling confidence in ETFs as a core investment tool. Looking ahead, advisors plan to blend low-cost equity ETFs with active management for tactical portfolio adjustments.
The S&P 500 fell every day this past week, marking its longest losing streak since August and closing down 2.0%. This decline ended a three-week winning streak and left the index 3.4% below its record high from June 2, 2026. Despite this setback, the...
The iShares U.S. Large Cap Premium Income Active ETF (BALI) delivers a 7.7% yield by combining dividends from large-cap U.S. stocks with income from selling call options on the S&P 500. This strategy caps upside gains but provides steady monthly cash...
