On an aggregate level, assets in so-called “smart beta” ETFs are much larger than those in active, leveraged and inverse ETFs. But the picture is more nuanced when broken down by asset class.

Recent tax law changes make for a particularly interesting time to explore PPLI.

Treasury Bond ETFs hauled in over $6 billion in April, the biggest inflows since January 2016.

The technology sector bucked the trend, posting the largest inflows since March. Financials, on the other hand, posted the largest outflows, as yield curve flattens and investors take profits.

MSCI’s index changes, as well as Chinese regulators clamping down on capital flight and unregulated financial products, have investors looking anew at the country’s domestic equity funds.

Trump’s trade war rhetoric has rattled the markets. Are advisors shielding their clients’ portfolios from the potential fallout?

Wrapping target-date strategies inside an ETF hasn't worked. But some ETFs do target an investors' risk profile—for a fee.

Trying to mimic the performance of the S&P 500 leaves you overexposed to overvalued companies, and underexposed to undervalued ones.