ETC Record quarter sees ETF investors shift their focus towards Europe
The European ETF market had its best quarter in terms of flows. Read the latest to find out more.
25 April 2025
ETF and ETC insights
Exchange-traded funds and commodities are a hotbed of innovation and an exciting way for investors to access capital markets. Read our insights on the latest news and developments in this fast moving area.
ETF The strategic advantage of AAA-rated CLO Notes
Invesco Private Credit’s Kevin Petrovcik discusses new developments for AAA-rated Collateralised Loan Obligation (CLO) note investments and their potential advantages.
10 April 2025
ETC Monthly gold update
Gold had a remarkable month, gaining 9.3% after breaking through US$3,000 and ending March at US$3,124. Economic and geopolitical uncertainty drove the gold price higher ahead of the trade tariffs scheduled to be announced on 2 April. Discover insights into the key macro events and what we think you should be keeping your eyes on in the near term.
8 April 2025
Fixed Income Monthly fixed income ETF update
Bond markets struggled in March, primarily due to concerns about the potential impact of upcoming US policies. Read our latest thoughts on how fixed income markets fared during the month and what we think you should be looking out for in the near term.
7 April 2025
ETF Digital assets: Is the bitcoin bull run just getting started?
Five key factors suggest cryptocurrencies may continue their 2024 momentum and see positive performance in 2025.
2 April 2025
ETF Equal Weight: A common-sense approach
While most standard equity benchmarks weight their constituents according to market capitalisation, an equal-weighted approach can sometimes make more sense. Discover more about equal-weight and how to gain broad equity exposure without the concentration risk.
6 March 2025
ETF US Equities Quarterly update
US equity markets were boosted in Q4 by enthusiasm around Trump’s election victory, although enthusiasm was tempered in December by the Fed’s cautious approach to future interest rate cuts. Read our quarterly US equities update to find out more.
6 February 2025
ETF Can you satisfy climate objectives with low tracking error?
Satisfying climate-related goals without the resulting performance deviating too much from standard indices can be challenging. Learn how the EU Climate Transition Benchmark (CTB) offers a solid framework for ETF providers to customise solutions for investors’ needs.
30 January 2025
ETF Europe’s record year for ETF demand
The European ETF market had a record year, bringing the industry’s total assets under management to US$2.3 trillion at the end of 2024. Find out more in our latest European ETF Demand Monitor.
23 January 2025
ETF Three compelling reasons to consider S&P 500 Equal Weight
Discover the potential of equal weight strategies and how they could offer enhanced diversification.
17 January 2025
ETC An introduction to commodities
The most popular way most investors gain exposure to commodities is through exchange-traded products. You can gain exposure to a single commodity’s price via an exchange-traded commodity (ETC) or to a basket of commodities, such as those represented by the BCOM Index, via an ETF.
11 November 2024
ETF How to use thematic ETFs to capture targeted long-term growth opportunities
Thematics funds provide diversified exposure to specific themes or trends, regardless of traditional sector classifications. Discover more in our latest article.
1 November 2024
ETC How does a swap-based ETF work?
ETFs replicate benchmark indices in different ways: physically, and synthetically – also known as a swap-based approach. Find out how a swap-based ETF works.
16 August 2024
ETF World Tour: where swap-based ETFs could have an advantage
A swap-based ETF replicates the performance of the index it tracks, without owning the stocks directly. This can be advantageous in certain markets. Watch our world tour to find out more.
14 August 2024
ETF Does swap-based replication offer an advantage?
Any debate over whether physical or synthetic replication is the best way to track an index has been all but laid to rest, with both methods now appreciated for their potential benefits. Discover more.
13 August 2024
