As a group, small caps are supposed to outperform over the long run. But it’s a been a very long time since that’s happened. New active funds are looking to weed out the winners.          

Two new approaches – one hyper-local and the other hyper-specific – attempt to navigated the pitfalls of generic investment in China.          

As active management and income-seeking come together more tightly, “preferred” stocks and energy MLPs are sitting at the nexus.          

Explore the groundbreaking concept of asset tokenization and its potential to revolutionize the ETF industry. Discover how traditional assets are being transformed into digital tokens, improving efficiency and transparency. Discuss the rise of ETFs driven by younger investors amid shifting economic conditions and evolving fixed income preferences. Gain insights from the Future Proof Conference about marketing strategies for RIAs and navigate the economic landscape influenced by the Federal Reserve and upcoming elections.

We’re two days away from one of the most consequential Fed meetings in recent years. Will the market get a half-point cut or only 25 basis points? We’ll look at the latest odds and what it means for investors. Plus, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman joins us ahead of the decision with what it will mean for the housing market. And the Dean of Valuation, NYU Professor Aswath Damodaran, is here with his take on Apple and the three companies facing life cycle challenges.

“Thematic” tech funds were big winners on the back of MAG 7 and Nvidia. But with recent market volatility, are they still the vehicle to stay in for the rest of the year? 

There are lots of indications that volatility may be here to stay this September. But that’s great for ETFs which have proven to thrive during times of market upheaval.  

Volatility in the tech sector is rippling across the rest of the markets. On the other hand, the fed is also poised to cut rates again. ETFs have taken in record amounts of new money year-to-date but will they be able to log another full-year record? 

More investors are looking at small caps but 40% of the Russell 1000 are unprofitable. One fund seeks the best of the rest. Plus, with interest rates lower, interest in dividends is higher.

We put last week’s volatility spike into historical perspective. Plus, we discuss the option of employing so-call “buffered” funds that provide downside protection… but at a price.