ETFs

Advisors will no longer be able to offer clients hundreds of investments, but few assets managed by the brokerage will be affected.

The firm’s latest effort is the launch of the NuShares ESG International Developed Markets Equity ETF and NuShares ESG Emerging Markets Equity ETF, which begin trading today on the Bats Exchange.

OPEC’s oil production agreement extension, a probable U.S. interest rate hike and cooling Chinese economy are impacting respective sectors.

U.S. equity funds were favorable to investors again in late May.

Fresh money to emerging markets has been this consistent since the beginning of 2013.

A rush into haven assets that began during the financial crisis is getting a new lease on life from an upsurge in populist politics and a quickening of inflation.

Holdings in exchange-traded funds backed by the metal have been hovering near a seven-year low since January.

Remember how mortgage-backed securities turned out?

BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street control more than 80 percent of the ETF landscape. For the other players, the fight for survival is about to get more aggressive

ETFs are the most popular investment vehicle among advisors, ahead of cash and mutual funds.