A New Spin on Private Credit ETFs
A first-of-its-kind private credit ETF is here. SSGA and Apollo are pushing past old liquidity limits—giving investors access to an asset class usually reserved for big institutions.
The Hidden Game of Hedging: How Institutional Investors Execute Options Trades Without Moving Markets
How do institutional investors hedge without moving the market? Through sophisticated execution strategies, deep relationships with brokers, and tactical use of counterparties, funds ensure their trades stay discrete and effective.
How One Fed Speech Rewires Interest Rate Models
Fed Governor Christopher Waller’s latest comments are shifting rate expectations. Markets now see a delayed path for rate cuts, impacting bond yields, stock valuations, and corporate borrowing decisions.
Luxembourg’s ETF Fight: Does It Really Matter?
Luxembourg is scrapping an ETF tax and approving semi-transparent funds to win back market share from Ireland. But if you’re looking at fund issuances with the hopes of finding where the future of funds will be, the real question is: does any of this change the game?
Trump’s Tariffs: Inflation Risk or Market Overreaction?
President Trump’s new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China will affect certain industries like consumer electronics and autos, but the broader inflationary impact is less clear. Financial analysts should focus on corporate pricing strategies, supply chain shifts, and market adjustments to understand how these trade measures will filter through the economy.
Is the Market Too Relaxed About Interest Rates?
The economy looks strong heading into 2025, but are investors underestimating the Fed’s next move? Analysts are watching inflation, jobs, and spending closely—but market expectations might not be keeping up.