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Entering A New Era of Defense Tech Spending

Defense spending is entering a tech-driven super-cycle, with AI, cybersecurity, and autonomous systems reshaping military budgets and creating a major multi-year investment theme.

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By Global X ETFs · 12/9/2025

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How SPXD Delivers a More Balanced S&P 500 Exposure

A quantitative approach to mitigate single stock and sector concentration risks in large cap-weighted index portfolios. 

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By Xtrackers by DWS · November 26, 2025

Autocallable Yield Advantage and Market Reception

Autocallable ETFs such as CAIE are emerging as a high-yield, tax-efficient income solution, offering steady payouts tied to equity performance.

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By Calamos · November 20, 2025

Turning Carbon Into Capital: The Investment Case for EUAs

Every ton of carbon will soon carry a price, and that’s an opportunity in disguise.

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By COtwo Advisors · August 19, 2025

Time to rethink the “plus” in core-plus bond funds

High yield bonds once fueled alpha in core-plus strategies, but today's tight spreads and macro risks may require investors to seek other sources of alpha.

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AAA CLOs and short-duration corporate bonds have outperformed cash over the long term

Cash yields may be attractive, but AAA CLOs and short-duration IG corporates offer better long-term returns with minimal added risk.

AAA CLOs and short-duration corporate bonds have outperformed cash over the long term
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By Janus Henderson · July 16, 2025

Institutional Preferred Issuance Is Expected to Continue its Upward Trajectory

Moody’s update levels the playing field for preferreds. Discover why institutional $1,000 par securities are surging in issuance and investor interest.

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Securitized Fixed Income: A Proven Performer in Market Downturns

A data-backed look at why securitized fixed income has delivered resilience through five major market corrections.

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By Janus Henderson · July 2, 2025

When Bonds Outpace Stocks: What the Yield Crossover Means for Fixed Income Allocations

For the first time in over a decade, bonds are outpaying stocks—and that changes everything.

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By Rony Abboud · June 18, 2025

From Playlists to Portfolios: Investing in Music’s Future

With double-digit growth and tariff immunity, the music industry is hitting all the right notes for long-term investors.

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