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Tony's ETF Buyer's Guide: Investing in the Space Industry
Thematic ETFs investing in the space industry are the newest hot products to debut in 2026. Here’s my take on four of the most notable options out there.
There’s An ETF For That? Drones
As thematic ETFs grow more specialized, rising geopolitical tensions and modern conflicts are putting drone-focused strategies squarely on investors’ radar.
Reaching Orbit: The Space Innovators ETF (NASA) Targets the Expanding Space Economy
The next trillion-dollar economy is taking shape above our heads, and investors are finally getting access.
Ask the Manager: Joseph Castiglie on Turning Deregulation Into Alpha
Can deregulation drive alpha? Joseph Castiglie thinks so—and he’s betting on it
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.
ETFs as a Voice for Values: The Rise of Faith-Based and Politically Aligned Investing
Faith, politics, and personal conviction are reshaping ETF investing.
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2025 sees a surge in psychedelic policy reforms, RFK Jr.’s nomination, and growing investor confidence in mental health treatment breakthroughs.
There's an ETF for that? Electrification
Here's a close look at the two main ETFs underpinning this new thematic segment.
Heads Up Investors: There's a New Artificial Intelligence (AI) ETF in Town
XAIX is the U.S. version of a very successful and longstanding thematic UCITs ETF from Xtrackers.
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