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Net Equity Issuance
Net Equity Issuance
U.S. equity net issuance shrunk by $74 billion in the second quarter.... Read More
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Net Equity Issuance
Net Equity Issuance
U.S. equity net issuance shrunk by $517 billion in the first quarter.... Read More
Stocks
Domestic Equity Investors Flocked to Low Fee Funds in 2022
Domestic Equity Investors Flocked to Low Fee Funds in 2022
Posted By Greg Blaha
Domestic equity index funds with the lowest fees saw the large majority of inflows in 2022.... Read More
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Equity ETFs Account for 30% of Stock Market Volume
Equity ETFs Account for 30% of Stock Market Volume
Posted By Greg Blaha
Equity ETFs accounted for 30% of stock market volume in the U.S. in 2022.... Read More
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What Has Changed in the Equity Market Rally?
What Has Changed in the Equity Market Rally?
Posted By Alex Malitas
2023's equity market rally has been concentrated in big tech, especially since the beginning of the banking crisis in early March. As small caps begin to rally, we take a look at what has changed and who is benefitting.... Read More
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Which Companies Are Conducting Buybacks?
Which Companies Are Conducting Buybacks?
Posted By Alex Malitas
Buybacks offer companies a way to increase shareholder value without issuing a taxable dividend. Buybacks among the largest companies make sense given the large cash hoards they hold. ... Read More
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Where Are Valuations?
Where Are Valuations?
Posted By Alex Malitas
There continues to be several uncertainties surrounding the global economy, especially after the banking crisis. Markets remain fairly valued for strong economic times, but valuations don't seem to account for potential disruptions ahead.... Read More
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Net Equity Issuance
Net Equity Issuance
U.S. equity net issuance shrunk by $210 billion in the fourth quarter.... Read More
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Not Yet a Stock Picker’s Paradise
Not Yet a Stock Picker’s Paradise
Posted By Greg Blaha
While correlations are trending in the right direction for hedge funds hoping to pick up some alpha, the market is not yet a stock picker's paradise.... Read More
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Sizing up Retail Traders
Sizing up Retail Traders
Posted By Greg Blaha
In the fourth quarter of 2022, retail traders accounted for more equity volume than quant funds, HFTs, and banks.... Read More
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Net Equity Issuance
Net Equity Issuance
U.S. equity net issuance expanded by $75 billion in the third quarter.... Read More
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Some Perspective on Margin Debt
Some Perspective on Margin Debt
Posted By Greg Blaha
Margin debt typically mirrors movements in the stock market, so it should come as no surprise it peaked in late 2021. When compared to the stock market's capitalization, however, margin debt remains near its lowest level in over 15 years.... Read More
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Tracking ETF Flows
Tracking ETF Flows
Posted By Alex Malitas
ETFs represent an important part of equity markets, allowing everyday investors to capture different types of market strategies with just one investment and minimal fees. ... Read More
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‘Smart Money’ Stays Bearish
‘Smart Money’ Stays Bearish
Posted By Alex Malitas
Stocks have rallied on "peak inflation" and "peak hawkishness" narratives as shorts have unwound their bets against US equities. However, both sentiment and positioning among managers remain bearish.... Read More
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ARK Innovation Fund Sees Inflows Despite Performance
ARK Innovation Fund Sees Inflows Despite Performance
Posted By Greg Blaha
Despite prices plunging over 50% at the low in 2022, Cathie Wood's ARK Innovation Fund has seen YTD inflows.... Read More
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Net Equity Issuance
Net Equity Issuance
U.S. equity net issuance expanded by $251 billion in the first quarter.... Read More
Stocks
Domestic Equity Investors Flocked to Low Fee Funds in 2021
Domestic Equity Investors Flocked to Low Fee Funds in 2021
Posted By Greg Blaha
Domestic equity index funds with the lowest fees saw the large majority of inflows in 2021.... Read More
Stocks
Equity ETFs Account for 25% of Stock Market Volume
Equity ETFs Account for 25% of Stock Market Volume
Posted By Greg Blaha
Equity ETFs accounted for 25% of stock market volume in the U.S. in 2021.... Read More
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An Update on Stretched Valuations
An Update on Stretched Valuations
Posted By Greg Blaha
Although stock valuations have come down over the past year, they remain high by historical standards. Expectations on future long-run stock returns must be tempered.... Read More
Stocks
Net Equity Issuance
Net Equity Issuance
U.S. equity net issuance shrank by a $630 billion in the fourth quarter.... Read More