While US IPO Market Falls to Lowest Level in 7 Years, Global IPOs Pick Up Steam
The count of US companies going public in 2015 dropped by 40% compared to 2014, and the downward trend has continued in 2016.
U.S. M&A Deal and Private Equity Activity Both Tumble in January
U.S. M&A deal activity fell 7.1% and private equity activity decreased 26.6% from December.
The FV Shuffle: Giant ETF Trades? No Problem!
For all the hype, here’s an example of an ETF working just as it should.
The notion that return of capital is more important than return on capital holds true now more than ever.
Do Defensive Sectors Outperform in Down Markets?
With U.S. stock indices in the red to start the year and market volatility beginning to climb, some are suggesting that investing...
The Battle for the Soul of the ETF Revolution
2015 was an outstanding year for the ETF industry. Assets are at all-time highs, and a record number of new ETFs hit the market....
Key Findings on the SEC’s August 24 Data Dump
This week, the SEC gave us a belated Christmas present. But what does it actually portend?
SEC Chases ETF Boogeyman: Geared Funds
Will the SEC shut down leveraged and inverse ETFs? Understand what the fuss is all about.
U.S. M&A Deal Activity up 1.8%, Private Equity Activity up 0.9% in October
U.S. M&A deal activity increased in October, going up 1.8% with 1,078 announcements compared to 1,059 in September.
How Illiquid Are Bond ETFs, Really?
With the SEC looking to regulate liquidity, should Bond ETF investors worry?
Testing Strategies for Corporate Credit Spread
We detail how to develop a process and test statistic for developing a credit strategy for fixed income.
China's Latest Five-Year Plan Aims to Calm Markets, Ease Growth Pressure
Chinese authorities met in October to discuss the 13th five-year plan, which sets the priorities of the Communist Party for...
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