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Advisor Perspectives’ Top Articles in June Feature Everything From Buffett to Stablecoins

Advisor Perspectives had a strong mix of pieces in the top 10 articles for views on its leaderboard for the month of June.

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June 2025’s Most Innovative ETF Launches

Three ETF strategies that launched in June stand out, bringing something interesting to the table for investors.

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CoinShares Channel Share Bitcoin Unusually Calm, But That Won’t Last Long

Considering the spate of sizable inflows into spot bitcoin ETFs and the recent ebullience surrounding equities, some investors are vexed by recent lethargy displayed by the largest cryptocurrency. However, sluggishness is in the eye of the beholder. Bitcoin gained about 3.3% for the week ending June 26, but HODLers wanted more.

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Beyond Bitcoin ETFs: The Blockchain Trade

A new era of regulation is bound to bring high hopes for the crypto bulls. House Republicans are now gearing up for “Crypto Week” – during which the committee has agreed to prioritize digital asset legislation and review several crypto-related bills.

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Morningstar’s Kunal Kapoor on the Public/Private Market Convergence

At the recent 2025 Morningstar Investment Conference, CEO Kunal Kapoor highlighted a growing trend that is reshaping the investment landscape.

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Private Equity Halftime Report: Key Trends for Advisors

Looking at the first half of 2025 reveals a nuanced landscape for private equity (PE) and principal investors.

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AI Posts Strong Q2 Returns as Inference Economy Takes Hold

The artificial intelligence investment landscape reached a critical inflection point in Q2 2025, with the ROBO Global Artificial Intelligence Index (THNQ) delivering exceptional returns of 24.4%.

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Defense, Yield, or Both? An Active Bond ETF for Any Market

Elevated interest rates and market uncertainty make for an interesting tandem regarding getting core bond exposure. When considering yield, reinforcing a portfolio to absorb market shocks, or both, consider this active option from Vanguard: the Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (VPLS).

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WGMI a Second Quarter Top Performer

Tariff volatility rocked markets for much of the second quarter, creating pressure on U.S. bonds and equities. In the challenging environment, rife with uncertainty and investor concern, a handful of funds generated significant performance.

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The AI Arms Race Heats Up: June’s Robotics & Automation Playbook

Below, we recount highlights from constituents of the ROBO Global Robotics and Automation Index (ROBO) and the ROBO Global Artificial Intelligence Index (THNQ).

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After Impressive First Half, This Chip ETF Has Fuel for More Upside

Semiconductor equities and related ETFs notched impressive performances in the first half of the year. They were buoyed by ongoing enthusiasm for the AI trade and post-Liberation Day resurgence by the Magnificent Seven.

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Weekly Economic Snapshot: The Labor Market’s Conflicting Signals

Last week, the U.S. labor market took center stage, delivering conflicting signals. The S&P 500 reached many record highs during the shortened trading week.

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Is a Private Equity Comeback on the Horizon?

The first half of 2025 may not have been kind to private equity, but new data suggests that things could turn around soon.

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VOO Still Heavyweight ETF Champ & Other 1st Half Trends

With the first half of 2025 in the books, it’s been a very interesting six months — emphasis on “V” because the S&P 500 saw a nice V-shaped formation following the April sell-off. As markets always reveal, interesting times call for interesting ETF trends to follow.

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Goldman Sachs Options-Based ETFs Double Assets in 2025

Goldman Sachs entered the ETF market nearly 10 years ago, yet two of its most popular products in 2025 are relatively new, both with less than a two-year track record.