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Join the experts at VettaFi, iShares, and FTSE Russell to dig into the market outlook and unpack some of the most important conversations in investing.

However, the regulators made asset management news with their focus on “truth in advertising.” Despite their well-intentioned efforts, it will remain paramount for investors to do their homework and look inside the portfolio.

What’s inside an ETF really matters. This is an argument I’ve been making for more than a decade. However, with the growth of alternatively weighted index ETFs and actively managed products, this has become even more notable.

Industrial securities are unloved by financial advisors. However, it is the backbone of a relatively popular sector ETF and two relatively new thematic ETFs positioned to benefit from transformational changes. Perhaps they want to dive deeper into the fundamentals with us during the VettaFi Equity Symposium on September 21.

As investors consider the complicated environment we live in, building a portfolio requires a robust understanding of market sentiment, volatility, styles, and positioning. Strategies centered around sector rotation that put volatility top of mind or asset allocation strategies that have smart, tactical risk management can help advisors construct a portfolio to meet the moment.

Join a panel of experts from State Street Global Advisors, VettaFi, Horizon Investments, and Main Management for an in-depth webcast.

With actively managed ETFs, advisors and clients are willing to pay a premium relative to investing in an index-based approach. However, they want to be rewarded. In 2023, VettaFi is seeing this occur and is eager to share more about some of these active equity ETF strategies.

Touchstone Investments now has six actively managed ETFs. It seeks to bring its “distinctively active” mutual fund approach to meet advisors where they are focused.

While there are lots of reasons to celebrate the growth stocks inside the NASDAQ 100 index, some advisors might be looking for alternatives to the market-cap weighted index ETFs that reduce their risk profile. Thankfully there are some choices to consider.

Municipal bonds are an often overlooked corner of the fixed income space. Because they are tax exempt, munis give investors efficient, low-risk income. Join the experts at Goldman Sachs and VettaFi for a webcast discussing a muni strategy that prioritizes 1-to-15-year maturities within the investment grade municipal bond universe.

A hedged equity strategy could be the answer to both these challenges. Join the experts at Swan Global Investments for a webcast unpacking how hedged equities could find success no matter which way the market breaks.

After a slow start to asset gathering, U.S.-listed equity ETFs were in vogue during the summer. At the end of August, the asset category had $165 billion of net inflows, more than $125 billion for fixed income.

Electric Vehicle adoption is outpacing estimates. With widespread adoption on track in China and big investments pouring in for the US, EVs continue to be excellent investment opportunities.

Join the experts at VettaFi and Defiance ETFs for a webcast that digs into an actively managed, pure EV play.

Last week, the VettaFi AI Symposium was one of the more popular places to be in the days before Labor Day.

A few weeks ago, VettaFi announced an AI symposium at the end of the month. Our hope was to bring some of the leading experts in asset management to discuss how the future is fast approaching.

This year has been the year of innovation, with artificial intelligence (AI) all the rage. Yet, many advisors are focusing on other investment styles to round out client portfolios.

It is no secret that AI is going to bring with it sweeping societal change. Part of this change will be in how investing is done. AI gives investors an important tool that can rely exclusively on data, creating bias-free investment decisions. Join the experts at QRAFT and VettaFi for a 30-minute LiveCast on August 17th as they unpack what AI means for investors.

Join the experts at VettaFi and Innovator ETFs for a webcast discussion about a defined protection strategy and where that strategy sits in a portfolio.

Join the experts at VettaFi and SS&C ALPS Advisors for a webcast covering the energy fundamentals supporting the midstream investment case.

July was an impressive asset-gathering month for ETFs. Much of the heavy lifting was done by the industry’s largest ETFs.

We think advisors and end clients should dig deeper than a fund’s expense ratio to understand the exposure provided. For example, while IEMG has exposure to South Korean stocks, SPEM is like VWO and does not own them.

TCW is the latest well-established asset manager poised to enter the ETF business. But unlike some of its peers, TCW is going the acquisition route. Today, TCW announced it is buying the Engine No. 1 ETF business.

With market uncertainty prevailing, the fixed income sector could produce potentially attractive income streams. The unusual market environment is forcing investors to rethink their fixed income priorities and explore new and exciting opportunities in the space.

Join the experts at Engine No. 1 and VettaFi for a webcast on how to make money from the transformations in supply chains, labor, manufacturing, decarbonization, and more.

Join VettaFi and WisdomTree's thought leaders for a discussion on those and other critical issues, and help advisors respond to client questions and concerns about their wealth.

Companies that consistently grow their dividend distributions tend to be companies with strong revenue and free cash flow at their disposal. Given the importance of dividends in down and volatile markets, dividend growth could be even more critical as the markets face uncertainty. Join the experts at Harbor Capital and VettaFi for a robust discussion on dividend growth strategies.

Topics covered will include:

• The benefits of dividend growth.
• How distributions can act as a life vest in volatile markets and challenging environments.
• The outsized income potential available for investors who focus on dividend growth strategies.

Join the experts at John Hancock Investment Management and VettaFi for a webcast covering mortgage-backed securities and where they may fit in a portfolio.

The real estate market has been challenging, but specific real estate sectors may present opportunities. Data and infrastructure real estate enables technology that is critical for AI, Bitcoin, cloud networking, 5G and e-commerce. Industrial real estate has become crucial for e-commerce distribution and logistics networks. Join Pacer ETFs and VettaFi as Pacer celebrates the 5th anniversary of two popular REIT strategies.

Topics will include:

• An overview of REITs and what makes them special.
• A breakdown of the companies making an impact in data and infrastructure REITs and industrial focused REITs.
• How REITs can diversify your portfolio and may give your income an edge.

Join Touchstone Investments and VettaFi for a webcast on how a Distinctively Active approach could help investors navigate the opportunities of a transitioning climate environment.

The market faces unprecedented headwinds as the debt-ceiling crisis looms large. Investors can look into defensive strategies that can potentially navigate the choppy waters of the current and projected market environment. Quality, low volatility, and dividend yields are all factors that can help position a portfolio to weather even the toughest of storms. Join the experts at Invesco and VettaFi for an important webcast discussing strategies that incorporate defensive factors.

Topics will include:

• An overview of the current market backdrop and why defensive factors can make sense
• How quality, low volatility, and dividend yield factors can prepare portfolios for rocky markets
• An overview of a series of strategies that focus on different defensive factors and implementation ideas to consider for your portfolios

In 2022, both fixed income and equities stumbled, creating greater focus on alternatives. As market headwinds continue to remain strong, investors are increasingly turning to alternative strategies to increase diversification, address higher rates, and mitigate risk. Join the experts at Swan Global and VettaFi for a webcast that digs into where alternatives can fit in a portfolio.

Topics will include:

• Assess risks and return possibilities in various non-traditional strategies.
• A due diligence framework for analyzing alternatives.
• A portfolio construction primer that explores how alternatives complement each other as well as traditional strategies

In the upcoming webcast, Innovator ETFs and VettaFi will outline a new suite of Barrier ETF products and how they can protect and enhance portfolios.

While it has been months since the latest regional bank failure, many advisors remain concerned. They fear that the issues that caused runs on Signature Bank and Silicon Valley Bank have not receded.

Join the experts at State Street Global Advisors, Confluence Investment Management, Riverfront Investment Group, and VettaFi for a discussion about the state of the markets.

Earlier this month, WealthManagement.com announced the finalists for its 2023 Industry Awards (the “Wealthies”). VettaFi is one of two firms to be recognized for outstanding achievement in research innovation. The Wealthies was the first award program of its kind to honor companies, organizations, and individuals supporting financial advisor success.

Exposure to MLPs and Midstream can help investors enhance their income generation and enjoy diversification benefits. Join the experts at VettaFi and SS&C ALPS Advisors for a webcast covering the terrific yield potential in energy infrastructure.

Join VettaFi’s Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth and ProShares’ Head of Investment Strategy Simeon Hyman in a conversation about the headwinds facing the banking sector and how to manage the risks in your clients’ portfolios.   

As markets going forward remain extremely uncertain, investors should consider the importance of adding income and value to their core portfolios that tend to be overly tilted to growth stocks. On May 2nd, join the experts at SS&C ALPS Advisors and VettaFi as they host a webcast digging into their suite of DOGs ETFs, which offer elevated income and value opportunities while helping to smooth out sector volatility.

Join the experts at Core Alternative Capital and VettaFi as they discuss a distinct US large cap strategy that seeks to actively balance downside risk with a disciplined options strategy.

In this 30-minute livecast, get caught up on the latest ETF trends and what's ahead from VettaFi's Head of Research and the Director of Research from ETF Think Tank. Have questions about our Exchange conference? We'll be answering those too! By registering for the livecast, you will also be eligible for a complimentary Exchange registration.

In this interactive session with three VettaFi Voices, you will learn where the money flowed into and out of in 2022, how advisors are utilizing ETFs in their practice to meet strategic and tactical client objectives, and what the focus will be in the year ahead. Get smarter about one of the most popular financial products and understand how they can help keep clients on the path to their financial goals.