Author: Julia Bell
Merger arbitrage funds are drawing retail investors seeking low-correlation returns. Here’s how the strategy works and where the hidden risks lie.
Tail-risk ETFs are attracting fresh demand as rising volatility premiums improve the cost-benefit math for holding downside protection in equity portfolios.
Structured notes are returning to advisor portfolios, driven by better rate math and client demand for defined downside buffers. Here’s what’s changed and what hasn’t.
Royalty and streaming companies offer income investors predictable cash flows with no operating costs. Here’s why the model is drawing serious attention.
Mortgage REIT preferred shares offer yields well above investment-grade bonds, but the risks around dividend suspension, call features, and rate sensitivity require careful analysis.
Secondhand luxury watch platforms are formalizing a once-fragmented market, drawing serious collector capital with better data, authentication, and price transparency.
Self-directed IRA holders are routing retirement capital into private credit deals, chasing yields above 10%. Here’s how the structure works and where the risks hide.
Equity-linked CDs are drawing renewed interest from rate-wary retirees seeking principal protection with market upside. Here’s how the product works and what to watch for.
Retail bond desk closures at broker-dealers are pushing financial advisors toward ETF alternatives, reshaping how fixed-income portfolios get built for everyday investors.
Muni bond closed-end funds are trading at steep discounts to NAV, creating a potential entry point for tax-conscious income investors. Here is what to know before buying.