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How Micron Became 25% of a Value ETF

Brendan McCann, CFA Jul 1, 2026

May ETF Flows Reveal a Split Between Traders and Long-Term Investors on Semiconductors

Brendan McCann, CFA Jun 4, 2026

A Low-Cost Way to Own US Large-Cap Growth

Brendan McCann, CFA May 27, 2026

The Semiconductor Rally Lifted April ETF Flows to $167 Billion

Brendan McCann, CFA May 5, 2026

How to Pick a Total Market Fund

Brendan McCann, CFA May 1, 2026

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3 Top US ETFs for 2026 and Beyond

Solid portfolio additions for long-term investors.

Brendan McCann, CFA Jun 10, 2026

3 Great International Dividend ETFs for 2026

Medalist funds for international income.

Brendan McCann, CFA Apr 15, 2026

More From Brendan McCann

The Gold Trade Collapsed in March, and ETF Investors Flowed Into Bonds at a Record Pace

Investors pulled back from riskier ETFs in March, although part of the market bet on the oil trade.

Brendan McCann, CFA Apr 6, 2026

How to Pick an S&P 500 Fund

Not all trackers of this benchmark are created equal.

Brendan McCann, CFA Mar 12, 2026

Investors Ditch Growth for Value ETFs in February

Active exchange-traded funds shattered their monthly flows record, while growth funds posted their first outflows in two years.

Brendan McCann, CFA Mar 4, 2026

This iShares ETF Effectively Captures the US Stock Market

Market-cap weighting and low fees give this fund an advantage.

Brendan McCann, CFA Feb 26, 2026

This Vanguard ETF Covers the Entire Stock Market

Thousands of US stocks in a single, total-market fund.

Brendan McCann, CFA Feb 4, 2026

ETF Demand Surges in January, with Record Inflows to Start 2026

Investors piled into international stocks and taxable bonds.

Brendan McCann, CFA Feb 4, 2026

International ETFs Shatter Investing Record in 2025

The ETF market remains white hot as investors continue to pour in more capital.

Brendan McCann, CFA Jan 6, 2026

Few ETFs Project Capital Gains Distributions in 2025: Key Takeaways for Investors

The tax efficiency of exchange-traded funds remained strong this year, our survey shows.

Brendan McCann, CFA Dec 11, 2025

Investors Pull Back From Crypto ETFs in November

Meanwhile, leveraged-equity ETFs have their highest month of net inflows.

Brendan McCann, CFA Dec 4, 2025

October Marks the Best Ever Month for ETF Flows

Vanguard passes its 2024 peak with new record inflows.

Brendan McCann, CFA Nov 5, 2025

The Big Winners in the Active ETF Race, So Far

A closer look at the growth of active ETFs in 2025.

Brendan McCann, CFA Nov 4, 2025

This iShares Fund Combines High Growth Potential With Low Fees

A rules-based approach and low turnover help this fund stand out in the large-growth space.

Brendan McCann, CFA Oct 23, 2025

Gold ETFs Capture $9 Billion of Fresh Capital in September

ETFs have their highest flows of 2025, pulling in $142 billion.

Brendan McCann, CFA Oct 6, 2025

Why Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Is One of the Best in Its Class

Razor-thin fees and broad exposure give large-cap stock investors a competitive edge.

Brendan McCann, CFA Sep 16, 2025

This Vanguard ETF Is a Great S&P 500 Complement

Vanguard Extended Market ETF holds the entire stock market, minus the S&P 500.

Brendan McCann, CFA Sep 8, 2025

Bond ETFs See Record Inflows Ahead of Interest Rate Cuts

Investors also turned to small-cap stock and commodity ETFs in August.

Brendan McCann, CFA Sep 4, 2025

Active ETFs Brought in Record $44.8 Billion in July

Bitcoin and ethereum ETFs dominate flows in a standout month for digital assets.

Brendan McCann, CFA Aug 5, 2025

This Invesco ETF Equal-Weights the S&P 500

But it comes with trade-offs.

Brendan McCann, CFA Aug 4, 2025

This iShares ETF Offers Broad Value

A well-diversified portfolio and low fee give this fund an edge.

Brendan McCann, CFA Jul 31, 2025

This Vanguard Value ETF Is a Strong Choice

A razor-thin fee and broad reach give this fund an edge.

Brendan McCann, CFA Jul 17, 2025

International Stock ETFs Attract a Record $24.8 Billion in June

Meanwhile, Vanguard’s S&P 500 tracker VOO saw its first outflows since 2022.

Brendan McCann, CFA Jul 3, 2025

BlackRock Model Portfolio Changes Drive ETF Flows in May

Meanwhile, international stock ETFs outperform US counterparts as the dollar weakens.

Brendan McCann, CFA Jun 4, 2025

Investors Piled $58 Billion Into US ETFs Despite April’s Volatility

Large-cap stocks and ultrashort bonds were favorites.

Brendan McCann, CFA May 6, 2025

More About Brendan McCann

Brendan McCann is a senior associate manager research analyst for Morningstar. He conducts qualitative research on global exchange-traded funds and passive funds.

McCann started at Morningstar in 2022, working with financial advisors on the Morningstar Office platform as a customer success manager. Before joining Morningstar, he worked in healthcare IT, aiding hospital systems in the configuration of their software.

McCann holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Kansas and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation.

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