Bryan Armour, CFA

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Covered-Call and Buffer ETFs: Stock Investing With Less Gain but Less Pain

These funds provide some protection when the market drops.

Bryan Armour, CFA Jun 21, 2024

3 Great ETFs to Play a Rebound in Small-Value Stocks

Small-value stocks present an opportunity in an increasingly large-growth world.

Bryan Armour, CFA May 20, 2024

Covered-Call and Buffer ETFs: Do the Pros Outweigh the Cons?

Plus, insights into Netflix and United’s earnings and the investing priorities Gen Zers and millennials should focus on.

Bryan Armour, CFA Apr 26, 2024

Active ETFs are Soaring. Should You Invest?

ETFs offer a cost-effective tool for investors and a growth opportunity for active managers sorely in need of one.

Bryan Armour, CFA Apr 23, 2024

Active Funds Fell Short of Passive Peers in 2023

Long-term trends and low costs can help investors decide between active and passive funds.

Bryan Armour, CFA Mar 12, 2024

This Bond ETF Promises T-Bill Returns Without Taxable Income

BOXX may be a viable alternative to money market funds and other cash vehicles.

Lan Anh Tran Mar 5, 2024

Spot Bitcoin ETFs’ Trading Debut in 6 Charts

Here’s what we’ve learned in the first month of bitcoin ETFs’ long-awaited arrival.

Bryan Armour, CFA Feb 14, 2024

ETFs vs. Mutual Funds: The Benefits That Really Matter

How ETFs stack up against mutual funds on tradability, tax efficiency, transparency, accessibility, and fees.

Bryan Armour, CFA Feb 6, 2024

3 Great Small-Cap ETFs

Small-cap stocks are trading at discounted prices. Here are three ways to cash in.

Bryan Armour, CFA Jan 23, 2024

Why Now Is the Time for Value Investing

Also, what you should know before buying a spot bitcoin ETF.

Sarah Hansen Jan 19, 2024

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Are Here. Should You Invest?

Why they hold advantages over bitcoin futures ETFs and how to choose the right one for your portfolio.

Bryan Armour, CFA Jan 11, 2024

The Best and Worst New ETFs of 2023

A record year of new ETF launches brought with it the good, the bad, and the ugly—we weigh in on this year’s best and worst.

Bryan Armour, CFA Dec 19, 2023

Vanguard High Dividend Yield Aims for Stability

A steady approach to higher yield.

Bryan Armour, CFA Dec 11, 2023

3 ETFs That Benefit From Higher Interest Rates

There’s much to love about higher interest rates.

Bryan Armour, CFA Dec 5, 2023

3 Best New ETFs of 2023

As the ETF market continues to expand, investors should consider these three new funds.

Bryan Armour, CFA Nov 7, 2023

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Inch Closer to Their Debut

Amid flying rumors and fake news, signals are stronger than ever for SEC approval.

Bryan Armour, CFA Oct 26, 2023

Where to Invest Amid Higher Interest Rates

History provides a guide for adapting your portfolio.

Bryan Armour, CFA Oct 24, 2023

4 Big Dividend ETF Upgrades in 2023

These dividend ETFs hold quality companies and come with a proven track record.

Bryan Armour, CFA Oct 17, 2023

Falling Mutual Fund and ETF Fees a ‘Big Win for Investors’

Also, two Vanguard ETF picks and the firms trying to knock off the cheapest fund provider.

Bryan Armour, CFA Oct 13, 2023

How To Optimize Future ETF Income

Investors must look beyond an exchange-traded fund’s current yield when building future cash streams.

Bryan Armour, CFA Sep 15, 2023

Grayscale’s Victory Over the SEC Doesn’t Mean a Spot Bitcoin ETF—for Now

D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals rules SEC must reconsider Grayscale’s spot Bitcoin ETF filing.

Bryan Armour, CFA Aug 30, 2023

3 Growth ETFs To Avoid in 2023

Investors interested in growth stocks would be better off passing on these three ETFs.

Bryan Armour, CFA Aug 11, 2023

Investors Piled Into the Cheapest Funds in 2022

The cheapest quintile of funds had a $1.1 trillion advantage in net flows over the remaining 80% of funds.

Bryan Armour, CFA Aug 8, 2023

What the Nasdaq-100 Rebalance Means for ETF and Index Fund Investors

Investors of funds tracking the index can expect a slightly different portfolio.

Bryan Armour, CFA Jul 26, 2023

When Should You Own the Underlying Components Rather Than a Fund-of-Funds?

You could save on fees, but the do-it-yourself approach could be more trouble than it’s worth.

Bryan Armour, CFA Jun 29, 2023

What Does BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Mean for Cryptocurrencies?

As the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock would immediately give legitimacy to the Bitcoin market in need of it.

Bryan Armour, CFA Jun 23, 2023

3 Strong International Dividend ETFs

Diversifying internationally can boost income.

Bryan Armour, CFA Jun 21, 2023

Should You Buy a Covered-Call ETF?

You could, but you might be giving up as much as 9.5% in annualized returns.

Bryan Armour, CFA Jun 14, 2023

How to Use Multifactor Funds for Smoother Returns

And Morningstar’s top-rated multifactor ETFs.

Bryan Armour, CFA Jun 2, 2023

Choosing a Top Gold ETF

GLD holds the throne, but these others may prove better options for investors.

Bryan Armour, CFA May 26, 2023

Bryan Armour is director of ETF and passive strategies research for North America for Morningstar.

Before joining Morningstar in 2021, Armour conducted regulatory trade surveillance and investigations for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, specializing in exchange-traded funds. Prior to Finra, he worked for a proprietary trading firm as an options trader at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.

Armour holds a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation.