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Do Multifactor Funds Deliver on Their Objective?

Our latest paper tries to unlock the mysteries of multifactor funds.

Daniel Sotiroff Dec 8, 2022

Global Markets and ETF Inflows Build Momentum in November

U.S. ETFs reeled in $62.7 billion in last month, as bond and international-stock portfolios posted banner monthly returns.

Ryan Jackson Dec 1, 2022

U.S. Fund Flows: Investors Continued to Pull Back in October

Sentiment improved as equity markets rallied, but outflows persisted.

Adam Sabban Nov 22, 2022

October Rally Ignites Optimism in the ETF Market

Investors poured $85.9 billion into ETFs as stocks launched a powerful rebound in October.

Ryan Jackson Nov 1, 2022

U.S. Fund Flows: Investors Pull Back in September

Tumbling equity markets and declining bond prices drove some investors to the exits.

Adam Sabban Oct 17, 2022

Why iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF Is So Popular

A safe haven in 2022, this ETF has seen solid inflows lately. Here’s how it works.

Ryan Jackson Oct 11, 2022

3 Stellar Multifactor ETFs

Ryan Jackson Oct 10, 2022

Turbulent September Markets Put ETF Investors on Defense

U.S. ETFs collected modest inflows as stocks and bonds sold off last month.

Ryan Jackson Oct 3, 2022

U.S. Fund Flows Turn Positive in August but Remain Weak

Taxable-bond and sector-equity funds bounce back.

Adam Sabban Sep 20, 2022

3 Great ETFs to Play a Supporting Role in Your Portfolio

Ryan Jackson Sep 14, 2022

Flows Into ETFs Hold Steady as Markets Wobble in August

ETF investors weren't deterred by another down month for stocks and bonds.

Ryan Jackson Sep 1, 2022

Stocks and Bonds Lock in July Gains, but ETF Investors Play It Safe

Investors keyed in on U.S. Treasury and dividend ETFs as markets rebounded in July.

Ryan Jackson Aug 1, 2022

The Index Inclusion Effect Isn't Cause for Concern

The once-powerful benchmark bump has dissipated over time.

Ryan Jackson Jul 19, 2022

June Cements a Negative Quarter for U.S. Fund Flows

Investors fled bond funds amid market turmoil.

Adam Sabban Jul 18, 2022

Halfway Through 2022, ETF Investors Have Stood Their Ground

U.S. ETFs hauled in $297.3 billion in a turbulent first half of the year.

Ryan Jackson Jul 5, 2022

Fixed-Income Funds Headline Positive ETF Flows in May

ETF investors pile into bond portfolios in another roller-coaster month in the markets.

Ryan Jackson Jun 2, 2022

Why Investors Should Skip Invesco QQQ

The constitution of the index that QQQ tracks lacks a sensible investment rationale, says Morningstar’s analyst.

Ryan Jackson May 31, 2022

Why Vanguard Value Index Is a Good Investment Today

This index fund is a cheap way to get exposure to large-cap value stocks, which are outperforming this year.

Ryan Jackson May 24, 2022

Funds See Their First Overall Outflows Since March 2020

Long-term mutual funds and exchange-traded funds shed $89 billion in April 2022, marking the first such overall outflow since March 2020.

Adam Sabban May 17, 2022

Turbulent Markets Spark ETF Outflows in April

U.S. ETFs endure their first month of outflows since 2019 as stocks and bonds both retreat.

Ryan Jackson May 3, 2022

Why Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF Is a Good Investment

This fund maintains a low-cost portfolio of durable dividend stocks, says Morningstar's analyst.

Ryan Jackson Apr 25, 2022

Weakest Quarter for Fund Flows in 2 Years

Long-term mutual funds and exchange-traded funds collected just $30 billion in March 2022.

Adam Sabban Apr 19, 2022

ETFs Close a Turbulent Quarter With Strong Inflows

U.S. stocks found their footing, bonds backpedaled, and commodities ETFs continued to cruise in March.

Ryan Jackson Apr 1, 2022

U.S. Equity Funds Led All Fund Flows in February

Investors bought U.S. equity funds and sold bond funds against a backdrop of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Adam Sabban Mar 17, 2022

More Market Turmoil Doesn't Deter ETF Investors in February

Exchange-traded funds hauled in $69.5 billion in a turbulent February.

Ryan Jackson Mar 1, 2022

Investors Flee Bond and U.S. Equity Funds in January

Bond and U.S. equity funds endure outflows as investors brace for interest-rate hikes.

Adam Sabban Feb 17, 2022

U.S. Fund Flows January 2022

Adam Sabban Feb 16, 2022

ETF Flows Cool Off as Stocks Stumble Out of the Gate

Tepid ETF flows accompanied turbulent markets in January.

Ryan Jackson Feb 1, 2022

Should You Buy Commodity Producer ETFs?

Direct commodity ETFs are a more attractive way to get exposure.

Ryan Jackson Feb 1, 2022

U.S. Fund Flows Smashed Records in 2021

Investors embraced passive funds and tried to counter inflation.

Adam Sabban Jan 19, 2022

More About Ryan Jackson

Ryan Jackson is a manager research analyst, passive strategies, for Morningstar Research Services LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Morningstar, Inc.

Prior to assuming his current role, Jackson served as a customer support representative for Morningstar Direct.

Jackson graduated with a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2019. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation.

Follow him on Twitter @TheETFObserver.

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U.S. Fund Flows: Investors Pull Back in September

Why iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF Is So Popular

3 Stellar Multifactor ETFs

Turbulent September Markets Put ETF Investors on Defense

U.S. Fund Flows Turn Positive in August but Remain Weak

3 Great ETFs to Play a Supporting Role in Your Portfolio

Flows Into ETFs Hold Steady as Markets Wobble in August

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The Index Inclusion Effect Isn't Cause for Concern

June Cements a Negative Quarter for U.S. Fund Flows

Halfway Through 2022, ETF Investors Have Stood Their Ground

Fixed-Income Funds Headline Positive ETF Flows in May

Why Investors Should Skip Invesco QQQ

Why Vanguard Value Index Is a Good Investment Today

Funds See Their First Overall Outflows Since March 2020

Turbulent Markets Spark ETF Outflows in April

Why Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF Is a Good Investment

Weakest Quarter for Fund Flows in 2 Years

ETFs Close a Turbulent Quarter With Strong Inflows

U.S. Equity Funds Led All Fund Flows in February

More Market Turmoil Doesn't Deter ETF Investors in February

Investors Flee Bond and U.S. Equity Funds in January

U.S. Fund Flows January 2022

ETF Flows Cool Off as Stocks Stumble Out of the Gate

Should You Buy Commodity Producer ETFs?

U.S. Fund Flows Smashed Records in 2021

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