Active ETFs are all the rage right now, even outpacing equity ETF flows last month across equities and fixed income, respectively. Amid that growing interest in active ETFs, certain performers have stood out, even in a complicated market.
The T. Rowe Price Natural Resource ETF (TURF) has gained 33.8% since its June 2025 inception, riding an energy rally fueled by the Iran conflict, but the fund's portfolio managers see opportunity in structural shifts beyond the Strait of Hormuz closure.
It's been a very healthy start to 2026 for energy stocks, and for good reason. A number of factors are coming together to boost their appeal, with data center energy demand and deregulation adding to their case.
Is stagflation looming over portfolios? The specter of stagnant growth and persistent, potentially higher inflation offers a dual threat that would certainly spook markets.
For years now, inflation has been a stubborn challenge for the consumer and for the stock market. Ever since the pandemic, inflationary pressures have defined both the economic and political narratives challenging investors.
Is inflation on the rise once more? It's hard to know the true inflation landscape with both a change in Federal data reporting and the government shutdown.
Interested in more defensive plays? Uncertainty is on the rise for investors of all kinds, with interest in sturdier, more inflation-aware areas growing.