Market Commentary Blog
- View from the Observation Deck We are often asked what our favorite sectors are. Sometimes the answer is presently evident while other times hindsight offers the best clarity. Today’s blog […]
- View from the Observation Deck Today’s post provides an update on 2026 and 2027 earnings and revenue growth rate estimates for the S&P 500 Index (“Index”) and each of its […]
- View from the Observation Deck Today’s chart highlights changes in the share of small and mid-sized (“SMID”) companies that comprise the broader S&P 1500 Index, over time. The chart spans […]
- View from the Observation Deck Many investors are likely aware of the indispensable role dividends have played in the total return of the S&P 500 Index (“Index”) over time, with dividends […]
- View from the Observation Deck Today's post compares the performance of energy-related stocks to the broader equity market, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, over an extended period. Given […]
First Trust Economics Blog
- Key economic and market indicators as well as sector and index performance.
- Analysis by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P. of each week's market activity.
- A summary of net asset flows for the ETF industry into various categories.
- A once-a-week discussion of topics related to the economy, markets, and financial policy.
- A quarterly review and analysis of the closed-end fund market by Jeff Margolin.
First Trust Investment Insights Blog
- Key economic and market indicators as well as sector and index performance.
- Analysis by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P. of each week's market activity.
- A summary of net asset flows for the ETF industry into various categories.
- A once-a-week discussion of topics related to the economy, markets, and financial policy.
- A quarterly review and analysis of the closed-end fund market by Jeff Margolin.