Why Does VFLO Hold More Healthcare Than Its Value Benchmark?

The VictoryShares Free Cash Flow ETF (VFLO) held 17.22% in healthcare as of October 31, 2026, compared with 13.69% for the Russell 1000® Value Index. The gap comes from the cash healthcare companies generate, not from a sector call. The Index VFLO tracks, the Victory U.S. Large Cap Free Cash Flow Index (the “Index”), ranks […]

AI Stocks Face a 2028 Test After Chip Sell-Off

Stocks tied to the AI buildout took the hardest hit after the U.S. midterm elections. The PHLX Semiconductor Sector Index fell 12.2% on November 5, according to a November 6 report from T. Rowe Price. The S&P 500 dropped 4.4% that day, while the Nasdaq Composite Index lost 5.5%. Key Takeaways: Chip stocks fell harder […]

Nomura Debuts Japan ETF Days After First Fund Conversions

Nomura Asset Management launched an actively managed Japan equity ETF Thursday, days after converting two mutual funds into ETFs. Key Takeaways: Monday’s conversions created SMDC, a small- and midcap stock fund, and MFIX, a multisector bond fund. Tokyo-based Nomura Asset Management Co. builds the model portfolio, setting sector weights before picking individual stocks. A 0.49% […]

Election Results Indicate AGZD Could Be Advantageous

Some races are still in the “too close to call” column, but the overall result of last week’s midterm elections is clear: It was a blue wave resulting in significant majorities for Democrats in both chambers of Congress. Predictably, investors wonder how the new era of Congress could affect the bond market and the Federal […]

‘Health Is Wealth’ Podcast: Shcnelle Acevedo On Why Fitness Is Key To Entrepreneurial Success

For BAM Digital Media Founder Shcnelle Acevedo, fitness is more than a commitment to physical health. It’s a practice that has strengthened her confidence, discipline, and entrepreneurial approach. In an episode of BLACK ENTERPRISE’s Health Is Wealth series, hosted by BE’s Chief Content Officer Alfred Edmond Jr., Acevedo discussed balancing motherhood, business, and wellness while […]

ETFs & Nvidia: Midterms, Investigations & Dip Buyers

High-interest areas like cryptocurrencies and AI-related stocks have faced renewed volatility following the midterm elections, while the recent investigation into Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) has introduced additional unexpected uncertainty for the technology sector and broader equity markets. However, Nvidia’s weakness has not extended equally to its semiconductor/artificial intelligence peers, and investors have continued adding exposure to […]

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Down 5% This Week

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: Bitcoin and Ether. While both are considered high-risk assets, they possess foundational differences that investors should understand. We have also included XRP, as it was one of the largest cryptocurrencies when this series began. By definition, a cryptocurrency is a digital asset designed […]