08/17/2026 ValuEngine Weekly Market Summary & Commentary

Weekly Market Recap – Week Ending August 14, 2026 U.S. equity markets advanced this week, with gains spread across most major ETFs and sector benchmarks. Energy (XLE) led the group with a strong 7.67% gain, while Dividend Equity (SCHD), Utilities (XLU), Communication Services (XLC), Consumer Staples (XLP), Technology (XLK), Small Caps (VB), and Health Care … Read more

Explosive Active ETF Growth Reaches a New Milestone

Since 2021, actively managed ETFs have enjoyed the highest percentage growth of any ETF category.  Coupled with the huge decline in traditionally structured mutual funds in the same period, it is understandable that these active mutual fund managers who once shunned ETFs as a fad are now offering ETFs and/or converting existing funds to ETFs. … Read more