TMX VettaFi is re-engineering fixed income benchmarks by shifting from traditional, debt-heavy indexes to smart beta frameworks that prioritize structural liquidity and credit quality. This allows investors to avoid active management fees while systematically reducing default risk. Enhanced passive indexes aim to provide a more accurate reflection of credit quality in investments.
In 2025, Europe enhances defense capabilities amid the Ukraine war, with Rheinmetall launching a major shell factory and HENSOLDT advancing radar technology. RENK boosts mobility for armed fleets. The WisdomTree Europe Defense Fund targets investments in these key firms, reflecting Europe’s commitment to defense readiness and strategic resilience against contemporary threats.
Meta Platforms is down nearly 10% pre-market despite a revenue beat, as it commits to a significant increase in capital expenditures for AI infrastructure, spending $70-72 billion in 2025. The company believes this investment will drive long-term growth, but market skepticism remains regarding returns from such expenditures. The outcome hinges on effective monetization of new AI systems.
The ETF employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the Bloomberg Global Aggregate ex- USD Float Adjusted RIC Capped Index ( USD Hedged), which provides a broad-based
