Income ETF Outlook with CFRA Research

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In this interview, I sit down with CFRA Research’s SVP & Head of ETF Research, Aniket Ullal, to explore the key trends shaping income ETF investing as we head toward 2026. Aniket brings a deep, data-driven view of ETFs, fund flows, and investor behavior — and he shares what the numbers are really telling us.We discuss:• The current state of dividend and income strategies• How rising rates and market shifts are influencing investor decisions• Which areas of income ETF investing are showing strength• What retail investors should watch closely in 2025–2026• The role of ETFs in building sustainable income portfoliosTime Stamps:00:00 Introduction00:28 Welcome Aniket Ullal, SVP and Head of ETF Research at CFRA01:05 Background on CFRA Research02:35 How has the ETF landscape evolved in 202504:43 Income ETF outlook for 202607:41 ETF Innovations10:45 Insights on the super high-yield ETF marketplace15:04 Are investors moving to specialized portfolios or broad ones?17:25 ETF Trends to look for20:02 Advice to income investors looking for new ETF investments24:11 Tools offered by CFRA Research25:25 OutroIf you’re an income-focused investor looking to understand where the opportunities — and risks — may be moving next, this conversation offers clear, actionable insights.

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In this interview, I sit down with CFRA Research’s SVP & Head of ETF Research, Aniket Ullal, to explore the key trends shaping income ETF investing as we head toward 2026. Aniket brings a deep, data-driven view of ETFs, fund flows, and investor...

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