Smart money is a reference to institutional investors, whose moves can prove predictive and whose flows can be telling of moves in markets. While I track several kinds of smart money investors, family ...

Institution-watching involves tracking the moves of institutional investors, often referred to as 'smart money' due to their resource advantages. Given the ongoing debate, the focus shifts to ...

When it comes to investing, strong opinions are common, but identifying long-term opportunities often comes down to following the smart money, i.e., institutional investors. Keeping an eye on ...

The global crypto market reached a staggering $3.28 trillion as Bitcoin anchored institutional sentiment. Currently, the ...

For as long as I can remember, institutional investors have been hailed the “smart money” and retail investors derided as rubes. I’ve always been skeptical of those labels. I’m not saying ordinary ...

The Federal Reserve has officially shifted gears. By lowering interest rates in mid-December 2025, the Fed sent a decisive signal to the global markets. For the better part of the last year, the stock ...

Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, risk management, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) ...

If you've ever felt like investing in the stock market is a rigged game designed for insiders and hedge funds, you're not alone. But here's the thing: You don't need secret handshakes or private deals ...

Money flows into ETFs surged to $5.9 billion last week, well over twice the 52-week average of $2.3 billion. Institutional investors led with $3.7 billion, pushing the four-week average to $2.8 ...

Money flows into ETFs surged to $5.9 billion last week, well over twice the 52-week average of $2.3 billion. Institutional investors led with $3.7 billion, pushing the four-week average to $2.8 ...

The next big investing opportunity isn’t buried in the markets – it’s hiding in plain sight. The data keep stacking up: fund managers from diverse backgrounds are delivering standout returns. The ...

The cryptocurrency landscape continues evolving as digital assets compete for investor attention and market share. Two prominent players in this space, XRP and TRON, both promise faster and cheaper ...