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President Donald Trump's auto and retaliatory tariffs on key U.S. trading partners are contributing to market volatility. Trump also recently noted he will impose 25% tariffs on imports from countries ...

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The derivative income Morningstar Category netted over $25 billion in inflows in 2023, growing its asset base by half. Much of this investment went to JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF JEPI, which ...

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Excitement over index options has soared among investors, individuals and institutions alike. These financial instruments offer a way for investors to align their portfolios with broader economic ...

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