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FactSet @factset.com · 29/08/2026

LP commitments to venture capital and private are being shaped by structural forces: AI is fueling VC opportunities, while longer private-market holding periods are supporting demand for private credit. Read the full article: bit.ly/4xooiaB

Cover of a report titled "Riding the Waves: 2 Decades of LP Commitments Across Venture Capital and Credit" by Colin Devereaux. The background is dark with the words "FactSet Insight" at the top.

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FactSet @factset.com · 27/08/2026

In his latest analysis, Colin Devereaux at FactSet compares two different investment strategies—Credit and Venture Capital—to see how different segments of the market move differently (or similarly) over time. Read the full article: bit.ly/4zIqmM1

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FactSet @factset.com · 17/08/2026

Learn how workflow execution is the gap that Model Context Protocol (MCP) is starting to close. With RAG and MCP, AI can retrieve trusted information, invoke governed analytics, coordinate actions across enterprise systems, and help move work from insight to decision. 🔗 bit.ly/4i0n6VN

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FactSet @factset.com · 17/08/2026

On an aggregate basis the index’s positive earnings growth is being driven primarily by Energy, with secondary contributions from Real Estate, Basic Materials, Industrials, and Utilities. Read more: bit.ly/4i9O5hN

Bar chart showing STOXX600 Reported Earnings Growth for Q2 2026. Categories include Energy with growth over 120%, Real Estate around 35%, Basic Materials at 26%, Utilities approximately 26%, Technology near 20%, Industrials about 16%, Healthcare close to 15%, Telecommunications around 9%, Financials nearly 7%, Consumer Staples roughly 5%, Consumer Discretionary at about 2%, and STOXX600 overall at 2%. Earnings Growth is on the vertical axis.

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FactSet @factset.com · 17/08/2026

In his latest sector analysis, Stewart Johnson highlights the Q2 earnings call references to AI from Travelers, Chubb, MetLife, American Financial Group, Selective, AIG, and Hamilton Insurance Group. Read his full report: bit.ly/4zq2OLV

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FactSet @factset.com · 16/08/2026

The market segment & strategy group combo describes where the true battle for investor dollars takes place. Investors have been price sensitive in practically all groups, but recently a growing minority of investors are willing to pay a premium to chase performance. Read more: bit.ly/45kTVFE

Bar chart titled "U.S. ETF Flows by Asset Class and Strategy." The chart shows two categories: Equity and Fixed Income. In the Equity category, there are three segments: blue (373 billion), yellow (209 billion), and a small gray section. In the Fixed Income category, blue is 174 billion and yellow is 131 billion. Various strategies are listed in the legend, such as Price Weighted, Low Volatility, and Active. The scale is in billions.

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FactSet @factset.com · 16/08/2026

Revenues have continued to normalize, with the index delivering 9.5% aggregate sales growth. Energy continues to outpace the rest of the region at 36%, while Real Estate is the next strongest at 26% and Technology follows at 14%. Read more: bit.ly/4zBvl1d

Bar chart showing the percentage of STOXX600 companies with revenues above, in-line, or below estimates for Q2 2026. Industries include Industrials, Technology, Health Care, Basic Materials, Financials, Real Estate, Energy, Utilities, Consumer Staples, Consumer Discretionary, and Telecom. Green bars represent "Above Estimates," red bars "Below Estimates," and gray bars "In-Line Estimates." Consumer Discretionary has the highest "Above Estimates," while Industrials and Energy have the highest "Below Estimates.

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FactSet @factset.com · 16/08/2026

Investors showed strong conviction in their July sector decisions among U.S. ETFs. Get the details in our monthly analysis: bit.ly/4gmex6y

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FactSet @factset.com · 14/08/2026

With ~83% of STOXX 600 companies having reported Q2 results, the index is showing aggregate earnings growth of ~20% on a reported basis. This marks a solid outcome relative to earlier expectations. Stay updated on earnings and revenue results across sectors: bit.ly/4qkKdwH

Bar chart titled "Percentage (%) of STOXX600 cos. with Earnings Above, In-Line, Below Estimates: Q2 2026." The chart shows categories: Technology, Health Care, Financials, Energy, Basic Materials, Utilities, Real Estate, Industrials, Consumer Discretionary, Consumer Staples, Telecommunications, STOXX600. For each category, bars represent earnings as "Missed" in red, "In-Line" in gray, and "Beat" in green, with percentages at the bottom.

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FactSet @factset.com · 14/08/2026

Given financial institutions have spent decades building governed analytical environments for consistency, auditability, and trust across teams, enterprise AI must integrate and operate within those environments, not outside of them. Read how in the latest from Raquel Svec: bit.ly/4gdU6Yq

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FactSet @factset.com · 14/08/2026

New weekly insurance sector analysis from Stewart Johnson at FactSet: “Seven insurers have addressed AI on Q2 2026 calls this cycle, but none have disclosed isolated dollar or bps figures that tie AI investments to reported results.” Read his full report: bit.ly/4xxRPxW

Cover of a report titled "Insurance: AI Investments Emerge (So Far) as Qualitative Comments vs Quantitative Drivers" by Stewart Johnson. It includes elements labeled "FactSet Insight" and "Companies + Markets."

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FactSet @factset.com · 14/08/2026

392 single-fund segments comprise 7% of total ETF count but house just 0.9% of assets. Among all segments, 54% hold no more than 25 ETFs. Yet those funds collectively account for just 26% of U.S. ETF AUM. The bulk of the money sits in highly competitive segments. 🔗 bit.ly/4qukzpn

A bar chart titled "Count of High AUM ETFs by Segment Competition Level (# of Funds)". The x-axis shows competition levels: "5 or fewer", "5 to 10", "10 to 25", "25 to 50", and "Over 50". The y-axis shows the number of funds, ranging from 0 to 350. There are three categories represented in shades of blue: "$1 Billion", "$10 Billion", and "$100 Billion +". The category "Over 50" has the tallest bar, dominated by the lowest value category.

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FactSet @factset.com · 13/08/2026

Following a record-setting number of new ETF launches in June, July saw a modest slowdown with 159 new ETFs. While that reflects a slight pause in momentum, the overall year-to-date pace remains well ahead of where it stood at this point last year. Read more: bit.ly/4qcMFVY

Bar chart titled "US ETF Launches Previous 12 Months." Displays monthly ETF launches from August to July, with total values increasing over time. Categories include Equity, Fixed Income, Commodities, Currency, Asset Allocation, and Alternatives, each represented by distinct colors. June has the highest number of launches. Source: FactSet.

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FactSet @factset.com · 12/08/2026

Revenues have continued to normalize, with the Stoxx 600 delivering 7.8% aggregate sales growth—still the strongest pace since 2022 and the first clearly positive reading after 4 negative quarters. Read the full analysis from the StreetAccount European Macro Team at FactSet: bit.ly/4xt7UoM

"Financial report headline on STOXX 600. Title: 'Solid but Uneven Q2 Delivery as Energy Powers Growth and Technology Leads Beats.' By StreetAccount European Macro Team."

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FactSet @factset.com · 11/08/2026

Raquel Svec shares how the differentiator has moved beyond who builds the most powerful models to who can connect data, systems, & workflows in a secure & scalable architecture, turning fragmented information into connected intelligence that drives better decisions. 🔗 bit.ly/3TRnuvZ

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FactSet @factset.com · 11/08/2026

In her midyear U.S. ETF report, Elisabeth Kashner at FactSet discusses the significant divergence of client use cases and behaviors at the same time AUM and flows rose to record levels in the first half of the year. Read her full quantitative analysis: bit.ly/3TU3poG

Bar chart titled "U.S. ETF Growth to June 30, 2026" showing data from 2016 to 2026. Blue bars represent 'Flows' in billions, increasing over time, with significant growth projected in 2026. A black line represents 'AUM' in trillions, following an upward trend and peaking at 18 trillion in 2026.

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FactSet @factset.com · 10/08/2026

Which sectors besides Energy and Technology are leading EPS and revenue growth in the Q2 STOXX 600 earnings season? Read the latest analysis from our European Macro Team: bit.ly/4g3iZFX

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FactSet @factset.com · 10/08/2026

Which asset class led the way in July U.S. ETF flows and where were those flows primarily directed? Lois Gregson at FactSet highlights the results in her latest analysis: bit.ly/4wkLh4T

A donut chart titled "US ETFs July 2026 AUM and Fund Flows," sourced from FactSet. The chart shows fund flows at the center and AUM on the outer ring. Fund Flows: 69% Equity, 27% Fixed Income, 4% Commodities. AUM: 59% Equity, 17% Fixed Income, 17% Commodities, 7% others including Currency, Asset Allocation, and Alternatives.

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FactSet @factset.com · 09/08/2026

What’s behind the gap between STOXX Europe 600 and S&P 500 EPS company beats? Read more to find out: bit.ly/4w57zr8

Cover of a report from FactSet Insight titled "Why STOXX Europe 600 Beats Less Often Than S&P 500" by Max De Paola.

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FactSet @factset.com · 09/08/2026

With 74% of companies in the STOXX Europe 600 having reported their second-quarter results, FactSet data show aggregate net-income growth of 19.1% on a reported basis (19.0% median). Read the full analysis from the StreetAccount European Macro Team at FactSet: bit.ly/3Ski780

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FactSet @factset.com · 08/08/2026

Building on last week's Chubb data point, Stewart Johnson at FactSet shows that Allstate, American Financial Group, and American Coastal have each signaled increased reinsurance purchases on earnings calls. Could the sector be bracing for a softening market? Find out more: bit.ly/3RRcL44

Cover of a FactSet Insight report titled "Stepped-Up Use of Reinsurance Emerges on 2Q Earnings Calls" by Stewart Johnson.

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FactSet @factset.com · 08/08/2026

How can asset and risk managers measure the potential impact a hypothetical AI market correction could have on investment portfolios or investable indices? Kristina Bratanova-Cvetanova at FactSet reviews her scenario analysis and quantitative outcomes: bit.ly/4pYekts

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FactSet @factset.com · 08/08/2026

The latest insurance sector analysis from Stewart Johnson at FactSet: “Listen for reinsurance purchasing on upcoming calls. By the time combined ratios are reported, the direction of profitability has already been determined.” 🔗 bit.ly/3U9HGZT

Cover of FactSet Insight titled "Reinsurance Purchases Could Signal a Soft Market Ahead" by Stewart Johnson.

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FactSet @factset.com · 07/08/2026

Learn what explains the gap between STOXX Europe 600 and S&P 500 EPS company beats in new quantitative analysis: bit.ly/3TzhZBT

Cover image of a financial report from FactSet Insight. The title reads, "Why STOXX Europe 600 Beats Less Often Than S&P 500" by Max de Paola. The design features dark background with green and white text.

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FactSet @factset.com · 06/08/2026

Chubb's combined ratio result reflects business already on the books. Its reinsurance purchasing signals where management expects loss-cost trend to go next—a more useful read on longer-term profitability than combined ratio results. 🔗 bit.ly/3TqtH1N

A graphic with a dark background features text in the center. It reads: "Companies + Markets: Reinsurance Purchases Could Signal a Soft Market Ahead" by Stewart Johnson. The top left has "FactSet Insight" in small text, and the bottom right displays a blue square with a white "F" inside.

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FactSet @factset.com · 06/08/2026

Revenues have continued to normalize for the STOXX 600, with the index delivering 9.8% aggregate sales growth. Stay updated on the latest numbers for the leaders and decliners: bit.ly/4xfeKhk

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FactSet @factset.com · 06/08/2026

Are there practices from the effective Agile philosophy of software development that investors considering TPA can use? Yes, says Chen Sui. In his latest blog article he discusses how teams can benefit from a thoughtful approach with continuous integration: bit.ly/4yNzEpr

Cover image of a report titled "Total Portfolio Approach: The Plumbing Beneath the Philosophy" by Chen Sui. The design includes sections labeled "FactSet Insight" and "Risk, Performance, + Reporting" on a dark background.

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FactSet @factset.com · 05/08/2026

The prevailing narrative that Europe is struggling to generate earnings growth sits increasingly at odds with the data. Get the details in our latest quantitative analysis of Q2 results for the STOXX 600: bit.ly/4fTh4DP

The image is a graphic displaying a report headline by FactSet. It reads: "Companies + Markets: STOXX 600: Stronger-Than-Perceived Q2 Earnings Growth Led by Energy and Technology" by StreetAccount European Macro Team.

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FactSet @factset.com · 05/08/2026

The persistent gap between STOXX Europe 600 and S&P 500 EPS company beats is not noise, says FactSet’s Max De Paola in his new quantitative analysis. Read the full article: bit.ly/4wV5fEF

Cover page of a report titled "Why STOXX Europe 600 Beats Less Often Than S&P 500" by Max De Paola. The background is dark, with "FACTSET INSIGHT" and "COMPANIES + MARKETS" headings.

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FactSet @factset.com · 05/08/2026

New insurance analysis: “The Q2 2026 P&C earnings cycle read, on paper, like a good quarter. Chubb's decision to buy more reinsurance in a soft market could be the clearest signal of casualty rate inadequacy than any carrier's combined ratio disclosure this quarter.” 🔗 bit.ly/3Tq05Sa

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FactSet @factset.com · 05/08/2026

How much higher are earnings and sales growth for STOXX Europe 600 companies compared to earlier analyst expectations? Read the latest quantitative analysis from the #StreetAccount European Macro Team at FactSet: bit.ly/4yZBpAc

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FactSet @factset.com · 03/08/2026

For investors considering TPA, Chen Sui discusses why applying the practice of continuous integration from the Agile philosophy can result in stronger implementation, internal alignment, and better outcomes. Learn more: bit.ly/4bVALcX

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FactSet @factset.com · 03/08/2026

With gold prices rapidly rising, Edward McCormick at FactSet has charted several factors to identify how each responded to changes in the macro regime. Read the full article: bit.ly/4wwrikO

Graph titled "Mineral and Mining Percent Change 2012 - 2025" showing performance of XME, RING, Gold Futures, and a Private Mining Portfolio. X-axis: dates from 01/01/12 to 01/01/25. Y-axis: percentage change from -100% to 200%. XME and Private Portfolio trend upward, RING fluctuates, Gold Futures steady with slight increase.

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FactSet @factset.com · 01/08/2026

Investment industry attention is increasingly turning to the Total Portfolio Approach. In his blog article, Chen Sui at FactSet discusses what must be true inside an asset owner’s or wealth manager’s organization before that uplift can be fully captured: bit.ly/3S3yZQg

Cover of a document titled "Total Portfolio Approach: The Plumbing Beneath the Philosophy" by Chen Sui. The design features headings in blue and white text on a dark background, with "FactSet Insight" displayed at the top.

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FactSet @factset.com · 31/07/2026

Which sectors in the STOXX 600 are leading and lagging at this early stage, STOXX 600 Q2 earnings season? Read the full analysis from the #StreetAccount European Macro Team at FactSet: bit.ly/4wm0aEP

A digital document from FactSet Insight titled "STOXX 600 Q2 2026 Earnings." The text highlights a solid start relative to expectations, though the surprise magnitude is below average. Document by StreetAccount European Macro Team.

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FactSet @factset.com · 31/07/2026

As elevated gold prices persistently yield profitability for miners and the continued tech buildout provides robust demand for broad minerals in the near future, what’s expected for private interest? Read the latest analysis from Edward McCormick at FactSet: bit.ly/4hFwmhQ

Line graph titled "Mineral and Mining Percent Change 2012 - 2025" displaying the percent change of XME, RING, Gold Futures, and a Private Mining Portfolio. The lines show trends, with XME and RING peaking sharply near 2025, Gold Futures rising steadily, and the Private Portfolio showing moderate fluctuations. Dates range from 01/01/12 to 01/01/25.

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FactSet @factset.com · 29/07/2026

Given the rapidly rising price of gold, a historically stable asset, Edward McCormick at FactSet has analyzed how each sector of this industry—from public to private mining to futures trading—has reacted. Read the full article for key takeaways and the look ahead: bit.ly/4pK6a7R

Chart showing "Mineral and Mining Percent Change 2012 - 2025" with lines representing XME, RING, Gold Futures, and Private Mining Portfolio. All lines fluctuate over time, with notable increases from 2020 to 2025. XME peaks highest nearing 200%, while others show significant growth. Dates are displayed on the x-axis.

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FactSet @factset.com · 29/07/2026

What percentage of early reporters in the STOXX 600 have reported EPS beats? Read the latest analysis from the #StreetAccount European Macro Team at FactSet: bit.ly/3Tpbh1h

Text image showing a report cover titled "STOXX 600 Q2 2026 Earnings: Solid Start Relative to Expectations, Though Surprise Magnitude Below Average" by StreetAccount European Macro Team. Header reads "FactSet Insight" and "Companies + Markets.

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FactSet @factset.com · 28/07/2026

Gold miners look like equities, but they don't behave like them. We built a custom risk model for GDX & GDXJ from the ground up with gold beta, cost efficiency, leverage, reserves valuation & more. The result is a model that captures how this sector moves: bit.ly/3Rn8xkq

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FactSet @factset.com · 25/07/2026

An equal-dollar position in a junior contributes substantially more standalone risk than the same position in a senior. Because a generic risk model won't tell you that, we show you how to build a bespoke model. 🔗 bit.ly/45f9SNn

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FactSet @factset.com · 25/07/2026

Mining companies are increasing investment in new copper supply, but at what cost? Our Copper CapEx Watch tracks capex intensity for 96 active pipeline projects and compares it against M&A trends in the sector to determine whether building or buying is more capital efficient: bit.ly/4bLDeGI

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FactSet @factset.com · 25/07/2026

AI-driven capex is outpacing cash flows that funded hyperscalers Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, & Oracle. Explore analysis from co-authors Guniz Kama and Bina Rajput on drivers of a funding shift to debt issuance, equity raises, & large-scale leasing arrangements: bit.ly/4fh1Qtj

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FactSet @factset.com · 24/07/2026

This analysis examines why 2Q investment gains reported by major U.S. banks could provide an early read on insurers' investment results—and what investors should watch next: bit.ly/4pwSc9s

Cover page titled "What 2Q Bank Investment Gains May Signal for Insurance Results" by Stewart Johnson, under the header "Companies + Markets" from FactSet Insight.

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FactSet @factset.com · 23/07/2026

Standard equity risk models treat gold miners as just another sector. They're not. Gold beta, AISC costs, reserve valuations & leverage are what actually drive cross-sectional returns. We built a Custom Risk Model to boost your workflows. Read our new research note: bit.ly/4pApeFN

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FactSet @factset.com · 23/07/2026

What can bank earnings tell us about insurers? Strong 2Q investment gains at the six largest U.S. banks may point to improved investment income for insurance companies as earnings season unfolds. Read more: bit.ly/4wSDXOC

Cover page of a report by FactSet Insight titled "What 2Q Bank Investment Gains May Signal for Insurance Results" by Stewart Johnson. The background is dark with green and white text.

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FactSet @factset.com · 21/07/2026

Copper demand may be growing, but can supply keep pace? Our latest in-depth metals & mining analysis tracks capital spending across the global mining sector, offering 4 key insights and 3 strategies for capital allocators: bit.ly/4hk5kfP

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FactSet @factset.com · 21/07/2026

From Stewart Johnson at FactSet: Based on the banks that have reported second quarter results, insurance companies with significant investment income relative to total income look well positioned to benefit from the strong, consistent equity markets: bit.ly/3RP68ix

Cover of a FactSet Insight report titled "What 2Q Bank Investment Gains May Signal for Insurance Results" by Stewart Johnson. The background is dark with white text and includes green and blue highlights.

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FactSet @factset.com · 19/07/2026

Amid fiber investment and subscriber growth, cable’s ground is shrinking. Our blog article highlights exactly how much the 3 major wireless operators are steadily gaining broadband market share from cable operators, which previously held the majority of broadband customers: bit.ly/4vWNsML

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FactSet @factset.com · 19/07/2026

With copper in record territory and M&A markets hot, should developers buy or build projects to meet the demand? Banu Nadarajah at FactSet highlights build and acquisition capex intensity and offers material insights and strategies for capital allocators to consider: bit.ly/4fnwIXK

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FactSet @factset.com · 18/07/2026

June marked a milestone with a record 228 ETF launches. Learn which firm accounted for a significant portion of them. We also sum up trends in AUM, flows, asset classes, and sectors for U.S.-listed ETFs: bit.ly/4paQ8Ur

The image is a report cover titled "U.S. ETF Monthly Summary: June 2026 Results" from FactSet Insight, under the Companies + Markets category.

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