According to @EricBalchunas, a 26 ETFs to Watch in '26 report has been published in which each analyst selects 5-6 ETFs for 2026 because they tap into deeper themes, macro events, or simply pique curiosity rather than being directional calls; source: Eric Balchunas on X, Dec 31, 2025, https://twitter.com/EricBalchunas/status/2006401521294905754. Highlighted tickers in the post include BINC, XOVR, OTGL, and VXUS, with the full list available via the linked report; source: Eric Balchunas on X, Dec 31, 2025, https://twitter.com/EricBalchunas/status/2006401521294905754. For traders compiling a 2026 ETF watchlist focused on thematic and macro catalysts, this curated selection provides clear starting points aligned to those drivers; source: Eric Balchunas on X, Dec 31, 2025, https://twitter.com/EricBalchunas/status/2006401521294905754.

According to @EricBalchunas, BlackRock is converting two of Rick Rieder's mutual funds into ETFs with a combined $3 billion in assets under management, source: @EricBalchunas on X. According to @EricBalchunas, Rieder's existing active ETF BINC has reached $12 billion in AUM in roughly 2.5 years on the market and ranks among the top five fastest-growing active ETFs ever, source: @EricBalchunas on X. According to @EricBalchunas, he suggested BINC's rapid growth likely influenced BlackRock's conversion decision, source: @EricBalchunas on X. According to @EricBalchunas, the post did not mention any cryptocurrencies or crypto ETFs, source: @EricBalchunas on X.