2025 ETF outlook, mortgage rates rise

Ahead of the new year, Brad Smith examines the top themes affecting investors' personal finances. ETF inflows reached a record high of $1 trillion in 2024. CFRA Research head of ETF data and analytics Aniket Ullal explains what drove the record high and what ETF investors can expect from the new year. ReverseLogix CEO Gaurav Saran discusses return policies around the holiday season. Mortgage rates rose for the second consecutive week, according to Freddie Mac data. The Yahoo Finance team examines what the increase means for the housing market in 2025. Yahoo Finance’s Wealth helps you manage your financial life from retirement planning to preparing your taxes. Find this and other episodes of Wealth at https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/wealth/. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at [email protected]. Yahoo Finance's Wealth is hosted by Brad Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices