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ETF News and Commentary: Archive
Beyond Tesla: Why GM and Ford Heavy ETFs Could Be Safer Bets Now?
by Aparajita Dutta
GM and Ford-focused ETFs like RPV, MADE, and COWZ may offer investors stability as Tesla faces a post-subsidy demand cliff.
F GM TSLA RPV COWZ TSLT MADE TSLW TESL
Space Exploration ETF (ARKX) Hits New 52-Week High
by Zacks Equity Research
ARKX surges to a new 52-week high, soaring nearly 97% from its low as space exploration investments fuel momentum.
ARKX
M&A Deals Thriving in 2025: ETFs in Focus
by Sanghamitra Saha
M&A deals are booming in 2025 despite fewer transactions -- megadeals, AI bets and Fed cuts may fuel ETFs like MNA, IAI, KBWB & CHAT.
JEF KBWB IAI MNA CHAT
Time for Emerging Markets ETFs?
by Sanghamitra Saha
Emerging markets are surging on a weak dollar, Fed cuts & AI-fueled Chinese tech rally. ETFs like EEM & CQQQ are outpacing the S&P 500 in 2025.
SPY UUP EEM CQQQ RSP IEMG DVYE PXH FNDE EYLD IYW
Buy, Hold and Build Wealth: ETFs for Long-Term Investors
by Yashwardhan Jain
Market volatility is rising but buy-and-hold ETFs like SPY, VOO and VTI offer investors diversification and long-term resilience.
SPY VTI VOO IWF IVV SCHB ITOT VUG IVW SPYG
The Calm Before the Storm? 3 Top ETFs to Fortify Your Portfolio in Q4
by Aparajita Dutta
ETFs like XLK, XLU, and XLF offer diversification and sector strength to help investors brace for Q4 market uncertainty.
XLF XLK XLU
Should You Buy Nvidia ETFs as the Stock Slips From Record Valuation?
by Aparajita Dutta
Nvidia's slip from record highs sparks ETF opportunities, with funds like SMH, VGT, XLK and SHOC offering top exposure.
NVDA XLK SMH VGT META SHOC
Time to Swap Your Bitcoin Holdings With Ethereum? ETFs in Focus
by Sanghamitra Saha
Ethereum outpaces Bitcoin in 2025 with ETF flows, staking, and institutional demand???should investors shift holdings? ETFs like ETHV and ETHA are in focus.
BTF IBIT BETE FBTC ETHA ETHV
US Government Shutdown Puts These ETFs in Focus
by Sanghamitra Saha
The U.S. government shut down on Oct. 1, 2025, as last-minute talks failed. ETFs like TLT, XLV and PSCC hog attention.
TLT XLF XLV XLY PSCC
AI Stocks: Bubble or Boom Ahead?
by Neena Mishra
We explore the AI trade outlook and feature three ETFs.
AMZN INTC MSFT NVDA ORCL QQQ AIQ PLTR CHAT ARTY CRWV
Growth & Large-Cap ETFs Worth Considering to Power Your Portfolio
by Yashwardhan Jain
U.S. Q2 GDP grows at fastest pace in two years, fueled by consumer spending and business investment, boosting ETF opportunities.
SPY VTI VOO IWF IVV IUSG VUG IVW SPYG
Spotlight on Gold ETFs as Bullion Hits Record Amid U.S. Govt Shutdown
by Aparajita Dutta
Gold ETFs shine as bullion surges to $3,875 amid U.S. government shutdown, safe-haven demand, and a weakening dollar.
GLD IAU SGOL IAUM
Unlocking Cures: How AI is Reshaping Cancer Research & Healthcare ETFs?
by Aparajita Dutta
AI's growing role in cancer research, and a new federal push for pediatric oncology, are powering gains in key healthcare ETFs.
VHT XBI IXJ
Best-Performing ETF Areas of September
by Sanghamitra Saha
Crypto (WGMI, BKCH), Silver (SLVP, SILJ), Hydrogen (HYDR) & Uranium (URNJ) ETFs soared in September as AI, tariffs & safe-haven demand fueled gains.
SLV SILJ SLVP BKCH HYDR WGMI URNJ
Best-Performing Leveraged ETFs of Q3
by Sanghamitra Saha
RGTX, APPX, QBTX, GDXU & SOFX led Q3's leveraged ETF surge, fueled by quantum computing, app tech, gold miners & fintech momentum.
GDXU SOFX RGTX QBTX APPX
Why Value ETFs Investing Could Be a Smart Move Right Now
by Yashwardhan Jain
Amid market uncertainty and overvalued equities, value investing with ETFs offer a safer, long-term path to steady returns.
VTV VBR IWS AVLV JAVA
Shining a Light on 5 Clean Energy ETFs as We Step Into Q4
by Aparajita Dutta
Clean energy ETFs -ICLN, QCLN, PBW, ACES and FRNW - surge as global investment hits records, with momentum set to test U.S. policy headwinds in Q4.
PBW ICLN QCLN ACES FRNW
Silver ETFs Hover Around a 52-Week High: Here's Why
by Sanghamitra Saha
Silver bullion ETF SLV increased 15.7% in a month, outpacing GLD. Weak dollar, solar & EV boom, and safe-haven demand keep ETFs like SLV, SIL, SILJ, SIVR near one-year highs.
GLD UUP SLV
Best-Performing ETF Areas of Last Week That Are Up At Least 10%
by Sanghamitra Saha
Platinum (PLTM, PPLT), Palladium (PALL), Lithium (LITP), and Silver (SLVR) ETFs all jumped 10%+ last week despite weak Wall Street.
PPLT PALL PLTM SLVR LITP
Time to Tap Market-Beating Defense ETFs Ahead of Q3 Earnings?
by Aparajita Dutta
Defense ETFs surge ahead of Q3 earnings, fueled by record military spending and global demand for advanced defense tech.
SHLD ITA PPA XAR NATO
Small-Cap Wins in Q3: Top-Performing ETFs in Focus
by Sanghamitra Saha
Small caps staged a comeback in Q3, with ETFs like FESM, RZV, FYX, VTWV, JSML, IWO topping gains. While there are certain tariff risks, the Fed's rate cut potential is a plus.
SPY IWM IWO VTWV RZV FYX JSML FESM
Silver ETF (SLV) Hits New 52-Week High
by Sanghamitra Saha
Silver ETF SLV just hit a 52-week high, fueled by surging industrial demand and Fed rate cut optimism. Can the rally last?
SLV
Best-Performing Leveraged ETFs of Last Week
by Sanghamitra Saha
INTW, BULX &BULG, LCDL and MVLL topped last week's leveraged ETF winners, fueled by gains in Intel, Webull, Lucid & Marvell stocks.
INTC MRVL INTW MVLL BULL LCDL BULG BULX
Risk-Off Sentiment and ETF Inflows Boost Gold ETFs
by Yashwardhan Jain
Gold surges 42.9% YTD, fueled by dollar weakness, central bank buying and safe-haven demand, with ETFs offering prime exposure.
GLD IAU SGOL GDX GDXJ SGDM SGDJ GLDM IAUM
Trump Slams 100% Tariff on Imported Drugs: Pharma ETFs Take a Hit
by Aparajita Dutta
Trump's 100% tariff on imported drugs jolts markets, slamming pharma giants and dragging ETFs like XPH, FTXH, IHE, and PPH lower.
AZN PFE LLY IHE XPH PPH FTXH