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ETF News and Commentary: Archive

Yashwardhan Jain

Should You Bet on South Korea ETFs After the Kospi Rally?

South Korea's Kospi hit record highs on AI-driven semiconductor strength and rising foreign inflows. With growth forecasts improving, is the rally in South Korea ETFs just getting started?

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Zacks Equity Research

Oil Index ETF (OILT) Touches New 52-Week High

OILT hits a new 52-week high, up 50% from its low, as oil prices surge on geopolitical tensions.

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Aparajita Dutta

ETFs in Spotlight as Trump Moves to Mobilize Defense Production Act

Trump invokes the Defense Production Act to secure phosphorus and glyphosate. MOO could gain as domestic agricultural and materials players ramp up.

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Aparajita Dutta

ETFs to Gain as Japan Pledges to Invest $36B in U.S. Projects

Japan's $36B U.S. investment targets energy, exports and minerals. ETFs like XLE could ride the industrial boost from this landmark pledge.

INTCNegative Net Change CVXPositive Net Change XOMPositive Net Change COPPositive Net Change ALBNegative Net Change CCJPositive Net Change XLEPositive Net Change XLIPositive Net Change EWJNegative Net Change MPPositive Net Change HTHIYNegative Net Change MIELYNegative Net Change FTXLPositive Net Change URAPositive Net Change REMXPositive Net Change GEVPositive Net Change

Sanghamitra Saha

Leveraged Oil & Energy ETFs Soar on Rising U.S.-Iran Tensions

Leveraged oil and energy ETFs surged as crude prices jumped on rising U.S.-Iran tensions. Supply risks boosted bullish bets across leveraged energy funds.

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Sanghamitra Saha

Oil Prices Surge on Rising U.S.-Iran Tensions: ETFs to Gain/Lose

Oil prices surged on rising U.S.-Iran tensions and supply risks. Energy and oil-exporting markets may gain, while retail, India and airlines may face pressure.

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Zacks Equity Research

UK Equity ETF (FLGB) Hits New 52-Week High

FLGB hits a new 52-week high, soaring 44.54% from its low as the FTSE 100 reaches record levels on rising rate-cut expectations.

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Yashwardhan Jain

Staying Invested, Diversified and Ahead With ETFs

With AI-driven fears rising and uncertainties remaining high, diversification matters more than ever. Staying diversified with ETFs may be the smartest long-term move.

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Aparajita Dutta

Retail ETFs in Spotlight as US Releases Holiday Season Report Card

XRT and other retail ETFs come into focus after flat December sales and weak real spending cast a shadow over the 2025 holiday season.

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Sanghamitra Saha

Best-Performing Leveraged ETFs of Last Week

IDGT, WCBR, UTES, BDRY, MKOR & RING led last week's ETF gains as AI rotation, Japan optimism, shipping strength and defensive demand drove standout performance.

GLDPositive Net Change EWJNegative Net Change RINGNegative Net Change UTESNegative Net Change BDRYPositive Net Change WCBRPositive Net Change MKORNegative Net Change IDGTPositive Net Change