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ETF News and Commentary: Archive
U.S. IPO Market Rebounding Fast: ETFs Likely to Gain
by Sanghamitra Saha
IPO activity is rebounding in 2025. Chances of easier Fed policy, a strong stock market, receding trade tensions and AI boom fuel momentum.
IPONegative Net Change FPXPositive Net Change
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ETFs to Gain as Inflation Edges Higher in August
by Sanghamitra Saha
Inflation rose in August, but jobless claims rose, too, shaping Fed rate cut odds and boosting the appeal of large-cap blend ETFs like ITOT, EDOW and IVV.
SPHQNegative Net Change IVVPositive Net Change ITOTNegative Net Change OEFPositive Net Change EDOWNegative Net Change
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Digital Revolution ETF (TRFK) Hits New 52-Week High
by Sanghamitra Saha
Digital Revolution ETF TRFK surges to a 52-week high, lifted by Oracle's spectacular cloud-driven rally and strong momentum signals.
ORCLNegative Net Change TRFKNegative Net Change
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Oracle's Monster Rally Puts These ETFs in Focus
by Sanghamitra Saha
Oracle stock soars 36% on cloud demand and AI deals. ETFs like IGV, TRFK, TDIV and TDVI offer exposure.
ORCLNegative Net Change TDIVNegative Net Change IGVNegative Net Change TRFKNegative Net Change TDVINegative Net Change
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AI Software ETFs for Long-Term Opportunity
by Sanghamitra Saha
AI's rapid adoption, steady software demand, and the sector's long-term growth potential put focus on ETFs like IGV and XSW.
XSWNegative Net Change IGVNegative Net Change
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Global Equity ETFs Draw Rising Investor Interest
by Yashwardhan Jain
Global equity funds saw $10.65B inflows as Fed rate cut bets, a weak dollar and diversification needs drive investors abroad.
IEMGPositive Net Change VWONegative Net Change SCHFNegative Net Change FNDFNegative Net Change SPDWNegative Net Change AVDENegative Net Change DFAINegative Net Change
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Uranium & Nuclear ETF (NLR) Hits New 52-Week High
by Yashwardhan Jain
VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF surged 91% from its low, hitting a 52-week high as AI and clean energy fuel uranium demand.
NLRNegative Net Change
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Nuclear ETFs Up At Least 40% in the Past Year: More Gains in Store?
by Sanghamitra Saha
Demand from tech giants is boosting interest in nuclear energy, but costs remain a hurdle. ETFs like NLR, URA, URAN and NUKZ have surged 40-80% in a year.
NLRNegative Net Change URANegative Net Change NUKZNegative Net Change URANNegative Net Change
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Apple Falls After iPhone 17 Launch: What Lies Ahead for ETFs?
by Sanghamitra Saha
Apple's muted iPhone 17 launch weighs on shares, but ETFs like IYW, FTEC, TOPT, XLK and VGT offer diversified exposure.
AAPLPositive Net Change XLKNegative Net Change FTECPositive Net Change IYWPositive Net Change VGTPositive Net Change TOPTPositive Net Change
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Video Games ETF (NERD) Hits New 52-Week High
by Sanghamitra Saha
NERD surged to a new 52-week high, thanks to a sharp jump in AppLovin shares and strong momentum in the gaming sector.
APPPositive Net Change NERDPositive Net Change
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Best-Performing ETFs of Last Week
by Sanghamitra Saha
BWET, GOEX, SLVP, LIT and BBC stood out as last week's best-performing ETFs, driven by sector-specific fundamentals, safe-haven demand and Fed rate cut hopes.
BBCNegative Net Change LITNegative Net Change SLVPPositive Net Change GOEXPositive Net Change BWETPositive Net Change
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Best-Performing ETFs of Last Week
by Sanghamitra Saha
BWET, GOEX, SLVP, LIT and BBC stood out as last week's best-performing ETFs, driven by sector-specific fundamentals, safe-haven demand and Fed rate cut hopes.
BBCNegative Net Change LITNegative Net Change SLVPPositive Net Change GOEXPositive Net Change BWETPositive Net Change
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ETFs to Buy as Robinhood Surges on S&P 500 Inclusion
by Sanghamitra Saha
ETFs like ROBN, FIVY, STRN, ARKF and LFGY let investors ride Robinhood's S&P 500 inclusion and its strong performance.
IBKRPositive Net Change STRNNegative Net Change ARKFPositive Net Change COINNegative Net Change HOODNegative Net Change FIVYNegative Net Change LFGYPositive Net Change ROBNNegative Net Change
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Uranium Demand to Jump 28%: ETFs in Focus
by Yashwardhan Jain
Uranium demand could surge nearly 30% in five years, fueled by AI-driven energy needs and nuclear power's clean energy edge.
CCJNegative Net Change NLRNegative Net Change URANegative Net Change URNJNegative Net Change NUKZNegative Net Change URANNegative Net Change
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Financials ETF (XLF) Hits New 52-Week High
by Yashwardhan Jain
XLF hits a fresh 52-week high, fueled by Fed rate-cut hopes and regulatory easing, with signs pointing to more gains ahead.
XLFNegative Net Change
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Leveraged ETF Areas of Last Week That Are Up At least 15%
by Sanghamitra Saha
Tech rally, weak jobs data and Fed rate cut bets were highlights of last week. Winning leveraged ETFs were GDXU, SOUX, AVGG, GGLL and LABU.
AVGOPositive Net Change GOOGLPositive Net Change LABUNegative Net Change JNUGNegative Net Change AVGGPositive Net Change GDXUPositive Net Change GGLLPositive Net Change GOOXPositive Net Change AVGXPositive Net Change SOUXNegative Net Change
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Downbeat August Jobs Data Puts Focus on These Sector ETFs
by Sanghamitra Saha
August jobs data show healthcare gains lifting XLV, while manufacturing weakness drags on XLI.
XLINegative Net Change XLVNegative Net Change
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ETFs to Consider as Goldman Sachs Flags AI Risks
by Yashwardhan Jain
Goldman Sachs warns of rising AI bubble risks, making diversification with equal-weight, value and quality ETFs a smart defensive move.
GSNegative Net Change VTVNegative Net Change RSPNegative Net Change QUALNegative Net Change SPHQNegative Net Change EQWLNegative Net Change IWDNegative Net Change IVENegative Net Change EQLNegative Net Change JQUANegative Net Change
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Is Turning to Growth ETFs a Smart Move Now?
by Yashwardhan Jain
Rate cut bets, record highs and strong earnings power growth ETFs like VUG, IWF, IVW, SPYG and IUSG into the spotlight.
IWFPositive Net Change IUSGPositive Net Change VUGPositive Net Change IVWPositive Net Change SPYGPositive Net Change
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Looking for Quality ETFs in Smaller Caps? Tap 2 New FCF Aristocrats
by Sanghamitra Saha
MCOW and SCOW debut with quality-focused strategies, targeting mid- and small-cap stocks with strong free cash flow records.
CALFNegative Net Change SFLONegative Net Change SCOWNegative Net Change MCOWNegative Net Change
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Silver Shines Brighter Than Gold: ETFs in Focus
by Sanghamitra Saha
Silver hovers around $40, marking its strongest level since 2011 (per tradingeconomics), with ETFs like SLV up about 37% this year, outpacing gold-backed GLD.
GLDPositive Net Change UUPPositive Net Change SLVPositive Net Change AGQPositive Net Change SIVRPositive Net Change
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Retail ETF (RTH) Hits New 52-Week High
by Sanghamitra Saha
RTH ETF hit a 52-week high, fueled by decent U.S. retail sales and seasonal optimism.
RTHNegative Net Change
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Should You Bet on Apple-Heavy ETFs Now?
by Yashwardhan Jain
Apple gains momentum as iPhone 17 Air launch nears and a Google court ruling secures billions in annual payments.
AAPLPositive Net Change XLKNegative Net Change FTECPositive Net Change IYWPositive Net Change VGTPositive Net Change TOPTPositive Net Change
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Silver ETF (SLV) Hits New 52-Week High
by Yashwardhan Jain
iShares Silver Trust surges to a 52-week high, fueled by inflation concerns, rate-cut hopes and geopolitical uncertainty.
SLVPositive Net Change
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Alphabet's Stock Jumps as Antitrust Fears Ease: ETFs in Focus
by Yashwardhan Jain
Alphabet shares surge after a court ruling spares Chrome divestiture, easing DOJ pressure and lifting investor sentiment.
GOOGLPositive Net Change VOXPositive Net Change FCOMPositive Net Change IXPPositive Net Change XLCPositive Net Change FNGSNegative Net Change
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