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ETF News and Commentary: Archive

Sanghamitra Saha

U.S. IPO Market Rebounding Fast: ETFs Likely to Gain

IPO activity is rebounding in 2025. Chances of easier Fed policy, a strong stock market, receding trade tensions and AI boom fuel momentum.

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Sanghamitra Saha

ETFs to Gain as Inflation Edges Higher in August

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

Sanghamitra Saha

Digital Revolution ETF (TRFK) Hits New 52-Week High

Digital Revolution ETF TRFK surges to a 52-week high, lifted by Oracle's spectacular cloud-driven rally and strong momentum signals.

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Sanghamitra Saha

Oracle's Monster Rally Puts These ETFs in Focus

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

Sanghamitra Saha

AI Software ETFs for Long-Term Opportunity

AI's rapid adoption, steady software demand, and the sector's long-term growth potential put focus on ETFs like IGV and XSW.

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Yashwardhan Jain

Global Equity ETFs Draw Rising Investor Interest

Global equity funds saw $10.65B inflows as Fed rate cut bets, a weak dollar and diversification needs drive investors abroad.

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Yashwardhan Jain

Uranium & Nuclear ETF (NLR) Hits New 52-Week High

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

Sanghamitra Saha

Nuclear ETFs Up At Least 40% in the Past Year: More Gains in Store?

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

Sanghamitra Saha

Apple Falls After iPhone 17 Launch: What Lies Ahead for ETFs?

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

Sanghamitra Saha

Video Games ETF (NERD) Hits New 52-Week High

NERD surged to a new 52-week high, thanks to a sharp jump in AppLovin shares and strong momentum in the gaming sector.

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Sanghamitra Saha

Best-Performing ETFs of Last Week

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

Sanghamitra Saha

Best-Performing ETFs of Last Week

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

Sanghamitra Saha

ETFs to Buy as Robinhood Surges on S&P 500 Inclusion

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

Yashwardhan Jain

Uranium Demand to Jump 28%: ETFs in Focus

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

Yashwardhan Jain

Financials ETF (XLF) Hits New 52-Week High

XLF hits a fresh 52-week high, fueled by Fed rate-cut hopes and regulatory easing, with signs pointing to more gains ahead.

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Sanghamitra Saha

Leveraged ETF Areas of Last Week That Are Up At least 15%

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

Sanghamitra Saha

Downbeat August Jobs Data Puts Focus on These Sector ETFs

August jobs data show healthcare gains lifting XLV, while manufacturing weakness drags on XLI.

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Yashwardhan Jain

ETFs to Consider as Goldman Sachs Flags AI Risks

Goldman Sachs warns of rising AI bubble risks, making diversification with equal-weight, value and quality ETFs a smart defensive move.

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Yashwardhan Jain

Is Turning to Growth ETFs a Smart Move Now?

Rate cut bets, record highs and strong earnings power growth ETFs like VUG, IWF, IVW, SPYG and IUSG into the spotlight.

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Sanghamitra Saha

Looking for Quality ETFs in Smaller Caps? Tap 2 New FCF Aristocrats

MCOW and SCOW debut with quality-focused strategies, targeting mid- and small-cap stocks with strong free cash flow records.

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Sanghamitra Saha

Silver Shines Brighter Than Gold: ETFs in Focus

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

Sanghamitra Saha

Retail ETF (RTH) Hits New 52-Week High

RTH ETF hit a 52-week high, fueled by decent U.S. retail sales and seasonal optimism.

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Yashwardhan Jain

Should You Bet on Apple-Heavy ETFs Now?

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

Yashwardhan Jain

Silver ETF (SLV) Hits New 52-Week High

iShares Silver Trust surges to a 52-week high, fueled by inflation concerns, rate-cut hopes and geopolitical uncertainty.

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Yashwardhan Jain

Alphabet's Stock Jumps as Antitrust Fears Ease: ETFs in Focus

Alphabet shares surge after a court ruling spares Chrome divestiture, easing DOJ pressure and lifting investor sentiment.

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