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ETF News and Commentary: Archive
Siri to Get Smarter With Gemini: The ETF Playbook for Investors
by Aparajita Dutta
Apple teams up with Google's Gemini to supercharge Siri, creating a win-win AI deal and pointing investors toward tech ETFs for diversified exposure.
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artificial-intelligence etfs tech-stocks
Tap Broader Global Diversification With Emerging Market ETFs
by Yashwardhan Jain
As concerns over Fed independence, credit card rate caps and international conflicts weigh on U.S. markets, emerging market ETFs offer a path to diversification and growth.
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emerging-markets etfs
Gold ETF (AAAU) Hits New 52-Week High
by Zacks Equity Research
AAAU hits a 52-week high, driven by increasing safe-haven demand, ongoing economic uncertainty and persistent geopolitical frictions.
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ETFs Primed to Benefit From America's $2.7 Billion Nuclear Push
by Aparajita Dutta
The DOE's $2.7 billion push to build U.S. uranium enrichment capacity could fuel a nuclear revival - and make ETFs like URA compelling plays.
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energy etfs
Why Japanese Stocks Are Hitting Record Highs
by Neena Mishra
We examine the key drivers behind record gains in Japan ETFs.
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artificial-intelligence automation etfs
Retail ETF (RTH) Touches New 52-Week High
by Zacks Equity Research
RTH hits a new 52-week high, rising 28.2% from its low, as strong gains in top retail holdings fuel fresh momentum.
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China ETFs in Focus as Beijing's Trade Surplus Touches Record $1.2T
by Aparajita Dutta
China's record $1.19T trade surplus amid tariffs puts China ETFs like MCHI in focus, as exports pivot beyond the US and high-tech shipments surge.
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Q4 Earnings Approaching: Sector ETFs Under Pressure
by Sanghamitra Saha
Q4 earnings are near for some sectors facing pressure. Autos, Transportation and Staples ETFs CARZ, IYT, XLP look vulnerable.
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With Markets on Edge, Defensive ETFs Deserve a Second Look
by Yashwardhan Jain
Rising geopolitical risks, Fed uncertainty and credit card policy debates make defensive ETFs worth a look.
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consumer-staples etfs
5 Sector ETFs Apt for Q4 Revenue Growth Plays
by Sanghamitra Saha
Q4 revenue growth looks strong across construction, tech, aerospace, finance & utilities. Play the trend via PAVE, XLK, ITA, VFH & XLU.
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Leveraged Silver ETF (AGQ) Hits New 52-Week High
by Sanghamitra Saha
AGQ surges to a new 52-week high, up 616.7% from its low, as rising silver prices and clean energy demand fuel momentum.
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3 Sector ETFs to Play on Solid Q4 Earnings Trends
by Sanghamitra Saha
Solid Q4 earnings trends put sector ETFs in focus as growth broadens beyond Tech. ETFs ITA, XLK, VFH stand out.
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Get Ready for Crypto Exposure as Morgan Stanley Joins the ETF Race
by Aparajita Dutta
Morgan Stanley files spot Bitcoin and Solana ETFs as crypto ETF inflows top $1.2B, signaling a regime change and fresh institutional capital.
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bitcoin blockchain cryptocurrency etfs
December Jobs Data Put Focus on These Sector ETFs & Stocks
by Sanghamitra Saha
December jobs data highlight sector shifts as healthcare and restaurants add jobs, while retail lags. ETFs XLV, EATZ in focus.
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How Will Bank ETFs Perform in Light of Q4 Earnings?
by Sanghamitra Saha
Q4 bank earnings kick off this week. Moderate beat odds; strong deal activity is a plus. But yield-curve risks may cap short-term gains in ETFs like XLF, KBWB.
GSPositive Net Change BACPositive Net Change WFCNegative Net Change MSPositive Net Change CPositive Net Change XLFPositive Net Change KBWBPositive Net Change IAIPositive Net Change IYGPositive Net Change VFHPositive Net Change IYFPositive Net Change
earnings etfs finance
Defense ETF (SHLD) Hits New 52-Week High
by Zacks Equity Research
SHLD hits a new 52-week high, up 106% from its low, as defense tech gains momentum amid rising global instability.
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Capture Rolls-Royce's Record '26 Rally Through These Diversified ETFs
by Aparajita Dutta
RYCEY is up 12.9% YTD, hitting record highs in 2026; diversified ETFs like EUAD offer exposure to the rally while reducing risk from a potential pullback.
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aerospace etfs
Gold Hits Record High on Political Uncertainty: Can the ETF Rally Last?
by Sanghamitra Saha
Gold hits record highs on U.S. political shockwaves and Iran unrest. ETFs like GLD, IAU, IAUM shine as rate-cut bets grow.
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etfs gold
Defense ETFs in 2026: Trump's Spending Push & Other Key Tailwinds
by Sanghamitra Saha
Defense ETFs like ITA rally as Trump eyes a $500B spending hike, geopolitics intensify and earnings surge despite stretched valuations.
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etfs
Strategic Semiconductor ETF Picks as China's Inflation Hits Three-Year High
by Aparajita Dutta
China's inflation surge raises cost risks for global chipmakers, pushing investors toward US-leaning semiconductor ETFs like PSI.
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etfs semiconductor
Betting on a Boom: 3 Healthcare ETFs for 2026 and Beyond
by Aparajita Dutta
After a late-2025 rebound eased policy fears, healthcare ETFs like IXJ are gaining attention as investors position for a sector comeback in 2026.
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etfs medical
Clean Energy ETFs in Spotlight as US Pulls Out Of Global Climate Treaties
by Aparajita Dutta
US exit from global climate treaties shifts clean energy focus to globally diversified ETFs like ICLN, PBW and FAN.
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alt-energy etfs
ETFs to Consider Amid Geopolitical Woes and Higher US Military Budget
by Yashwardhan Jain
Trump's $1.5T military budget and rising global tensions could lift defense ETFs and spill over into cybersecurity, AI, manufacturing and space ETFs.
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artificial-intelligence cybersecurity etfs
India ETFs Offer Compelling Growth Upside: Is the Risk Worth Taking?
by Yashwardhan Jain
Despite tariff worries and equity outflows, India's growth story makes its ETFs a compelling play.
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Here's Why Biotech ETFs Are Rallying Hard
by Sanghamitra Saha
Biotech rally gains steam on valuations, rate cuts, FDA wins & M&A. IBB, XBI, CANC and IDNA are ETFs near one-year highs.
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etfs medical