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ETF News and Commentary: Archive
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.
LMTPositive Net Change NOCPositive Net Change SPYPositive Net Change ITAPositive Net Change
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.
TXNPositive Net Change AMDNegative Net Change MUPositive Net Change NVDANegative Net Change KLACPositive Net Change AVGOPositive Net Change AMKRPositive Net Change PSIPositive Net Change FTXLPositive Net Change SHOCPositive Net Change
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.
AZNPositive Net Change LLYNegative Net Change XLVNegative Net Change VHTNegative Net Change IXJNegative Net Change
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.
ENPHNegative Net Change VWDRYPositive Net Change PBWPositive Net Change ICLNPositive Net Change FANPositive Net Change IBDRYNegative Net Change ENLTPositive Net Change LZMPositive Net Change GEVNegative Net Change LARNegative Net Change
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.
LMTPositive Net Change NOCPositive Net Change SHLDPositive Net Change XLIPositive Net Change HACKPositive Net Change ITAPositive Net Change PPAPositive Net Change FTECPositive Net Change CIBRPositive Net Change IYWPositive Net Change BOTZPositive Net Change AIQPositive Net Change UFOPositive Net Change ROKTPositive Net Change BUGPositive Net Change RTXPositive Net Change ARKXPositive Net Change MADEPositive Net Change EUADPositive Net Change
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.
EPINegative Net Change INDANegative Net Change INDYNegative Net Change FLINNegative Net Change NFTYNegative Net Change
etfs
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.
IBBPositive Net Change SPYPositive Net Change XBIPositive Net Change IDNAPositive Net Change CANCPositive Net Change
etfs medical
Oil Services ETF (OIH) Hits New 52-Week High
by Sanghamitra Saha
OIH hits a fresh 52-week high as oil prices stay firm and momentum builds. Can the rally last amid high risk?
USOPositive Net Change OIHPositive Net Change
energy etfs
5 ETFs to Buy for January
by Sanghamitra Saha
5 ETFs to buy in January: momentum, small caps, chips, defense and healthcare shine as markets rally early in 2026 -- IWM, MTUM, SMH, XAR and IHE.
QQQPositive Net Change SPYPositive Net Change DIAPositive Net Change IWMPositive Net Change SMHPositive Net Change IHENegative Net Change XARPositive Net Change MTUMPositive Net Change SPYGPositive Net Change SPYVPositive Net Change
etfs
The Hottest Trade of 2026 Isn't Bitcoin - It's XRP ETFs
by Aparajita Dutta
XRP ETFs steal the spotlight in 2026 as a 25% January surge leaves Bitcoin behind.
XRPTNegative Net Change UXRPNegative Net Change XRPNegative Net Change GXRPNegative Net Change
bitcoin blockchain etfs
Battery ETF (LIMI) Touches New 52-Week High
by Aparajita Dutta
LIMI hits a new 52-week high as rebounding lithium prices fuel a nearly 195% surge from last year's lows.
LIMIPositive Net Change
basic-materials
ETFs to Gain as Alphabet Beats Apple in Market Capitalization
by Aparajita Dutta
Alphabet overtakes Apple in market value for the first time since 2019, which may lift key ETFs.
AAPLPositive Net Change NVDANegative Net Change GOOGLPositive Net Change VOXPositive Net Change XLCPositive Net Change GXPCPositive Net Change
artificial-intelligence etfs
Time for China ETFs Now?
by Sanghamitra Saha
China ETFs are back in focus as easing policy, resilient exports and Goldman's bullish outlook lift tech and large caps like FXI, CQQQ and ECNS.
CNXTPositive Net Change FXINegative Net Change CQQQPositive Net Change ECNSPositive Net Change TCHIPositive Net Change
etfs
Is it Time to Pay Attention to Value ETF Investing Again?
by Yashwardhan Jain
As geopolitical risks rise and volatility lingers, value investing stands out as an attractive strategy. Look at ETFs to simplify the implementation of the strategy.
VTVPositive Net Change VBRPositive Net Change IWSPositive Net Change AVLVPositive Net Change JAVAPositive Net Change
etfs
Silver ETF (SLV) Hits New 52-Week High
by Zacks Equity Research
SLV hits a 52-week high, up 178% from its low, as silver rallies on supply constraints and a softer dollar outlook.
SLVPositive Net Change
etfs precious-metals
Buffett Indicator Turns Red: Time for High-Momentum Value ETFs?
by Sanghamitra Saha
Buffett indicator at record highs flags risk. These high-momentum, lower-P/E ETFs -- DEM, DFJ, BUSA, DFNL, DGT -- may offer value cushions.
AMZNPositive Net Change AAPLPositive Net Change GOOGLPositive Net Change DEMPositive Net Change DFJPositive Net Change DGTPositive Net Change DFNLNegative Net Change BUSAPositive Net Change
etfs
Bank ETFs in Spotlight as US National Debt Crosses $38 Trillion
by Aparajita Dutta
Bank ETFs like KBE are in focus as U.S. debt tops $38T, reshaping rate policy risks and opportunities for the banking sector in 2026.
GSPositive Net Change BACNegative Net Change WFCPositive Net Change MSPositive Net Change CPositive Net Change RKTPositive Net Change KBENegative Net Change KBWBNegative Net Change FTXONegative Net Change JXNPositive Net Change
etfs finance
Defense ETFs to Gain if Trump Acts on His Intervention Threat on Iran
by Aparajita Dutta
ITA and other defense ETFs could benefit as Trump threatens Iran intervention, raising prospects of higher weapon demand.
LMTPositive Net Change NOCPositive Net Change SHLDPositive Net Change ITAPositive Net Change PPAPositive Net Change LHXPositive Net Change RTXPositive Net Change
aerospace etfs
ETF Stories to Rule in 2026
by Sanghamitra Saha
ETF themes to watch in 2026: S&P 500 strength, metals momentum, banks, AI, robotaxis, clean energy and global ETFs like SPY, COPX, TAN.
SPYPositive Net Change TANNegative Net Change SLVPositive Net Change PBWPositive Net Change VOOPositive Net Change KBWBNegative Net Change IVVPositive Net Change PALLPositive Net Change FTXLPositive Net Change CPERPositive Net Change PLTMPositive Net Change
etfs
Copper Mining ETF (COPX) Hits a New 52-Week High
by Sanghamitra Saha
Copper Miners ETF COPX hits a 52-week high, surging 150% from its low as copper prices rally. Strong momentum signals more upside ahead.
COPXPositive Net Change
etfs
Why Defense Stocks & ETFs Can Continue to Soar
by Neena Mishra
Rising geopolitical risks are fueling a rally in defense and aerospace stocks.
BAPositive Net Change LMTPositive Net Change NOCPositive Net Change GEPositive Net Change SHLDPositive Net Change ITAPositive Net Change XARPositive Net Change PLTRPositive Net Change EUADPositive Net Change
aerospace autonomous-vehicles cybersecurity etfs
Is 2026 the Year to Go Big on Defense ETFs?
by Yashwardhan Jain
As geopolitical risks increase and defense stocks gain momentum, these Aerospace and Defense ETFs are worth a closer look in 2026.
LMTPositive Net Change NOCPositive Net Change SHLDPositive Net Change ITAPositive Net Change PPAPositive Net Change XARPositive Net Change RTXPositive Net Change MISLPositive Net Change NATOPositive Net Change EUADPositive Net Change
etfs
Can ETF Winners of Q4 of 2025 Rally in Q1 of 2026?
by Sanghamitra Saha
Q4's top ETF winners -- silver, biotech and lithium -- outpaced markets. Can SIVR, SLV, BBC and LITP extend gains into 2026?
SLVPositive Net Change BBCPositive Net Change SIVRPositive Net Change SBIOPositive Net Change LITPNegative Net Change ILITPositive Net Change
etfs
Can S&P 500 Sustain Double-Digit Winning Streak in 2026? ETFs in Focus
by Sanghamitra Saha
Can the S&P 500 extend its double-digit run in 2026? Valuations, Fed shifts, AI risks loom as ETFs like SPY, XLK, GLD take focus.
NVDANegative Net Change GLDPositive Net Change XLKPositive Net Change SMHPositive Net Change
etfs
Energy ETFs in Spotlight as Trump Vows to Control Venezuela's Oil
by Aparajita Dutta
Energy ETFs like XLE draw focus after Trump vows US control of Venezuela's oil, drawing attention to firms tied to the nation's vast reserves.
CVXPositive Net Change XOMPositive Net Change COPNegative Net Change XLEPositive Net Change IYEPositive Net Change VDEPositive Net Change FENYPositive Net Change
etfs oil-energy