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ETF News and Commentary: Archive
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.
QQQNegative Net Change SPYNegative Net Change DIAPositive Net Change IWMPositive Net Change SMHNegative Net Change IHENegative Net Change XARPositive Net Change MTUMNegative Net Change SPYGNegative Net Change SPYVPositive Net Change
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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.
LIMINegative 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.
AAPLNegative 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.
CNXTNegative Net Change FXIPositive Net Change CQQQPositive Net Change ECNSPositive Net Change TCHIPositive Net Change
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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
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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.
SLVNegative 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 AAPLNegative Net Change GOOGLPositive Net Change DEMNegative Net Change DFJPositive Net Change DGTPositive Net Change DFNLPositive Net Change BUSAPositive Net Change
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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.
GSNegative Net Change BACPositive Net Change WFCPositive Net Change MSNegative Net Change CNegative Net Change RKTNegative Net Change KBEPositive Net Change KBWBPositive Net Change FTXOPositive 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.
SPYNegative Net Change TANNegative Net Change SLVNegative Net Change PBWNegative Net Change VOONegative Net Change KBWBPositive Net Change IVVNegative Net Change PALLPositive Net Change FTXLNegative Net Change CPERNegative Net Change PLTMNegative 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.
COPXNegative 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.
BANegative Net Change LMTPositive Net Change NOCPositive Net Change GENegative Net Change SHLDPositive Net Change ITAPositive Net Change XARPositive Net Change PLTRNegative 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
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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?
SLVNegative Net Change BBCNegative Net Change SIVRNegative Net Change SBIONegative Net Change LITPNegative Net Change ILITNegative Net Change
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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 XLKNegative Net Change SMHNegative Net Change
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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 COPPositive Net Change XLEPositive Net Change IYEPositive Net Change VDEPositive Net Change FENYPositive Net Change
etfs oil-energy
Brace for Choppy Markets Ahead With These Volatility ETFs
by Yashwardhan Jain
With geopolitical tensions building and concerns about tech-driven inflation, volatility is back in focus. Here are volatility ETFs to watch.
VXXNegative Net Change VIXYNegative Net Change VIXMNegative Net Change
etfs
Bet on These 3 Small-Cap ETFs to Ride the January Effect
by Aparajita Dutta
Small caps jump early in 2026, reviving the January Effect. ETFs like VTWO offer diversified exposure to potential seasonal and macro-driven gains.
FNNegative Net Change FIXNegative Net Change INSMNegative Net Change IWMPositive Net Change VBPositive Net Change VTWOPositive Net Change BEPositive Net Change SOFIPositive Net Change CRDOPositive Net Change
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5 Leveraged ETF Winners of December
by Sanghamitra Saha
Choppy December markets still rewarded leveraged ETF plays, with big gains in RKLB, AGQ, ASTX, MUU and CONI.
MUNegative Net Change ASTXPositive Net Change UUPPositive Net Change AGQNegative Net Change ASTSPositive Net Change COINNegative Net Change RKLBNegative Net Change CONIPositive Net Change MUUNegative Net Change RKLXNegative Net Change
etfs
Top ETF Stories of 2025
by Sanghamitra Saha
From AI dominance to gold's historic surge and global stocks beating the United States, 2025 was a blockbuster year for ETFs like GLD, GDX, EZU & IDV.
NVDANegative Net Change GLDPositive Net Change ETHNegative Net Change EWJNegative Net Change SLVNegative Net Change GDXPositive Net Change EZUNegative Net Change SLVPNegative Net Change IDVPositive Net Change IBITNegative Net Change
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Top & Flop ETF Areas of 2025 (Revised)
by Sanghamitra Saha
Silver, gold & platinum ETFs (SLVP, SILJ, GOEX) crushed it in 2025, while MEME & VIXY lagged.
QQQNegative Net Change SPYNegative Net Change DIAPositive Net Change VIXYNegative Net Change GDXJPositive Net Change PPLTNegative Net Change SILJNegative Net Change SLVPNegative Net Change GOEXNegative Net Change PLTMNegative Net Change MSOSPositive Net Change MEMEPositive Net Change
etfs
Why Investors Shouldn't Bail on Gold ETFs in the Long Term
by Yashwardhan Jain
With Fed easing ahead and bullish forecasts, gold ETFs remain top long-term investor bets.
GLDPositive Net Change IAUPositive Net Change SGOLPositive Net Change GDXPositive Net Change GDXJPositive Net Change SGDMPositive Net Change SGDJNegative Net Change GLDMPositive Net Change IAUMPositive Net Change
etfs gold precious-metals
Defined Outcome ETF (BALT) Hits New 52-Week High
by Yashwardhan Jain
Defined Outcome ETF BALT hits a new 52-week high, as investors seeking growth with downside protection are taking notice.
BALTPositive Net Change
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