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ETF News and Commentary: Archive
Defined Outcome ETF (BALT) Hits New 52-Week High
by Yashwardhan Jain
BALT hits a 52-week high as investors seek defined downside buffers amid rising geopolitical tensions.
BALTPositive Net Change
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Best-Performing Dividend ETFs of 1H
by Sanghamitra Saha
FDD and EFAS surged over 30% in H1 2025 as investors turned to global dividend ETFs amid U.S. market volatility.
QQQPositive Net Change GLDPositive Net Change DIAPositive Net Change IWMPositive Net Change SLVPositive Net Change SDYNegative Net Change DTHPositive Net Change IDVPositive Net Change DFEPositive Net Change FDDPositive Net Change EFASPositive Net Change
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Best-Performing Active ETFs of 1H25
by Sanghamitra Saha
Active ETFs hit a record $1.39T in assets as investors shift from passive strategies amid 2025's volatile market climate. Some of the most-loved U.S.-listed actively-managed ETFs are JEPI and JEPQ.
ARKWPositive Net Change GVALPositive Net Change ARKFPositive Net Change JEPINegative Net Change CRPTPositive Net Change JEPQPositive Net Change NFLPNegative Net Change THROPositive Net Change
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Defense ETFs Soar Amid Rising Global Tensions
by Neena Mishra
We highlight five ETFs that are surging amid escalating global tensions.
BAPositive Net Change GENegative Net Change SHLDPositive Net Change ITANegative Net Change PPAPositive Net Change XARPositive Net Change RTXNegative Net Change EUADPositive Net Change AXONPositive Net Change PLTRPositive Net Change
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Markets Unfazed by Geopolitical Tensions: ETFs to Consider
by Yashwardhan Jain
Despite U.S. strikes on Iran, markets remain calm as investors eye S&P 500 ETFs like VOO, SPY and IVV for stability.
SPYPositive Net Change VOOPositive Net Change RSPNegative Net Change IVVPositive Net Change SPLGPositive Net Change
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Capitalize on Tesla's Robotaxi Momentum With These ETFs
by Sweta Killa
TSLA soars on its robotaxi launch in Austin. ETFs like TESL, XLY, VCR, NITE and FDIS may offer a new ride on the momentum.
XLYPositive Net Change VCRPositive Net Change FDISPositive Net Change NITEPositive Net Change TESLNegative Net Change
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Big ETF Inflows of Last Week: SPHQ, VO, VTI & More
by Sweta Killa
SPHQ, VO and VTI topped ETF inflows last week as investors poured $37.7B into funds across equity and fixed-income segments.
VTIPositive Net Change VOOPositive Net Change SPHQNegative Net Change VUGPositive Net Change VONegative Net Change
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Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran? ETFs Likely to Gain
by Sanghamitra Saha
Reports of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran should spark a market rally, sending oil prices tumbling. Select ETFs like IBIT and JETS should get a boost.
XLYPositive Net Change MTUMPositive Net Change JETSNo Net Change IBITPositive Net Change
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ARK ETFs Surged Last Week: Here's Why
by Sanghamitra Saha
ARK ETFs (ARKK, ARKW, ARKF) soared last week, fueled by COIN, TSLA and RBLX gains. Is Cathie Wood's bold bet on innovation back on track?
NVDAPositive Net Change TSLANegative Net Change ARKKPositive Net Change ARKFPositive Net Change PLTRPositive Net Change RBLXPositive Net Change COINPositive Net Change
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ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) Hits New 52-Week High
by Sanghamitra Saha
ARKK surged to a 52-week high with an 89% rebound from the 52-week low price.
ARKWPositive Net Change ARKKPositive Net Change ARKFPositive Net Change
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Bitcoin Plunges Below $100K: Time to Buy the Dip?
by Sanghamitra Saha
Bitcoin plunged below $100K on Sunday afternoon after U.S. strikes on Iran sparked a crypto selloff. Ether also felt the heat.
CRPTPositive Net Change IBITPositive Net Change FBTCPositive Net Change
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Leveraged Energy ETFs to Tap Oil Price Surge
by Sweta Killa
With crude rallying on the U.S.-Iran conflict, leveraged ETFs like DIG, ERX, GUSH and OILU offer bold plays on short-term energy momentum.
ERXNegative Net Change GUSHNegative Net Change DIGNegative Net Change OILUNegative Net Change
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Gold ETFs Shine in 1H: Will the Bloom Continue in 2H?
by Sweta Killa
Gold ETFs like SGDM, AUMI, GDXJ, GOEX and RING have soared in 1H on safe-haven demand, a weak dollar and Fed cut bets. Can the rally sustain in 2H?
GLDPositive Net Change IAUPositive Net Change GDXJPositive Net Change RINGPositive Net Change SGDMPositive Net Change GOEXPositive Net Change AUMIPositive Net Change
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U.S. Strikes Iranian Nuclear Sites: Sector ETFs to Win/Lose
by Sanghamitra Saha
U.S. airstrikes on Iran raise fears of $100 oil and spark sharp oil ETF moves across key sectors. WTI crude ETF USO surged more than 20% over the past month.
USOPositive Net Change XRTPositive Net Change SLXNegative Net Change GDXPositive Net Change BNOPositive Net Change XOPNegative Net Change JETSNo Net Change CRAKPositive Net Change
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U.S. Attacks Iranian Nuclear Infrastructure: Country ETFs to Win/Lose
by Sanghamitra Saha
ENOR and EWC may rally as oil prices climb, while INDY and TUR face pressure from rising import costs amid Iran tensions.
USOPositive Net Change BNOPositive Net Change INDYPositive Net Change TURNegative Net Change EWCPositive Net Change ENORPositive Net Change
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War Worries to Rattle Markets? ETFs to Consider
by Yashwardhan Jain
Rising U.S.-Iran-Israel tensions could trigger a 20% S&P 500 drop-ETFs in staples, defense and volatility gain focus.
SHLDPositive Net Change XLPNegative Net Change VXXNegative Net Change UUPNegative Net Change VIXYNegative Net Change ITANegative Net Change PPAPositive Net Change USDUNegative Net Change QUALPositive Net Change SPHQNegative Net Change VDCNegative Net Change IYKNegative Net Change VIXMNegative Net Change JQUAPositive Net Change
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Uranium ETF (URA) Hits New 52-Week High
by Yashwardhan Jain
URA hits a 52-week high as AI growth and clean energy demand fuel bullish momentum in uranium stocks.
URAPositive Net Change
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Platinum ETFs Outshining Gold & Silver in 1H2025: Here's Why
by Sweta Killa
PPLT has soared 40% in 2025, outpacing GLD and SLV, as platinum gains from tight supply, clean energy use and rising demand.
GLDPositive Net Change SLVPositive Net Change PPLTPositive Net Change
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Precious Metal ETF (GLTR) Hits New 52-Week High
by Sweta Killa
GLTR hits a 52-week high, fueled by soaring gold, silver, platinum, and palladium prices amid market turbulence.
GLTRPositive Net Change
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5 ETFs That Beat the Market in the First Half of 2025
by Sweta Killa
SGDM, SLVP, SHLD, URA and PSIL top the charts in the first half of 2025, defying market turmoil and riding sector-specific surges.
SHLDPositive Net Change SLVPPositive Net Change SGDMPositive Net Change URAPositive Net Change PSILPositive Net Change
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Time to Tap Aerospace & Defense ETFs?
by Sanghamitra Saha
Defense ETFs like SHLD and EUAD are soaring in 2025 as global military spending hits a Cold War-era record high.
SHLDPositive Net Change SPYPositive Net Change ITANegative Net Change PPAPositive Net Change XARPositive Net Change EUADPositive Net Change
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ETF Strategies to Follow If US Joins Israel's Attack
by Sanghamitra Saha
Markets faced selloff risk as odds of U.S. strike on Iran rise; GLD, ITA and USO may surge on conflict and tariff fears.
GLDPositive Net Change UUPNegative Net Change USOPositive Net Change SDYNegative Net Change ITANegative Net Change QUALPositive Net Change DIVIPositive Net Change
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4 ETF Areas to Win Amid Slowing Retail Sales in May
by Sanghamitra Saha
Retail sales dropped 0.9% in May, but select sectors like online, apparel, and furniture retail defied the downturn with gains. ETFs like ONLN, RTH, XRT and IEDI should benefit.
AMZNPositive Net Change HDPositive Net Change URBNPositive Net Change FIVENegative Net Change XRTPositive Net Change RTHPositive Net Change IEDIPositive Net Change ONLNPositive Net Change
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Builder Confidence Declines: Are Homebuilder ETFs in Trouble?
by Sweta Killa
Builder confidence just hit an 18-month low, raising red flags for ITB, XHB, PKB and HOMZ amid housing market strain.
XHBNegative Net Change ITBPositive Net Change PKBNegative Net Change HOMZNegative Net Change
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Invest in Quality ETFs to Tap Current Market Trends
by Sweta Killa
Investors turn to high-quality ETFs like QUAL, SPHQ and JQUA to navigate volatility and preserve value amid rising geopolitical risks.
QUALPositive Net Change QDFNegative Net Change SPHQNegative Net Change QUSNegative Net Change JQUAPositive Net Change
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