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5 Beaten-Down ETFs to Play on Hints of Trade De-escalation
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Key Takeaways
Trump signals steep China tariffs may drop, boosting hopes for trade de-escalation.
UK, US explore tariff cuts amid trade talks; UK aims to ease levies on exports.
Beaten-down Zacks Rank #1 ETFs like PSI, AIVC, JETS, IEO and QTEC should perform well if trade tensions ease.
On April 22, 2025, Wall Street witnessed signals of easing trade tensions. President Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both hinted that 145% tariffs on Chinese goods could be reduced in the near future. Markets responded positively with SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY - Free Report) adding 2.6% on the day, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA - Free Report) gaining 2.7% and Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ - Free Report) advancing 2.6%.
Bessent: Current Tariffs Are Unsustainable
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also struck an optimistic tone during a private investor summit, suggesting the current state of US-China tariffs is not viable in the long term. He echoed sentiments he shared in an earlier interview with Yahoo Finance, saying he expects more "clarity" on tariffs in the months ahead.
Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance visited India on April 22, 2025. Discussions included cooperation in technology, defense, and energy, with the White House noting “progress” on several fronts.
Tariff Pauses and Exemptions Under Consideration
President Trump is also exploring pauses on certain tariffs, particularly on auto imports and some consumer electronics. While he insists tariffs will eventually be enforced, the administration is leaving room for temporary exemptions. Despite the discussions, the 10% baseline tariff on affected imports into the United States—introduced on April 5—remains in effect.
US-UK Trade Talks: Auto Tariffs May Be Cut
The Wall Street Journal reports the United States is considering reducing auto tariffs on UK exports from 10% to 2.5% as part of ongoing trade negotiations. British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is scheduled to meet with Secretary Bessent to advocate for a broader agreement that would reduce or eliminate Trump's previous tariffs on British goods, as quoted on Yahoo Finance.
5 Beaten-Down ETFs to Play
Against this backdrop, below we highlight a few exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that have a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and are beaten-down over the past month. These ETFs have greater scope for outperformance if trade tensions de-escalate.
VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH - Free Report) – Down 16.4% Past Month; Up 2.2% on April 22
Amplify Bloomberg AI Value Chain ETF (AIVC - Free Report) – Down 16.9% Past Month; Up 3.0% on April 22
U.S. Global Jets ETF (JETS - Free Report) – Down 16.3% Past Month; Up 2.3% on April 22
iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (IEO - Free Report) – Down 15.3% Past Month; Up 2.7% on April 22
First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector ETF (QTEC - Free Report) – Down 13.4% Past Month; Up 2.4% on April 22
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5 Beaten-Down ETFs to Play on Hints of Trade De-escalation
Key Takeaways
On April 22, 2025, Wall Street witnessed signals of easing trade tensions. President Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both hinted that 145% tariffs on Chinese goods could be reduced in the near future. Markets responded positively with SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY - Free Report) adding 2.6% on the day, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA - Free Report) gaining 2.7% and Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ - Free Report) advancing 2.6%.
Bessent: Current Tariffs Are Unsustainable
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also struck an optimistic tone during a private investor summit, suggesting the current state of US-China tariffs is not viable in the long term. He echoed sentiments he shared in an earlier interview with Yahoo Finance, saying he expects more "clarity" on tariffs in the months ahead.
Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance visited India on April 22, 2025. Discussions included cooperation in technology, defense, and energy, with the White House noting “progress” on several fronts.
Tariff Pauses and Exemptions Under Consideration
President Trump is also exploring pauses on certain tariffs, particularly on auto imports and some consumer electronics. While he insists tariffs will eventually be enforced, the administration is leaving room for temporary exemptions. Despite the discussions, the 10% baseline tariff on affected imports into the United States—introduced on April 5—remains in effect.
US-UK Trade Talks: Auto Tariffs May Be Cut
The Wall Street Journal reports the United States is considering reducing auto tariffs on UK exports from 10% to 2.5% as part of ongoing trade negotiations. British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is scheduled to meet with Secretary Bessent to advocate for a broader agreement that would reduce or eliminate Trump's previous tariffs on British goods, as quoted on Yahoo Finance.
5 Beaten-Down ETFs to Play
Against this backdrop, below we highlight a few exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that have a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and are beaten-down over the past month. These ETFs have greater scope for outperformance if trade tensions de-escalate.
VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH - Free Report) – Down 16.4% Past Month; Up 2.2% on April 22
Amplify Bloomberg AI Value Chain ETF (AIVC - Free Report) – Down 16.9% Past Month; Up 3.0% on April 22
U.S. Global Jets ETF (JETS - Free Report) – Down 16.3% Past Month; Up 2.3% on April 22
iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (IEO - Free Report) – Down 15.3% Past Month; Up 2.7% on April 22
First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector ETF (QTEC - Free Report) – Down 13.4% Past Month; Up 2.4% on April 22