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etfs: Archive
Top-Performing ETF Areas of Q3
by Sanghamitra Saha
Small caps led Q3 gains, while other standout ETF areas are Bitcoin mining (WGMI, MNRS), cannabis (MSOS, WEED), Ethereum (ETH, ETHW) and rare earths (REMX).
ETHNegative Net Change REMXNegative Net Change LACPositive Net Change MSOSPositive Net Change WGMIPositive Net Change WEEDPositive Net Change ETHWNegative Net Change MNRSPositive Net Change
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4 Reasons for Q4 to Start on a Strong Note: ETFs to Play
by Sanghamitra Saha
Bet on Wall Street Q4 tailwinds -- strong GDP data, holiday sales, AI boom & earnings growth. These have put the spotlight on IWM, XLF, XLY & XLE.
XLEPositive Net Change XLFNegative Net Change IWMPositive Net Change XLYNegative Net Change
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Defense ETF (ITA) Hits New 52-Week High
by Zacks Equity Research
iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF hits a 52-week high, fueled by rising defense spending and global tensions.
ITAPositive Net Change
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Should Investors Increase Their Allocation to U.K. ETFs Now?
by Yashwardhan Jain
The U.K. sees mixed signals: slowing growth and easing inflation, but a $150B U.S. deal could spark investor optimism.
MSFTPositive Net Change PLDNegative Net Change FKUPositive Net Change EWUNegative Net Change EWUSPositive Net Change FLGBNo Net Change PLTRPositive Net Change
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4 Top-Performing ETF Areas of First Nine Months of 2025
by Sanghamitra Saha
In 2025, the best-performing ETF themes include gold and silver mining (SLVP, RING), bitcoin miners (WGMI), uranium (URA) and defense (EUAD, SHLD).
SHLDPositive Net Change QQQNegative Net Change GLDNegative Net Change SPYNegative Net Change DIANegative Net Change IWMPositive Net Change SLVNegative Net Change RINGPositive Net Change SLVPNegative Net Change CIFRPositive Net Change IRENPositive Net Change WGMIPositive Net Change EUADPositive Net Change
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What Does Q4 Hold for the U.S. Economy? ETFs to Consider
by Yashwardhan Jain
Market risks are mounting, prompting investors to seek stability and protection through defensive ETFs.
XLPNegative Net Change VXXNegative Net Change VIGNegative Net Change QUALNegative Net Change VDCNegative Net Change IYKNegative Net Change VYMNegative Net Change SCHDNegative Net Change
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Should You Buy Alibaba ETFs as Stock Surges on AI Investment Push?
by Sanghamitra Saha
Alibaba shares surge on AI push, spotlighting ETF plays like ONLN, FNGS, PGJ and NITE. But is there margin pressure?
AMZNNegative Net Change MSFTPositive Net Change GOOGLNegative Net Change BABANegative Net Change PGJPositive Net Change NITENo Net Change ONLNNegative Net Change FNGSNegative Net Change
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Platinum ETF (PLTM) Hits New 52-Week High
by Sanghamitra Saha
PLTM hits a 52-week high, which is up 65.8% from lows, fueled by platinum supply crunch & surging demand. More gains ahead?
PLTMNegative Net Change
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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights XSD, PSI, SMH, FTXL, SOXQ and SOXX
by Zacks Equity Research
Semiconductor ETFs like XSD, SMH, and SOXX are hitting 52-week highs, driven by massive AI and tech investments from NVIDIA, Microsoft, Google, and others.
SOXQNegative Net Change
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Is Now the Time to Buy Small-Cap Stocks?
by Neena Mishra
We discuss the outlook for small-cap stocks and highlight four ETFs.
NVDAPositive Net Change SPYNegative Net Change IWMPositive Net Change IJRNegative Net Change XSMOPositive Net Change IONQPositive Net Change CRDONegative Net Change SFLOPositive Net Change
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Here's Why Semiconductor ETFs Are Hitting 52-Week Highs
by Sanghamitra Saha
Semiconductor ETFs like XSD, SOXX and SMH hit 52-week highs as AI mega investments, NVIDIA's Intel deal & quantum contracts fuel sector momentum.
PSINegative Net Change SMHNegative Net Change SOXXNegative Net Change XSDPositive Net Change FTXLNegative Net Change SOXQNegative Net Change
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Tesla Tops Mag-7 Group in a Month: ETFs in Focus
by Sanghamitra Saha
Tesla soars 25.3% in a month, lifting ETFs like TESL, TSLT and TSLW as robotaxi wins, Giga Berlin boost and delivery hopes fuel gains.
AMZNNegative Net Change AAPLNegative Net Change MSFTPositive Net Change NVDAPositive Net Change TSLAPositive Net Change GOOGLNegative Net Change XLYNegative Net Change FDISNegative Net Change METAPositive Net Change TSLTPositive Net Change TSLWPositive Net Change TESLPositive Net Change
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Fed Signals More Easing: Can S&P 500 ETFs Rally Further?
by Sanghamitra Saha
Fed cuts rates, earnings stay strong, AI boom powers Mag 7??? S&P 500 rally may have more legs despite economic risks and moderate valuation concerns.
SPYNegative Net Change
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Gold ETFs to Watch as the Metal Hits Fresh Highs
by Yashwardhan Jain
Gold surges 41% YTD and hits records as Fed cuts rates, dollar displays weakness and ETF inflows fuel demand, bringing GLD, IAU, SGDM and more into the spotlight.
GLDNegative Net Change IAUNegative Net Change SGOLPositive Net Change GDXPositive Net Change GDXJNegative Net Change SGDMPositive Net Change SGDJPositive Net Change GLDMNegative Net Change IAUMNegative Net Change
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Gold Mining ETF (SGDM) Hits New 52-Week High
by Zacks Equity Research
Sprott Gold Miners ETF hit a 52-week high after surging 121% from its low, fueled by safe-haven demand and Fed rate cuts.
SGDMPositive Net Change
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Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: IWM, Credo Technology and IonQ
by Zacks Equity Research
Small-caps surge to record highs with IWM leading the charge, while Credo Technology and IonQ deliver standout gains.
IWMPositive Net Change IONQPositive Net Change CRDONegative Net Change
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Weekly Option Windfall: Financial ETF Offers 29% Return Potential in 1 Month
by Bryan Hayes
The call option spread strategy is an excellent way to take advantage of the bullish move in this ETF.
FASPositive Net Change
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Boost Your Portfolio With These Top-Ranked ETFs
by Yashwardhan Jain
With the Fed's first 2025 rate cut and upgraded growth outlook, ETFs in tech, financials, industrials and health care could benefit from momentum.
JPMPositive Net Change AAPLNegative Net Change MSFTPositive Net Change CATPositive Net Change JNJNegative Net Change LLYNegative Net Change NVDAPositive Net Change BRK.BNegative Net Change ABBVNegative Net Change XLFNegative Net Change XLKPositive Net Change XLIPositive Net Change XLVNegative Net Change RTXPositive Net Change
etfs finance industrial-products tech-stocks
Stocks Hit All-Time Highs as Small-Caps Stage Breakout
by Bryan Hayes
A sustained breakout for small-caps could usher in a new regime.
IWMPositive Net Change IONQPositive Net Change CRDONegative Net Change
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ETFs to Play the Potential $10 Trillion Nuclear Surge
by Yashwardhan Jain
Nuclear power is surging as AI-driven data centers fuel demand, with ETFs riding momentum and SMRs reshaping the sector's future.
NLRPositive Net Change URAPositive Net Change URNJPositive Net Change NUKZPositive Net Change URANPositive Net Change
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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights GLD, IAU, GLDM, SGOL and IAUM
by Zacks Equity Research
Gold ETFs like GLD and IAU gain traction as Fed cuts, dollar weakness, and global uncertainty drive demand for safe-haven assets.
GLDNegative Net Change IAUNegative Net Change SGOLPositive Net Change GLDMNegative Net Change IAUMNegative Net Change
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Semiconductor ETF (XSD) Hits New 52-Week High
by Sanghamitra Saha
XSD surged to a 52-week high, fueled by AI, quantum, and semiconductor momentum, with gains of over 105% from its low.
XSDPositive Net Change
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Inside the Recent Rally in Hydrogen ETFs
by Sanghamitra Saha
HYDR hovers around a 52-week high with a 25.8% monthly surge, fueled by sharp gains in PLUG and BE amid hydrogen sector momentum.
PLUGNo Net Change BEPositive Net Change HYDRPositive Net Change
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Fearing Chinese Economic Slowdown? Tap its Tech ETFs
by Sanghamitra Saha
CQQQ, KWEB and KTEC have surged as China's low rates, AI push and tech giants' rally fuel investor interest in the sector.
BIDUPositive Net Change KTECPositive Net Change CQQQPositive Net Change BABANegative Net Change KWEBNegative Net Change
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Why Gold ETFs Should Be in Every Portfolio
by Yashwardhan Jain
Fed cuts rates, dollar weakens and geopolitical risks rise, driving record gold gains and fueling demand for ETFs like GLD and IAU.
GLDNegative Net Change IAUNegative Net Change SGOLPositive Net Change GLDMNegative Net Change IAUMNegative Net Change
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