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ETF News and Commentary: Archive

Neena Mishra

Buffer ETFs Attract Billions as Investors Seek Shelter from Market Turmoil

We explain how buffer ETFs work and for whom they are most appropriate.

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Sweta Killa

UNH Crashes Post Q1 Earnings: Should You Buy the Dip With ETFs?

UnitedHealth's worst drop in 25 years following dismal earnings presents an opportunity for investors to buy the stock with ETFs.

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Sanghamitra Saha

Bitcoin Beats S&P 500 Past Month: ETFs in Focus

Bitcoin has gained 2.8% past month (as of April 19, 2025 and at the time of writing) compared with 7.2% decline in the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (as of April 17, 2025).

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Sweta Killa

Low Volatility ETF (EFAV) Hits New 52-Week High

This low-volatility ETF hits a new 52-week high. Are more gains in store for this ETF?

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Sweta Killa

ETFs to Tap Netflix's Q1 Earnings Beat, Solid Growth Outlook

Netflix outpaces earnings estimates and provides an upbeat outlook. Several analysts raised the target price on the stock, signaling bullish trends.

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Sanghamitra Saha

Healthcare ETFs Tug of War: Insurers Tumble, Pharma Surges

Healthcare ETFs split as insurers stumble and pharma surges -- highlighting the necessity of smart industry picks.

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Sanghamitra Saha

6 Best-Performing ETFs of Last Week

Wall Street delivered mixed-to-downbeat performance last week thanks to Powell's warning of stagflation, rise of auto stocks on policy hopes, NVIDIA's $5.5B hit on export curb and upbeat retail sales.

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Sanghamitra Saha

5 Quality ETFs Topping S&P 500 Past Month

These quality ETFs beat the S&P 500 in the tariff-torn past month.

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Yashwardhan Jain

Build Wealth With Buy and Hold Strategy: ETFs for Long-term Investors

Buy-and-hold is a smart strategy for investors looking to stay in the market in the long term. Look at ETFs to make it easy.

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Sanghamitra Saha

5 Good ETFs to Invest in and Forget

In the ever-changing world of investing, market volatility is one of the few constants. These good quality ETFs should help you weather market uncertainty if held for the long term.

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Sweta Killa

Navigate Market Swings With Low-Volatility ETFs

Volatility intensifies after Powell warns of rising inflation and slowing growth. The ETFs discussed here could be solid bets in the current choppy market.

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Sweta Killa

ETFs to Benefit as U.S. Dollar Slumps on Fading Trust

A few ETFs are set to benefit from the weakening U.S. dollar, which is hit by a crisis of confidence.

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Sanghamitra Saha

Fed Pause Amid Stagflation Risks? Smart ETF Moves to Follow

Fed chair Powell acknowledged chances of higher inflation and slower growth amid Trump tariffs.

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Sanghamitra Saha

Will Tariffs Really Boost Reshoring? ETF Areas in Focus

Trump tariffs aim to boost "America First," but high costs may keep companies from reshoring.

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Sweta Killa

Bulls Chasing Netflix Ahead of Q1 Earnings: ETFs in Focus

Analysts remain optimistic about Netflix's resilience amid economic tariff-related uncertainties ahead of its Q1 earnings, putting the related ETFs in focus.

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Yashwardhan Jain

Gold ETF (AAAU) Hits New 52-Week High

This gold ETF hits a new 52-week high. Are more gains in store for this ETF?

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Sweta Killa

Gold Dazzles: Amplify Returns With Leveraged ETFs

Gold has been on a relentless rally, topping $3,300 per ounce for the first time. Investors could make quick profits with leveraged ETFs.

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Sweta Killa

Long/Short ETF (BOXX) Hits New 52-Week High

This long/short ETF hits a new 52-week high. Are more gains in store for this ETF?

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Sweta Killa

ETFs in Focus Post JNJ's Q1 Earnings Beat, Dividend Hike

Johnson & Johnson reports strong first-quarter 2025 results, raises revenue guidance and boosts its quarterly dividends.

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Sanghamitra Saha

5 Dividend ETFs Surviving the Tariff Turmoil Past Month

Several dividend ETFs beat the S&P 500 over the past month. International investing hogged attention in this regard.

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Sanghamitra Saha

Gold to Hit $3700? ETFs in Focus

Goldman Sachs has raised its year-end price forecast for safe-haven gold to $3700 per ounce, per Reuters.

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Sanghamitra Saha

Should You Brace for Mag-7 ETFs Before It's Too Late?

Mag-7 stocks are in the deep correction zone now, and valuation is down to the pre-ChatGPT level. Although the group has fallen from grace, core strengths remain intact.

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Sanghamitra Saha

Rate-Hedged ETF (RISR) Hit a New 52-Week High

The rate-hedged ETF RISR hit a new 52-week high lately. Can it soar further?

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Sanghamitra Saha

Auto ETFs Rise on Hopes of Tariff Exemptions

After electronics, the administrative windfall is now shifting to autos. Trump hinted at offering some short-term tariff relief to automakers to give them time to develop a future roadmap.

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Sanghamitra Saha

Is the Wall Street Rally Sustainable? ETFs in Focus

Although Wall Street is off to a good start this week amid hopes of an administrative windfall for some sectors, volatility will persist.

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