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ETF News and Commentary: Archive

Sweta Killa

Low Volatility ETFs to Bet on Amid Market Turmoil

Volatility in the stock market has intensified due to rising inflation fears, uncertainty surrounding rate cuts and ambiguity over Trump's tariff policies.

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Yashwardhan Jain

Merger & Acquisition ETF (MNA) Hits New 52-Week High

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

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Sweta Killa

Oil ETFs Jump at the Start of 2025 as Supply Tightens

Oil prices regain momentum at the start of 2025 due to colder weather, falling U.S. stockpiles and additional sanctions on Russia's oil sector.

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Sanghamitra Saha

Best-Performing Leveraged ETFs of Last Week

These leveraged ETFs won last week.

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Sweta Killa

Mortgage-Backed ETF (RISR) Hits New 52-Week High

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

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Sanghamitra Saha

Best-Performing Leveraged ETFs of Last Week

These leveraged ETFs won last week.

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Sanghamitra Saha

4 ETF Areas That Outperformed the S&P 500 Over the Past Five Years

These ETF areas have outperformed the S&P 500 over the past five years. The areas mainly revolved around AI and cryptocurrency.

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Yashwardhan Jain

Tough Road Ahead for the Aviation Industry? ETFs to Consider

Look at ETFs as 2025 looks challenging for the aviation industry, as delivery delays and supply-chain issues remain hurdles for the industry.

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Sanghamitra Saha

Top 4 Sectors & Their ETFs of Past Three Months

Four sectors -- Consumer Discretionary, Financials, Telecom and Technology -- were crowned as top performers from the basis of average three-month return.

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Sweta Killa

5 Sector ETFs to Bet on Q4 Earnings

Total S&P 500 earnings are expected to be up 7.4% from the year-ago period on 4.8% higher revenues.

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Sweta Killa

ETF Launches Hit a Record in 2024: A Look at the Top Themes

The ETF industry saw a historic 1485 launches in 2024. Let's delve into the hot trends that drove the record number.

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Sanghamitra Saha

Should You Buy Oil ETFs on Its Best Weekly Run Since July?

Oil ETFs have gained over the past week, but the potential for a sustained rally appears weak.

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Sanghamitra Saha

Should You Buy Oil ETFs on Its Best Weekly Run Since July?

Oil ETFs have gained over the past week, but the potential for a sustained rally appears weak.

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Sanghamitra Saha

ETF Wisdom From Warren Buffett on Berkshire's 9th Straight Yearly Win

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway recorded the ninth straight-up year in 2024. Here's what to learn from it.

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Sweta Killa

10 Most Heavily Traded ETFs of the Past 3 Months

We have highlighted 10 ETFs that have seen higher average volumes over the past three months.

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Sweta Killa

5 Top-Ranked ETFs to Buy Cheap

Wall Street continues to exhibit volatility at the start of 2025, representing an opportunity for investors to buy ETFs at a bargain.

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Sanghamitra Saha

Bitcoin ETFs Soar in 2024, Structured Protection ETFs in the Cards?

Calamos announced the launch of a new structured protection ETF aimed at providing exposure to Bitcoin's upside while offering 100% downside protection.

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Sanghamitra Saha

Interest Rate Hedge ETF (PFIX) Hits New 52-Week High

The interest rate hedge ETF PFIX hit a new 52-week high lately. Can it soar higher/

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Sanghamitra Saha

Can Small-Cap ETFs See the January Effect in 2025?

Small-cap stocks have been in a tepid mood. Can they see the January Effect this year?

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Sweta Killa

Inverse Treasury ETFs Rallying on Spike in Yields

The spike in yields has led to a surge in ETFs that bet against U.S. Treasury bonds.

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Sweta Killa

5 ETF Predictions for 2025

Here are some predicted trends for the ETF world that may influence the industry in 2025.

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Sanghamitra Saha

Play Defensive ETFs to Counter Stock Market Slump

Wall Street was in the red on Tuesday as strong economic data dampened chances of near-term Fed rate cuts. Defensive ETFs may help in this scenario.

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Sanghamitra Saha

World ETF (AADR) Hits New 52-Week High

The world ETF AADR hit a 52-week high lately. Can it soar further?

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Sanghamitra Saha

Oil Prices Fall for the Second Consecutive Year: ETFs in Focus

Oil prices declined for the second successive year in 2024. The outlook seems weak for 2025, too.

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Sweta Killa

Equity Dominates ETF Inflows at the Start of 2025

Investors poured in 31.7 billion in capital to start 2025, with U.S. equity ETFs leading the way.

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