ETF Trends Latest Articles https://www.etftrends.com/ ETF Trends is a leading source for exchange traded fund news, strategy and analysis. Learn more about investing in ETFs today! Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:38:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Are Semiconductors Feeling Chipper After Intel’s Earnings? https://www.etftrends.com/leveraged-inverse-content-hub/are-semiconductors-feeling-chipper-after-intels-earnings/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:04:58 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/leveraged-inverse-content-hub/are-semiconductors-feeling-chipper-after-intels-earnings/ After positive earnings releases from peer semiconductors like Texas Instruments, Taiwan Semiconductor, and ASML, it was Intel’s turn to further support the notion that the semiconductor industry is doing just fine amid the recent volatility. In the end, the legacy chipmaker bested expectations in both earnings per share (29 cents adjusted versus 1 cent expected) [...]

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]]> Rising Volatility Reveals Opportunities in Corporate Bonds https://www.etftrends.com/core-strategies-content-hub/rising-volatility-reveals-opportunities-corporate-bonds/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:58:50 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/core-strategies-content-hub/rising-volatility-reveals-opportunities-corporate-bonds/ It’s the big story so far in 2026. Alongside AI, geopolitical market volatility is creating dislocations for investors to target. While some are more immediate and some are longer term, the ETF wrapper offers strategies that can attack all kinds of sectors. In corporate bonds, for example, growing volatility could create opportunities. The right ETF [...]

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]]> An Interesting Corner of the High-Yield Bond Market Beckons https://www.etftrends.com/fixed-income-content-hub/interesting-corner-high-yield-bond-market-beckons/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:38:50 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/fixed-income-content-hub/interesting-corner-high-yield-bond-market-beckons/ Investors looking for added income in the bond market — without taking on significantly more risk — will often venture to corporate debt. That search can also include high-yield fare, particularly at times when the broader economy is solid and default rates are low. Not to be overlooked, are fallen angel bonds (corporate bonds born [...]

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]]> International Small-Caps Offer Plenty of Perks https://www.etftrends.com/model-portfolio-content-hub/international-small-caps-offer-plenty-perks/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:50:07 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/model-portfolio-content-hub/international-small-caps-offer-plenty-perks/ Market participants in the U.S., broadly speaking, already perceive international equities as being more volatile than domestic equivalents. They also believe that scenario is amplified with smaller stocks. That’s not always the case. The WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend Fund (DLS) proves as much. Over the past three years, the $1.06 billion DLS sported annualized volatility [...]

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]]> Kinder Morgan Earnings: Strong Q1 Results & Data Center Wins https://www.etftrends.com/energy-infrastructure-content-hub/kinder-morgan-earnings-strong-q1-results-data-center-wins/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:01:13 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/energy-infrastructure-content-hub/kinder-morgan-earnings-strong-q1-results-data-center-wins/ Kinder Morgan (KMI) delivered a robust start to 2026, posting first-quarter results that exceeded internal budgets and prompted an upward revision to full-year guidance. The midstream company is capitalizing on a tightening energy infrastructure landscape, driven by a surge in natural gas demand for power generation and liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. Key Takeaways Kinder [...]

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]]> A Nasdaq Comeback https://www.etftrends.com/etf-strategist-content-hub/a-nasdaq-comeback/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:46:04 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/etf-strategist-content-hub/a-nasdaq-comeback/ After a long wait, tech stock investors have plenty to cheer about. It took a whopping 167 days, but the Nasdaq-100 index last week surpassed its previous closing high from back in October 2025 while also racking up its longest daily positive streak since 1992. That’s welcome news given that the Nasdaq-100 traded mostly sideways [...]

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]]> Astera Labs Leads SMRF’s 21% Gain on AI Infrastructure https://www.etftrends.com/etf-building-blocks-content-hub/astera-labs-leads-smrfs-21-gain-ai-infrastructure/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:40:26 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/etf-building-blocks-content-hub/astera-labs-leads-smrfs-21-gain-ai-infrastructure/ The ALPS Nautilus SMR, Nuclear & Technology ETF (SMRF) has returned 21.3% since the end of March, making it a top performer among ALPS funds as AI infrastructure spending accelerated. Key Takeaways: SMRF topped ALPS funds with a 21.3% return as Astera Labs surged 77% on AI chip demand. Technology holdings returned 38.7%, contributing nearly [...]

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]]> Pictet Grows U.S. Lineup With 2 Active EM ETFs https://www.etftrends.com/pictet-grows-u-s-lineup-with-2-active-em-etfs/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:20:36 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/pictet-grows-u-s-lineup-with-2-active-em-etfs/ Pictet Asset Management is deepening its footprint in the U.S. market with the debut of two active ETFs focused on emerging markets.  The Pictet Emerging Markets Debt ETF (EMFI) and the Pictet Emerging Markets Rising Economies ETF (RISE) both launched on April 23, offering advisors targeted tools for global diversification. These funds aim to capture [...]

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]]> Private Credit Jitters: Spillover into CLO ETFs? https://www.etftrends.com/private-credit-jitters-spillover-clo-etfs/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:15:42 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/private-credit-jitters-spillover-clo-etfs/ The private credit market’s breakneck growth has hit a significant speed bump. A sharp software selloff, rising redemptions, and transparency concerns in more than $3 trillion market have rattled nerves. This has sparked a vital question: Could cracks in these opaque, illiquid markets spill over into vehicles built on daily liquidity, like CLO ETFs? Software [...]

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]]> ETF of the Week: WisdomTree Japan Opportunities Fund (OPPJ) https://www.etftrends.com/model-portfolio-content-hub/wisdomtree-japan-opportunities-fund-oppj-etf-of-the-week/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:09:25 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/model-portfolio-content-hub/wisdomtree-japan-opportunities-fund-oppj-etf-of-the-week/ VettaFi’s Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the WisdomTree Japan Opportunities Fund (OPPJ) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” For more news, information, and strategy, visit the Modern Alpha Content Hub.

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]]> The RAAR CLO ETF: Taxes Deferred, Growth Potential https://www.etftrends.com/market-insights-content-hub/raar-clo-etf-taxes-deferred-growth-secured/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:20:15 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/market-insights-content-hub/raar-clo-etf-taxes-deferred-growth-secured/ The global credit markets continue to evolve, enabling advisors to take a more tailored approach to diversifying fixed-income exposure through collateralized loan obligations (CLOs). While the demand for yield is unwavering, some investors aren’t just seeking income. Instead, they want tactical exposure that avoids the tax and administrative drag of monthly distributions — an ideal [...]

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]]> 3 Reasons To Try Value International Equities Now https://www.etftrends.com/etf-investing-content-hub/3-reasons-try-value-international-equities/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:15:38 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/etf-investing-content-hub/3-reasons-try-value-international-equities/ Key Takeaways Value firms may offer more durability and returns over time in a volatile near- to medium-term outlook. Looking to value as a screen for international equities in particular may outdo market cap-weighted approaches A value spin on broad international equities may provide longer term gains International equities have been a star segment so [...]

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]]> Are SMIDcaps Delivering? TMSL up 8% YTD https://www.etftrends.com/active-etf-content-hub/smidcaps-delivering-smsl-8-percent-ytd/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:15:22 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/active-etf-content-hub/smidcaps-delivering-smsl-8-percent-ytd/ Small- and midcap ETFs are often touted for their potential, with the former in particular providing a lot of upside. In recent years, the huge AI hyperscalers have produced outsized returns and majorly overshadowed smaller firms in overall stock market performance. However, so far this year, it’s SMIDcaps that are winning. While the S&P 500 [...]

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]]> New Look at Apple Could Put These ETFs in Focus https://www.etftrends.com/leveraged-inverse-content-hub/look-apple-etfs-focus/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:36 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/leveraged-inverse-content-hub/look-apple-etfs-focus/ Apple (AAPL), the second-largest U.S. company by market capitalization, made big news on Monday, announcing that CEO Tim Cook is stepping down, effective September 1. He’s moving to the role of executive chairman. John Ternus will replace him at the helm of the iPhone maker. Change at the top of one of the largest, most [...]

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]]> How AI is Bridging the Common Sense Gap in Robotics https://www.etftrends.com/artificial-intelligence-content-hub/how-ai-bridging-common-sense-gap-robotics/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:00:32 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/artificial-intelligence-content-hub/how-ai-bridging-common-sense-gap-robotics/ The robotics industry stands at a transformative inflection point, where machines are evolving from rigid, pre-programmed tools into adaptive systems enabled by liquid neural networks. This shift represents a fundamental breakthrough in solving what has long been considered the “common sense gap” – the challenge of creating robots that truly understand how the physical world [...]

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]]> Turn up the Volume on Energy Income With This ETF https://www.etftrends.com/monthly-income-content-hub/turn-volume-energy-income-etf/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:38:13 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/monthly-income-content-hub/turn-volume-energy-income-etf/ The midstream energy arena, which includes master limited partnerships (MLPs), has long lured income-hungry investors. A new ETF amplifies that proposition. The MLP & Energy Infrastructure High Income ETF (MLPI) debuted last December. It’s generating buzz, helped by the White House’s rhetoric on bolstering American energy independence, which is viewed as a potential boon for [...]

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]]> OGIG Surges 8.4% on Oracle, DoorDash Gains https://www.etftrends.com/etf-building-blocks-content-hub/ogig-surges-8-4-oracle-doordash-gains/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:09:06 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/etf-building-blocks-content-hub/ogig-surges-8-4-oracle-doordash-gains/ The ALPS O’Shares Global Internet Giants ETF (OGIG) jumped 8.4% last week, making it the top-performing ALPS fund as a handful of technology and e-commerce stocks delivered double-digit gains, according to ETF Database. Key Takeaways: OGIG surged 8.4% last week as Oracle and DoorDash rallied on AI infrastructure and autonomous delivery technology developments. Tech stocks [...]

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]]> 2026 in Focus: Why Emerging Markets Matter https://www.etftrends.com/thematic-investing-content-hub/2026-focus-emerging-markets-matter/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:20:12 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/thematic-investing-content-hub/2026-focus-emerging-markets-matter/ It has not exactly been a stretch to argue that international equities have enjoyed a significant resurgence in investor attention for well over a year now. These companies a great potential source of long-term returns. Additionally, one can use international exposure and emerging markets to help build a more balanced, well-diversified portfolio.  However, the question [...]

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]]> New Memory ETF DRAM Hits $1 Billion in Days Since Launch https://www.etftrends.com/thematic-investing-content-hub/new-memory-etf-dram-hits-1-billion-days-since-launch/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:39:52 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/thematic-investing-content-hub/new-memory-etf-dram-hits-1-billion-days-since-launch/ Around the world, rampant demand for compute to feed the AI revolution has taken a toll on memory manufacturers. Already, global gaming and computing industries were straining supply, but now, with the AI hyperscalers looking anywhere for processing power and compute, that supply is now in shortage territory. That’s where the new memory ETF DRAM [...]

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]]> Active Mutual Funds Owning at Least 1 ETF More Than Doubled https://www.etftrends.com/active-mutual-funds-owning-etf-more-than-doubled/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:32:11 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/active-mutual-funds-owning-etf-more-than-doubled/ Even before the first active dual share class fund from Dimensional launched, active mutual funds and ETFs were already roommates rather than existing in separate silos. Ben Johnson, head of client solutions at Morningstar, revealed in a LinkedIn post that active managers are increasingly using ETFs as essential tools for building portfolios. “These funds’ managers [...]

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]]> Major ETFs Face Tesla Earnings Test Amid AI Pivot https://www.etftrends.com/major-etfs-face-tesla-earnings-test-amid-ai-pivot/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:13:57 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/major-etfs-face-tesla-earnings-test-amid-ai-pivot/ Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) earnings hit after market close today, with consensus expecting adjusted earnings per share of $0.37 on revenue of $22.7 billion for the first quarter. See more: Apple CEO Shift: 4 Under-the-Radar ETF Plays Key Takeaways: XLY holds the highest Tesla weighting at 19% among the five major funds. The five ETFs posted [...]

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]]> With No End in Sight in Hormuz, Get Income ETFs Now https://www.etftrends.com/core-strategies-content-hub/no-end-in-sight-hormuz-get-income-etfs-now/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:45:14 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/core-strategies-content-hub/no-end-in-sight-hormuz-get-income-etfs-now/ The “will they, won’t they” between the Trump administration and the Iranian government has gone on for weeks, and while headlines avoid it, the energy disruption remains a huge story. Not only has infrastructure been devastated in key energy production zones, but other critical commodities like fertilizer have become much more expensive as well. It’s [...]

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]]> Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Reaches 11-Week High https://www.etftrends.com/crypto-content-hub/cryptocurrencies-bitcoin-reaches-11-week-high/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:38:18 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/crypto-content-hub/cryptocurrencies-bitcoin-reaches-11-week-high/ This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and ether. While both are considered to be high-risk when it comes to investing, the two have foundational differences that investors should know. We’ve also included XRP, as it was one of the largest cryptocurrencies when this series began. According to Wikipedia, [...]

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]]> Market Wrap https://www.etftrends.com/etf-strategist-content-hub/market-wrap-2/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:05:19 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/etf-strategist-content-hub/market-wrap-2/ Over the last month, markets have been turbulent amid escalating tensions in Iran, with the VIX currently sitting around 25. For historical context, the VIX spiked above 50 during last year’s “Liberation Day” volatility and exceeded 80 during the COVID selloff, while it typically trades in the 15–25 range. The VIX, often referred to as [...]

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]]> ETF Prime: Energy Stocks Surge on Iran Conflict https://www.etftrends.com/etf-prime/energy-stocks-surge-iran-conflict/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:53:13 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/etf-prime/energy-stocks-surge-iran-conflict/ Stacey Morris, head of energy research at VettaFi, joined Nate Geraci on this week’s ETF Prime to discuss energy ETFs amid the Iran conflict. Geopolitics currently dominates oil prices and energy stocks, though the sector posted strong gains before the war began, according to Morris. Key Takeaways: Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) up 25% [...]

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]]> Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 04/19/2026 https://www.etftrends.com/leveraged-inverse-content-hub/top-performing-leveraged-inverse-etfs-04-19-2026/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:51:37 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/leveraged-inverse-content-hub/top-performing-leveraged-inverse-etfs-04-19-2026/ Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs Last Week These were last week’s top performing leveraged and inverse ETFs. Note that because of leverage, these kinds of funds can move quickly. Always do your homework. Ticker Name 1 Week Return (IONX ) Defiance Daily Target 2X Long IONQ ETF 138.70% (HIMZ ) Defiance Daily Target 2X Long HIMS ETF 111.06% [...]

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]]> Inflation, Not Growth, Is the Issue—For Now https://www.etftrends.com/etf-strategist-content-hub/inflation-not-growth-is-the-issue-for-now/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:27:27 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/etf-strategist-content-hub/inflation-not-growth-is-the-issue-for-now/ Keep your eyes on real yields for signs of the economy’s health Oil-driven inflation fears have investors increasingly convinced the Fed won’t be cutting interest rates anytime soon—a sentiment shift that’s pushed bond yields higher in recent weeks. Meanwhile, however, a key market indicator tied to the economic outlook has remained firm: the real yield on the [...]

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]]> 3 Ways ETFs Revolutionized Access to CLOs https://www.etftrends.com/market-insights-content-hub/3-ways-etfs-revolutionized-access-clos/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:27:18 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/market-insights-content-hub/3-ways-etfs-revolutionized-access-clos/ Before the advent of the exchange-traded fund (ETF), investing in collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) was limited to insurance companies, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and other institutional investors. In recent years, however, ETFs have significantly expanded access to CLOs. Below are three ways that ETFs have “democratized” access to CLOs. 1. Simplified Transactions By investing [...]

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]]> It Might Be Time to Bank on These Bank ETFs https://www.etftrends.com/leveraged-inverse-content-hub/might-time-bank-bank-etfs/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:25:16 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/leveraged-inverse-content-hub/might-time-bank-bank-etfs/ Another earnings season means traders will be treated to a slew of updates from the financial services sector. In fact, some of have already arrived, suggesting that bank ETFs may be worth a look. For aggressive, tactical traders that could bring opportunity with leveraged ETFs such as the Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X ETF (FAS) [...]

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]]> Iran Conflict Derails Recent Market Progress, Equities and Bonds Fall in March https://www.etftrends.com/etf-strategist-content-hub/iran-conflict-derails-recent-market-progress-equities-and-bonds-fall-in-march/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:31:59 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/etf-strategist-content-hub/iran-conflict-derails-recent-market-progress-equities-and-bonds-fall-in-march/ HIGHLIGHTS: Stocks: In March, the S&P 500 Index posted its worst month since 2022. Bonds: Rates moved sharply higher during March, creating a difficult environment for bonds. U.S. Economy: Data released in March was mixed, but most of it was pre-conflict and therefore was not a central focus of the market. Federal Reserve: The FOMC [...]

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]]> Eyeing Healthcare Stocks? TMED Is Smashing Its Benchmark https://www.etftrends.com/active-etf-content-hub/eyeing-healthcare-stocks-tmed-smashing-benchmark/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:11:33 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/active-etf-content-hub/eyeing-healthcare-stocks-tmed-smashing-benchmark/ In an uncertain marketplace, where are investors to go? Sector funds could provide one intriguing set of tools to consider. Especially when empowering those strategies with active investing, investors can use them as building blocks to target specific market segments. That’s where a strategy like the active healthcare ETF TMED, for example, could play an [...]

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]]> Derivative-Based Strategies Take Center Stage at Asset Allocation Summit https://www.etftrends.com/derivative-based-strategies-take-center-stage-asset-allocation-summit/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:15:54 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/derivative-based-strategies-take-center-stage-asset-allocation-summit/ The sheer complexity of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) using derivative-based strategies could have investors turning the other away. Instead, investors have been running towards them. The capital markets witnessed a surge in demand for these tactical ETF tools during the first quarter of 2026, making it a topical theme at the most recent Nasdaq-sponsored Asset Allocation [...]

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]]> High-Income Gold ETFs Signal Unease Beneath Market Surface https://www.etftrends.com/high-income-gold-etfs-signal-unease-beneath-market-surface/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:00:48 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/high-income-gold-etfs-signal-unease-beneath-market-surface/ The S&P 500 is kicking off the second quarter on a solid note, tallying gains of more than 8% in the first three weeks of April as early earnings results suggest a sixth consecutive quarter of double-digit earnings growth may be underway, according to FactSet data. What’s also happening, however, is a resurgence in investor interest [...]

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]]> Purpose-Built Humanoids for Specific Jobs https://www.etftrends.com/artificial-intelligence-content-hub/purpose-built-humanoids-specific-jobs/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:00:37 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/artificial-intelligence-content-hub/purpose-built-humanoids-specific-jobs/ In September of last year, following the release of the World Robotics Report by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), a panel discussed the feasibility of humanoids entering homes in the not-too-distant future. The consensus at the time was that the current generation of humanoid robots was neither safe, dexterous, nor cheap enough to be [...]

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]]> ROBO Index-Linked Assets Double as Investors Pivot to Physical AI https://www.etftrends.com/artificial-intelligence-content-hub/robo-index-linked-assets-double-investors-pivot-physical-ai/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:09:20 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/artificial-intelligence-content-hub/robo-index-linked-assets-double-investors-pivot-physical-ai/ The narrative surrounding artificial intelligence is shifting from the digital cloud to physical manufacturing, aerospace, and defense applications. Global assets linked to the ROBO Global Robotics and Automation Index (ROBO) have effectively doubled over the past 12 months, reflecting a surge in physical AI adoption. While the ROBO Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF (ROBO) [...]

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]]> Apple CEO Shift: 4 Under-the-Radar ETF Plays https://www.etftrends.com/thematic-investing-content-hub/apple-ceo-shift-4-under-radar-etf-plays/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:50:52 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/thematic-investing-content-hub/apple-ceo-shift-4-under-radar-etf-plays/ Apple Inc. (AAPL) announced Monday that Tim Cook will transition to executive chairman, while John Ternus will become CEO effective September 1. Ternus has served as senior vice president of hardware engineering since 2021. He will lead the company after 25 years focused on product development across iPhone, Mac, iPad, AirPods and Apple Watch. Key [...]

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]]> Top Articles During Week of April 12: Focus on ETF Holdings https://www.etftrends.com/top-articles-week-of-april-12-focus-etf-holdings/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:34:06 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/top-articles-week-of-april-12-focus-etf-holdings/ The top articles from last week ran the gamut in terms of subject matter, but mainly dug into the inner workings of key ETFs and the drivers behind their performance. Nick Peter-Golden’s article digging into the top-performing stocks held by the passively managed American Century U.S. Quality Growth ETF (QGRO) got the most attention from [...]

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]]> Income ETF GPIQ Up $2.5 Billion in Last 12 Months https://www.etftrends.com/future-etfs-content-hub/income-etf-gpiq-25-billion-last-12-months/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:29:48 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/future-etfs-content-hub/income-etf-gpiq-25-billion-last-12-months/ The income ETF landscape has been an increasingly important part of the ETF world in recent years. With the ETF wrapper’s tax efficiency, tradability, and liquidity, they have increasingly helped investors add durability and current income to their investments. Especially for those at or near retirement, adding income can prove especially beneficial.  Key Takeaways: The [...]

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]]> 3 Advisor Use Cases for NDIV https://www.etftrends.com/thematic-investing-content-hub/3-advisor-use-cases-ndiv/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:34:23 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/thematic-investing-content-hub/3-advisor-use-cases-ndiv/ As inflation lingers, commodity swings persist, and income remains hard to come by, advisors are rethinking how they approach energy exposure. Increasingly, that means looking beyond traditional allocations to more differentiated strategies. Covered call approaches linked to natural resources are one example. The Amplify Energy & Natural Resources Covered Call ETF (NDIV) combines income generation [...]

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]]> A Scenic View of the Road Ahead https://www.etftrends.com/etf-strategist-content-hub/a-scenic-view-of-the-road-ahead/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:29:08 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/etf-strategist-content-hub/a-scenic-view-of-the-road-ahead/ One of the great joys in my life is hiking. While I don’t always enjoy the grind of the ascent, the eventual summit is always worth it. From this vantage, you can get perspective on both what you have accomplished and what is still to come. In a way, this same concept is what draws [...]

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]]> Asset Allocation Summit: Opportunities in Direxion’s Leveraged-Inverse Suite https://www.etftrends.com/leveraged-inverse-content-hub/asset-allocation-summit-opportunities-direxions-leveraged-inverse-suite/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:06:48 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/leveraged-inverse-content-hub/asset-allocation-summit-opportunities-direxions-leveraged-inverse-suite/ In the high-velocity environment of equities trading, a heavy dose of volatility equates to plenty of opportunities. The capital markets saw exactly that in the first quarter of 2026, which saw strong demand for Direxion Investments’ leveraged-inverse ETF product suite. During an Asset Allocation Summit session hosted by TMX VettaFi Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth, [...]

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]]> Fidelity’s Blueprint for Options-Based Outcomes at Exchange 2026 https://www.etftrends.com/etf-investing-content-hub/fidelitys-blueprint-options-based-outcomes-exchange-2026/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:57:42 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/etf-investing-content-hub/fidelitys-blueprint-options-based-outcomes-exchange-2026/ The evolving investment landscape in 2026 is being defined by a search for new defensive tools and income. That said, more investors and financial advisors are turning to options-based strategies to address these factors. At ETF Exchange 2026, TMX VettaFi caught up with Craig Ebeling, Head of ETF Strategists at Fidelity Investments, to discuss options-based [...]

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]]> Active Natural Resources ETF TURF a Top-5 Performer YTD https://www.etftrends.com/active-etf-content-hub/active-natural-resources-etf-turf-top-5-performer-ytd/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:38:59 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/active-etf-content-hub/active-natural-resources-etf-turf-top-5-performer-ytd/ Active ETFs are all the rage right now, even outpacing equity ETF flows last month across equities and fixed income, respectively. Amid that growing interest in active ETFs, certain performers have stood out, even in a complicated market. Where many other ETFs and funds have either produced middling returns or have outright dipped, others have [...]

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]]> Retail Sales Jump 1.7% in March, Higher Than Expected https://www.etftrends.com/tactical-allocation-content-hub/retail-sales-jump-1-7-march-higher-expected/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:02:24 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/tactical-allocation-content-hub/retail-sales-jump-1-7-march-higher-expected/ The Advance Retail Sales Report from the Census Bureau showed consumer spending was more robust than expected in March. Headline sales jumped 1.7%, a sharp acceleration from February’s 0.7% rise and above the projected 1.4% growth. This represents the largest monthly increase since January 2023. For an inflation-adjusted perspective on retail sales, take a look [...]

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]]> Multisector Bond ETF FUSI Gets 5-Star Rating From Morningstar  https://www.etftrends.com/core-strategies-content-hub/multisector-bond-etf-fusi-5-star-rating-morningstar/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:48:44 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/core-strategies-content-hub/multisector-bond-etf-fusi-5-star-rating-morningstar/ Clients may love the relative safety of cash, but many advisors know those assets could do more. A multisector bond approach for example, offers plenty of rewards for those willing to dive in. The right ETF can give tax efficient exposure to the space, providing both yield and total return. The multisector bond ETF FUSI [...]

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]]> Time for Tactical: The Era of “Easy Beta” May be Over https://www.etftrends.com/etf-strategist-content-hub/time-for-tactical-the-era-of-easy-beta-may-be-over/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:26:16 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/etf-strategist-content-hub/time-for-tactical-the-era-of-easy-beta-may-be-over/ 1Q26 Quarterly Commentary For whatever reason, the end of the first quarter has become a consistently eventful time for both markets and the broader world. So far 2026 has looked eerily similar to the start of 2025. The AI market darlings have lost momentum after finishing another strong year, international equities have outperformed domestic ones, [...]

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]]> There and Back Again https://www.etftrends.com/etf-strategist-content-hub/there-and-back-again/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:08:34 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/etf-strategist-content-hub/there-and-back-again/ Geopolitical risk continues to set the tone for markets, even as price action suggests that many investors are eager to declare the worst is behind us. US equities now sit roughly 3% above levels that prevailed before the Iran war began on February 27, suggesting markets are largely looking past the conflict and expressing confidence [...]

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]]> Beat Tuition Costs With Tax-Exempt Bond Ladders https://www.etftrends.com/ntam-content-hub/beat-tuition-costs-tax-exempt-bond-ladders/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/ntam-content-hub/beat-tuition-costs-tax-exempt-bond-ladders/ When it comes to investor strategies for covering college tuition for their families there are certainly plenty of different ways to go about it. Beyond 529 Plans, some investors gravitate towards lower-risk strategies to help bolster their nest egg for those costly college expenses. However, considering how important a college education is, banking on the [...]

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]]> High Dividend ETFs: A 2026 Sector Perspective https://www.etftrends.com/thematic-investing-content-hub/high-dividend-etfs-2026-sector-perspective/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:00:30 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/thematic-investing-content-hub/high-dividend-etfs-2026-sector-perspective/ While the S&P 500 has recovered from late-March lows, the low single-digit gains in 2026 for the broader market have left some investors seeking alternatives. Growth stocks have lagged some value-oriented names, particularly those offering compellingly high dividends. While dividend-focused ETF investors have multiple choices with $1 billion or more in assets, there are key [...]

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]]> Peel Back the AI Onion With Baron Capital’s Active Approach to Tech https://www.etftrends.com/market-ingsights-content-hub/peel-ai-onion-baron-capitals-active-approach-tech/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:00:29 +0000 https://www.etftrends.com/market-ingsights-content-hub/peel-ai-onion-baron-capitals-active-approach-tech/ With regard to investing, artificial intelligence (AI) is often viewed as a monolith marked by a single, overwhelming wave of change. However, according to Michael Lippert, Head of Technology Research at Baron Capital, AI is better understood as “an onion” with many layers. See More: An ETF With An Active, Disciplined Approach to Tech Lippert [...]

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