ETF Database

Seeking to Outpace the S&P 500? Give Dividends a Shot

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:00:00 -0400

The S&P 500 has been a reliable index for building exposure to U.S. stocks for years, and for good reason. It’s a valuable barometer for investors who want to make sure they are tracking large-cap U.S. equities.

Is Now the Moment for Value ETFs? The Case for VALQ

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -0400

Could the near to medium term finally see value ETFs take the starring role back from growth? Value indices have provided some steady returns this year, but the question is, can they accelerate into the new year? Economic headwinds and concentration risk for the AI hyperscalers could see value stocks outperform. The American Century U.S. Quality Value ETF (VALQ C+) presents a strong candidate to do well if value stocks do.

Following the Flows: Why GCSH Is Seeing Investor Attention

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Whenever a new fund comes on to the market, it’s often interesting to see how the fund performs in its first few months.

Income ETFs GPIQ, GPIX Up More Than Half Billion in a Month

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Prices are rising, but investors continue to pay for retirement. Investors young and old have looked to income ETFs as solutions. Historically, bond funds provided the yield and income investors desired; options-based income ETFs now play that role. That has seen major inflows to income ETFs like the Goldman Sachs Nasdaq-100 Premium Income ETF (GPIQ A) and the Goldman Sachs S&P 500 Premium Income ETF (GPIX A).

Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 10/18/2026

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400

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.

Nuclear Fuel Capacity Expands via Centrus Energy Westerman Acquisition

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Centrus Energy (LEU) recently acquired Westerman Holdings, securing a crucial manufacturing supplier as nuclear fuel demand accelerates. Westerman produces specialized equipment across several sectors, including nuclear-grade items like UF6 cylinders, engineered industrial systems, and production technologies for upstream and midstream oil and gas. The Centrus Energy Westerman acquisition points to a broader trend of nuclear companies using targeted M&A deals to secure heavy manufacturing capabilities and expand capacity.

October Volatility Opens Door for RAFI Strategies

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400

October is typically a volatile month for stocks, with three market panics of historical significance occurring in 1929, 1987, and 2008. Fast forward to today’s volatility, U.S. equity markets are serving investors a sharp reminder of the risks inherent in market-cap-weighted benchmarks. October volatility has been led by the technology sector amid intensifying scrutiny surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) valuations. In turn, investors have been actively rotating out of megacap tech and into defensive sectors like healthcare.

This Real Estate ETF May Be an Earnings Season Winner

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Third-quarter earnings season is in full bloom. With real estate investment trusts (REITs) soon stepping into the earnings spotlight, advisors and investors may want to evaluate ETFs such as the ALPS Active REIT ETF (REIT A-).

VettaFi Named Best U.S. Index Overall Provider at 2026 ETF Express Awards

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400

VettaFi has been recognized as the Best U.S. Index Overall Provider at the ETF Express U.S. ETF Awards 2026, building on a standout year of index innovation, strategic acquisitions, and product milestone growth across the ETP landscape.

Altcoins Are Crypto’s Stock Market & Bitcoin Is Its Gold

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -0400

Altcoins are going to be collectively larger than bitcoin, said Yat Siu, executive chairman and co-founder of Hong Kong-based Animoca Brands. He likened bitcoin to gold and altcoins to the stock market.

Robots Need Rare Earths: How to Invest

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -0400

Broadly speaking, when the average investor thinks about the term artificial intelligence, the first thing that comes to mind is usually digital, such as a chatbot or large language model (LLM).

Kinder Morgan Expands Backlog Driven by Major Natural Gas Projects

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Kinder Morgan (KMI) reported record-setting third-quarter results and a surge in its project backlog, which reached an all-time high of $14.4 billion. Driven by growing demand for natural gas across the U.S., the energy infrastructure giant added $5.4 billion in new project approvals during the quarter — one of the largest single-quarter backlog expansions in the company’s history.

Better Forecasting Starts With Admitting You’re Wrong

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Good forecasting starts with a willingness to admit mistakes, according to Dan Gardner, co-author of “Superforecasting: The Art and Science of Prediction.”

Discover High-Quality Growth Across Financials With BCFN

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Traditional market-cap-weighted financial sector strategies are often concentrated in large banks and insurers, which can limit exposure to higher growth potential. In contrast, Baron Financials ETF (BCFN), managed by Josh Saltman, takes an active, long-term approach by investing in competitively advantaged financial and financial-related growth companies across market capitalizations and geographies. The portfolio combines established Leaders — companies that generally offer stable growth, higher margins, and moderate valuations — with smaller, earlier-stage Challengers that may offer higher growth, lower margins, and higher valuations. BCFN began trading as an ETF on December 15, 2025, following the conversion of its predecessor mutual fund, and continues to pursue growth across market cycles through the same fundamental investment strategy.

Tesla Earnings Test XLY After Sector-Leading 5-Day Run

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) beat Wall Street’s profit forecast Wednesday even as its auto revenue slipped, putting a top consumer discretionary ETF holding in focus.

What Is the Peptide Economy? Beyond the GLP-1 Boom

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0400

GLP-1 drugs have put peptides on investors’ radar, with Eli Lilly (LLY) and Novo Nordisk (NVO) leading the weight-loss market. But the investment opportunity extends beyond these treatments.According to industry figures, 36% of peptide medicine sales in 2025 came from diseases beyond obesity and diabetes, representing a market worth about $51 billion overall. Drug development is only part of the picture, with manufacturers and drug-delivery technology providers also supporting the industry.

Navigate Large-Cap Growth Risk With Insider Value Investing

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Large-cap growth strategies have been a highly popular investment approach for years. But risk within these strategies have certainly been growing as of late.

Buy on the Dip Prospects: October 21 Edition

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Below is a look at ETFs that currently offer attractive buying opportunities.

The ETFs included in this list are rated as buy candidates for two reasons. First, each of these funds is deemed to be in an uptrend based on the fact that its 50-day moving average is above its 200-day moving average, which are popular indicators for gauging long-term and medium-term trends, respectively.

Second, each of these ETFs is also trading below its five-day moving average, thereby offering a near-term ‘buy on the dip’ opportunity, given the longer-term uptrend at hand. Note that this prospects list also features a liquidity screen by excluding ETFs with average trading volumes below the one million shares mark. As always, investors of all experience levels are advised to use stop-loss orders and practice disciplined profit-taking techniques.

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How to Navigate Persistent Inflation With Commodity ETFs

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400

When inflation falls from 9% to roughly 3%, investors may feel the worst is over. However, persistent inflation can still erode retirement purchasing power. Commodity ETFs offer advisors another tool to consider when diversifying portfolios against ongoing inflation risks.

Yield-First vs. Pure Defense: How SPHD & SPLV Differ Under the Hood

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Investors who want smoother equity exposure have long been fans of the Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF (SPHD C+) and the Invesco S&P 600 Low Volatility ETF (SPLV A+).

How Index Construction Can Make or Break Defense Allocations

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400

After an investor decides to gain targeted exposure to the defense industry, the usual next step is to decide which vehicle or strategy makes the most sense for fostering defense access. Many opt to use the ETF wrapper to accomplish this. Compared to mutual fund alternatives, ETFs can offer greater tax efficiency, intraday liquidity, and more. Of course, choosing the right ETF to gain defense exposure is critical. After all, the defense industry is varied, containing a wide mix of different companies and sectors within its umbrella.

MANGOS ETFs: The Fruits of AI Innovation

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400

The Magnificent Seven have dominated the technology trade, but investor attention is now shifting toward the MANGOS — a group of companies that place greater emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) rather than traditional megacap technology. Unlike the Magnificent Seven, MANGOS includes privately held companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic, alongside publicly traded names like NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Alphabet (GOOGL), and most recently, Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX). ETF issuers are responding with products focused on this group, including opportunities to gain exposure to AI companies that have yet to go public.

How Tempus AI Built a Defensible Data Moat in Precision Healthcare

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400

As access to powerful general-purpose AI models expands, access alone offers limited differentiation. In precision healthcare, competitive advantage can come from combining proprietary clinical data, specialized models, and integration into diagnostic workflows.

Why Consider Actively Managed Investment-Grade ETFs?

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -0400

Interest rate expectations continue to shape fixed income markets, prompting investors to consider how investment grade ETFs may fit into their portfolios. While cash equivalents and money market instruments can provide liquidity, actively managed funds such as Fidelity Limited Term Bond ETF (FLTB) offer exposure to a broader range of fixed income securities, with a focus on credit research, security selection, and income potential.

ETF Prime: Zeno Mercer on AI ETFs & the AI Bubble Debate

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Artificial intelligence (AI) ETFs can capture growth that broad market funds miss, according to Zeno Mercer, head of robotics and AI research at VettaFi. Mercer joined ETF Prime host Nate Geraci to discuss whether heavy AI spending will pay off.

Newcomer Growth ETF RKSG Beats S&P 500 in Last 6 Months

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0400

The ETF ecosystem grows and evolves with each passing day. New funds emerge that leverage the ETF wrapper to package intriguing strategies or track seasoned, respected indices. The Ruk Strategic Growth ETF (RKSG), tracking an index with decades of experience, launched as an ETF this year. Already, since that launch, it’s put up some solid outperformance compared to the S&P 500 at a time when investors are looking to refresh portfolios.

Higher Yields Give Bonds a Fresh Case Against Stocks

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Higher yields have given bonds a fresh case against stocks, according to Matt Bartolini, global head of research strategists at State Street Investment Management. He spoke during an Oct. 20 webcast hosted by VettaFi Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth and sponsored by State Street.

Now’s Not The Time to Abandon Municipal Bonds

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Treasuries are far from the only offenders when it comes to currently elevated bond yields. Typically docile, at least in yield terms, municipal bonds are also guests at this dubious party.

VettaFi Discusses Thematic ETF Rotation & Steak on Bloomberg TV

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400

This week, I had the honor of joining Bloomberg’s ETF IQ show. In one segment, Eric Balchunas, Isabelle Lee, and I covered thematic equity and fixed income ETFs. In a different segment, the three of us answered trivia questions about global ETF trends.

Human Data, Robot Hands: Where Automation Goes Next

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0400

High-quality real-world data has been a major bottleneck for teaching robot hands: A video can show movement without measuring touch or force. Building on our robotics inflection point and September AI and robotics developments, advances in sensors, computing and models are turning richer demonstrations into robot-training data, which could enable an entirely new class of automation and skills in previously inaccessible domains. VettaFi research suggests that solving the robotic hand — across its many sizes, forms, and uses — could expand robotics’ total addressable market by trillions of dollars over the coming decades.