ETFs
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XRP ETFs Log Seventh Week of Inflows — Why XRP’s Price Isn’t Rallying
XRP ETFs have seen inflows for seven weeks straight, yet XRP’s spot price lags. Structural ETF mechanics, regulatory uncertainty and market dynamics help explain the disconnect.
Broad ETF Rally — Stocks, Bonds and Commodities Beat Cash for First Time Since 2019
For the first time since 2019, global stock, bond and commodity ETFs outperformed cash simultaneously. The broad rally prompts investors to reassess allocations, risk and rebalancing.
MSTU May Impose Higher Leverage Risk Than Investors Realize
A Seeking Alpha report warns MSTU may subject investors to more leverage than expected — derivatives, fees and daily rebalancing can magnify losses and create hidden exposure.
VYM Relative Strength: Technical Read on Vanguard's High-Dividend ETF
VYM's technical setup shows price holding above key moving averages with steady momentum. Relative strength versus the S&P 500 suggests resilience for dividend-focused portfolios.
GOEX: A Late‑Cycle ETF to Capture Gold’s Upside
GOEX offers liquid, ETF-based exposure to gold dynamics in a late-cycle economy, serving as tactical diversification and a hedge against inflation and real-rate risks.
JEPI Leads Covered-Call ETFs: Why It’s Outperforming XYLD Now
JEPI has recently outperformed XYLD among covered-call ETFs, offering higher income and smoother returns through a managed option overlay and selective equity exposure.
Harbor SMID Cap Value ETF: Q3 2025 Portfolio Rebalance & Strategy Shift
Harbor's SMID Cap Value ETF shifted allocations in Q3 2025, increasing exposure to quality small- and mid-cap value stocks while trimming cyclical sectors and boosting liquidity.
VYM vs. XYLD: Why a Dividend-Growth ETF Often Trumps the High-Yield Covered-Call Play
VYM offers lower fees, dividend-growth potential and tax efficiency for long-term total return. XYLD delivers higher immediate yield via covered calls but limits upside.
GDXY ETF: Aggressive Income Strategy Limits Upside for Investors
GDXY's heavy focus on income may deliver above-average distributions but curbs capital appreciation. Investors should weigh yield against growth, fees and sustainability.
Harbor SMID Cap Value ETF — Q3 2025 Performance & Outlook
Q3 2025 review: Harbor SMID Cap Value ETF posted modest gains as cyclical sectors led returns; managers focused on valuation, stock selection and risk control amid mixed market signals.
GDE Surges in 2025: How a Gold-Stock Blend Delivered Outsized Returns
GDE’s 2025 rally reflects a gold-plus-equities strategy that offered upside during commodity strength and downside resilience in volatility, prompting fresh interest from investors.
GBUG: A High-Octane Tool to Capture Precious-Metals Momentum
GBUG offers leveraged precious‑metals exposure for momentum traders. It can amplify gains in uptrends but carries higher fees, path dependency and greater volatility — best for tactical use.
SCO Explained: Structure, Risks and Who Should Use This Inverse 2x Crude Oil ETF
SCO is a -2x daily crude oil ETF using futures and swaps. It's useful for short-term bearish bets or hedges, but daily rebalancing, volatility drag and roll costs make it risky for buy-and-hold.
Grayscale Zcash Trust: Potential 20% ETF-Conversion Arbitrage Play
Grayscale's Zcash Trust could offer roughly a 20% arbitrage if converted to an ETF. Traders weighing conversion-driven trades must factor regulatory timelines, NAV gaps, fees and liquidity.
BlackRock Advantage SMID Cap Fund — Q3 2025 Commentary & Outlook
BlackRock’s SMID Cap Fund navigated a mixed Q3 2025: managers favored quality industrials and healthcare, used selective stock picking and valuation discipline to manage risk and find opportunities.
Is Buying Invesco QQQ Today a Path to Long-Term Wealth?
Buying Invesco QQQ now could fuel long-term growth, but it's not a guaranteed path to wealth. Understand the ETF's tech concentration, volatility, fees and fit for your goals.
SCHD vs VIG: Choosing Between High Yield and Dividend-Growth ETFs
Compare SCHD’s higher current yield with VIG’s dividend-growth focus. Learn how fees, holdings and investor goals determine whether yield or growth better fits your portfolio.
7 Dividend ETFs to Buy with $2,000 and Hold Forever
Seven dividend ETFs - SCHD, VIG, VYM, SDY, DVY, NOBL and HDV - that are solid picks for a $2,000 buy-and-hold portfolio focused on steady income and long-term growth.
AOA as a Simple Long‑Term Allocation: Is It Right for 2026?
AOA provides single-ticket, diversified exposure for long-term investors. This analysis outlines why AOA could be a straightforward core holding for portfolios preparing for 2026.
IGR Is Paying Out More Than It Earns Amid Tough Real Estate Market
IGR is distributing more than it generates, dipping into capital and reserves as a weak real estate market squeezes income - a warning sign for dividend-reliant investors.