Investors Pile Into ETFs at Record Pace Despite Market Turmoil — May 26th, 2025

This year’s volatile, trade war-obsessed market didn’t shake American investors’ fondness for exchange-traded funds. Investors have plowed a record $437 billion into U.S. ETFs so far this year, unfazed by the wildest markets since Covid. Continue Reading View Comments...

Bearish sentiment rises after three weeks of fall, latest AAII survey shows — May 29th, 2025

Bearish sentiment among individual investors rose after falling for three consecutive weeks, showed the recent survey conducted by American Association of Individual Investors (AAII). Bearish sentiment as per the weekly AAII investor sentiment survey [https://www.aaii.com/sentimentsurvey]...

S&P 500 hit a record high in H1, but can the rally hold in H2? — Jul 1st, 2025

[New year resolution 2025. Goal achievement. Ambition aiming success. Dartboard and arrow with number 2025. Hitting target, shooting at goal, Success,] Pavel Muravev/iStock via Getty Images The benchmark S&P 500 (SP500 [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/SP500]) capped off the first half of ...

Citi reaffirms bullish H2 outlook on the market despite volatility — Jul 2nd, 2025

[Gold Colored 2025 On Blue Financial Graph Background] MicroStockHub Citi’s research team has reiterated its optimistic stance on U.S. equities heading into the second half of 2025, citing strong fundamental momentum despite ongoing market turbulence. The investment institution now see...

Bullish sentiment falls slightly, as per recent AAII survey — Jun 5th, 2025

Bullish sentiment among individual investors fell slightly this week, showed the recent survey conducted by American Association of Individual Investors (AAII). Bulls as per the weekly AAII investor sentiment survey [https://www.aaii.com/sentimentsurvey] fell to 32.7% for the week ending ...

Should iShares S&P 100 ETF (OEF) Be on Your Investing Radar? — Jun 30th, 2025

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, the iShares S&P 100 ETF (OEF) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 10/23/2000. The fund is sponsored by Blackrock. It has amassed assets over $20.35 billion, making it one of the ...

SA analysts spotlights what's next for markets as S&P battles for direction near 6,000 — Jun 9th, 2025

The S&P 500 (SP500 [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/SP500]) is trading near the 6,000 level, following a strong rally in May. Since surpassing this milestone, market activity has moderated, and recent movements have offered limited signals about the near-term direction. Outlined below are...

Oil, Gold ETFs Rise on Commodity Resurgence — May 7th, 2025

After an impressive relief rally from U.S. equities, opportunistic investors are shifting their attention back to commodity ETFs, particularly those focused on oil and gold. With crude oil prices hovering near four-year lows and precious metals recently pulling back from 2025 highs, value...

Foreign ownership in U.S. stocks hits record high: Apollo — Jun 18th, 2025

[A world globe marked with several national flag pins] Richard Drury Foreign investment in U.S. equities has climbed to unprecedented levels, with international investors now holding 18% of the American stock market, according to Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Sløk. In a note published W...

S&P 500 Hits New Record Close: Why ETFs Could Gain More — Jun 30th, 2025

The S&P 500 has officially notched its first record close on June 27, 2025, since early February. The index has rallied more than 23% since its April 8 bottom, driven by easing investor fears and improving economic forecasts. Valuations Rise Above Historical Averages Valuation metrics sh...

Should SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (SPLG) Be on Your Investing Radar? — Jun 30th, 2025

Looking for broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market? You should consider the SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (SPLG), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 11/08/2005. The fund is sponsored by State Street Global Advisors. It has amassed assets over ...

VOO Leaves SPY in the Dust, Widens Lead as World’s No. 1 ETF — May 15th, 2025

What started as a close race is quickly becoming a rout. After overtaking the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) as the world’s largest ETF earlier this year, the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) is leaving its competition in the dust. As of today, VOO has amassed $648 billion in assets under mana...

Investors Pile Into ETFs at Record Pace Despite Market Turmoil — May 26th, 2025

This year’s volatile, trade war-obsessed market didn’t shake American investors’ fondness for exchange-traded funds. Investors have plowed a record $437 billion into U.S. ETFs so far this year, unfazed by the wildest markets since Covid. Continue Reading View Comments...

BlackRock, Goldman Announce Handful of ETF Closures — Jun 23rd, 2025

BlackRock Inc. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. are closing a handful of exchange-traded funds, with BlackRock also shuttering three mutual funds that focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. BlackRock is closing eight ETFs with total assets of around $109 million, along wi...

U.S. economy to avoid recession even after tariff hike - Wells Fargo — Jun 11th, 2025

[Bull and Bear Symbol with Stock Market Concept.] undefined undefined/iStock via Getty Images The U.S. economy is expected to avoid recession, even though the tariff “tax hike” was among the top three of the past 60 years, according to the Wells Fargo Investment Institute. "U.S. tari...

Should ProShares S&P 500 Ex-Technology ETF (SPXT) Be on Your Investing Radar? — Jul 1st, 2025

The ProShares S&P 500 Ex-Technology ETF (SPXT) was launched on 09/22/2015, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market. The fund is sponsored by Proshares. It has amassed assets over $207.08 millio...

U.S. economy to avoid recession even after tariff hike - Wells Fargo — Jun 11th, 2025

[Bull and Bear Symbol with Stock Market Concept.] undefined undefined/iStock via Getty Images The U.S. economy is expected to avoid recession, even though the tariff “tax hike” was among the top three of the past 60 years, according to the Wells Fargo Investment Institute. "U.S. tari...

Paul Tudor Jones expects Trump to pick Bessent as Fed Chair — Jun 11th, 2025

[Department of Treasury] Douglas Rissing Paul Tudor Jones on Wednesday said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will most likely be President Donald Trump's choice to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Jones, the founder and chief investment officer of Tudor Investment, was speaki...

BlackRock Looks to Take ETF Volume Crown from State Street — Jun 18th, 2025

State Street Corp. (STT) is on track to lose its position as the world leader in ETF trading volume, as investors aggressively snap up BlackRock Inc. (BLK) funds, according to Bloomberg Intelligence. State Street, whose SPDR business is the third-largest U.S. ETF issuer by assets behind B...

End of 1H2025 Market Volatility: Why ETFs Are Headed for Gains — Jul 1st, 2025

The S&P 500 wrapped up the first half of 2025 at a new all-time high, overcoming a sharp downturn earlier in the year. After tumbling over 19% in April from its prior peak, the index staged a remarkable comeback and surged to fresh records within just two months. Tariff Fears Fade, Market...