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VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF

SMH tracks a market-cap-weighted index of 25 of the largest US-listed semiconductors companies.

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Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF

Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF

Wall Street was moderately upbeat last week. The tech rally mainly pushed up the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq.

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Semiconductor stocks benefit from AI wave, boosted by large tech firms. Nvidia leads in the semiconductor market, but other companies like TSMC, Broadcom, and Qualcomm also have bright prospects. SMH ETF dominates peers in performance and assets managed, with potential for continued growth due to AI and data center infrastructure demand.

SMH: Nvidia Is Not The Only Growth Story In This Picture

Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund

Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund

Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund

The sharp selloffs some sectors have been seeing relative to the broader market could be a sign of underlying weakness, but Janney analyst Dan Wantrobski says they are actually presenting near-term buying opportunities.

These sectors have fallen enough to start looking attractive, chart watcher says

First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy ETF

ProShares Nanotechnology ETF

AXS Esoterica NEXTG Economy ETF

The technology sector is the clear leader of the 2024 market rally so far and will continue its solid run.

Here's Why Tech ETFs Will Continue Their Bull Run

iShares PHLX Semiconductor ETF

Semiconductor companies are thriving this year as demand for artificial intelligence (AI) continued rising. Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock has gone bonkers, giving it a valuation of about $3 trillion while Broadcom is valued at over $700 billion.

SMH vs SOXX: Better semiconductor ETF to buy?

Fidelity Blue Chip Growth ETF

MicroSectors FANG+ ETN

Gabelli Growth Innovators ETF 

Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF

The large-cap space have been the clear leader this year. We have highlighted some solid reasons for their outperformance.

5 Large-Cap ETFs at the Forefront of the Market Rally This Year

Invesco AI and Next Gen Software ETF

iShares Core S&P 500 ETF

Invesco QQQ

VanEck Vectors Retail ETF

Consumers are currently the most bullish on the outlook for stocks since May 2021. We have highlighted five ETFs having a solid Zacks ETF Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) that could be compelling ways to tap this bullish view.

Consumer Optimism at 3-Year High: 5 ETF Picks

VanEck Semiconductor ETF invests in the semiconductor sector. That level of focus can increase investment risk by limiting diversification.

VanEck Semiconductor ETF Is Riskier Than You Think

iShares North American Tech ETF

Enthusiasm for AI has been a huge force behind the rise in semiconductor stocks.

Chip Stocks Have Trounced Software. Why Not Own Both?

The chip sector bounced back from a down April to notch double-digit gains in May. The strong performance was driven by Nvidia and Qualcomm, each of which had earnings that impressed.

Why the VanEck Semiconductor ETF Rallied 12.3% in May

Chip stocks make up the heaviest weighting within the S&P 500 SPX for the first time, overtaking the software sector in recent days. The changing of the guard reflects Wall Street's optimism about the semiconductor sector's ability to capitalize financially on artificial intelligence and concerns about customer budget pressures within the software industry.

Chip stocks now dominate S&P 500 index for first time

Sonicshares Global Shipping ETF

iShares MSCI Norway ETF

iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF

Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF

Global X MSCI Norway ETF

US Global Sea to Sky Cargo ETF

Strive US Semiconductor ETF

Wall Street has been hovering around a record high.

4 ETF Areas Hovering Around 52-Week Highs

The semiconductor industry is experiencing a surge with stocks of key players like Nvidia Corp NVDA, Micron Technology Inc MU and Qualcomm Inc QCOM.

Chip Stocks On The Rise: Nvidia, Micron, Qualcomm Propel SMH And SOXX ETFs To New 52-Week Highs - iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SOXX), VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SMH)

Shares of Nvidia (NVDA) rallied in Wednesday's after-hours session after the semiconductor giant unveiled financial guidance that hints at the artificial intelligence (AI) boom still being in its early innings. Clearly, that supports semiconductor exchange traded funds that de facto Nvidia proxies, including the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH).

Nvidia Forecast Puts Spotlight on Semiconductor ETFs

Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Technology ETF

ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund

Most Wall Street analysts are getting bullish on the S&P 500 due to the earnings strength, the AI boom, the broadening of market strength, inflation that is sticky but not accelerating and decent US economic growth.

More S&P 500 Rally in the Cards? ETFs to Gain

Investing in a specific sector carries higher risks. The fund has taken calculated risks when opportunities arise.

Forget the Nasdaq 100, Buy This ETF Instead

Technology stocks remain hot as semiconductor stocks like Nvidia (NVDA) continue to lead the way higher. In that light, we take another look at the red-hot Semiconductors Sector ETF (SMH) and highlight why it should be on your radar.

Are Semiconductor Stocks Targeting Much Higher Prices?

VanEck Semiconductor ETF is a preferable choice over iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) due to its superior performance and selection methodology. SMH consistently outperforms SOXX, with a year-to-date surge of 33% compared to SOXX's 19% rise. SMH's methodology, which allows companies to grow without constraints until they reach a 20% cap, is more sensible and effective than SOXX's capping system.

Why SMH Is My Top Pick For Semiconductor Sector Exposure

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Gap Inc

Kimberly-Clark

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund

SPDR S&P Retail ETF

Retail sales in April remained unchanged, contrasting with a 0.6% increase in March and defying the 0.4% rise anticipated by economists.

3 ETF Areas to Win Despite Flat Retail Sales in April

Invesco Dynamic Semiconductors ETF

Semiconductors have been a huge player in the U.S. stock market in recent years. Even before generative AI's big debut, semiconductor firms were helping portfolios of all kinds.

Are Semiconductors Overvalued? Start With the ETFs

Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF

Sprott Copper Miners ETF

Global X Copper Miners ETF

iShares Copper and Metals Mining ETF

Amplify Alternative Harvest ETF

AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF

Engine NO 1 Transform Climate ETF

VanEck Vectors Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF

Global X Uranium ETF

Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF

Sprott Uranium Miners ETF

Roundhill Cannabis ETF

AdvisorShares Pure Cannabis ETF 

Looking at the ETFs with the highest returns YTD, a few thematic standouts have emerged.  As a reminder regarding  long-term investments, thematic investing is cyclical.

YTD Thematic Winners Reflect Change in Market Leadership

Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF

Finding the best ETFs to invest in has become increasingly popular due to their diversification benefits and long-term growth potential. By consistently investing in suitable ETFs, you can put yourself on the path to financial freedom.

Have $100? 3 ETFs to Invest in Monthly to Become a Millionaire in 20 Years

Tema Obesity & Cardiometabolic ETF

Amplify Global Cloud Technology ETF

Amplify US Alternative Harvest ETF

MUSQ Global Music Industry ETF

VanEck Vectors Pharmaceutical ETF

First Trust Cloud Computing ETF

Digging into the first quarter's earnings season allows us to uncover the winning themes of the period as captured by ETFs.

Thematic ETF Winners of the Q1 2024 Earnings Season

First Trust Capital Strength ETF

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF

Despite concerns about inflation and the likelihood of interest rates remaining high for long, U.S. stocks have shown resilience in recent weeks on earnings strength.

Time to Tap Wall Street ETFs on Earnings Strength?

Americans now believe they'll need around $1.5 million by retirement to live comfortably. Those financial needs will vary from person to person, depending on someone's individual lifestyle.

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