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Exchange-Traded Funds Lower, US Equities Mixed After Midday

2025-10-31 17:31:01 by MT Newswires from MT Newswires

Broad Market Indicators

Broad-market exchange-traded funds, including IWM and IVV, were lower. Actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was up 0.2%.

US equity indexes were mixed Friday, with a rally in Amazon (AMZN) shares boosting the consumer discretionary sector.

Energy

iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) and the Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) each gained about 0.5%.

Technology

Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) slipped 0.2%; iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) and iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) also declined.

SPDR S&P Semiconductor (XSD) was up 0.5%, and iShares Semiconductor (SOXX) was 0.3% lower.

Financial

The Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) fell 0.2%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) fell 1.1%, and its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), gained 1.1%.

Commodities

Crude oil increased 0.4%, and the United States Oil Fund (USO) added 0.9%. Natural gas rose 3.6%, and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) rose 3.1%.

Gold on Comex fell 0.4%, and SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) lost 1%. Silver fell 0.8%, and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was down 0.6%.

Consumer

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) lost 0.3%. The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) was down 0.5%, and iShares Dow Jones US Consumer Goods (IYK) was down 0.5%.

Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY) gained 2.4%. VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was up 1.8%, while SPDR S&P Retail (XRT) fell 0.7%.

Health Care

Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) fell 0.4%, and iShares US Healthcare (IYH) and Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) were also lower; iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was up 0.6%.

Industrial

Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI) eased 0.1%. Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and iShares US Industrials (IYJ) were also softer.

Cryptocurrency

In midday activity, bitcoin (BTC-USD) gained 2.1%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) gained 2.3%, ProShares Ether ETF (EETH) rose 3.0%, and ProShares Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was up 3.5%.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Friday as Big Tech Earnings Reignite Market Momentum

2025-10-31 12:40:26 by MT Newswires from MT Newswires

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.8% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 1.4% higher in Friday's premarket activity as strong earnings reports from Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN) reignited market momentum.

US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.8%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 1.3% before the start of regular trading.

The Chicago purchasing managers index for October will be released at 9:45 am ET, followed by the weekly Baker Hughes domestic oil-and-gas rig count at 1 pm ET.

Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan and Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic are slated to speak Friday.

In premarket activity, bitcoin was up by 2.9%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 2.9% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) rose 4%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) advanced 1.4%.

Power Play:

Technology

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) gained by 1%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1.4% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.7%. Among semiconductor ETFs, SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) advanced 0.5%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 1%.

SPS Commerce (SPSC) shares were down more than 32% in recent premarket activity after the company reported lower-than-expected Q3 revenue.

Winners and Losers:

Consumer

The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) was down 0.3%, while the Vanguard Consumer Staples Fund (VDC) advanced 0.2%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was flat, and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) gained 2.7%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) and the SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) were inactive.

Bright Horizons Family Solutions (BFAM) shares were up more than 10% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q3 adjusted net income and revenue.

Financial

Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) retreated 0.4%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) fell by 1.4%, while its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was 1.5% higher.

Bancorp (TBBK) shares were down more than 7% pre-bell after the company reported lower-than-expected Q3 earnings and adjusted revenue.

Health Care

The Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) fell 0.6%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 0.4%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was flat. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was also flat.

AptarGroup (ATR) stock was down more than 5% premarket after the company forecast lower-than-expected Q4 adjusted EPS.

Industrial

Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI) declined by 0.3%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) gained 0.3%. The iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.

Bloom Energy (BE) stock was up more than 2% before the opening bell after the company said it priced a $2.20 billion private placement of 0% convertible senior notes due Nov. 15, 2030, upsized from a previously planned $1.75 billion.

Energy

The iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was inactive, while the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) was down by 0.6%.

Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock was down more than 1% before Friday's opening bell after the company reported lower Q3 earnings and revenue.

Commodities

Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated 0.5% to $60.33 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up 3.2% at $4.08 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) gained by 0.2%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) rose 3%.

Gold futures for December advanced by 0.02% to $4,016.80 an ounce on the Comex, while silver futures retreated 0.2% to $48.51 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) declined by 0.4%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 0.2% higher.

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TappAlpha’s TDAQ Surpasses $25 Million AUM in Under Two Months, Outpacing Nasdaq 100 in Performance

2025-10-31 11:30:00 by TappAlpha from GlobeNewswire

TDAQ exceeds $25M in AUM as TSPY hits new heights with $120M in AUM

SEATTLE, Oct. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TappAlpha, a fintech-powered ETF issuer focused on making advanced investment strategies accessible, is proud to announce that TDAQ, its actively managed income ETF built on the Nasdaq-100, has surpassed $25 million in assets under management (AUM) less than two months after launch.

Since inception on September 4, 2025, TDAQ has delivered a total return of 10.57%, outperforming its underlying benchmark, the Nasdaq-100, which was up 10.16% during that same period (9.4.25 - 10.29.25).

TDAQ integrates QQQ holdings with a daily covered call strategy, offering investors the opportunity to participate in the growth of leading technology and innovation-driven companies while seeking to generate consistent income potential.

“TDAQ is powered by the same technology platform behind TSPY — but now it’s paired with the high-growth potential of the Nasdaq 100,” said Si Katara, CEO and Founder of TappAlpha. “Reaching $25 million in AUM in less than two months highlights the market’s appetite for innovative income strategies. That same milestone took TSPY nearly three times as long. TDAQ’s early momentum reflects growing demand for strategies that combine growth potential while seeking meaningful, tax-efficient income.”

TSPY and TDAQ reflect TappAlpha’s commitment to democratizing sophisticated investment strategies for everyday investors and advisors. With anticipated monthly distributions, TDAQ is a versatile investment option offered at a total expense ratio of 0.68%.

For more information on the TappAlpha Innovation 100 Growth & Daily Income ETF, visit TappAlphaFunds.com/TDAQ.

About TappAlpha
TappAlpha is a fintech-powered ETF issuer focused on making advanced investment strategies accessible to all investors. By blending innovation with simplicity, TappAlpha delivers solutions designed to unlock income potential and enhance portfolio resilience. Founded in 2023, TappAlpha is committed to making investing simple, actionable, and transparent, always putting investors first.

Disclosures

Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Link to standardized performance: https://www.tappalphafunds.com/etfs/tdaq

AUM for both TDAQ and TSPY as of 10/30/25.

Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the ETFs identified on this site. This and other important information about the Fund are contained in the prospectus, which can be obtained by visiting tappalphafunds.com or by calling (844) 403-2888. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Investing in securities involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. You could lose money by investing in the Fund and the Fund may not achieve its investment objectives.

ETFs are subject to additional risks that do not apply to conventional mutual funds, including the risks that the market price of an ETF’s shares may trade at a premium or discount to its net asset value, an active secondary trading market may not develop or be maintained, or trading may be halted by the exchange in which they trade, which may impact a Fund’s ability to sell its shares. Shares of any ETF are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns.

The Fund invests in options contracts that are based on the value of the Index, including SPX and XSP options for TSPY and XND and NQX options for TDAQ. This subjects the Fund to certain of the same risks as if it owned shares of companies that comprised the Index, even though it does not own shares of companies in the Index. The Fund will have exposure to declines in the Index. The Fund is subject to potential losses if the Index loses value, which may not be offset by income received by the Fund. To the extent that the Fund invests in other ETFs or investment companies, the value of an investment in the Fund is based on the performance of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests and the allocation of its assets among those ETFs or investment companies. The Fund may incur high portfolio turnover to manage the Fund’s investment exposure. The Fund is classified as “non-diversified” under the 1940 Act.

As of the date of this prospectus, the Fund has no operating history and currently has fewer assets than larger funds. Like other new funds, large inflows and outflows may impact the Fund’s market exposure for limited periods of time. This impact may be positive or negative, depending on the direction of market movement during the period affected.

Due to the short time until their expiration, 0DTE options are more sensitive to sudden price movements and market volatility than options with more time until expiration. Because of this, the timing of trades utilizing 0DTE options becomes more critical.

Even a slight delay in the execution of 0DTE trades can significantly impact the outcome of the trade. 0DTE options may also suffer from low liquidity, making it more difficult for the Fund to enter into its positions each morning at desired prices. The bid-ask spreads on 0DTE options can be wider than with traditional options, increasing the Fund's transaction costs and negatively affecting its returns. These risks may negatively impact the performance of the fund.

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Exchange-Traded Funds Fall as US Equities Trade Mixed After Midday

2025-10-30 17:18:38 by MT Newswires from MT Newswires

Broad Market Indicators

Broad-market exchange-traded funds IWM and IVV declined. Actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was down 0.8%.

US equity indexes traded mixed as declines in Microsoft (MSFT) and Meta Platforms (META), as well as complications in the Federal Reserve's easing path, pushed technology and communication services to the bottom of sector charts.

Energy

iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) and the Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) gained 0.6%.

Technology

Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) slipped 0.6%; iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) and iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) also declined.

SPDR S&P Semiconductor (XSD) was down 0.2%, and iShares Semiconductor (SOXX) lost 0.7%.

Financial

The Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) rose 0.8%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) climbed 2.5%, and its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), dropped 2.4%.

Commodities

Crude oil increased 0.3%, and the United States Oil Fund (USO) added 0.7%. Natural gas rose 3.2%, and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) rose 3.9%.

Gold on Comex added 0.4%, and SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) gained 1.4%. Silver climbed 1.5%, and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was up 1.5%.

Consumer

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) added 0.3%. The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) was fractionally higher and iShares Dow Jones US Consumer Goods (IYK) was down 0.2%.

Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY) shed 1.4%. VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was up 0.3%, and SPDR S&P Retail (XRT) fell 2.1%.

Health Care

Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) rose 0.5%, and iShares US Healthcare (IYH) and Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) advanced; iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was up 0.8%.

Industrial

Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI) rose 0.4%. Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and iShares US Industrials (IYJ) also moved higher.

Cryptocurrency

In midday activity, bitcoin (BTC-USD) shed 3.4%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) dipped 2.4%, ProShares Ether ETF (EETH) slipped 3%, and ProShares Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was down 2.5%.

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Exchange-Traded Funds Down, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Thursday Amid December Rate Cut Doubts

2025-10-30 12:44:40 by MT Newswires from MT Newswires

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.03% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.03% lower in Thursday's premarket activity, after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell cast doubts on investors' hopes of a December interest rate cut.

US stock futures were mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.1%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.1% before the start of regular trading.

The weekly EIA natural gas supplies bulletin will be released at 10:30 am ET.

Federal Reserve board member Michelle Bowman and Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan are slated to speak Thursday.

In premarket activity ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.6% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) was down 0.3%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) declined by 0.7%.

Power Play:

Health Care

The Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) advanced 0.6%. The Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) gained 0.5%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was flat.

Guardant Health (GH) stock was up more than 27% premarket after the company reported higher Q3 revenue and lifted its 2025 sales guidance.

Winners and Losers:

Consumer

The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) was up 0.2%, while the Vanguard Consumer Staples Fund (VDC) was flat. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was flat, and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) lost 0.6%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) and the SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) were inactive.

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) shares were up more than 3% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q3 net sales.

Industrial

Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI) retreated 0.1%. while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) were inactive.

Ametek (AME) stock was up more than 6% before the opening bell after the company reported higher Q3 adjusted earnings and net sales.

Financial

Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) advanced 0.1%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.3%, while its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was 0.1% lower.

Hanover Insurance Group (THG) shares were down more than 2% pre-bell after the company reported lower-than-expected Q3 revenue.

Energy

The iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was inactive, while the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) was down by 0.1%.

TotalEnergies (TTE) stock was down more than 2% before Thursday's opening bell after the company reported lower-than-expected Q3 adjusted net income and revenue.

Technology

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) retreated 0.2%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.3% lower, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.01%. Among semiconductor ETFs, SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was flat, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 0.1%.

TTM Technologies (TTMI) shares were marginally higher in recent premarket activity after the company reported higher fiscal Q3 non-GAAP earnings and net sales.

Commodities

Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated 0.6% to $60.13 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down 0.2% at $3.81 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) retreated by 0.3%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.7% higher.

Gold futures for December declined by 0.4% to $3,986.30 an ounce on the Comex, while silver futures retreated 0.1% to $47.89 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) rose 0.7%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 0.9% higher.

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ETF Areas to Buy on Fed Cuts and Trade Truce Optimism

2025-10-30 10:23:00 by Sanghamitra Saha from Zacks

By a 10-2 vote, the Federal Reserve just cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point for the second consecutive meeting this year, bringing its benchmark rate down to a range of 3.75%–4.00% (per CNBC). The decision, though taken amid limited economic data due to the ongoing government shutdown, reflects the central bank’s intention to bolster economic growth and strengthen the labor market.

 The Fed also announced that it will halt the reduction of its asset purchases effective December 1 (per CNBC TV18), putting an end to the balance sheet runoff that began earlier this year.Meanwhile, Fed Chair Powell raises doubts about a further cut at the next meeting in December, per CNBC.

At the same time, hopes of easing U.S.–China trade tensions have lifted investor sentiment. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping also concluded a meeting in Busan, South Korea. The two sides apparently reached an understanding to pause new trade tensions, including China’s rare-earth licensing regime, and to resume U.S. agricultural imports such as soybeans.

These developments have set the stage for a likely rebound in risk assets and high-growth sectors that tend to outperform in low-rate and tension-free environments.

Below we highlight a few ETF areas that are likely to outperform ahead.

Technology

Lower borrowing costs and a thaw in prolonged tariff tensions could boost the momentum in the technology sector, particularly among semiconductor and AI-driven companies. With rate cuts making financing cheaper and easing pressure on valuations, chip ETFs like VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) and Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF (SHOC) should scale higher. If U.S.-China trade tensions recede, NVIDIA should receive a much-awaited respite (read: Should You Buy NVIDIA as It Nears $5T Market Cap? ETFs in Focus).

Growth Stocks

Growth stocks typically outperform in a falling-rate environment as future earnings become more valuable when discounted at lower interest rates. Investors seeking diversified exposure to high-growth companies may consider the ETFs like Invesco QQQ Trust QQQ and Vanguard Growth ETF VUG. These ETFs may surge amid the possibility of an extended equity rally.

Emerging Markets

An improving U.S.–China relationship bodes well for the emerging markets. Moreover, a Fed rate cut is good news for the emerging markets segment as the move would bolster the demand for higher-yielding EM assets. The likelihood of a subdued U.S. dollar is another positive. iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF EEM should be in a sweet spot in this context.

Small Caps

Smaller U.S. companies tend to benefit from lower rates and increased consumer confidence. U.S. small-cap growth stocks that could gain momentum as economic momentum improves. iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF IWO is an example of such an ETF.

High-Dividend

High-dividend ETFs can be a good investment, as they provide a steady source of income regardless of market conditions. These types of stocks and ETFs typically pay out a higher percentage of their profits as dividends than other stocks, implying that they can make up for capital losses, if there are any. If bond yields fall, higher-yielding assets should be lucrative. Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF VYM should be tracked closely.

What Lies Ahead?

Powell indicated that a growing number of the 19 Fed officials are now in favor of holding off another cut in the next cycle. Following his comments, traders cut the probability of a December rate cut to 67% from 90% the previous day, according to CME Group’s FedWatch tool, as quoted on CNBC.

However, we do not expect any pause for at least one policy cycle to disrupt the ongoing AI-fueled market momentum. This is especially true given the increased chance of a U.S.-China trade resolution.

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Dan Ives’ AI ETF Hits $1B in Assets Just Five Months After Launch

2025-10-29 22:53:03 by Sumit Roy from etf.com

The Dan Ives Wedbush AI Revolution ETF (IVES) has rocketed past a major milestone, surpassing $1 billion in assets under management less than five months after its June debut.

The milestone comes just two months after IVES crossed the $500 million mark, underscoring the fund’s rapid ascent amid surging investor enthusiasm for all things artificial intelligence. According to FactSet data, IVES has attracted more than $665 million of net inflows since launch.

Performance has also been a key draw. The ETF has gained 38% since inception, nearly double the 20% rise of the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) over the same period. By comparison, the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) is up 28.7%, while the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) has climbed 15.5%.

Although IVES tracks the Solactive Wedbush Artificial Intelligence Index, it operates more like a an actively managed ETF. The index is built from Ives’ proprietary “AI 30 Research Report,” which identifies 30 companies seen as leading creators, enablers, or adopters of AI technologies.

“The AI Revolution is the most transformative tech shift we’ve seen in decades,” said Dan Ives, Managing Director and Senior Equity Analyst at Wedbush. “The companies included in the IVES AI 30 are leading the charge in this next phase of AI, shaping how tech will transform every industry. We’re only in the early innings of this AI boom, and there’s still a lot of game left to play.”

The ETF’s holdings cover the full AI supply chain. It includes chip and semiconductor leaders such as Nvidia, AMD, Broadcom, Micron, and Taiwan Semiconductor, along with companies like Palantir, Meta, CrowdStrike, and Tesla that are embedding AI into products spanning cybersecurity to autonomous driving.

Holdings are currently weighted between 1.3% and 5.1%, with most of the major AI names near the upper end of that range.

Ives’ high media profile and bullish messaging on AI have made him a familiar face to retail investors, helping to fuel the ETF’s rapid growth. With the success of IVES, he now joins a growing cohort of star stock pickers in the ETF world, alongside figures like Cathie Wood and Tom Lee.
 

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Exchange-Traded Funds Rise as US Trend Higher After Midday

2025-10-29 17:05:08 by MT Newswires from MT Newswires

Broad Market Indicators

Broad-market exchange-traded funds IWM and IVV rose. Actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was up 0.3%.

US equity indexes were again setting records by midday Wednesday, ahead of a widely anticipated interest-rate cut and as Nvidia (NVDA) surpassed $5 trillion in market capitalization.

Energy

iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) added 0.9% and the Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) gained 1.1%.

Technology

Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) rose 0.8%; iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) and iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) also advanced.

SPDR S&P Semiconductor (XSD) was up 2.3%, and iShares Semiconductor (SOXX) advanced 2.2%.

Financial

The Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) was down 1.1%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) dropped 3.2%, and its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), climbed 3.2%.

Commodities

Crude oil increased 0.9%, and the United States Oil Fund (USO) added 1.2%. Natural gas declined 1.6%, and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) rose 0.1%.

Gold on Comex added 0.7%, and SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) were up 0.8%. Silver climbed 1.6%, and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) gained 2.2%.

Consumer

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) fell 1.6%. The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) and iShares Dow Jones US Consumer Goods (IYK) were also lower.

Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY) shed 0.2%. VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was down 0.5%, and SPDR S&P Retail (XRT) fell 0.6%.

Health Care

Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) was 0.1% down, and iShares US Healthcare (IYH) and Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) were in the red; iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was up 0.5%.

Industrial

Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI) rose 1%. Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and iShares US Industrials (IYJ) also moved higher.

Cryptocurrency

In midday activity, bitcoin (BTC-USD) shed 3.5%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) dipped 2.3%, ProShares Ether ETF (EETH) slipped 2%, and ProShares Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was down 2.2%.

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Market Minute 10-29-25- Tech Towers Over Markets as NVDA Tops $5 TLN

2025-10-29 14:15:00 by MoneyShow

Stocks are modestly higher after a rally Tuesday that lacked breadth. Gold and silver are bouncing after a big multi-day selloff, while crude oil, Treasuries, and the dollar are mostly flat ahead of a key policy meeting in Washington.

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Yes, the stock market rallied yesterday...but it was one of the narrowest advances in ages. While the S&P 500 Index (^SPX) rallied 0.2%, the net advance/decline reading was NEGATIVE 294. Bespoke Investment Group notes that was the worst such divergence since at least 1990. In other words, we’re back to a market dominated by “Big Tech.”

NVDA, MSFT, AAPL (Market Cap YTD Chart)

Data by YCharts

Consider Nvidia Corp. (NVDA). It’s topping the “$5 TRILLION in market cap” milestone in today’s session, the first company to do so EVER. A flurry of Artificial Intelligence (AI) deals and rampant investor enthusiasm for big tech names has driven NVDA’s valuation surge. The milestone comes just four months after Nvidia topped the $4 trillion mark.

Nvidia is also spreading the wealth around, announcing a deal yesterday to take a $1 billion stake in Nokia Corp. (NOK). In exchange, the Finnish communications company will buy NVDA chips and computers to build out its wireless networks and accelerate the growth of its data center business. NOK shares soared 21% on the news, the biggest one-day surge in 12 years.

It's worth noting that NVDA isn’t the only tech darling with a mind-boggling market cap. Both Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) and Apple Inc. (AAPL) aren’t too far behind, with valuations of roughly $4 trillion. Waiting in the wings is OpenAI, the dealmaking darling that reportedly plans to go public in 2027. If AI demand and AI spending continues to boom, the company could sport an eye-popping valuation down the road.

See also: AI Stocks: Is "Circular Spending" REALLY a Big Problem?

In other news, the Federal Reserve will conclude its latest policy meeting today. Policymakers are virtually guaranteed to cut interest rates by another 25 basis points, leaving the federal funds rate range at 3.75%-4%. But they are operating without key economic data due to the federal government shutdown. That clouds the outlook for more cuts – and investors will be watching Chair Jay Powell to see if he drops any hints about what’s next in his post-meeting press conference.

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Should You Buy the 3 Highest-Paying Dividend Stocks in the Nasdaq?

2025-10-29 14:00:00 by Jeremy Bowman, The Motley Fool from Motley Fool

The Nasdaq 100 isn't known for dividend stocks. Investors typically turn to the tech-heavy index, which is made up of the 100 most valuable Nasdaq-listed stocks, for growth, and the Invesco QQQ Trust has a long track record of outperforming the S&P 500, a testament to the strength of the sector, especially during the artificial intelligence boom.

However, not every Nasdaq stock is a tech company, and there are a few decent dividend payers on the list. Let's take a look at the top three to see if any of them are worth buying today.

1. Kraft Heinz (6.3% dividend yield)

Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ: KHC), the company that was created by the merger of two food businesses over a decade ago, has been a disappointment in more ways than one. Years ago, the company took an impairment charge of $15 billion on the value of its brands, a reflection of the headwinds on processed food, and even Warren Buffett, who helped engineer the merger, has called it a mistake.

After a decade of underperformance, Kraft Heinz now plans to split the company into two. One will be focused on sauces, spreads, and meals, including brands like Heinz, Philadelphia cream cheese, and Kraft Mac & Cheese; the other will center around North American grocery staples like Oscar Mayer, Kraft Singles, and Lunchables.

Buffett has pooh-poohed that move as well, saying it doesn't address the underlying challenges the business is facing and would be too costly. He is correct that the separation does little to change the headwinds around processed foods or its portfolio of products. Management hasn't done as much as some of its peers to update its lineup.

Kraft Heinz's 6.3% dividend yield is attractive, and the stock is cheap, but the business looks like a value trap. It's cheap for a reason.

2. Comcast (4.5% dividend yield)

Like Kraft Heinz, Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) is another company facing structural headwinds. The diversified entertainment conglomerate provides cable and broadband service, and it owns TV networks like NBC and the Sky Group in Europe, the Peacock streaming service, movie studios like Universal and DreamWorks, and several theme parks.

The challenges in the cable business are well known to investors, and the company has pivoted to broadband to replace that lost income. However, that business has matured, and Comcast is now losing broadband customers, though it's making up for it with growth in wireless customers.

Still, revenue rose just 2% in the second quarter, continuing a long streak of weak growth. The company remains solidly profitable, but with its current collection of businesses, it's unlikely to excite investors.

Comcast offers a good value at a price-to-earnings ratio of 7, but that hasn't been enough to generate growth for the stock. While its 4.5% yield is appealing, investors can find better options elsewhere.

3. PepsiCo (3.7% dividend yield)

PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) has a long history of steady growth despite headwinds on soda and, more recently, snack foods.

Its global footprint, marketing muscle, and distribution network are competitive advantages, and it has used its size to make acquisitions, scaling up further. Earlier this year, it acquired the gut-healthy soda brand Poppi for $1.65 billion, and it bought the Mexican-American snack brand Siete Foods.

In its third quarter, organic revenue rose 1.3%, though adjusted earnings per share fell 2%, as the company has faced resistance to price hikes. It's also seeing volume declines across many of its business segments.

However, it plans to accelerate its innovation and optimize its cost structure to get back to product growth. PepsiCo has responded to previous challenges like this as soda consumption has been falling for 20 years, and it should be able to continue to churn out growth.

PepsiCo has a 3.7% dividend yield and a Dividend King title after raising its payout annually for the last 53 years. Of the three stocks here, PepsiCo seems like the best bet to balance growth, value, and income.

Jeremy Bowman has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Comcast and Kraft Heinz. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Should You Buy the 3 Highest-Paying Dividend Stocks in the Nasdaq? was originally published by The Motley Fool

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Wednesday Amid Interest Rate Cut Hopes

2025-10-29 13:02:40 by MT Newswires from MT Newswires

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.3% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.5% higher in Wednesday's premarket activity, as investors expect the Federal Reserve to announce interest rate cuts after its two-day policy meeting.

US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.3%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.4% before the start of regular trading.

US mortgage applications rose 7.1% in the week ended Oct. 24 as 30-year fixed rates fell to their lowest level since September 2024, Mortgage Bankers Association data showed Wednesday. Refinancing activity rose 9% and purchase applications gained 5%, with broad increases across loan types.

The weekly EIA petroleum status report will be released at 10:30 am ET, followed by the Atlanta Fed Survey of Business Uncertainty at 11 am ET.

The Federal Reserve will announce its latest interest-rate decision at 2 pm ET, followed by Fed Chief Jerome Powell's press conference at 2:30 pm ET.

In premarket activity, bitcoin declined by 0.5%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.4% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) was down 1%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) retreated 0.02%.

Power Play:

Health Care

The Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) retreated 0.2%. The Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.3%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was flat. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.1% lower.

Bausch + Lomb (BLCO) stock was up more than 8% premarket after the company reported higher Q3 adjusted earnings and revenue.

Winners and Losers:

Technology

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) gained 1%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.7%. Among semiconductor ETFs, SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) advanced nearly 1%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 1.8%.

Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) shares were up more than 6% in recent premarket activity after the company reported higher Q3 adjusted earnings and revenue.

Industrial

Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI) advanced 0.2%, the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was inactive, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) advanced 0.01%.

Caterpillar (CAT) stock was up more than 4% before the opening bell after the company reported better-than-expected Q3 adjusted earnings and revenue.

Financial

Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) retreated 0.5%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 1.4%, while its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was 1.4% higher.

Deutsche Bank (DB) shares were up more than 2% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q3 earnings and revenue.

Consumer

The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) was down 0.6%, while the Vanguard Consumer Staples Fund (VDC) retreated 0.4%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was flat, and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) was flat. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.1% lower.

Kraft Heinz (KHC) shares were down more than 1% pre-bell after the company reported lower fiscal Q3 adjusted earnings and net sales.

Energy

The iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was inactive, while the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) was up by 0.3%.

Range Resources (RRC) stock was up nearly 1% before Wednesday's opening bell after the company reported higher Q3 adjusted earnings and revenue.

Commodities

Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced 0.4% to $60.39 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down 4.5% at $3.19 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) retreated by 0.2%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.9% lower.

Gold futures for December rose by 1.2% to $4,029.30 an ounce on the Comex, while silver futures advanced 1.8% to $48.15 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) rose 1.7%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 2.8% higher.

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12.

Nasdaq 100- Extremely Overextended Amid this Uneven Economy

2025-10-29 05:01:00 by MoneyShow

The Nasdaq 100 Index is now almost 18% above its 200-day moving average. Meanwhile, I will argue again that we have an extraordinarily mixed and uneven economy, notes Peter Boockvar, editor of The Boock Report.

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As seen below, the Nasdaq 100 is the most extended since July 2024 – when it got to 20% right before a 13% correction. Just as gold got very extended and is currently in the midst of a shakeout, the NDX is now going vertical.

On the economic front, we know the University of Michigan consumer confidence index more reflects one’s politics than their actual financial situation and outlook. But we can look at the "Independent" category to get a view on consumer confidence that is not politically slanted.

The final October read seen Friday has the confidence of political Independents at just 49.5. That compares to 101 in February 2020 – and is only 3.3 points off a multi-year low. One’s standing now is highly dependent on how much money one makes, how much stock one holds, and what industry one works in. That is obviously always the case to a degree – but seemingly ever more so now.

See also: AI Stocks: Is "Circular Spending" REALLY a Big Problem?

Finally, the October Dallas manufacturing index remained in contraction at -5 vs -8.7 in September. The six-month outlook fell to a five-month low. Respondent comments in a variety of industries highlight again how mixed and uneven the economy is, with manufacturing in particular still in a recession.

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Exchange-Traded Funds Point Higher as US Equities Rise After Midday

2025-10-28 17:02:28 by MT Newswires from MT Newswires

Broad Market Indicators

Broad-market exchange-traded funds IWM and IVV were fractionally higher. Actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was up 0.6%.

US equity indexes were up in midday trading on Tuesday after hitting fresh records amid a lift from quarterly earnings and corporate actions.

Energy

iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) and the Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) each added 0.7%.

Technology

Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) gained 0.8%; iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) and iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) also advanced.

SPDR S&P Semiconductor (XSD) rose 0.4%, and iShares Semiconductor (SOXX) added 0.4%.

Financial

The Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) was down 0.4%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) dropped 1.3%, and its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), climbed 1.3%.

Commodities

Crude oil increased 1.9%, and the United States Oil Fund (USO) added 2.1%. Natural gas declined 2.5%, and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) dipped 3.5%.

Gold on Comex lost 1.3%, and SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) slipped 0.8%. Silver was up 0.8%, and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) rose 0.8%.

Consumer

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) fell 0.4%. The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) and iShares Dow Jones US Consumer Goods (IYK) were also lower.

Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY) added 0.6%. VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was up 0.1%, and SPDR S&P Retail (XRT) rose 0.5%.

Health Care

Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) was 0.3% down, and iShares US Healthcare (IYH) and Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) were in the red; iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was up 0.4%.

Industrial

Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI) lost 0.1%. Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and iShares US Industrials (IYJ) were also lower.

Cryptocurrency

In midday activity, bitcoin (BTC-USD) shed 0.3%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) rose 0.4%, ProShares Ether ETF (EETH) slipped 1.5%, and ProShares Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was down 0.5%.

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An 'Extremely Rare' Occurrence Has Taken Place in a Popular Tech Fund

2025-10-28 15:43:33 by Karishma Vanjani from Barrons.com

The Invesco QQQ Trust, among the most popular tech funds, is flashing a rare sign. It's the third consecutive time the fund has done that; in the past two days the QQQ has opened a full percent and 0.8% higher than its prior day's intraday high, respectively. "Consecutive true gaps are rare, and three straight, as we discussed, are extremely rare," says Jonathan Krinsky, chief market technician at BTIG.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Tuesday Ahead of Fed's Meeting

2025-10-28 12:59:09 by MT Newswires from MT Newswires

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.1% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.2% higher in Tuesday's premarket activity, ahead of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting.

US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.1%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.3%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.1% before the start of regular trading.

The Federal Reserve's monetary policy committee begins on Tuesday, with a decision due Wednesday.

The Case-Shiller Home Price Index and the Federal Housing Finance Agency House Price Index, both for August, will be released at 9 am ET.

The Conference Board's consumer confidence report for October will be released at 10 am ET, along with the Richmond Fed manufacturing index for the same month.

In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 0.3%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.4% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) was down 1.9%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) retreated 0.1%.

Power Play:

Energy

The iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 0.6%, while the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) was 0.5% lower.

Cameco (CCJ) stock was up more than 15% before Tuesday's opening bell after the company and Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) said they have entered a $80 billion partnership with the US government to build new Westinghouse Electric nuclear reactors across the US. Brookfield shares were up more than 6%.

Winners and Losers:

Financial

Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) was flat. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.03%, while its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was 0.1% higher.

PayPal (PYPL) shares were up more than 14% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q3 non-GAAP earnings and revenue.

Technology

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) retreated 0.04%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.2% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.1%. Among semiconductor ETFs, SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) gained 0.1%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) was down by 0.1%.

Skyworks Solutions (SWKS) shares were up more than 12%, while Qorvo (QRVO) stock rose more than 13% in recent premarket activity Tuesday after the companies agreed to combine in a cash-and-stock deal that values the combined enterprise at about $22 billion.

Consumer

The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) was down 0.1%, while the Vanguard Consumer Staples Fund (VDC) was flat. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive, and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) lost 0.2%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.9% higher.

Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) shares were down more than 7% pre-bell after the company reported lower-than-expected Q3 revenue.

Health Care

The Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) advanced 0.2%. The Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.1%, the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) gained 0.02%, and the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.2% higher.

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) stock was up more than 3% premarket after the company reported higher Q3 revenue and lifted its 2025 adjusted EPS.

Industrial

Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI) advanced 0.1%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was inactive. The iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was nearly 1% higher.

Carrier Global (CARR) stock was up nearly 2% before the opening bell after the company reported better-than-expected Q3 adjusted earnings and revenue.

Commodities

Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated 1.4% to $60.43 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down 3.4% at $3.33 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) declined by 1.6%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 2.7% lower.

Gold futures for December fell by 1.9% to $3,943.00 an ounce on the Comex, while silver futures lost 0.6% to reach $46.50 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was down 1.6%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) declined by 0.8%.

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$10,000 To Invest? Does S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Or Dow Pay Off Most?

2025-10-28 12:00:37 by MATT KRANTZ from Investor's Business Daily

All three major stock market indexes — the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 and Dow Jones Industrial Average — are at all-time highs.

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ETF Zoo: Is the ’80’s Stock Picking Era Really Back?

2025-10-28 02:17:27 by etf.com Staff from etf.com

Welcome to our inaugural episode of ETF Zoo, where we check into the latest happenings in the wild world of ETFs. Hosts Dave Nadig, President and Director of Research at ETF.com, alongside Sumit Roy, Senior ETF Analyst at ETF.com, dig into recent ETF industry trends. They are joined this week by Elisabeth Kashner, CFA, Director of Global Funds Research at FactSet and Todd Sohn, Senior ETF & Technical Strategist at Strategas Securities. From the growth of active to the Invesco QQQ proxy and 5x leveraged ETF filings, the group discussed the latest hot topics mid-October.

Topics and Timestamps

• [00:01:05] Mid-Year ETF Trends and the Active Wedge: Elisabeth Kashner kicks off the discussion with a look at mid-year ETF trends, noting a split in the ETF customer base. One segment is cost-conscious and seeks low-cost, broad-based "vanilla" funds, which still hold the largest market share. The other segment is less cost-sensitive and is seeking active management (or "pizzazz"), at the expense of strategic or "smart beta" funds.
• [00:04:10] The Evolving Nature of Active ETFs: The discussion moved to whether the rise in active is a true resurgence of stock-picking or a technicality. With the lines increasingly blurred between active and passive, Sumit Roy underscored the importance of understanding what’s under the hood when it comes to individual funds.
• [00:06:03] Year-to-Date Flow Stories: Overall ETF flows this year are significant, already surpassing $1 trillion this year. The massive run-up in technology and growth stocks (making up 35%+ of the S&P 500) has led investors to seek ways to surround this concentration risk. Todd Sohn breaks down where investors are – and aren’t – investing so far this year.
• [00:11:30] The Flood of New Crypto Products and Staking: Discussion turned to the incoming deluge of new crypto products, including baskets of altcoins (Polygon, Cosmos, Sui) and the filing for an actively managed crypto basket ETF by T. Rowe Price. The introduction of ethereum staking in ETFs by Grayscale brings a dimension of competition, as it allows ETFs to offer varying yields and risk profiles.
• [00:17:20] Invesco's QQQ Proxy Battle: Recorded before the proxy outcome announcement, the group holds a rapid fire discussion about Invesco's costly, prolonged effort to get investors to vote on converting QQQ to a modern structure. All four participants stand in unanimous agreement about the then impending proxy outcome.
• [00:21:00] 3x and 5x Leveraged ETF Filings: The panel weighs in on the new filing for 3x and 5x leveraged ETFs and votes on likelihood of passing. With a government shutdown thrown into the mix, where does that leave filings like this?
• [00:23:26] The ETF Share Class Arrival: The final rapid-fire news item discussed was the near-certain approval and launch of the ETF share class structure. The group shared which issuer, if any, they believed would actually get out of the gate by the end of the year, and the challenges this new share class brings.

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ETF Investors Add $39B As Markets Hit Record Highs

2025-10-27 21:00:16 by Sumit Roy from etf.com

Investors continued to pour money into U.S.-listed ETFs last week, adding $38.6 billion in new assets during the week ending Friday, Oct. 24.

U.S. equity ETFs led the charge with $18.3 billion in inflows as the S&P 500 climbed to fresh record highs. International equity ETFs followed suit, pulling in $9.8 billion, while U.S. fixed income ETFs added another $9.7 billion amid falling yields and growing rate-cut expectations.

Equity Leaders

The usual heavyweights topped the inflow leaderboard. The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) brought in $5.6 billion, while the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) added $3.1 billion. Among international funds, the JPMorgan BetaBuilders Europe ETF (BBEU) stood out with $1.6 billion in inflows, which was the largest of any non-U.S. equity fund.

One of the more surprising appearances on the list was the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA), which attracted $1.4 billion, suggesting some interest in the long-standing blue-chip benchmark.

Bond ETFs Benefit From Lower Yields

Bond funds also saw robust demand as the 10-year Treasury yield hovered near 4%, close to its lows for the year. A cooler-than-expected inflation print bolstered expectations for another rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s meeting this Wednesday.

The iShares 7–10 Year Treasury Bond ETF (IEF) and the iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG) were the top draws in fixed income, each seeing significant inflows.

On the outflow side, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) led redemptions, alongside the WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund (USFR) and the Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (BSV).

For a full list of last week’s top ETF inflows and outflows, see the tables below. 

 

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Exchange-Traded Funds, US Equities Rise After Midday

2025-10-27 17:12:12 by MT Newswires from MT Newswires

Broad Market Indicators

Broad-market exchange-traded funds IWM and IVV were higher. Actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was up 1.6%.

US equity indexes rose in midday trading Monday, breaking records, amid expectations of a US trade deal with China, the world's second-largest economy.

Energy

iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) and the Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) each added about 0.5%.

Technology

Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) gained 1.5%; iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) and iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) also advanced.

SPDR S&P Semiconductor (XSD) rose 2.4%, and iShares Semiconductor (SOXX) added 2.6%.

Financial

The Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) was up 0.4%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) climbed 1.2%, and its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), fell 1.2%.

Commodities

Crude oil increased 0.2%, and the United States Oil Fund (USO) added 0.2%. Natural gas climbed 2.5%, and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) dipped 0.9%.

Gold on Comex lost 3.1%, and SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) slipped 2.6%. Silver was down 3.9%, and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) dropped 3.8%.

Consumer

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) fell 0.1%. The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) and iShares Dow Jones US Consumer Goods (IYK) were also lower.

Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY) added 1.8%. VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was up 0.3%, and SPDR S&P Retail (XRT) rose 0.9%.

Health Care

Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) was 0.1% down, and iShares US Healthcare (IYH) and Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) were mixed, with the latter 0.1% higher; iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was up 1.1%.

Industrial

Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI) added 0.3%. Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and iShares US Industrials (IYJ) were also higher.

Cryptocurrency

In midday activity, bitcoin (BTC-USD) climbed 1.6%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) rose 5%, ProShares Ether ETF (EETH) added 7.3%, and ProShares Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was up 4.7%.

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QQQ vs. VTI: Which ETF Should Be the Bedrock of Your Portfolio?

2025-10-27 13:12:49 by Joey Frenette from 24/7 Wall St.

In most years (especially up years), the Nasdaq 100 stood that much taller than the S&P 500, thanks in part to beefier gains from the tech sector. Invesco’s Q3 note shows QQQ NAV +8.94% in Q3 2025, ahead of the S&P 500’s +8.12%. But just because the Nasdaq 100 tends to outrun the market on the way up doesn't mean it'll do so moving forward, especially if tech goes from boom to bust suddenly.

In this piece, we'll determine whether it's a better idea to look to a tech-heavier, gain-heavier (at least of late) index in the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:QQQ), which follows the Nasdaq 100, or the Vanguard Total Stock Market Index ETF (NYSEARCA:VTI), a popular, broader alternative to the S&P 500.

This post was updated on October 27, 2025 to clarify the QQQ fee cut pending proposal, as well as to provide up-to-date valuation numbers.

Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)

Indeed, there's likely a heck of a lot more artificial intelligence (AI) hype priced into the tech-heavy QQQ relative to the S&P 500 or the broader total market index funds out there. And while a higher multiple on your average holding could be worth paying if mega-cap tech's hefty AI-related capex accompanies a solid return to investment in the near future, investors shouldn't forget they also stand to profit from the AI revolution from broader market exposure.

In many ways, the traditional companies outside of tech are putting their tech caps on. Indeed, many of them may have hired a great deal of tech talent in recent years, given all there is to gain from integrating AI into one's business. In any case, I find it likely that many such non-tech firms don't yet have the AI premium attached to them at current levels, making them potential beneficiaries of multiple expansion should their AI strategies translate into some bigger-than-expected gains in the near term.

At the time of writing, the QQQ is around 30% pricier, currently boasting a price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of around 34.6 times, far higher than the VTI or most other ETFs that have significant overlap with the S&P 500. Meanwhile, the VTI goes for a more palatable but still somewhat expensive 28 times P/E.

The higher multiple on QQQ could mean more pain (remember how unkind the 2022 sell-off was to the QQQ vs. the VTI?) should investors become less willing to pay a premium for tech and AI exposure, especially if the next DeepSeek—a powerful low-cost AI model—ends up coming from out of left field, surprising us all and causing a further shock to the AI gainers that have pulled the market higher in the past two years.

While I do find the QQQ to be a solid basket of innovative firms that will do well in the next decade as they seize opportunities in AI and whichever technology follows (to many, it's quantum computing). That said, I don't think the QQQ should form the bedrock of one's portfolio. Instead, I view it as a nice complement to a more broad-based and diversified portfolio.

Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI)

The Vanguard Total Stock Market is likely a better bet for investors who want to do well over time but do not want to stand directly in harm's way should a bursting of the AI bubble happen at some point. DeepWater Asset Management's Gene Munster is a bull on the AI boom, but even he acknowledges that it'll probably end in a bubble that could burst in as little as two to three years.

Right now, he's looking at 2027 as the year AI stocks take a big spill. And when the time comes, the VTI may not feel as much of an impact. However, shares could feel some of the shockwaves, given the index's modest but still remarkable exposure to tech stocks, specifically those with ample AI spend.

In short, investors shouldn't expect the QQQ and other Nasdaq 100 ETFs to beat the S&P 500 forever. If history repeats itself and the AI trade ends the way the internet boom did, perhaps more cautious investors would be better off buying and holding the VTI. Personally, I view DeepSeek's AI breakthrough as a sign that tech firms must pivot or run the risk of having Wall Street turn its backs on them at some point down the line.

I'd say the VTI is the better option for the bedrock of most investor portfolios. It is the more popular, more diversified (thousands of stocks), and cheaper (0.03% expense ratio vs. 0.20% for the QQQ- however, this is proposed to drop to 0.18% pending shareholder approval late October 2025). That said, I'm not against sprinkling some QQQ in it as well for the younger investors out there who are willing to pay a premium for a better seat to the AI show. Perhaps an ideal combo would be a VTI-heavy fund with a 10-20% allocation to the QQQ.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Monday Amid Trade Talk Hopes

2025-10-27 12:48:46 by MT Newswires from MT Newswires

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.8% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) rose 1.3% in recent Monday premarket activity, amid hopes of a US-China trade truce ahead of a potential meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi.

US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.8%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.5%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 1.3% before the start of regular trading.

The Dallas Fed Manufacturing Survey for October will be released at 10:30 am ET.

In premarket action, bitcoin was up by 1.5%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 4.1% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) rose 5.5%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) advanced 4.6%.

Power Play:

Health Care

The Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) advanced 0.1%. The Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) gained 0.5%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was up 0.9%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was up 0.8%.

Avidity Biosciences (RNA) stock was up more than 43% premarket after the company agreed to be acquired by Novartis (NVS) for $72 per share in a deal that values Avidity at $12 billion. Novartis shares were 1.5% lower.

Winners and Losers:

Energy

The iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was up 0.7%, while the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) was up by 0.1%.

ProPetro (PUMP) stock was up more than 16% before Monday's opening bell after the company said its power services unit has signed a long-term power supply deal with a US data center operator.

Financial

Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) advanced 0.4%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 1.2%, while its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was 1.2% lower.

Bank of Hawaii (BOH) shares were up 3.6% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q3 earnings and revenue.

Technology

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) advanced 1.4%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1.7% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 1.6%. Among semiconductor ETFs, SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) gained 2.2%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 2.1%.

Grindr (GRND) shares were up more than 2% in recent premarket activity Monday after the company confirmed that it received a non-binding, unsolicited take-private proposal from a group of shareholders.

Consumer

The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) gained 0.01%, while the Vanguard Consumer Staples Fund (VDC) was up 0.4%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was down 0.1%, and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) advanced 0.9%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.6% lower.

Amazon (AMZN) shares were up 1.8% pre-bell after the e-commerce giant said it will invest more than 1.4 billion euros ($1.63 billion) in the Netherlands over the next three years.

Industrial

Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI) advanced 0.5%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) were inactive.

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) stock was up more than 1% before the opening bell after the company and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries said Sunday they have signed a memorandum of agreement to advance shipbuilding cooperation between the US and South Korea.

Commodities

Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated 0.1% to $61.47 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up 0.5% to $3.32 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 0.1%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 2.4% lower.

Gold futures for December fell by 2.2% to $4,046.60 an ounce on the Comex, while silver futures lost 2.5% to $47.39 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was down 1.5%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) declined by 1.9%.

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WEBs Investments Announces Name Changes for Defined Volatility℠ ETFs

2025-10-27 12:00:00 by Westwood Holdings Group Inc from GlobeNewswire

PARK CITY, Utah, Oct. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WEBs Investments Inc. (WEBs), an innovator in volatility-managed investment solutions, today announces updated fund names for its Defined Volatility℠ ETF suite, effective immediately. The revised names are designed to give investors a clearer view of each fund’s underlying exposure, creating a unified structure across the entire Defined Volatility lineup.

The WEBs Defined Volatility ETFs use a systematic, rules-based approach that adjusts exposure to the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY), Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ), or the Select Sector SPDR ETFs based on real-time market volatility. When volatility falls below target levels, the funds increase exposure to the underlying ETFs. When volatility rises, exposure is reduced, reallocating to cash equivalents or U.S. Treasuries. This adaptive framework is designed to help investors stay invested while seeking to manage risk and maintain participation through changing market conditions.

The following fund name changes are now effective:

Ticker	Previous Name	New Name
DVSP	WEBs Defined Volatility SPY ETF	WEBs SPY Defined Volatility ETF
DVQQ	WEBs Defined Volatility QQQ ETF	WEBs QQQ Defined Volatility ETF
DVRE	WEBs Defined Volatility XLRE ETF	WEBs Real Estate XLRE Defined Volatility ETF
DVUT	WEBs Defined Volatility XLU ETF	WEBs Utilities XLU Defined Volatility ETF
DVXC	WEBs Defined Volatility XLC ETF	WEBs Communication Services XLC Defined Volatility ETF
DVXK	WEBs Defined Volatility XLK ETF	WEBs Technology XLK Defined Volatility ETF
DVXF	WEBs Defined Volatility XLF ETF	WEBs Financial XLF Defined Volatility ETF
DVXV	WEBs Defined Volatility XLV ETF	WEBs Health Care XLV Defined Volatility ETF
DVXP	WEBs Defined Volatility XLP ETF	WEBs Consumer Staples XLP Defined Volatility ETF
DVXY	WEBs Defined Volatility XLY ETF	WEBs Consumer Discretionary XLY Defined Volatility ETF
DVIN	WEBs Defined Volatility XLI ETF	WEBs Industrials XLI Defined Volatility ETF
DVXB	WEBs Defined Volatility XLB ETF	WEBs Materials XLB Defined Volatility ETF
DVXE	WEBs Defined Volatility XLE ETF	WEBs Energy XLE Defined Volatility ETF

The Defined Volatility ETFs continue to be supported by Syntax’s index design, with Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. (NYSE: WHG) providing operational and distribution support.

For more information about the WEBs Defined Volatility ETFs, visit websinv.com.

About WEBs Investments Inc.
WEBs Investments Inc. ("Westwood Engineered Beta") is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, dedicated to developing innovative strategies that democratize access to institutional-caliber investment solutions. WEBs was founded in 2024 by ETF industry veterans Ben Fulton, Keith Cunningham, Kevin Rich and Tony Trevisan.

About Westwood Holdings Group, Inc.
Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. (NYSE: WHG) is a boutique asset management firm that offers a diverse array of actively managed and outcome-oriented investment strategies, along with white-glove trust and wealth services, to institutional, intermediary and private wealth clients. For over 40 years, Westwood’s client-first approach has fostered strong, long-term client relationships. Our flexible and agile approach to investing allows us to adapt to constantly changing markets, while continually seeking innovative strategies that meet our investors’ short- and long-term needs.​

For more information on Westwood, please visit westwoodgroup.com​.

Media Contact:
Gregory FCA for WEBs Investments
webs@gregoryfca.com

The Funds are distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC which is not affiliated with WEBs Investments Inc., Westwood Holdings Group, Inc., U.S. Bank, or any of their affiliates.

Investing involves risk, including the loss of principal.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. For a prospectus or summary prospectus with this and other information about the Funds, please call 844.455.9327 or visit our website at websinv.com. Read the prospectus or summary prospectus carefully before investing.

The Funds are newly formed and have limited operating history. The Funds are passively managed ETFs listed for trading on the NASDAQ. The Funds implement their investment objective by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its net assets (including borrowings for investment purposes) in financial instruments that achieve the investment results of the Index. The Funds will, from time to time as determined by the Index, hold cash, cash-like instruments or high-quality fixed income securities. To the extent the Underlying ETF concentrates (i.e., holds 25% or more of its total assets) in the securities of a particular industry or group of industries, the Funds will concentrate their investments to approximately the same extent as the Underlying ETF. Because the Funds seek exposure to the Underlying ETF, the Funds’ investment performance largely depends on the investment performance and associated risks of the Underlying ETF. The Funds are classified as “non-diversified” which means that the Funds may invest a higher percentage of their assets in a fewer number of issuers than is permissible for a “diversified” fund. If for any reason the Funds are unable to rebalance all or a portion of their portfolio, or if all or a portion of the portfolio is rebalanced incorrectly, the Funds’ investment exposure may not be consistent with the Funds’ investment objective. In these instances, the Funds may have investment exposure to the Underlying ETF that is significantly greater or less than what is intended in their strategy. As a result, the Funds may be more exposed to leverage risk than if they had been properly rebalanced and may not achieve their investment objective. There can be no assurance that the Funds will achieve their investment objective and could incur substantial losses. The Funds’ returns will likely differ in amount, and possibly even direction, from the returns of the Underlying ETF. These differences can be significant, the Funds could lose money regardless of the performance of their Underlying ETF and as a result of portfolio rebalancing, fees, the Underlying ETF's volatility, compounding and other factors, the Funds are unlikely to match the performance of the Underlying ETF.

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Meet the Spectacular Index Fund That Could Turn $200,000 Into $1 Million in Under 20 Years

2025-10-27 08:02:00 by Anthony Di Pizio, The Motley Fool from Motley Fool

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is the most diversified of the main U.S. stock market indexes, because it hosts 500 companies from 11 different sectors of the economy. At the opposite end of the spectrum is the Nasdaq-100 index, which is made up of just 100 companies, and many of them operate in the technology and tech-adjacent industries.

Over the last decade, the Nasdaq-100 has delivered twice the return of the S&P 500, thanks to its high degree of exposure to high-growth tech giants like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple:

As a result, owning a slice of the Nasdaq-100 could supercharge any diversified stock portfolio. The Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the performance of the index by investing in the same stocks, and here's how it could turn an outlay of $200,000 into $1 million in under 20 years.

Large holdings in America's "Magnificent Seven" stocks

The "Magnificent Seven" is a group of seven companies that dominate various segments of the technology industry, including artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, electric vehicles, cloud computing, social media, digital advertising, and more. The seven stocks have a combined weighting of 34.4% in the S&P 500, but a much higher weighting of 44.1% in the Invesco QQQ ETF:

Magnificent Seven Stock	Invesco ETF Portfolio Weighting
Nvidia	9.45%
Microsoft	8.35%
Apple	8.28%
Alphabet	6.12%
Amazon	5.02%
Tesla	3.45%
Meta Platforms	3.43%

Data source: Invesco. Portfolio weightings are accurate as of Oct. 22, 2025, and are subject to change.

The Magnificent Seven stocks have generated a median return of 798% over the past decade, so since the Nasdaq-100 (and by extension, the Invesco ETF) assigns them much higher weightings than does the S&P 500, the index's significant outperformance comes as no surprise.

Although the Invesco ETF is very tech-heavy, it does offer a splash of diversification. Non-technology stocks like Costco Wholesale, Linde PLC, PepsiCo, Starbucks, and Monster Beverage are also in the fund, in addition to many biopharmaceutical stocks and even media stocks.

Turning $200,000 into $1 million

The Invesco QQQ ETF has delivered a compound annual return of 10.4% since its inception in 1999. However, that yearly return has accelerated to 20.3% over the last decade, thanks to powerful tech trends like AI.

Here's how long it could take the ETF to turn an investment of $200,000 into $1 million based on three different compound annual returns:

Compound Annual Return	Time To Reach $1 Million
10.4%	17 Years
15.3% (midpoint)	12 Years
20.3%	9 Years

Calculations by author.

As demonstrated, the Invesco ETF could be a millionaire maker in under 20 years even if its annual return reverts to its long-term average of 10.4%. Investors could even become millionaires in under a decade if the fund's annual returns continue at the current pace of 20.3%, but that probably isn't realistic because not even the tech sector can grow this quickly forever.

Many of the companies in the Magnificent Seven already have a dominant market share in their respective industries. Alphabet's Google, for example, already processes 90% of all internet search queries worldwide, leaving little room for growth. Then there is Meta Platforms, which already serves almost 3.5 billion users every single day across its social networks like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, so it won't be easy to continue attracting new signups without a significant increase in the global population.

But AI could certainly drive above-average returns in the Invesco ETF for the next few years at least. According to Cathie Wood's Ark Investment Management, this technology could create a $13 trillion opportunity in the software industry by 2030. The benefits will also flow through to the hardware space; Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang estimates data center operators will invest up to $4 trillion upgrading their infrastructure to meet demand from AI developers over the same period.

The Invesco ETF holds a number of chip stocks besides Nvidia that will benefit from that spending boom, including Broadcom, Advanced Micro Devices, and Micron Technology, which will help investors capture plenty of that value.

In summary, there is a reasonable chance the Invesco QQQ ETF can deliver a fivefold return over the next 10 to 20 years, so it could be a great buy right now.

Anthony Di Pizio has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Advanced Micro Devices, Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Costco Wholesale, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Monster Beverage, Nvidia, Starbucks, and Tesla. The Motley Fool recommends Broadcom and Linde and recommends the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft and short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Meet the Spectacular Index Fund That Could Turn $200,000 Into $1 Million in Under 20 Years was originally published by The Motley Fool

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24.

Questcorp Mining Closes First Tranche of Private Placement

2025-10-27 07:15:00 by Newsfile

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 27, 2025) - Questcorp Mining Inc. (CSE: QQQ) (OTCQB: QQCMF) (FSE: D910) (the "Company" or "Questcorp") announces that it has closed the first tranche of its non-brokered private placement (the "Offering"). In connection with closing, the Company has issued 14,000,334 units (each, a "Unit") at a price of $0.15 per Unit for gross proceeds of $2,100,050. Each Unit consists of one common share of the Company (each, a "Share") and one-half-of-one share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, an "Warrant"). Each Warrant entitles the holder to acquire an additional common share of the Company at a price of $0.20 until October 24, 2027, subject to accelerated expiry in the event the closing price of the Shares is $0.50 or higher for ten consecutive trading days.

The Company expects to utilize the proceeds of the Offering for advancement of ongoing exploration and drill work at the La Union Gold and Silver Project, upcoming exploration work at the North Island Copper Property, and for general working capital purposes.

A portion of the Units issued under the first tranche the Offering, representing $2,000,000 will be held pursuant to a sharing agreement entered into with an institutional investor, Sorbie Bornholm LP ("Sorbie") and the Company (the "Sharing Agreement"). The Sharing Agreement provides that the Company's economic interest will be determined in twenty-four monthly settlement tranches as measured against the Benchmark Price (as defined herein). If, at the time of settlement, the Settlement Price (determined monthly based on a volume-weighted average price for twenty trading days prior to the settlement date) (the "Settlement Price") exceeds the benchmark price of $0.1949 (the "Benchmark Price"), the Company shall receive more than one-hundred percent of the monthly settlement due, on a pro-rata basis. There is no upper limit placed on the additional proceeds receivable by the Company as part of the monthly settlements. If, at the time of settlement, the Settlement Price is below the Benchmark Price of $0.1949, the Company will receive less than one-hundred percent of the monthly settlement due on a pro-rata basis. In no event will a decline in the Settlement Price of the Units result in an increase in the number of Units being issued to Sorbie.

The Units issued to subscribers in the first tranche of the Offering were issued pursuant to the listed issuer financing exemption (the "Listed Issuer Financing Exemption") under Part 5A of National Instrument 45-106 - Prospectus Exemptions ("NI 45-106"). As a result, they are not subject to statutory hold periods. In connection with the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption, the Company has prepared and filed an offering document related to the Offering that is available under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on the Company's website at: www.questcorpmining.ca. Prospective investors should read this offering document before making an investment decision. No finders' fees or commissions were paid in connection with completion of the first tranche of the Offering, but Sorbie received a corporate finance fee in the amount $130,000 payable through the issuance of 866,667 Units at price of $0.15 per Unit.

The Company anticipates completing a further tranche of the Offering for up to a further 9,333,000 Units, to bring combined gross proceeds from the Offering to $3,500,000. The Company anticipates that the remaining Units will be offered to subscribers pursuant to the accredited investor exemption (the "Accredited Investor Exemption") under Section 2.3 of NI 45-106. All securities issued pursuant to the Accredited Investor Exemption will be subject to restrictions on resale for a period of four-months-and-one-day in accordance with applicable securities laws. In connection with completion of the remaining tranche of the Offering, the Company may pay finders' fees to eligible third-parties who have introduced subscribers to the Offering. Completion of a final tranche of the Offering remains subject to receipt of regulatory approvals.

About Questcorp Mining Inc.

Questcorp Mining Inc. is engaged in the business of the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties in North America, with the objective of locating and developing economic precious and base metals properties of merit. The Company holds an option to acquire an undivided 100% interest in and to mineral claims totaling 1,168.09 hectares comprising the North Island Copper Property, on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, subject to a royalty obligation. The Company also holds an option to acquire an undivided 100% interest in and to mineral claims totaling 2,520.2 hectares comprising the La Union Project located in Sonora, Mexico, subject to a royalty obligation.

This news release includes certain "forward-looking statements" under applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the intended use of proceeds from the Offering. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: the ability of Riverside to secure geophysical contractors to undertake orientation surveys and follow up detailed survey to confirm and enhance the drill targets as contemplated or at all, general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties, uncertain capital markets; and delay or failure to receive board or regulatory approvals. There can be no assurance that the geophysical surveys will be completed as contemplated or at all and that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/271978

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AI Stocks- Is "Circular Spending" REALLY a Big Problem

2025-10-27 05:01:00 by MoneyShow

The term “circular spending” can refer to two very different concepts: A potentially misleading and problematic financing technique in the business world, or a macroeconomic model for how money flows through an economy. This term has been brought up a lot lately - with reference to its less-than-positive version, writes John Gardner, founder and principal of Blackhawk Wealth Advisors’ Market Insights.

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Recently, discussions of circular spending have caught my attention almost daily as they relate to the veritable frenzy of spending in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Global AI spending is projected to approach $1.5 trillion in 2025 and maybe $2 trillion by 2026. This includes enterprise spending on AI services, software, and infrastructure.

Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)

Here is a simple idea of how circular spending works in a potentially unsustainable way between two companies: Company A invests money in Company B. Company B then uses that money to buy products or services from Company A. This round trip of cash makes it appear that both companies have healthy, growing businesses, but it is not based on real demand or outside customer spending.

This business-to-business practice was a hallmark of the dot-com bubble of the late 1990s and early 2000, where telecom companies and Internet startups inflated revenue figures by buying services from one another. When the bubble burst, many of these companies collapsed.

See also: Earnings Look Great, But Keep an Eye on Confidence

That memory has many old Wall Streeters, like me, a bit concerned. The fact is there have recently been major investments by tech companies in AI startups, with the startups in turn purchasing a large amount of hardware from their investors. Different? We won't know how the surge in investment, enthusiasm, and euphoria in the new technological revolution ends until it ends.

The great 1990s dot-com bull market bubble popped only after investors lost control of rational behavior - when it was thought that no price was too high. We are not there...yet.

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Invesco’s $400B QQQ ETF Faces Voting Delay

2025-10-25 01:42:07 by Sumit Roy from etf.com

Invesco has adjourned the special shareholder meeting for the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) until December 5, 2025, after falling short of the votes needed to approve the ETF’s proposed conversion from a unit investment trust (UIT) into a standard open-end fund.

In a filing Friday, the firm said shareholder participation has been strong and that votes cast are “overwhelmingly in favor” of the proposals, but additional time is needed to reach the required totals. “This adjournment is typical for proposals like this,” Invesco wrote, urging investors to vote by mail, phone, or online ahead of the new meeting date.

If approved, the change would modernize the structure of one of the world’s largest and most-traded ETFs, while allowing Invesco to collect investment-management fees and operate QQQ under the same framework as its other ETFs. 

Under its current UIT setup, Invesco serves only as sponsor and cannot recognize advisory fees or conduct certain portfolio operations such as securities lending or custom redemption baskets.

The revamped structure would carry a 0.18% expense ratio, down slightly from QQQ’s current 0.20%. On its July earnings call, Invesco said roughly 14 basis points of that would cover Nasdaq-100 licensing, administrative, custody, and marketing costs, while the remaining 4 basis points would flow through as incremental net revenue and adjusted operating income to Invesco. 

The firm noted the revised fee allocation would “work similar to how we currently recognize fees on most of our ETFs.”

With just under $400 billion in assets, that 4 basis points equates to about $160 million in additional annual revenue for Invesco.

Shares of Invesco (IVZ) fell as much as 11% intraday on the adjournment news before rebounding to close up 1.4%. The stock remains up roughly 33% since July, when the company first announced its intent to pursue the conversion.
 

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Exchange-Traded Funds Rise as US Equities Reach All-Time Highs After Midday

2025-10-24 17:07:28 by MT Newswires from MT Newswires

Broad Market Indicators

Broad-market exchange-traded funds IWM and IVV were higher. Actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was up 1.2%.

US equity indexes broke records as consumer price inflation cooled, boosting market expectations of two interest-rate cuts this year.

Energy

iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) and the Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) each lost 0.8%.

Technology

Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) gained 1.7%; iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) and iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) advanced as well.

SPDR S&P Semiconductor (XSD) rose 1.3%, and iShares Semiconductor (SOXX) added 2.1%.

Financial

The Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) was up 1.1%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) climbed 3.5%, and its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), fell 3.4%.

Commodities

Crude oil added 0.4%, and the United States Oil Fund (USO) rose 0.5%. Natural gas slipped 3.5% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) dropped 2.1%.

Gold on Comex rose 0.1%, and SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was up 0.4%. Silver dipped 0.1%, and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) gained 0.1%.

Consumer

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) shed 0.1%. The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) and iShares Dow Jones US Consumer Goods (IYK) were mixed, with the latter rising 0.2%.

Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY) added 0.1%. VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was up 0.5%, and SPDR S&P Retail (XRT) rose 0.4%.

Health Care

Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) was 0.1% up, and iShares US Healthcare (IYH) and Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) edged higher; iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) gained 0.5%.

Industrial

Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI) added 0.2%. Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and iShares US Industrials (IYJ) also increased.

Cryptocurrency

In midday activity, bitcoin (BTC-USD) added 0.8%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) fell 0.1%, ProShares Ether ETF (EETH) added 1.1%, and ProShares Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was down 0.1%.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Friday Ahead of Potential CPI Report

2025-10-24 12:29:43 by MT Newswires from MT Newswires

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.3% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.5% higher in Friday's premarket activity, ahead of the potential release of the delayed September CPI report.

US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.3%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.4% before the start of regular trading.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics is set to publish the consumer price index report for September at 8:30 am ET, after a delay from its originally scheduled release date.

The S&P Global PMI for October will be released at 9:45 am ET, followed by the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment report for October at 10 am ET.

The weekly Baker Hughes domestic oil-and-gas rig count posts at 1 pm ET.

In premarket activity, bitcoin was up by 0.6%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.7% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) rose 2.7%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.

Power Play:

Industrial

Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI) advanced 0.2% while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) were inactive.

Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH) stock was down more than 7% before the opening bell after the company reported lower fiscal Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue.

Winners and Losers:

Technology

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) gained 0.7%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.6% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.7%. Among semiconductor ETFs, SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) advanced nearly 1%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 1.2%.

Intel's (INTC) shares were up more than 6% in recent premarket activity after the company reported overnight it swung to Q3 adjusted earnings amid higher revenue.

Health Care

The Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) advanced 0.04%. The Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was flat, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) and the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) were inactive.

HCA Healthcare (HCA) stock was up more than 4% premarket after the company reported higher Q3 adjusted earnings and revenue.

Consumer

The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) was up 0.2%, while the Vanguard Consumer Staples Fund (VDC) gained 0.1%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) gained 0.5%, while the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) lost 0.2%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) and the SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) were inactive.

Procter & Gamble (PG) shares were up more than 3% pre-bell after the company reported higher fiscal Q1 core earnings and net sales.

Energy

The iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was flat, while the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) was up by 0.2%.

Eni (E) stock was up more than 3% before Friday's opening bell after the company reported higher Q3 earnings and expanded its share buyback plan.

Financial

Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) advanced 0.2%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.4%, while its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was 0.3% lower.

Virtus Investment Partners (VRTS) shares were down more than 1% pre-bell after the company reported lower Q3 non-GAAP earnings and revenue.

Commodities

Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil gained 0.7% to reach $62.24 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas down 2% at $3.28 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) rose 1.2%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.4% lower.

Gold futures for December fell by 1.8% to $4,071.60 an ounce on the Comex, while silver futures lost 2.1% to reach $47.68 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was down 1.2%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) declined by 1.5%.

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NYCWFF 2025 Brings More Than 35,000 Guests to the Seaport for Five Days of World-Class Food, Drink, and Celebrities

2025-10-23 17:28:00 by Business Wire

Star-Powered Experiences and Awards Highlighted the Festival’s Landmark 18th Edition

NEW YORK, October 23, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--From October 15–19, New York City’s historic Seaport came alive as more than 35,000 food lovers, chefs, mixologists, and culinary creators gathered for the 18th annual Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ (NYCWFF). Centered at the Invesco QQQ Festival Campus in the Seaport, the five-day celebration showcased more than 300 chefs and culinary personalities across signature events, interactive tastings, and intimate dinners while raising funds for the Event Zero Foundation and the James Beard Foundation®.

"This year, the Seaport became a culinary playground," said Festival Founder & Director Lee Brian Schrager. "Bringing the Festival to the Seaport has been my vision for years, and seeing it finally come to life was incredibly rewarding. The energy, the creativity, and the sense of community that filled the Seaport made this year one of our proudest moments yet. Having chefs, mixologists, and creators all together in one place captured everything NYCWFF stands for, celebrating flavor, culture, and purpose while supporting our charitable partners who champion sustainability and equity in the food world."

The Festival kicked off with A Taste of the Tin Building, hosted by Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Gregory Gourdet, a one-night celebration spotlighting the acclaimed marketplace’s world-class dining concepts. Guests explored the Tin Building’s restaurants, enjoyed exclusive tastings, and celebrated the creative vision that has made it a culinary destination within the Seaport.

Across the Invesco QQQ Festival Campus, the excitement continued with the Asian Night Market, co-hosted by Padma Lakshmi and Jean-Georges Vongerichten, featuring international street food, live music by Hudson Horns, and vibrant cultural flavors that set the tone for a weekend of culinary celebration.

Throughout the weekend, guests experienced a range of immersive activations, including Chef’s Corner inside the Tin Building and Catch of the Day presented by Modelo in the site that once held the historic Fulton Fish Market.

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham and Rachael Ray took center stage Friday at the Blue Moon Burger Bash 2.0 presented by Pat LaFrieda Meats, where fans sampled and voted on NYC’s best burgers. Awards were determined across three categories:

• Mike’s Amazing Award:
  • Winner: Skinny Louie
  • Judges: Voted on by Mike’s Amazing
    

• Pat LaFrieda Judges Award:
  • Winner: Skinny Louie
  • Judges: Determined by the celebrity judging panel including Ana Navarro, Ben Leventhal, Ja Rule, Sunny Anderson, Joshua Weissman, and Olivia Tiedemann
    

• Blue Moon People’s Choice Award:
  • Winner: El Sazon RD
  • Judges: Voted on by guests using token ballots

The weekend continued with the Festival’s Grand Tasting at the Invesco QQQ Festival Campus in the Seaport, featuring both daytime and, for the first time, nighttime sessions. Fans came face-to-face with culinary icons and celebrities including Sofia and Manolo Vergara, Alex Guarnaschelli, Andrew Zimmern, Maneet Chauhan, Rocco DiSpirito, Antonia Lofaso, and Kwame Onwuachi, enjoying book signings, cooking demos, and tastings from New York’s top restaurants while sampling premium wines and spirits from Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits.

Evening festivities transitioned into Grand Tasting After Dark, hosted by Bobby Flay and Brooke Williamson, presented by Montchevre Goat Cheese, with demos by Brie Larson and Courtney McBroom, Jeff Mauro and Geoffrey Zakarian, Ayesha Nurdjaja, and Bryan and Michael Voltaggio, all paired with specialty cocktails and curated culinary pairings.

Sunday spotlighted seafood with Catch of the Day presented by Modelo, hosted by Andrew Zimmern, which brought guests to the site of the original historic Fulton Fish Market within the Invesco QQQ Festival Campus in the Seaport. The day continued with a festive Sunday Supper presented by Peroni, hosted by @the_pastaqueen (Nadia Caterina Munno) and Lil Mo Mozzarella.. The evening culminated with Joe Isidori of Arthur & Sons taking home the Peroni People’s Choice Award, closing out the weekend on a celebratory note along the waterfront.

Additional highlights included FoodieCon®, the Festival’s social-media-focused event featuring more than 20 of today’s most influential creators; Caviar, Champagne & Cocktails Happy Hour; and Patrón Tequila’s Tacos & Tequila, celebrating NYC’s top taco spots paired with premium tequilas. The weekend also featured master classes and over 30 intimate dinners with acclaimed chefs including José Andrés, Kwame Onwuachi, Alain Ducasse, Maneet Chauhan, Ming Tsai, Daniel Boulud, Eric Ripert, Esther Choi, and a CNN Series dinner with Tony Shalhoub at Delmonico’s.

100% of NYCWFF’s net proceeds support the Event Zero Foundation and James Beard Foundation, furthering sustainability initiatives and equity programs in the culinary industry. To date, NYCWFF has raised $15 million for its charitable partners.

The Festival will return to the Seaport, October 14 - 18, 2026. Stay connected year-round at @NYCWFF on Facebook, Instagram, and X, and on TikTok at @NYCWineFoodFestival.

For more information, please email nycwff@thedooronline.com. Images and interviews are available upon request.

Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ

The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival is hosted by and benefits Event Zero Foundation and the James Beard Foundation. Over the past 17 years, the Festival has generated more than $15 million in net proceeds for its charitable causes. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is the exclusive provider of wine and spirits at the Festival. In November 2022, BizBash named the Festival the #1 Food & Restaurant Industry event in New York for the 10th year in a row. More information on the Festival can be found at nycwff.org. Follow @NYCWFF on Facebook, X and Instagram and on TikTok at @NYCWineFoodFestival.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, building brands for moments that matter. The multi-generational, family-owned Company has operations in 47 U.S. markets and Canada, as well as brokerage operations through its Southern Glazer’s Travel Retail Sales & Export Division in the Caribbean, Central and South America. In 2024, Southern Glazer’s was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women. Southern Glazer’s urges all retail customers and adult consumers to market, sell, serve, and enjoy its products responsibly. For more information visit www.southernglazers.com. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram @sgwinespirits.

Seaport Entertainment Group

Seaport Entertainment Group (NYSE American: SEG) is a premier entertainment and hospitality company formed to own, operate, and develop a unique collection of assets positioned at the intersection of entertainment and real estate. Seaport Entertainment Group’s focus is to deliver unparalleled experiences through a combination of restaurant, entertainment, sports, retail and hospitality offerings integrated into one-of-a-kind real estate that redefine entertainment and hospitality. For more information, please visit www.seaportentertainment.com.

Event Zero Foundation

The Event Zero Foundation is a nonprofit organization, dedicated to fostering positive, environmental and social impact within the events industry. Committed to driving change, we believe that every event, regardless of size, can be a powerful force for good. Our mission is to inspire and guide event organizers, businesses, and communities to implement sustainable practices that reduce environmental footprints and promote social responsibility. Together, we are shaping a future, where events are not only celebratory, but also contribute to a more sustainable and resilient world. Learn more at https://eventzerofoundation.org.

The James Beard Foundation

The James Beard Foundation (JBF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to leading chefs and the broader culinary industry towards a new standard of excellence. Our guiding principle, Good Food for Good®, informs our vision of a vibrant, equitable, and sustainable independent restaurant industry that stands as a cornerstone of American culture, community and economy, and drives towards a better food system. For nearly 40 years, JBF has been instrumental in recognizing, amplifying, educating, and training the individuals who shape American food culture. Today, our mission comes to life through the prestigious James Beard Awards, industry and community-focused programming, advocacy and policy initiatives, and exciting culinary events and partnerships around the country—including at our new Platform by JBF® event space in New York City. Learn more at jamesbeard.org, sign up for our emails and follow @beardfoundation on social media.

a21

a21 is a full-service live experience agency, specializing in event operations, production, marketing, corporate sales, and brand activations for live experiences. Founded in 2006, a21’s portfolio includes internationally recognized events and festivals in South Florida and throughout the US: Food Network South Beach & New York City Wine & Food Festivals, Sunfest, Palm Beach Wine & Food Festival, Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival, Los Angeles Wine & Food Festival, Atlanta Food & Wine Festival, Heritage Fire, and Whiskies of the World National Tours, AMP's suite of Art Fairs, International Wine & Spirits Competition and more. Learn more at https://www.teama21.com/

*Invesco is not affiliated with the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival or any of the individuals, brands or companies mentioned; nor should this be construed as an endorsement for any of the individuals, brands or companies mentioned.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, US Equities Higher After Midday

2025-10-23 17:13:41 by MT Newswires from MT Newswires

Broad Market Indicators

Broad-market exchange-traded funds IWM and IVV were higher. Actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was up 0.7%.

US equity indexes advanced midday Thursday amid quarterly earnings releases while new sanctions on Russia boosted crude oil prices.

Energy

iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) and the Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) each added about 1.5%.

Technology

Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) gained 1.2%; iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) and iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) advanced as well.

SPDR S&P Semiconductor (XSD) rose 3.1%, and iShares Semiconductor (SOXX) added 2.4%.

Financial

The Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) was up 0.3%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) climbed 0.9%, and its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), fell 1%.

Commodities

Crude oil soared 5.9%, and the United States Oil Fund (USO) added 4.3%. Natural gas slipped 0.3% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) increased 0.2%.

Gold on Comex added 2.3%, and SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) rose 0.7%. Silver was up 2.4%, and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) gained 1%.

Consumer

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) dipped 0.7%. The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) and iShares Dow Jones US Consumer Goods (IYK) were also lower.

Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY) fell 0.2%. VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was down 0.1%, and SPDR S&P Retail (XRT) rose 0.2%.

Health Care

Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) was flat, and iShares US Healthcare (IYH) and Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) edged higher; iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was up 0.2%.

Industrial

Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI) added 1%. Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and iShares US Industrials (IYJ) were also higher.

Cryptocurrency

In midday activity, bitcoin (BTC-USD) climbed 1.9%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) rose 2.1%, ProShares Ether ETF (EETH) added 2.1%, and ProShares Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was up 2%.

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MoneyMasters Podcast 10-23-25- How Top Investing EXPERTS Navigate Market Volatility

2025-10-23 16:30:00 by MoneyShow

From rising private-credit risk to the options-trading boom and AI-fueled rallies, this market keeps taking punches…and bouncing back. In this double-length MoneyShow MoneyMasters podcast episode – recorded live at the MoneyShow Orlando – David Keller of Sierra Alpha Research and Steve Sosnick of Interactive Brokers unpack what’s really driving price action now.

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They also explore narrowing leadership, breadth, and momentum deterioration, the rotation into defensives, and how retail “buy the dip” behavior shows up in options flows. We then dig into gold’s surge alongside equities, why trend-followers still respect the tape, where AI winners and laggards are diverging, and how to size positions without letting one theme take over your portfolio.

Sosnick then breaks down volatility as a mean-reverting asset, the surge in leveraged ETFs, selling puts versus buying protection, and timeless lessons from 1987…including the RIGHT way to think about the so-called “Fed put.”

See also: Market Volatility: October is Living Up to its Reputation

Reminder: Your next chance to learn from experts like David and Steve in person will be at the 2025 MoneyShow Masters Symposium Sarasota, scheduled for Dec. 1-3 at the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota. Click here to register.

More From MoneyShow.com:

• Fund Flows: US Stocks, Thematic ETFs Keep Drawing in Cash
• SCCO: A Copper Giant Benefiting from AI Boom, Energy Transition
• Market Minute 10/22/25: Metals Plunge While Media Talks Heat Up

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Thursday Amid Oil Surge, Trade Tensions

2025-10-23 12:07:17 by MT Newswires from MT Newswires

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.1% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.2% lower in Thursday's premarket activity amid a surge in oil prices and ongoing trade tensions.

US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.1%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 0.1% before the start of regular trading.

The Chicago Fed National Activity Index for September, originally scheduled to be released at 8:30 am ET, will be delayed.

The weekly EIA natural-gas supplies bulletin will be released at 10:30 am ET, followed by the Kansas City Fed Manufacturing Index for October at 11 am ET.

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michelle Bowman and Governor Michael Barr are slated to speak on Thursday.

In premarket activity, bitcoin was up by 1.5%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 1.7% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) rose 1.9%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was 0.01% lower.

Power Play:

Health Care

The Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) declined 0.1%. The Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was marginally up by 0.01%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) and the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) were inactive.

West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) stock was up more than 8% premarket after the company reported higher Q3 non-GAAP earnings and net sales.

Winners and Losers:

Technology

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) retreated 0.3%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was inactive, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was flat. Among semiconductor ETFs, SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was up 0.6%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) was down by 0.5%.

Nokia (NOK) shares were up more than 7% in recent premarket activity after the company reported higher Q3 net sales.

Financial

Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) advanced 0.1%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.4%, while its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was 0.2% lower.

TransUnion (TRU) shares were up more than 4% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q3 adjusted earnings and revenue.

Industrial

Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI) advanced 0.1% while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) were inactive.

Honeywell International (HON) stock was up more than 4% before the opening bell after the company reported higher Q3 adjusted earnings and net sales.

Consumer

The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) was down 0.1%, while the Vanguard Consumer Staples Fund (VDC) was flat. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive, and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) lost 0.5%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) and the SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) were inactive.

Hasbro (HAS) shares were up more than 2% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q3 net revenue.

Energy

The iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was flat, while the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) was up by 1.8%.

Valero Energy (VLO) stock was up more than 2% before Thursday's opening bell after the company reported higher-than-expected Q3 adjusted earnings and revenue.

Commodities

Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose nearly 6% to $62 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas up 0.3% at $3.46 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) rose 3.7%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.6% higher.

Gold futures for December advanced by 1.5% to reach $4,126.90 an ounce on the Comex, while silver futures rose by 2.5% to $48.88 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was up 0.2%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 1.9% higher.

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Exchange-Traded Funds Fall as US Equities Decline After Midday

2025-10-22 17:03:40 by MT Newswires from MT Newswires

Broad Market Indicators

Broad-market exchange-traded funds IWM and IVV pointed lower. Actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was down 1.2%.

US equity indexes took a breather ahead of Tesla's (TSLA) quarterly results due after the bell and as Netflix's (NFLX) Q3 earnings disappointed investors.

Energy

iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) and the Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) both added about 0.3%.

Technology

Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) lost 1.5%; iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) and iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) declined as well.

SPDR S&P Semiconductor (XSD) fell 4.2%, and iShares Semiconductor (SOXX) shed 3.1%.

Financial

The Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) was down 0.5%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) dropped 1.5%, and its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), climbed 1.8%.

Commodities

Crude oil rose 2.5%, and the United States Oil Fund (USO) added 2.4%. Natural gas slipped 1% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) fell 0.5%.

Gold on Comex dropped 1%, and SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) lost 1%. Silver was up 0.6%, and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) fell fractionally.

Consumer

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) added 1%. The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) rose 0.9%, while iShares Dow Jones US Consumer Goods (IYK) was up 0.8%.

Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY) dropped 0.7%. VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was down 0.4%, and SPDR S&P Retail (XRT) lost 0.3%.

Health Care

Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) was 1% higher, and iShares US Healthcare (IYH) and Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) advanced; iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was down 1%.

Industrial

Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI) dipped 0.8%. Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and iShares US Industrials (IYJ) moved lower as well.

Cryptocurrency

In midday activity, bitcoin (BTC-USD) shed 3.1%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) declined 3.1%, ProShares Ether ETF (EETH) lost 4.2%, and ProShares Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was down 3.2%.

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Exchange-Traded Funds Mixed, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Wednesday Amid Continuing Earnings Releases

2025-10-22 12:50:00 by MT Newswires from MT Newswires

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.03%, while the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.3% lower in Wednesday's premarket activity as markets traded mixed amid the continued corporate earnings releases.

US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.1%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 0.3% before the start of regular trading.

US mortgage applications slipped 0.3% in the week ended Oct. 17 as a drop in rates spurred a 4% rise in refinancing but a 5% decline in purchase activity, Mortgage Bankers Association data showed Wednesday.

The Atlanta Fed Business Inflation Expectations report for October is scheduled to release at 10 am ET, followed by the weekly EIA petroleum status report at 10:30 am ET.

Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr is scheduled to speak on Wednesday.

In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 3.5%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 3.5% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) fell 4.3%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) declined by 4.3%.

Power Play:

Technology

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) retreated 0.3%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.2% lower, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 0.1%. Among semiconductor ETFs, SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) declined by 1.1%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) fell by 1.1%.

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) shares were down more than 8% in recent premarket activity after the company priced a $50 million repurchase of its 4.25% convertible senior notes due 2032, funded by a direct stock offering of about 2 million Class A shares.

Winners and Losers:

Industrial

Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI) retreated 0.01%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) were inactive.

Vertiv Holdings (VRT) stock was up more than 7% before the opening bell after the company reported higher Q3 adjusted earnings and revenue.

Health Care

The Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) advanced 0.7%. The Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.4% and the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) gained 0.2%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was inactive.

Viridian Therapeutics (VRDN) stock was down more than 4% premarket after the company said late Tuesday it has priced an underwritten public offering of 11.4 million common shares at $22 per share for total expected gross proceeds of $251.4 million.

Financial

Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) advanced 0.1%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.3%, while its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was 0.2% lower.

Barclays (BCS) shares were up more than 4% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q3 income and announced a planned share buyback.

Energy

The iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was inactive, while the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) was up by 0.6%.

Woodside Energy Group (WDS) stock was up more than 2% before Wednesday's opening bell after the company reported better-than-expected Q3 revenue and lifted its 2025 production outlook.

Consumer

The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) was up 0.5%, while the Vanguard Consumer Staples Fund (VDC) was down 0.7%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was flat, and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) lost 0.2%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) retreated by 0.1%.

Lithia Motors (LAD) shares were up more than 1% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q3 adjusted earnings and revenue.

Commodities

Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil gained 2% to reach $58.40 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas down 0.4% at $3.46 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) was 1.6% higher, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) retreated by 0.4%.

Gold futures for December fell by 1.9% to $4,033.00 an ounce on the Comex, while silver futures declined by 0.7% to $47.36 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was down by 2.1%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 1.3% lower.

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3 Unstoppable Growth ETFs That Could Turn $10,000 Into More Than $12 million With Practically Zero Effort

2025-10-22 00:05:00 by Geoffrey Seiler, The Motley Fool from Motley Fool

Turning a $10,000 investment into $12.5 million with little effort may sound impossible, but it's not. You're just going to need time, some strong growth exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and the ability to dollar-cost average into these funds.

However, if you make a $10,000 initial investment into an ETF and consistently add $2,000 each month thereafter for the next 30 years, you will have more than $12.5 million with just a 15.3% average annual return. Why use 15.3%? Because that's the average yearly return of the S&P 500 over the past decade. This doesn't mean the S&P 500 will return 15.3% annually over the next 10 years, but it's safe to say that over the next few decades, the return profile of the broad market index isn't going to change much, barring a sea change in the American economy.

ETFs aim for specific risk and reward profiles. Consequently, their average returns don't fluctuate much over time. With that, let's look at three ETFs focused on growth stocks that have easily surpassed the S&P 500's returns over the past decade and that could push that number even higher.

The Invesco QQQ Trust

While an S&P 500-focused ETF is a solid choice and could potentially get you to a $12 million nest egg, the simple fact is that the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) has consistently outperformed the benchmark index over the past decade and beyond. Over the past 10 years, the ETF has generated a 536.4% cumulative return, or 20.3% on an annual basis, compared to a 315.3% cumulative return, or 15.3% from the S&P. That's a big difference that adds up.

What's even more striking is that the Invesco QQQ Trust has outperformed the S&P 500 more than 87% of the time on a rolling-12-month basis during this stretch. That shows that the ETF hasn't outperformed just because of one or two big years, but that it's done it on a consistent basis.

The Invesco QQQ Trust includes the top companies leading the artificial intelligence (AI) charge. And with AI still in its early innings, it looks poised to continue to outperform over the long term.

The Vanguard Growth ETF

Another strong growth ETF to invest in is the Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSEMKT: VUG). Like the Invesco QQQ Trust, its performance has also decidedly outpaced that of the S&P 500. The reason is simple. Growth stocks have outperformed value stocks for much of the past decade, and the Vanguard Growth ETF essentially tracks the growth side of the S&P 500.

The performance of the ETF compared to its value counterpart, the Vanguard Value ETF (NYSEMKT: VTV), is striking. The growth ETF has generated an 18% annual return over the past 10 years, while the value ETF has given investors only a 12.1% yearly gain.

By focusing on growth sectors, such as tech and consumer discretionary, and deemphasizing sectors like financials and industrial, the Vanguard Growth ETF is well positioned to outperform the S&P over the coming decade.

The Vanguard Information Technology ETF

For investors who really want to shoot for the moon, the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSEMKT: VGT) could be your ticket to immense gains. The fund invests only in technology stocks, and it is heavily concentrated in its three stock holdings of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT). Combined, these three stocks account for nearly 44% of the ETF's holdings, with Nvidia alone accounting for more than 17%. Apple and Microsoft, meanwhile, are both more than 13% positions.

While that type of concentration adds more risk, it also increases the potential reward. This is evident from the ETF's performance. Over the past 10 years, it has had an average annual return of 23.4%, easily the best of any Vanguard ETF.

If we go back to our original equation and plug in a 23.4% yearly return on a $10,000 investment with $2,000 added monthly, your return at the end of 30 years would be a massive $67.5 million. Now, getting that type of return over such a long stretch is probably unlikely, but it still shows the immense power of dollar-cost averaging and long-term compounding.

With technology continuing to reshape the world we live in, investing in growth-oriented ETFs with heavy tech exposure continues to be a solid strategy. The best thing about ETFs like the ones above is that you can just set your investments on autopilot and not worry about picking individual stocks.

Geoffrey Seiler has positions in Invesco QQQ Trust. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Vanguard Index Funds-Vanguard Growth ETF, and Vanguard Index Funds-Vanguard Value ETF. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft and short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

3 Unstoppable Growth ETFs That Could Turn $10,000 Into More Than $12 million With Practically Zero Effort was originally published by The Motley Fool

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Exchange-Traded Funds, US Equities Mixed After Midday

2025-10-21 17:19:16 by MT Newswires from MT Newswires

Broad Market Indicators

Broad-market exchange-traded fund IWM fell, while IVV edged higher. Actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was down 0.1%.

US equity indexes were mixed in midday trading on Tuesday amid a decline in government bond yields and a sharp sell-off in gold futures.

Energy

iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) and the Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) both shed 0.3%.

Technology

Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) gained 0.1%; iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) and iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) advanced as well.

SPDR S&P Semiconductor (XSD) fell 1.5%, and iShares Semiconductor (SOXX) shed 0.6%.

Financial

The Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) was up 0.2%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) rose 0.6%, and its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), dropped 0.6%.

Commodities

Crude oil rose 0.7%, and the United States Oil Fund (USO) added 0.1%. Natural gas increased 0.9% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) gained 0.4%.

Gold on Comex dropped 5.4%, and SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) lost 6.3%. Silver was down 7.3%, and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) declined 8.2%.

Consumer

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) slipped 0.5%. The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) dipped 0.4%, while iShares Dow Jones US Consumer Goods (IYK) fell 0.6%.

Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY) climbed 1.4%. VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was up 0.9%, and SPDR S&P Retail (XRT) added 1.1%.

Health Care

Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) edged 0.4% higher, and iShares US Healthcare (IYH) and Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) advanced; iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was down 0.2%.

Industrial

Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI) rose 1%. Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and iShares US Industrials (IYJ) moved up as well.

Cryptocurrency

In midday activity, bitcoin (BTC-USD) rose 1.7%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) added 2%, ProShares Ether ETF (EETH) gained 1%, and ProShares Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was up 2.3%.

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Exchange-Traded Funds Higher, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Tuesday as Rate-Cut Bets Offset by Earnings Watch

2025-10-21 12:32:44 by MT Newswires from MT Newswires

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.04% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.02% higher in Tuesday's premarket activity as hopes of an interest rate cut were offset by a focus on corporate earnings.

US stock futures were mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.02%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.04%, and Nasdaq futures advancing 0.3% before the start of regular trading.

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller is slated to speak at 9 am ET and 3:30 pm ET.

In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 2.2%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 2.2% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) fell 2.8%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.

Power Play:

Industrial

Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI) advanced 0.3% while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) were inactive.

Fluor (FLR) stock was up more than 5% before the opening bell after The Wall Street Journal reported that Starboard Value has amassed a roughly 5% stake in the engineering and construction company and intends to push for ways to boost the stock value.

Winners and Losers:

Energy

The iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 0.4%, while the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) was up by 0.3%.

Halliburton (HAL) stock was up more than 4% before Tuesday's opening bell after the company reported better-than-expected Q3 adjusted earnings and revenue.

Technology

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) retreated 0.01%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.2% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was flat. Among semiconductor ETFs, SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was inactive, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose marginally by 0.04%.

IonQ (IONQ) shares were up more than 3% in recent Tuesday premarket activity after the company said it has achieved the world's highest two-qubit gate performance, with fidelity surpassing 99.99%.

Consumer

The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) advanced 0.2%, while the Vanguard Consumer Staples Fund (VDC) was flat. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was up 0.4%, and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) gained 0.1%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) and the SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) were inactive

Coca-Cola (KO) shares were up more than 2% pre-bell after the company reported higher fiscal Q3 comparable earnings and net operating revenue.

Health Care

The Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) advanced 0.2%. The Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) gained marginally by 0.04%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was flat. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was also flat.

Quest Diagnostics (DGX) stock was up more than 2% premarket after the company reported higher Q3 adjusted earnings and revenue.

Financial

Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) was flat. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.2%, while its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was 0.1% higher.

Nasdaq (NDAQ) shares were up more than 1% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q3 non-GAAP earnings and revenue.

Commodities

Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil gained 0.9% to reach $58.06 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas up 2.1% at $3.47 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) was 0.7% higher, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) rose 1.3%.

Gold futures for December fell by 1.9% to $4,276.70 an ounce on the Comex, while silver futures was down by 4.1% at $49.27 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was down by 2.8%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 4.7% lower.

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Daily ETF Flows: SPY Tops the List

2025-10-20 23:46:05 by etf.com Staff from etf.com

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Exchange-Traded Funds, US Equities Advance After Midday

2025-10-20 17:19:10 by MT Newswires from MT Newswires

Broad Market Indicators

Broad-market exchange-traded funds IWM and IVV edged higher. Actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was up 1.4% after midday Monday.

US equity indexes rose as investors focused on earnings, while government bond yields fell and gold futures jumped in midday trading.

Energy

iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) and the Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) both added 0.7%.

Technology

Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) gained 1.4%; iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) and iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) advanced as well.

SPDR S&P Semiconductor (XSD) climbed 2.8%, and iShares Semiconductor (SOXX) added 2.1%.

Financial

The Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) was up 1.1%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) rose 3.2%, and its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), dropped 3.3%.

Commodities

Crude oil dipped 1%, and the United States Oil Fund (USO) shed 0.5%. Natural gas increased 11% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) gained 8.3%.

Gold on Comex added 3.5%, and SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) rose 2.8%. Silver was up 2.4%, and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) gained 0.6%.

Consumer

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) slipped 0.1%. The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) also dipped 0.1%, while iShares Dow Jones US Consumer Goods (IYK) rose fractionally.

Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY) climbed 0.6%. VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was up 0.2%, and SPDR S&P Retail (XRT) added 0.9%.

Health Care

Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) edged 1% higher, and iShares US Healthcare (IYH) and Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) advanced; iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was up 1.6%.

Industrial

Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI) rose 1.2%. Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and iShares US Industrials (IYJ) moved up as well.

Cryptocurrency

In midday activity, bitcoin (BTC-USD) rose 1.5%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) added 3.9%, ProShares Ether ETF (EETH) gained 3%, and ProShares Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was up 4.7%.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Monday as Earnings Take Center Stage

2025-10-20 12:31:03 by MT Newswires from MT Newswires

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.3% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) advanced 0.4% in Monday's premarket activity, as traders looked past trade-and-credit worries and pivoted to the earnings season.

US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.3%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.3% before the start of regular trading.

In premarket action, bitcoin was up by 1.8%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 4% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) rose 5.5%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.

Power Play:

Health Care

The Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) advanced 0.2%. The Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 0.03%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) gained 0.02%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was up 0.5%.

Exelixis (EXEL) stock was down more than 10% premarket after the company reported mixed results from its phase 3 trial of zanzalintinib in combination with atezolizumab versus regorafenib in patients with previously treated non-microsatellite instability-high metastatic colorectal cancer.

Winners and Losers:

Consumer

The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) was down 0.04%, while the Vanguard Consumer Staples Fund (VDC) was flat. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) gained 0.2%, and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) advanced 0.04%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 1.2% higher.

WW International (WW) shares were up more than 6% pre-bell after the company said that it is collaborating with Amazon (AMZN) Pharmacy to give WeightWatchers Clinic members "real-time" access to medication, along with home delivery for weight management medicines.

Energy

The iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) gained 0.2%, while the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) was up by 0.2%.

Liberty Energy (LBRT) shares were up 3% before Monday's opening bell after RBC raised its price target to $15 from $13 while reiterating a sector perform rating on the stock.

Financial

Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) advanced 0.4%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.8%, while its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was 0.7% lower.

HBT Financial (HBT) shares were up more than 4% pre-bell Monday after the company and CNB Bank Shares said they agreed to a $170.2 million cash-and-stock merger.

Industrial

Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI) advanced 0.4% while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) were inactive.

L3Harris Technologies (LHX) stock was up more than 1% before the opening bell after the company said Sunday it got a contract to deliver modified Bombardier Global 6500 airborne early warning and control aircraft to South Korea's Air Force.

Technology

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) gained marginally by 0.03%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.02% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.4%. Among semiconductor ETFs, SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) advanced 0.9%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 0.7%.

Apple's (AAPL) shares were up more than 1% in recent premarket activity after Counterpoint Research said that the iPhone 17 series has outsold the iPhone 16 series by 14% during the first 10 days of availability in the US and China.

Commodities

Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated 0.7% to $57.12 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas up 6.6% to $3.21 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) was 0.7% lower, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 4.7% higher.

Gold futures for December advanced 1.7% to reach $4,286.70 an ounce on Comex, while silver futures rose by 1.4% to $50.80 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) gained by 1.4%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 1% higher.

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Invesco QQQ vs. Vanguard Information Technology ETF: Which Is Better for Tech Investors?

2025-10-19 16:05:00 by Stefon Walters, The Motley Fool from Motley Fool

There's no doubt that over the past decade, the tech sector has been the most rewarding for investors. In fact, nine of the world's 10 most valuable companies are now tech companies, with each of them having a market cap of at least $1.4 trillion (as of Oct. 15). 

There are plenty of tech stocks that make for great investments, but one of the best ways to take advantage of the tech sector's growth is by investing in a tech-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF). These ETFs provide exposure to the tech sector while minimizing the risks that come with investing in individual tech stocks.

Two tech ETFs that are popular choices are the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ) and the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSEMKT: VGT). Each does a good job at providing exposure to the tech sector, but if you had to choose one, which one should you select?

What each ETF focuses on

QQQ is an ETF that mirrors the Nasdaq-100. The Nasdaq-100 is a subset of the Nasdaq Composite, containing the largest 100 non-financial companies trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange. Although it's not a pure-tech ETF, the tech sector makes up over 60% of the fund.

On the other hand, VGT is more of a pure-tech ETF. It contains 314 companies, all from the information technology (tech) sector. Most of the companies are large-cap companies, but there are mid-cap and small-cap tech stocks included.

The two ETFs share four companies in their top 10 holdings:    

Company	Percentage of QQQ	Percentage of VGT
Nvidia	9.56%	17.16%
Microsoft	8.34%	13.35%
Apple	8.03%	13.09%
Broadcom	5.85%	4.47%

Data sources: Invesco and Vanguard. Invesco holdings as of Oct. 10. Vanguard holdings as of Sept. 30.

Both ETFs are weighted by market cap, which is why these megacap tech stocks account for such a large portion of the ETFs.

How each ETF has performed in the last decade

Both QQQ and VGT have had very impressive returns over the past decade, but VGT has outperformed QQQ by 616% to 468% in that span. This works out to 21.8% and 19% average annual returns, respectively.

Much of VGT's outperformance has come in the past year, particularly with the explosion in growth from Nvidia, which accounts for a large part of the ETF.

So, which ETF is the better choice for investors wanting to invest in tech?

There are a couple of things that stand out about VGT. First, its performance over the past decade compared to QQQ's. Additionally, it's cheaper than QQQ, with a 0.09% expense ratio compared to QQQ's 0.2% expense ratio. That 0.11% difference seems small on paper, but it adds up over time to a real difference in returns. If you were to invest $500 monthly into each and average 10% annual returns, you'd pay over $4,200 more in fees in 20 years with QQQ.

All that said, I still lean toward QQQ being the better option because it's more diversified than VGT. I wouldn't consider either of them "diversified" in a traditional sense, but four companies -- Nvidia, Microsoft, Apple, and Broadcom -- accounting for 48% of VGT is cause for caution in my opinion.

This heavy concentration has worked out in VGT's favor, but the same thing that made it soar can also make it tumble if those companies experience a pullback (which isn't far-fetched, given their high valuations). As those companies perform, so does VGT for the most part.

QQQ is also heavily weighted in those companies, but it has other non-tech companies in its holdings that can help pick up the slack if the tech sector goes through a down period. With QQQ, you get exposure to some of the world's top tech companies, yet performance isn't solely reliant on their performance. That's a better approach for long-term investors.

Stefon Walters has positions in Apple and Microsoft. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool recommends Broadcom and recommends the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft and short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Invesco QQQ vs. Vanguard Information Technology ETF: Which Is Better for Tech Investors? was originally published by The Motley Fool

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Suze Orman Says This May Be One of the Best Stocks You Should Already Own

2025-10-18 14:00:18 by Sean Bryant from GOBankingRates

It’s back. That temptation to dump winners to chase whatever stock is rocketing this week. But you shouldn’t do it. Suze Orman, longtime personal finance educator and host of the “Women & Money” podcast, is not shy about saying you shouldn’t dump Costco and Walmart for the shiny new stuff that’s trending.

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During one of Orman’s podcast episodes, “Nooo! Don’t Do That!” she spoke against investors bragging that they’ve sold off reliable names like Walmart and Costco to load up on fast-moving AI stocks. Find out what she had to say about this below.

Also here are four money mistakes Orman said to avoid.

Why You Shouldn’t Go ‘All-In’

Everyone knows about the dot-com era as the time when investors rushed into tech stocks, only to watch them collapse. 

Back in 1999, Orman publicly recommended the QQQ ETF when it traded at around $52. Within a year it had doubled. Soon after, the tech bubble burst and prices collapsed everywhere, staying depressed for years. QQQ was down to $32 in 2009 and her recommendation left people pretty unhappy, which taught her to be careful when recommending a stock, especially when she couldn’t tell people when to sell. Since then, her QQQs have rebounded spectacularly, sitting at around $580 as of September 2025. 

But this doesn’t matter as much as the concept of sticking to a disciplined, diversified strategy rather than chasing short-term highs.

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Orman also recalled investors who ignored warnings to diversify and instead doubled down on internet stocks, only to see their fortunes evaporate when the bubble burst.

Which is why she drills the same point again and again: you must balance your portfolio. You must own a mix of stocks and hold on to your stalwarts. And if you want in on the future, don’t put all your eggs into one basket. 

What Stock Should You Already Own?

That’s when she pointed to a stock she believes belongs on nearly every investor’s list: Meta.

“Meta may be one of the best stocks that you should be owning,” she said. And she placed it in the same category as Apple. 

Both are long-term winners worth holding and adding, but under a dollar-cost averaging (DCA) approach. Rather than dumping a lump sum, buy small amounts regularly, no matter the price, instead of trying to time the highs and lows. This will reduce your risk of buying at a peak. It also helps investors stay disciplined during swings.

Keep in mind that this doesn’t mean you should ignore the AI wave. 

Orman acknowledged the appeal of names like NVIDIA, AMD, Palantir (even with its controversy) and IONQ. But maybe only have somewhere around 30 to 40% (max) of your stock allocation in that sector to be safe. The rest should be invested in broad market funds like VOO or SPY and in stable, proven companies like Costco, Walmart, Apple and, yes, Meta.

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This article originally appeared on GOBankingRates.com: Suze Orman Says This May Be One of the Best Stocks You Should Already Own

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3 Growth ETFs to Buy With $100 and Hold Forever

2025-10-18 08:25:00 by Geoffrey Seiler, The Motley Fool from Motley Fool

Growth stocks have been leading the market higher for more than a decade, and that leadership could continue as artificial intelligence (AI) looks to reshape the world we live in. AI appears to still be in its early innings, so even with the market hovering near all-time highs, now can still be a great time to start investing for the long term.

Even starting with a small amount, such as $100, can go a long way if you use a consistent dollar-cost averaging strategy over a long period of time. For example, if you invest just $100 a month over a 30-year period and get a 15% annual average return, you would have more than $563,000 at the end of that period. That's not too shabby.

Let's look at three growth-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that could be great places to start investing in today.

1. Invesco QQQ Trust

The Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) gives investors exposure to the Nasdaq-100 index, which is home to the largest nonfinancial companies on the Nasdaq exchange. It's packed with innovation-driven leaders like Nvidia, Microsoft, Broadcom, and Alphabet. More than 60% of the fund's holdings are in technology, which has powered its outperformance for years.

Over the past decade, the Invesco QQQ Trust has delivered an average annual return of about 20.3%, easily topping the S&P 500's 15.3% gains over the same period. On a cumulative basis, that's a 536.4% return compared to 315.3% for the S&P 500. It's also beaten it consistently, outperforming the benchmark index on a rolling-12-month basis nearly 90% of the time during that stretch.

The Nasdaq-100 is loaded with companies leading the charge in AI, and the Invesco QQQ Trust gives you great exposure to these stocks.

2. Vanguard Growth ETF

Another great growth ETF option is the Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSEMKT: VUG). It tracks the CRSP U.S. Large Cap Growth Index, which represents the growth side of the S&P 500. The fund owns about 165 companies, but its top seven holdings -- Nvidia, Microsoft, Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, Broadcom, and Meta Platforms -- make up more than half of its portfolio.

That concentration has been a huge tailwind. Over the past decade, the ETF has produced average annual returns of roughly 17%, outperforming the S&P 500. In the past three years, meanwhile, it has generated gains of around 31.7% a year. It also benefits from Vanguard's hallmark low-cost structure, with an expense ratio of just 0.04%.

The Vanguard Growth ETF's focus on large, profitable tech-driven businesses makes it a strong long-term core holding. If megacap growth stocks continue to lead the market higher, especially as AI adoption spreads, this ETF should continue to produce market-beating returns.

3. Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF

If you want a more focused way to play the AI boom, the Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (NASDAQ: AIQ) is worth a look. Unlike broader growth funds, the ETF specifically targets companies driving or benefiting from AI. It holds nearly 90 stocks across different tech segments.

What the ETF also gives investors, which the two ETFs above do not, is exposure to international AI companies, such as Alibaba and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. About 70% of its portfolio is U.S.-based, but this international exposure helps add some useful geographic diversity.

Since its 2018 launch, it has averaged annual returns of nearly 18%, but its recent performance has been much stronger, delivering gains of nearly 37.4% a year over the past three years. Its expense ratio is a bit on the high side at 0.68%, but you're paying for a more targeted and globally diversified AI portfolio.

The Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF offers one of the most direct ways to invest in the AI technology that is set to shape the next decade. If you're looking to be aggressive and don't want to make a bet on individual stocks, this is a great option to have in your portfolio.

Geoffrey Seiler has positions in Alphabet, Amazon, and Invesco QQQ Trust. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Vanguard Index Funds - Vanguard Growth ETF. The Motley Fool recommends Alibaba Group, Broadcom, and Nasdaq and recommends the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft and short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

3 Growth ETFs to Buy With $100 and Hold Forever was originally published by The Motley Fool

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The Nasdaq Is Doing Something Seen 7 Times Since 1990. History Says the Stock Market Will Make a Big Move in 2026.

2025-10-18 07:45:00 by Trevor Jennewine, The Motley Fool from Motley Fool

The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) peaked in December 2024, and then dropped sharply when President Trump began imposing tariffs in early 2025. The technology-heavy index slipped into bear market territory and reached a bottom on April 8, when it closed 24% below its record high.

That low point marked the beginning of a new bull market -- the Nasdaq's seventh bull market since 1990 -- and history says the index will deliver monster gains in the coming years. Here's what investors should know.

History says the Nasdaq Composite could soar in 2026 (and beyond)

The Nasdaq Composite is one of three major U.S. stock market indexes. It measures the performance of about 3,300 companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange. The index is most heavily weighted toward the technology (64%) and consumer discretionary (17%) sectors, and is commonly considered a benchmark for growth stocks.

The Nasdaq Composite recently entered its seventh bull market since 1990. Importantly, while the definition of bull market varies from source to source, it typically means a stock market index has advanced 20% from the previous bear market low, and reached a new record high. I will use that definition in my analysis.

Past results are never a guarantee of future returns, but historical patterns can still provide valuable insight. So, the chart shows important facts about the last seven Nasdaq bull markets: when each one started, how much the index gained, and how long each one lasted.

Bull Market Starts	Return	Duration (Days)
Oct. 16, 1990	519%	2,834
Oct. 8, 1998	256%	516
Oct. 9, 2002	628%	5,805
Dec. 24, 2018	52%	422
March 23, 2020	134%	606
Dec. 28, 2022	98%	719
Average	281%	1,817

Data source: YCharts. Table created by author. 

As shown, the Nasdaq Composite returned an average of 281% during the seven bull markets since 1990, and it achieved those returns over an average of 1,817 days, which is approximately five years. That means the index compounded at 33% annually during the average bull market in the last 35 years.

I'd like to explain one oddity in the chart. The bull market that began in October 2002 lasted nearly 16 years and ran through the Great Recession. How is that possible? It took 15 years for the Nasdaq to reach a new high after the dot-com bubble burst in 2000.

Specifically, the Nasdaq peaked in March 2000, then plummeted 78% by October 2002. In hindsight, that was the start of a new bull market, but the index did not hit a new high (meaning the bull market was not official) until April 2015. The Nasdaq fell sharply during the Great Recession, but never retested its dot-com crash low, so the index never technically entered a bear market.

Beyond that, the chart tells us two things. First, the Nasdaq has returned an average of 31% annually during bull markets since 1990. That means the index will advance 31% in 2026 if its performance aligns with the historical average.

Second, the current bull market began on April 8, 2025, and the Nasdaq has gained 49% in the six months since then. History says the bull market will run for another four-and-a-half years, during which the index will advance another 232% (i.e., 281% minus 49%).

Investors can buy a Nasdaq index fund to capitalize on the bull market

The Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ) measures the Nasdaq-100 index, which includes the 100 largest nonfinancial companies in the Nasdaq Composite. Like its benchmark, the index fund is most heavily invested in technology stocks and consumer discretionary stocks.

Here are the 10 largest holdings in the Invesco QQQ ETF listed by weight:

1. Nvidia: 9.5%
2. Microsoft: 8.3%
3. Apple: 8%
4. Alphabet: 6%
5. Broadcom: 5.8%
6. Amazon: 5%
7. Tesla: 3.4%
8. Meta Platforms: 3.3%
9. Netflix: 2.7%
10. Costco Wholesale: 2.2%

The Invesco QQQ ETF returned 1,740% over the last two decades, compounding at 15.6% annually. That period covers such a broad range of economic environments that investors can reasonably anticipate similar returns in the coming decades, especially because the artificial intelligence (AI) boom should be a major tailwind for the technology sector.

The last thing prospective investors should understand is the fee structure. The Invesco QQQ ETF has an expense ratio of 0.2%, meaning shareholders will pay $20 per year on every $10,000 invested in the fund.

Here's the bottom line: The Nasdaq Composite entered a new bull market earlier this year, and history says the index could generate monster returns in 2026 (and beyond). Investors can lean into that possibility by purchasing shares of the Invesco QQQ ETF.

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The Nasdaq Is Doing Something Seen 7 Times Since 1990. History Says the Stock Market Will Make a Big Move in 2026. was originally published by The Motley Fool

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Exchange-Traded Funds Mixed as US Equities Rise After Midday

2025-10-17 17:06:46 by MT Newswires from MT Newswires

Broad Market Indicators

Broad-market exchange-traded fund IWM declined, and IVV edged higher. Actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was up 0.6%.

US equity indexes rose in midday trading on Friday as concern that credit stress could be lurking in regional banks receded following a slew of earnings reports from regional banks.

Energy

iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) rose 0.5% and the Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) added 0.7%.

Technology

Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) shed 0.2%; iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) and iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) dropped as well.

SPDR S&P Semiconductor (XSD) lost 1.6%, and iShares Semiconductor (SOXX) fell 0.7%.

Financial

The Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) gained 0.7%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) rose 1.9%, and its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), dropped 2%.

Commodities

Crude oil rose fractionally, and the United States Oil Fund (USO) shed 0.2%. Natural gas added 2.4%, and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) gained 3.1%.

Gold on Comex dropped 1.7%, and SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) shed 2.1%. Silver was down 5.4%, and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) declined 5.4%.

Consumer

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) added 1.1%. The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) gained 1.1%, while iShares Dow Jones US Consumer Goods (IYK) rose 1.1%.

Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY) climbed 0.7%. VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was up 0.4%, and SPDR S&P Retail (XRT) dropped 0.1%.

Health Care

Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) added 0.2%, and iShares US Healthcare (IYH) and Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) edged higher; iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was up 0.1%.

Industrial

Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI) rose fractionally. Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and iShares US Industrials (IYJ) were mixed, with the latter rising 0.4%.

Cryptocurrency

In midday activity, bitcoin (BTC-USD) fell 1.3%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) was down 1.9%, ProShares Ether ETF (EETH) fell 2.1%, and ProShares Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) lost 1.7%.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Friday Amid Regional Bank Woes

2025-10-17 12:45:54 by MT Newswires from MT Newswires

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.2% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.4% lower in Friday's premarket activity as fresh disclosures of loan losses at regional banks sparked fears about credit stress.

US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.3%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures declining 0.5% before the start of regular trading.

Friday's releases of the housing starts and permits, and import and export prices reports for September were delayed due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.

The industrial production report is due at 9:15 am ET, followed by the weekly Baker Hughes oil-and-gas rig count at 1 pm ET.

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem is scheduled to speak Friday.

In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 1.8%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 2.3% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 1.6%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) fell by 8%.

Power Play:

Health Care

The Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) declined by 0.4%. The Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 0.4% while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.8% lower.

Revolution Medicines (RVMD) stock was up more than 8% premarket after the company said late Thursday that the US Food and Drug Administration granted a non-transferrable voucher for daraxonrasib, a multi-selective inhibitor with the potential to help address various types of cancers.

Winners and Losers:

Financial

Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) retreated 0.1%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.3%, while its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was 0.2% higher.

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) shares were up more than 2% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q3 earnings and revenue.

Consumer

The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) was up 0.3%, while the Vanguard Consumer Staples Fund (VDC) gained 0.1%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) advanced 0.2%, while the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) lost 0.1%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was inactive

Autoliv (ALV) shares were up more than 1% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q3 adjusted earnings and revenue.

Industrial

Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI) retreated 0.2% while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) were inactive.

Ameresco (AMRC) stock was down more than 1% before the opening bell after falling 1.4% at the prior close. The company said it has completed a 50-megawatt battery energy storage project for Nucor in Kingman, Arizona, under a 20-year storage agreement.

Technology

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) retreated 0.7%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.9% lower, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 0.1%. Among semiconductor ETFs, SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) fell 2%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) declined by 0.9%.

Micron Technology (MU) shares were down more than 1% in recent premarket activity after Reuters reported Friday, citing two people briefed on the decision, that the company intends to stop supplying server chips to Chinese data centers following the business' failure to recover from a 2023 government ban on its products in critical infrastructure in that market.

Energy

The iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was flat, while the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) was marginally up by 0.01%.

Diamondback Energy (FANG) stock was down more than 1% before Friday's opening bell after Wells Fargo reduced its price target on the company to $160 from $211, while JPMorgan cut its price target to $166 from $167.

Commodities

Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated 0.03% to $57.45 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was flat at $2.94 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) was 0.04% lower, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was down 0.04%.

Gold futures for December advanced 0.3% to $4,316.40 an ounce on the Comex, while silver futures fell by 1.5% to $52.48 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) retreated by 0.5%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 1.6% lower.

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Daily ETF Flows: Large Inflows For QQQ

2025-10-16 21:00:05 by etf.com Staff from etf.com

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48.

Exchange-Traded Funds Fall as US Equities Edge Lower After Midday

2025-10-16 17:17:23 by MT Newswires from MT Newswires

Broad Market Indicators

Broad-market exchange-traded funds IWM and IVV declined. Actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was down 0.2%.

US equity indexes fell after midday on Thursday amid sharp declines in government bond yields, as well as gold and silver hitting new all-time highs.

Energy

iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) and the Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) shed 0.8% and 0.7% respectively.

Technology

Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) was fractionally higher; iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) and iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) dropped as well.

SPDR S&P Semiconductor (XSD) lost 0.6%, and iShares Semiconductor (SOXX) gained 0.3%.

Financial

The Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) lost 1.9%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) declined 5.8%, and its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), rose 5.9%.

Commodities

Crude oil was down 1.2%, and the United States Oil Fund (USO) shed 1.2%. Natural gas fell 2%, and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) slipped 1.3%.

Gold on Comex climbed 1.8%, and SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) rose 1.5%. Silver was up 3.3%, and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) gained 1.2%.

Consumer

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) slipped 0.4%. The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) fell 0.5%, while iShares Dow Jones US Consumer Goods (IYK) rose 0.4%.

Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY) shed 0.6%. VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was down 0.1%, and SPDR S&P Retail (XRT) dropped 1%.

Health Care

Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) added 0.12%, and iShares US Healthcare (IYH) and Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) edged higher; iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was up 0.8%.

Industrial

Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI) dropped 0.6%. Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and iShares US Industrials (IYJ) were in the red.

Cryptocurrency

In midday activity, bitcoin (BTC-USD) fell 1.8%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) was down 2.5%, ProShares Ether ETF (EETH) fell 1.2%, and ProShares Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) added 0.4%.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Thursday on AI, Bank Strength

2025-10-16 13:01:35 by MT Newswires from MT Newswires

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.4% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.6% higher in Thursday's premarket activity as upbeat bank earnings and chip industry strength counterbalance trade-war jitters.

US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.4%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.4%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.6% before the start of regular trading.

The ongoing US federal government shutdown delayed the release of economic data scheduled for today, including September's producer price and retail sales reports, and the weekly jobless claims bulletin.

The Philadelphia Fed's manufacturing index dropped to negative 12.8 in October from 23.2 in September, falling sharply below expectations for a reading of 10, according to Bloomberg data on Thursday.

The New York Fed's services index fell to negative 23.6 in October from negative 19.4 in September, signaling a deeper contraction in the region's services activity.

The October housing market index will be released at 10 am ET.

The EIA national natural gas and petroleum market reports are scheduled to be released at 10:30 am and 12 pm, respectively.

Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin, Fed Governor Christopher Waller, Fed Governor Michael Barr, Fed Governor Stephen Miran, Fed Vice Chair Michelle Bowman, and Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari are slated to speak on Thursday.

In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 0.1%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.1% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) was up 1.5%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was down 0.7%.

Power Play:

Industrial

Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI) advanced 0.4% while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) were inactive.

Dragonfly Energy (DFLI) stock was down more than 22% before the opening bell after the company priced a $55.4 million public offering of 36 million shares and pre-funded warrants to buy 5 million shares.

Winners and Losers:

Financial

Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) advanced 0.1%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.4%, while its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was 0.3% lower.

Charles Schwab (SCHW) shares were up more than 4% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q3 adjusted earnings and revenue.

Technology

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) gained 0.8%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.8% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.3%. Among semiconductor ETFs, SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) increased 1.3%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 1.3%.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) shares were up more than 2% in recent premarket activity after the company reported higher Q3 earnings and revenue.

Consumer

The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) was up 0.1%, while the Vanguard Consumer Staples Fund (VDC) advanced 0.3%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive, and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) gained 0.1%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) and the SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) were inactive.

Jack in the Box (JACK) shares were up more than 2% pre-bell after the company said it has signed a deal to sell its Del Taco unit to Yadav Enterprises for $115 million in cash.

Health Care

The Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) advanced 0.1%. The Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) gained 0.01% while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was flat. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was up 0.3%.

Sanofi (SNY) stock was up more than 1% premarket after the company signed a collaboration and license agreement with EVOQ Therapeutics on research activities related to autoimmune diseases.

Energy

The iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 0.6%, while the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) was up by 0.3%.

Diversified Energy (DEC) stock was up more than 1% before Thursday's opening bell after West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey said the state is setting up a financial assurance fund for retiring oil and gas wells in partnership with the gas and oil production company.

Commodities

Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced 0.8% to $58.70 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas gained by 0.7% to reach $3.04 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) was 0.3% higher, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was up 0.2%.

Gold futures for December advanced 1.3% to $4,257.90 an ounce on the Comex, while silver futures advanced by 1.8% to $52.29 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) gained by 0.8%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 0.4% lower.

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Questcorp and Riverside Update Substantial Drilling Progress at the LA Union Gold and Silver Project with Seven Holes Completed at Four Targets

2025-10-16 07:15:00 by Newsfile

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 16, 2025) - Questcorp Mining Inc. (CSE: QQQ) (OTCQB: QQCMF) (FSE: D910) (the "Company" or "Questcorp") is pleased to further update investors on its maiden drilling program at the La Union gold and silver project in Sonora, Mexico, which continues on track and on budget. The program is now two-thirds complete with initial and second holes now completed at four of the five main targets. This update follows the company's Aug. 6, 2025, announcement marking the start of the program and Aug. 19, Sept. 10 and Sept. 24 news releases chronicling the progress of the program.

Saf Dhillon, President and Chief Executive Officer, states: "The drilling had started of a little slower and then was paused for unusually heavy rains. The initial plan was to drill 4 to 6 holes but, the Riverside team and their subcontracted drillers have been making substantial progress and we're now at 7 completed holes with plans for another 2 to 5. In total, four of the five target zones have been drill tested with at least one hole."

Two holes have now probed the Union mine target beneath historic workings, cutting through the Clemente and Caborca formations - both key host units for past mining at Union, encountering the distinctive microconglomeratic carbonate unit that historically hosted mineralization at the bottom of the Union mine.

Two holes have been completed at Famosa, testing the dip and strike extension of the mineralization in the historic workings as well as the foot wall and hanging wall of a steeply west-dipping major structural feature. Riverside select grab sampling from the Famosa dump retuned gold grade highlights of 59.4 g/t gold along with 833 g/t silver.

Two holes tested the North Union target and one tested the El Cobre target again probing beneath the historic workings for chimney and manto mineralization.

Additional holes are planned for all four of these targets, with one hole also planned for the El Creston Target.

Figure 1. Drill progress to 2025-Oct-09. Geologic map with the tenure of the Union internal concession shown in pink. Manto and chimney type CRD targets are shown as red polygons. Riverside now controls all mineral tenures on this map. 

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Questcorp cautions investors grab sample by their very nature are select samples and may not be indicative of mineralization on the property.

Initial drilling is also planned for newly generated targets to the west of the known mineralization trend. The target is feeder zones along pre-mineral fault structures.

Once this initial campaign is completed, follow-up work will integrate assay results, ongoing surface programs, additional induced polarization (IP) surveys, and refined geological interpretations based on stratigraphy and structure observed in drilling.

Figure 2. Cross section looking west with conceptual drill targets and schematic drillhole traces. Assays from Riverside's sampling of rock dump materials from the two mine areas are labeled in black. Red areas are interpreted as manto and chimney target bodies that are now well defined and drill ready. Assays shown on figures 1 and 2 have been previously released and disclosed as summarized below the geochemical QA/QC and in published NI 43-101 Report that Questcorp published 2025 on Sedar+. 

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Qualified Person & QA/QC:

The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by R. Tim Henneberry', P.Geo (BC) a Director of the Company and a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101.

Rock samples from previous exploration programs discussed above at the Project were taken to the Bureau Veritas Laboratories in Hermosillo, Mexico for fire assaying for gold. The rejects remained with Bureau Veritas in Mexico while the pulps were transported to Bureau Veritas laboratory in Vancouver, BC, Canada for 45 element ICP/ES-MS analysis using 4-acid digestion methods. A QA/QC program was implemented as part of the sampling procedures for the exploration program. Standards were randomly inserted into the sample stream prior to being sent to the laboratory.

About Questcorp Mining Inc.

Questcorp Mining is engaged in the business of the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties in North America, with the objective of locating and developing economic precious and base metals properties of merit. The company holds an option to acquire an undivided 100-per-cent interest in and to mineral claims totalling 1,168.09 hectares comprising the North Island copper property, on Vancouver Island, B.C., subject to a royalty obligation. The company also holds an option to acquire an undivided 100-per-cent interest in and to mineral claims totalling 2,520.2 hectares comprising the La Union project located in Sonora, Mexico, subject to a royalty obligation.

Certain statements in this news release are forward-looking statements, which reflect the expectations of management regarding completion of survey work at the North Island Copper project. Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the statements. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if they do occur, what benefits the Company will obtain from them. Except as required by the securities disclosure laws and regulations applicable to the Company, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements if management's beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change.

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