The iShares MSCI USA Equal Weighted ETF (EUSA) has been downgraded from Buy to Hold due to concerns about a possible significant drop in value. Despite its attractive features like sector diversification and low fees (0.09%), the ETF may face risks that could lead to underperformance. It is seen as a good alternative to market-cap-weighted ETFs, especially in bearish or neutral markets where it might offer downside protection compared to S&P 500 ETFs such as SPY and VOO. Investors seeking to diversify large-cap exposure should consider EUSA's unique structure and performance profile, although it is less popular and smaller than similar ETFs like RSP.
The S&P 500 index gained 1.3% last week, marking its second consecutive weekly rise and positioning it just 0.5% below its record close set on June 2, 2026. Year-to-date, the index has risen 10.7%, while the S&P Equal Weight Index has outperformed sl...
A trader placed a $24 million bet on a call spread in the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF, wagering that the Nasdaq-100 index will reach an all-time high by the end of July. This is the third-largest options trade of the day and reflects high conviction in a t...
US super-core inflation, a key measure of persistent inflation, has risen to 3.9%, driven by concerning acyclical inflation. The escalating conflict in the Middle East is causing an energy-driven inflation shock, adding pressure to prices. With the S...
Since their peaks in 2000, the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite have shown real compounded annual returns of about 5.3%, reflecting recovery after a difficult first 15 years of the century. Adjusted for inflation, $1,000 in...
State Street has become the first firm to offer distinct ETFs tracking the three major U.S. benchmarks: the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq-100. Their lineup includes SPY, a highly liquid ETF with a 9 basis point fee ideal for activ...
