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 active traders, and SPYM, a low-cost 2 basis point fee ETF better suited for long-term investors. They also offer DIA, which tracks 30 blue-chip stocks with a price-weighted method, and the newly launched QNDX, a low-cost Nasdaq-100 ETF focused on tech and consumer sectors. This variety allows investors to optimize portfolios based on liquidity, cost, and investment goals.
The Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF (SPMO) is rated a buy for investors seeking a cost-efficient, momentum-driven alternative to traditional S&P 500 ETFs. It focuses heavily on technology and AI-driven growth, which can lead to higher volatility and ris...
As of July 6, 2026, six of nine major global stock indexes are in positive territory for the year. Japan's Nikkei 225 leads with a 38.5% gain, followed by Canada's TSX and the U.S. S&P 500. In contrast, India's BSE SENSEX and Hong Kong's Hang Seng ar...
The S&P 500 index rose 1.7% last week, marking its best weekly gain in two months and closing just 1.7% below its all-time high set on June 2, 2026. Year-to-date, the S&P 500 is up 9.3%, while the S&P Equal Weight index has outperformed with a 12.2% ...
In 2026, defined outcome or buffer ETFs have surged in popularity as investors look for funds that protect against market losses. These ETFs use options to limit downside risk while capping upside gains, appealing to risk-averse investors. Innovator'...
Wall Street strategists remain optimistic about U.S. stocks, with S&P 500 year-end targets ranging from 7,000 to 8,250, averaging a modest 3% gain from current levels. Bitcoin surged above $63,000, boosted by a favorable macroeconomic environment and...
