US equity markets declined this week, led by losses in technology, industrials, and utilities sectors. The NASDAQ 100 ETF dropped 2.41%, and the S&P 500 ETF fell 1.38%, reflecting a shift away from large-cap growth stocks. Meanwhile, healthcare surged 4.33%, and energy, materials, and dividend-focused stocks also saw gains, indicating a rotation toward defensive and income-oriented sectors. This trend highlights a structural market shift favoring smaller-cap and value stocks over growth stocks in 2026.
The Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (QQQM) is rated a hold due to its attractive valuation but mixed technical indicators and near-term challenges. It trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.4 with a PEG below 1, indicating value, but lacks strong leadershi...
This article highlights four US-listed ETFs that provide a diversified core portfolio with low expense ratios. Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) offers reliable dividend income with quality stocks. Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) covers th...
