With market valuations near dot-com bubble highs and a 3-year bull run underway, AI-linked covered call ETFs are suggested as a hedge against the risks of overvaluation and potential market correction.
While low fees are attractive, investors should consider other factors like fund structure, provider consistency, and liquidity when choosing ETFs, as these can impact long-term returns and risk exposure.
Trump Media & Technology launched five ETFs focused on American-made companies, trading on the NYSE, as part of a broader strategy including a merger with TAE Technologies and plans for additional funds, aiming to promote American innovation and resilience.
Trump Media & Technology Group launched five America-First themed ETFs on the NYSE, offering investors a way to support American industries and values through index-backed funds focused on security, defense, energy, icons, and red state REITs, with plans for additional funds in 2026.
Cathie Wood's ARK Invest has had a successful year, with its top ETFs outperforming the S&P 500, driven by holdings like Tesla, Kratos Defense, and Rocket Lab, with some funds gaining over 50% in 2025.
The article discusses a passive income portfolio suggested by ChatGPT, which includes UK dividend shares, ETFs, REITs, infrastructure funds, and bonds, aiming for a 4.5% yield. The author critiques the diversification approach, noting that broad ETFs already offer significant diversification, and shares personal investment strategies focused on growth and passive income, highlighting potential investments like Fresh Del Monte.
Nancy Pelosi has outperformed the S&P 500 with an 816% return over the past decade, largely through strategic stock trades, including selling Microsoft and Visa shares before regulatory actions and investing in Tempus AI before a major deal. She is considered a highly skilled investor among politicians, with her trades tracked by ETFs that mimic her and other politicians' strategies.
A survey finds that 45% of investors are interested in alternative investments like private equity, real estate, and cryptocurrencies, with ETFs being a popular and accessible way to gain exposure. Financial advisors suggest limiting such investments to a small portion of portfolios and emphasize that traditional stocks and bonds remain reliable for long-term growth, highlighting that 'boring investing still works.'
Gold prices experienced their worst daily decline in 12 years, dropping over 6% after reaching a record high, with related ETFs and miners plunging around 10%, amid a strengthening US dollar and easing US-China trade tensions, despite gold's year-to-date gain of 55%.
Big Bitcoin holders are increasingly transferring their digital assets into traditional financial systems through new ETF in-kind transactions, facilitated by recent regulatory changes, allowing for easier, tax-neutral integration into mainstream finance and offering benefits like collateralization and estate planning.
The recent crypto crash has led to a significant loss in market value for altcoins, exposing their illiquidity and instability, while a surge in ETF applications linked to these volatile tokens raises concerns about investor protection and regulatory oversight amid a broader market decline.
Gold has surged by 53% in 2025, outperforming major stock indices, driven by political and economic uncertainties. Investing in gold via ETFs like the SPDR Gold Trust offers a practical way to benefit from its rise, serving as a hedge against inflation and government debt issues. However, investors should maintain diversification, as gold's long-term returns can be unpredictable.
The article discusses the upcoming surge of cryptocurrency ETFs, including altcoin ETFs, and provides guidance on how investors can choose the right fund based on factors like fund composition, fees, issuer reputation, and custody security, while highlighting the increased SEC approval process and the high-risk nature of crypto investments.
Strong onchain activity, rising treasury reserves, and expanding ETH ETFs suggest a potential rally for Ethereum to $5,000, despite recent short-term setbacks and increased validator exit queues.