Disruptive Theme of the Week: Some Surprise Winners YTD

Market predictions are not easy to make and looking at the YTD winners, there are some head-scratchers.  Let's take a closer look and make some sense out of the recent performance winners: wet and dry shipping; South Korea; and oil services ETFs.

ETF Trends • 13 hours ago

Shipping Stocks Are Moving Again — And Nobody Is Watching

Shipping stocks are quietly staging a comeback — and the underlying supply-demand setup suggests this cycle may have staying power. The Baltic Dry Index, a key benchmark for global shipping rates, has risen more than 60% from its 2023 lows, according to Baltic Exchange data, signaling a significant recovery in global shipping demand.

Benzinga • Feb 16, 2026

Best-Performing ETF Areas of Last Week

Natural gas, shipping and Meta-focused ETFs led last week as Fed jitters, cold weather and sector rotation drove gains.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 3, 2026

The Zacks Analyst Blog PLTY, KTEC, SETH, UNG and BDRY

PLTY, KTEC, SETH, UNG and BDRY are included in this Analyst Blog.

Zacks Investment Research • Mar 4, 2025

5 Best-Performing ETFs of February

Wall Street had a losing February in 2025 due to geopolitical tensions, tariff tantrums and pressure on tech stocks.

Zacks Investment Research • Mar 3, 2025

Top & Flop ETFs of 2024

We have highlighted three ETFs each from the best and worst-performing zones in 2024.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 31, 2024

Trump's Tough Talk On Tariffs Terrorizes These Tumbling Investments

Donald Trump isn't even in the White House yet — but his threats of tariffs are already further pummeling foreign ETFs. The post Trump's Tough Talk On Tariffs Terrorizes These Tumbling Investments appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.

Investors Business Daily • Dec 19, 2024

Best and Worst ETF Zones of Q2

Technology remained the best-performing sector of the second quarter on the AI drive while energy lagged.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 25, 2024

5 ETFs Likely to Benefit From Iran's First Direct Attack on Israel

Iran launched a barrage of explosive drones and missiles on Israel late on Saturday in its first direct attack on Israeli soil, prompting concerns of a significant escalation.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 15, 2024

Top & Flop ETF Areas of Wall Street's Best February in Decade

Wall Street surged to close out February with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite notching their best February since 2015.

Zacks Investment Research • Mar 4, 2024