ETF Prime: The SpaceX IPO & MANGOS ETFs

The SpaceX IPO and its ripple effects across the ETF landscape were front and center on this week's ETF Prime. Host Nate Geraci welcomed Zeno Mercer, head of robotics and AI research at VettaFi, and Paul Baiocchi, head of fund sales and strategy at SS&C ALPS Advisors.

ETF Trends • 5 hours ago

Higher S&P 500 Forecasts Signal Buying Opportunity: ETFs to Consider

Markets remain volatile, but rising forecasts suggest opportunities for long-term ETF investors.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 24, 2026

Not All Diversification Strategies Are Equal

Advisors searching for diversification from a concentrated S&P 500 Index often reach for equal-weight strategies. However, a new report argues that all equal-weight approaches are not interchangeable.

ETF Trends • Jun 15, 2026

ETFs for Investors Seeking Balance Amid Ceasefire Optimism

Markets rally on ceasefire hopes, but should investors chase the headlines? ETFs can offer a balanced approach in a headline-driven market.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 12, 2026

3 Ways to Mitigate Concentration Risk in Portfolios

Concentration risk is a growing pain point for portfolios globally. A recent Morningstar study shows that this trend is driven by the unprecedented scale of capital expenditures on artificial intelligence (AI) by tech leaders.

ETF Trends • Jun 8, 2026

EQL: Strategy Simplicity Comes At A Cost

Alps Equal Sector Weight ETF provides simple, equal-weighted exposure to all 11 GICS sectors, aiming to reduce sector concentration risk. EQL has consistently underperformed the S&P 500 and leading sector ETFs over multiple timeframes, especially during tech-driven markets. With a 0.27% expense ratio, EQL is costlier than replicating its strategy directly via underlying Select Sector SPDR ETFs (0.08%).

Seeking Alpha • Jun 2, 2026

Love the AI Story but Hate the Concentration Risk? Consider ETFs

AI is driving markets higher, but a handful of stocks are doing most of the heavy lifting. These ETFs offer a more balanced way to play the trend.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 2, 2026

ALPS EQL Swaps SPDR ETFs for New VettaFi Index

The ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL) officially changes its underlying benchmark today, swapping out the NYSE Equal Sector Weight Index for the VettaFi Modelist Equal Weight Sector 500 Index (VFES500). Key Takeaways: EQL is switching to the VettaFi Modelist Equal Weight Sector 500 Index on June 1.

ETF Trends • Jun 1, 2026

Tech-Heavy & Anxious? Pick ETFs to Diversify Beyond the AI Bet

The AI trade continues to power markets, but rising concentration risks and volatile sentiment are making diversification increasingly important. Staying diversified with ETFs may be the smartest long-term move.

Zacks Investment Research • May 20, 2026

Should ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Launched on July 7, 2009, the ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market.

Zacks Investment Research • May 18, 2026