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

The Zacks Analyst Blog VOO, SPYM,SPY,IVV, RSP,EQL and EQWL

AI optimism and strong earnings are driving bullish S&P 500 targets as investors eye ETFs for long-term growth.

Zacks Investment Research • May 13, 2026

Is ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend category of the market, the ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 07/07/2009.

Zacks Investment Research • May 12, 2026

AI and Earnings Lift S&P 500 Outlook: ETFs for Long-Term Growth

AI optimism and resilient earnings growth keep long-term optimism alive for U.S. equities. Discover ETFs to buy and hold for long-term growth.

Zacks Investment Research • May 12, 2026