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USO surged as oil jumped over 4% on rising U.S.-Iran tensions, lifting energy ETFs while pressuring retail, airline and India funds.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 20, 2026

Indian ETFs Set to Soar After US Pledges to Cut Tariffs to 18%

Indian ETFs jump after the United States pledges to cut tariffs on Indian goods to 18%, boosting sentiment and sparking a sharp rally in local markets.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 3, 2026

Emerging Markets: The Next Phase In Market-Broadening

At the same time developed markets have been generating policy and macro noise, emerging markets have been quietly outperforming. The inextricable relationship between the direction of U.S. monetary policy and emerging market risk assets remains powerful, but this time the rally is not just about the Fed.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 19, 2026

India ETFs Offer Compelling Growth Upside: Is the Risk Worth Taking?

Despite tariff worries and equity outflows, India's growth story makes its ETFs a compelling play.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 9, 2026

INDY: Tailwinds Rise For This High-Growth Diversifier (Rating Upgrade)

iShares India 50 ETF is upgraded from hold to buy, reflecting improved macro conditions, strong earnings potential, and attractive risk-reward. Indian GDP growth, credit growth, and consumer confidence appear to be on the up and reflect well on this cyclical-heavy portfolio. INDY trades at 3.5x book, in line with its 10-year average, and offers much superior long-term earnings growth vs. the S&P 500, while its sensitivity to the latter is also minimal.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 19, 2025

The Big Squeeze: EM Mega Caps Up, Breadth Down

Emerging markets equity returns have been driven by extreme mega-cap concentration, with index breadth collapsing to historic lows and masking weakness across much of the opportunity set. This concentration has distorted relative results for active managers, particularly those constrained by diversification rules or broad benchmarks, as small-cap underperformance and index construction limit flexibility.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 17, 2025

4 India ETFs Under the Spotlight as RBI Cuts Interest Rate

India ETFs, like INDY and FLIN, draw fresh attention as the country's stock market rallies on the RBI's latest rate cut.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 5, 2025

Goldman Sachs' Upgrade: A Signal to Invest in Indian ETFs?

Goldman Sachs turns bullish on India, forecasting a 14% Nifty 50 rise and renewed upside potential for Indian ETFs like INDY and EPI.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 12, 2025

EPI Surpasses INDY As The Top India ETF

WisdomTree India Earnings Fund receives a strong buy rating for its diversified exposure and superior risk-adjusted returns versus iShares India 50 ETF. India's robust GDP growth, young demographics, and ongoing structural reforms support a compelling long-term investment case for the country. EPI offers broader sector diversification and focuses on profitable companies, while INDY is heavily concentrated in financials and top holdings.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 28, 2025

INDY: Betting On India's Large Caps

India's strong 6.4% projected GDP growth and favorable demographics make it an attractive emerging market opportunity, despite higher volatility. INDY ETF offers focused exposure to India's top companies, especially financials, benefiting from banking reforms, digitalization, and consumer growth trends. The fund's high concentration in large caps and key industries provides growth potential, but also increases company-specific and liquidity risks.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 31, 2025