ITEQ: Some Structural Drawbacks, Although Relative Returns Have Been Commendable

The Amplify Bluestar Israel Technology ETF offers exposure to innovative stocks from the economy with the greatest R&D intensity in the world. Israel's economy, with a strong focus on R&D, is a leading hub for innovation, particularly in areas such as AI, cybersecurity, and biotech. Besides ITEQ, investors also have the option of pursuing the ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF; we proceed to compare these two products.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 20, 2025

Amplify ETFs Completes Acquisition to Reach $9.1 Billion AUM Across 31 ETFs

CHICAGO, Jan. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amplify ETFs announced today it has completed its previously announced acquisition of ETF Managers Group (ETFMG) exchange-traded fund (ETF) assets, which consist of over $3.7 billion of assets under management (AUM) across 14 ETFs (as of 1/26/2024). Amplify ETFs will now manage $9.1 billion of AUM as of 1/26/2024.

GlobeNewsWire • Jan 29, 2024

Israel ETFs tumble the most since March 2020 as Israel-Hamas conflict intensifies

Exchange-traded funds that invest in Israel-related stocks were under pressure on Monday as the country stepped up airstrikes on the Palestinian enclave of Gaza in response to Saturday's unprecedented attack by the militant group Hamas.

Market Watch • Oct 9, 2023

Cybersecurity Stocks With Ties to Israel Are Under Pressure as War Unfolds

The country is home to 33% of the world's unicorns in cybersecurity, the Israel National Cyber Directorate said last year.

Barrons • Oct 9, 2023

Amplify's Christian Magoon on Purchase of ETFMG's ETFs

In June, the ETF industry learned that issuer ETF Managers Group would be selling its funds to Amplify ETFs. The transaction, once completed, will bring Amplify's total AUM to $8 billion invested across 29 ETFs.

ETF Trends • Aug 29, 2023

This Week in ETFs: A Summer Slowdown

The week ending Friday, July 21, has been busy for the ETF industry, though launches were muted. A total of seven funds rolled out, which suggests the market could be entering some kind of summer slump.

ETF Trends • Jul 21, 2023

DTEC Offers Diversification Across 10 Disruptive Tech Themes

The ALPS Disruptive Technologies ETF (DTEC) is a solid offering for consideration as growthier segments of the market take off again. The disruptive tech ETF has increased 7.5% over the past five days and nearly 2% in the past one-month period.

ETF Trends • Oct 24, 2022

Least-Hurt Tech ETFs From Worst Stretch Since COVID Outbreak

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite has declined more than 5% in two successive weeks, per a CNBC article. It marked worst two-week stretch since Mar 2020.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 26, 2022

Growth and Tech Rally on Easing Supply Constraints and Commodity Prices

The ALPS Disruptive Technologies ETF (DTEC) rallied 3.31% last week as technology and other growth stocks continued their momentum on easing supply constraints and commodity prices.  Since ending the first half of 2022 with the worst returns in over 50 years, stocks staged another recovery last week, with the growthiest segments of the market seeing [.

ETF Trends • Jul 12, 2022

ITEQ Is A Way To Invest In Israeli Innovation

Israel is a developed country, and part of the OECD, yet overlooked by many investors. The Israeli economy is recovering relatively fast from Covid and is well diversified. After lagging the American markets despite faster growth, it might be a good time to look at Israel.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 19, 2021