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

Structural Shift or Recency Bias? Decoding Value's Mixed Signals in 2026

Value investors may be facing a conviction crisis. Despite leading in performance so far in 2026, value ETFs have struggled to consistently gather assets, with some funds picking up significant net new money while others are bleeding just as much.

ETF Trends • Apr 29, 2026

Investors Rotate Into Equities as Iran War Fears Ease

Investors rotated billions of dollars back into equities last week, pulling money from ultra-short Treasury and leveraged exchange traded funds while pouring cash into broad market index funds as optimism mounted for a potential end to the Iran war. Key Takeaways: QQQ drew $6.5 billion as S&P 500 ETFs collectively attracted over $7.

ETF Trends • Apr 20, 2026

Russell U.S. Indexes Spotlight - Quarterly Report: April 2026

The Middle East crisis led to a broad selloff in Russell equity segments in March halting the year-long rally. 12M forward P/Es derated broadly but more so for Russell 1000, Top 200 and the large- and small-cap Growth indices partly due to their heavy Tech exposure and valuation expansion over the last three years.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 20, 2026

Should iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (IWD) Be on Your Investing Radar?

The iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (IWD) was launched on May 22, 2000, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 3, 2026

Value Isn't What It Used To Be

In the first six weeks of 2026, the WisdomTree U.S. High Dividend Fund opened a greater than 10% performance gap versus the S&P 500, suggesting leadership may be rotating away from concentrated mega-cap growth and toward higher-yielding dividend payers. As many traditional value benchmarks now hold large weights in mega-cap technology, DHS remains distinctly positioned in energy, telecom, pharmaceuticals and other cash-generative sectors, offering differentiated exposure if market breadth continues to improve. With DHS trading at 13.8x earnings and 8.9x cash flow compared to materially higher multiples for the broader market, investors are paying far less for each dollar of income and assets, creating a valuation cushion that could matter if growth expectations reset.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 2, 2026

Invesco's 276% ETF Flips Normal S&P 500 Rules And Still Wins Big | PRF, VOO

When market volatility sends speculative stocks on wild rides and mega-cap tech names dominate headlines, some investors look for a different approach: fundamental indexing.

24/7 Wall Street • Jan 23, 2026

BlackRock Earnings: Company Hits Record $14 Trillion in Assets Behind Strong ETF Flows

BlackRock reported earnings this week, sharing a major milestone. The financial giant shared in its call that it had reached and surpassed $14 trillion in assets for the first time.

ETF Trends • Jan 15, 2026

3 Magnificent ETFs for Retirees That Offer a Solid Mix of Stability and Dividends

ETFs provide a convenient, diversified way to invest in the stock market. The funds on this list pay more in dividends than the average stock on the S&P 500.

The Motley Fool • Jan 8, 2026

IWD: The Value Category Is Poised To Offer Greater Returns In 2026

iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF is rated a buy, supported by accelerating earnings growth and favorable economic and monetary trends. IWD's diversified portfolio of over 870 stocks, with strong exposure to financials, industrials, and health care, positions it for solid 2026 performance. The ETF offers a 1.70% dividend yield, consistent dividend growth, a low 0.18% expense ratio, and high liquidity, enhancing its long-term appeal.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 23, 2025