2026 Market Outlook: Tech Could Drive 20% Upside In 2026

The S&P 500 is poised for record highs in 2026 as underlying investment themes in the tech sector are fully intact. Technology companies represent more than one-third of the S&P 500 and will continue to fuel ongoing AI infrastructure investments. Gartner forecasts continued, though moderating, AI infrastructure and Data Center market expansion, supporting above-average earnings growth for QQQ constituents.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 8, 2025

5 ETFs Primed to Soar if the Fed Cuts Rates in December

XLK and other sector ETFs set to gain as expectations surge for a potential Federal Reserve rate cut in December.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 28, 2025

Active vs. Passive ETF Flows, State Street on ETF Industy's Future | ETF IQ 11/24/2025

"Bloomberg ETF IQ" focuses on the opportunities, risks and current trends tied to the trillions of dollars in the global exchange traded funds industry. Today's guests: Capital Group Head of Global Product Strategy and Development Holly Framsted, State Street Investment Management CEO Yie-Hsin Hung and HDGE ETF Co-Portfolio Manager Brad Lamensdorf.

Bloomberg Markets and Finance • Nov 24, 2025

Should iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Launched on May 22, 2000, the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Small Cap Blend segment of the US equity market.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 20, 2025

Small Caps Look Way Too Cheap. These 2 ETFs Look Like Great Year-end Buys

The small caps are starting to get cheap again after the latest round of market selling concentrated in the AI growth names.

24/7 Wall Street • Nov 20, 2025

Can Equities Stabilize after the Government Reopens?

As traders position for year-end, the government shutdown is over, major market indices are filling gaps, and seasonal momentum looms.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 13, 2025

IVV Boasts S&P 500 Stability, While IWM Offers Small-Cap Growth Potential. Which Is Right for You?

iShares Core S&P 500 ETF charges lower fees and has delivered stronger 1-year and 5-year returns than iShares Russell 2000 ETF. IVV contains large-cap stocks with a pronounced tilt toward technology, while IWM offers broader exposure to small-cap stocks.

The Motley Fool • Nov 11, 2025

IWMI & IWM - Which Is The Better Bet On Small-Cap US Stocks?

IWMI (Neos Russell 2000 High Income ETF) offers a 14.3% dividend yield by selling covered calls on the Russell 2000 index. IWMI underperforms IWM in strong markets but provides higher income. While theoretically the call premiums provide a drawdown parachute, in practice, due to the lower liquidity of IWMI, this has not proved to be effective.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 10, 2025

This Is How I Earn $2,000 A Month From Covered Call ETFs

Covered call ETFs play an increasingly vital role for income investors. While they have inherent flaws, the benefits clearly outweigh them. In the article, I detail the rationale for including covered call ETFs in durable income investor portfolios.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 9, 2025

ETFs to Buy in November

Fed rate cuts, trade truce & holiday cheer should boost markets! Some ETFs to buy now include SPHB, XLY, XSW, ITA & IWM.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 4, 2025