Build On a Strong Earnings Season With These 3 ETFs

Despite numerous reasons why investors might expect otherwise, 2026 appears to be off to an excellent start across many parts of the market. As evidenced by strong earnings growth often topping analyst expectations, hearty revenue growth, and continued elevation in profit margins, a market buoyed by AI investment has thrived.

MarketBeat • Jun 12, 2026

S&P 500 Momentum Continued Its Dominant Run in May

Physics tells us that something in motion stays in motion. With a month-to-date gain of 7.4% for momentum, according to data from S&P Global, other style-box factors essentially got out of momentum's way.

ETF Trends • Jun 5, 2026

Intel, AMD, and Other Momentum Stocks Look Unstoppable. Look Again.

A well-known momentum ETF is up 21% this year. But the smart investor knows every party eventually ends.

Barrons • May 26, 2026

Is the Factor Leadership Rotation Finally Here?

While momentum, growth, and high-beta strategies have served as the engines driving quarter-to-date returns for factor ETFs, a subtle shift under the hood suggests a potential factor rotation may be underway. Notably, the same sectors that have propelled the broad market higher this quarter encountered a sharp reversal over the past two trading sessions.

ETF Trends • May 19, 2026

Pepsi, Apple, and 9 More AI Momentum Trade Winners. Plus 4 Losers to Dump.

It isn't time to bail on the Magnificent Seven yet. But there are momentum winners in staples and healthcare, too.

Barrons • May 18, 2026

MTUM: Uneven Track Record Makes The Fund A Bit Of A Wild Card Amid A Mixed Outlook For Momentum ETFs

The iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF offers concentrated exposure to large-cap momentum stocks, heavily overweighting technology and industrials. MTUM trades at a 7.1% P/E premium to the S&P 500, justified by superior historical earnings (18.5% vs. 10.1%) and sales growth. Performance is uneven year-to-year, with above-market volatility (3-year beta 1.26) and returns that are not tightly correlated with broad equity indexes.

Seeking Alpha • May 12, 2026

MTUM: Momentum Investing Is Poised To Thrive In 2026

iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF delivered a 12% YTD return, outperforming the S&P 500 by nearly 8%, and maintains a Buy rating. MTUM's strategy targets 120–130 stocks with high 6–12 month risk-adjusted momentum, rebalancing quarterly to manage risk and capture uptrends. The ETF is heavily weighted in technology (notably semiconductors and AI), industrials (especially aerospace & defense), and large diversified banks.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 29, 2026

Mind the Momentum ETFs: SPMO, MTUM Having Strong Month

The momentum factor is alive and well, reaching levels of outperformance this month despite languishing for much of the first quarter. According to research data as of April 24, the underlying index in the Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF (SPMO) is having its best month since launching in November 2014.

ETF Trends • Apr 27, 2026

Will a Ceasefire Extension Provide Relief to Wall Street ETFs?

Ceasefire extension lifts sentiment, but uncertainty lingers. Key ETFs react to oil moves, AI optimism and momentum trends amid fragile geopolitics.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 22, 2026

MTUM Turns Volatile, Tech Stocks Turning (Rating Downgrade)

I downgrade iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF to hold as momentum underperforms and technicals deteriorate. MTUM's tech-heavy portfolio, with over 40% in US tech, faces headwinds amid sector underperformance and broadening market leadership. Elevated P/E above 25x and soft February–March seasonality reduce near-term appeal despite strong long-term earnings growth.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 7, 2026