NVIDIA Ramps Up Shareholder Returns: ETFs in Focus

NVIDIA's massive buybacks, dividend hike and booming AI growth put Nvidia-heavy ETFs like SMH, XLK, QQQ and SOXX in focus.

Zacks Investment Research • 2 hours ago

The AI Capex Cycle Is Crushing Equal-Weight NASDAQ. Here's Why QQQ's Concentration Bet Is Winning

The Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:QQQ | QQQ Price Prediction) and the Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares (NYSEARCA:QQQE) own the same 100 stocks.

24/7 Wall Street • May 20, 2026

Trade Strategy For SPY, QQQ, AAPL, MSFT, NVDA, GOOGL, META, And TSLA

Good Morning Traders! Today's economic calendar for Wednesday remains extremely light, leaving markets largely focused on positioning and major catalysts later in the day. The key scheduled events include the 20 Year Bond Auction at 1:00PM ET and the release of the April FOMC Meeting Minutes at 2:00PM ET, where traders will look for additional clues regarding the Federal Reserve's stance on inflation, growth, and future rate policy.

Benzinga • May 20, 2026

XNTK Has Crushed QQQ by Six Points in 2026 and the Reason Is Hidden in How Each Fund Decides Which Stocks Matter

If you want exposure to U.S. technology through a single ticker, the default answer for most investors is Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:QQQ | QQQ Price Prediction), the most recognized tech-tilted ETF in the world.

24/7 Wall Street • May 19, 2026

This AI ETF Shows Why Your AI Portfolio Isn't Making You Money

Walk through a typical retail brokerage account in 2026 and the AI sleeve looks like a teenager's bedroom.

24/7 Wall Street • May 19, 2026

Fed Rate Hike Fears: Rippling Through ETF Flows

The Federal Reserve's policy outlook just underwent one of its most dramatic reversals in recent years. Bond yields are rising at an alarming rate in response, and the sudden acceleration has sent shockwaves throughout global markets.

ETF Trends • May 19, 2026

REITs Are Winning Again: Here's Why

REITs underperformed in recent years. But they are beating the market so far into 2026. We expect this trend to continue. Here's why.

Seeking Alpha • May 19, 2026

As Chip Stocks Warn Of 'Empire State Building' Top, How To Profit No Matter What Happens Next

VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) and other semiconductor ETFs surged 200%+ in 13 months, now showing signs of a potential technical top. Trees don't grow to the sky, as they say. The recent 45% rally in SMH over six weeks is historically rare for semiconductors, resembling an 'Empire State Building' top formation (what I call it). Technical indicators like PPO highlight an extremely stretched move, raising caution for investors exposed via SMH, SOXX, QQQ, DIA, and S&P 500.

Seeking Alpha • May 19, 2026

Small-Cap ETFs May Be Prepping For A Comeback Investors Are Still Ignoring: Here Are Four You Can Start With

Small-cap stocks are beginning to outperform again, but ETF investors remain overwhelmingly focused on mega-cap technology and AI trades — a disconnect some strategists believe could create an opportunity in overlooked parts of the market.

Benzinga • May 18, 2026

Tailormade Tech With Baron Capital's BCTK

For many investors, technology exposure is synonymous with passive funds like Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ). However, as the sector evolves and concentration risk in the Nasdaq-100 reaches historic levels, a more precise approach can be beneficial.

ETF Trends • May 14, 2026