Market Brief: SPCX -6% On Index Day - Wall St Shouts Buy, Your Pension Fund Is Forced In

Wall St 19 analysts issued near-unanimous buy ratings, with targets as high as $800. Nasdaq even cut its 90-day index rule to 15 days, seemingly tailor-made for SPCX.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 9, 2026

The Russell 2000 Just Did Something for the First Time Since 1991. Here's Why Investors Should Pay Attention.

The Russell 2000 has now lagged the broader market for many years. Small-cap stocks tend to perform well during periods of lower interest rates and economic expansion.

The Motley Fool • Jul 6, 2026

Beyond the Mega Caps: Advisors Eye Small- and Mid-Cap Strategies

Beyond the Mega Caps: Advisors Eye Small- and Mid-Cap Strategies The strong run by the Nasdaq-100 and the S&P 500 the last few years has loaded portfolios with heavy concentration risk. As a tiny group of mega cap tech giants shapes the market, finding meaningful diversification has become a priority for advisors.

ETF Trends • Jun 29, 2026

Should Invesco NASDAQ Next Gen 100 ETF (QQQJ) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Launched on October 13, 2020, the Invesco NASDAQ Next Gen 100 ETF (QQQJ) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Large Cap Growth segment of the US equity market.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 17, 2026

A Nasdaq Comeback

After a long wait, tech stock investors have plenty to cheer about. It took a whopping 167 days, but the Nasdaq-100 index last week surpassed its previous closing high from back in October 2025 while also racking up its longest daily positive streak since 1992.

ETF Trends • Apr 23, 2026

A Surprising ETF That's Home to Some of the Best Tech Stocks

When most investors think of the best tech stocks, they think of the biggest names in the sector. That makes sense – those hefty market values are the result of strong performances.

ETF Trends • Feb 2, 2026

Inside The Nasdaq: Concentration, Dispersion, And The QQQ Vs. QQQJ Gap Into 2026

Invesco NASDAQ Next Gen 100 ETF has persistently lagged QQQ, primarily due to lower portfolio concentration, not inferior stock selection. QQQJ's diversified, capped weighting reduces idiosyncratic risk and volatility but limits upside in mega cap-driven rallies, especially amid AI-led market dynamics. Momentum and valuation dispersion have increased, with QQQJ's AI exposure more narrative-driven and less cash-flow anchored than QQQ's concentrated leaders.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 30, 2025

An ETF for Some Sweet Spot Exposure

Most sources define mid-cap stocks, often referred to as the market's sweet spot, as a stock with a market capitalization of $2 billion to $10 billion. However, given the ascent of multiple companies into $1 trillion territory, perhaps we should consider some flexibility.

ETF Trends • Dec 24, 2025

What Could Be One of the Best ETFs to Own in 2026?

This ETF is a “training ground” of sorts for a pair of popular funds. It's a sound idea for investors who want to diversify away from mega-cap stocks while maintaining growth exposure.

The Motley Fool • Dec 5, 2025

Hidden Artificial Intelligence Gems Found in This ETF

Regardless of experience level, many investors know at least a little something about artificial intelligence equities. But in most cases, their knowledge bases are confined to the Magnificent Seven and a handful of other large-cap names.

ETF Trends • Sep 11, 2025