April Showers Bring a Deluge of ETF Inflows

April showers came in the form of more inflows raining down on the exchange-traded fund (ETF) market last month. Assets under management (AUM) have now grown to a staggering $14.7 trillion for the year.

ETF Trends • May 4, 2026

S&P 500 Snapshot: Weekly Win Streak Continues

The S&P 500 closed out the week with another record high, finishing up 0.9% from last Friday. This marks the fifth straight weekly gain for the index, the longest streak since October 2024.

ETF Trends • May 1, 2026

SPYM: S&P 500 Monthly Dashboard For May

SPYM offers a cost-effective, liquid way to track the S&P 500, with a 0.02% expense ratio and $136 billion AUM. The S&P 500 median company is currently overvalued by 10% versus 11-year historical averages, with quality scores just above baseline. Energy leads in both value and quality; real estate and healthcare are undervalued, while materials, technology, industrials, and utilities are notably overvalued.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 30, 2026

Where to invest $100,000 today: Best ETFs to buy for great returns

The stock market is in a strong bull market, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices rising to their record highs. This article explores some of the best ETFs to buy if you have $100,000 to invest today.

Invezz • Apr 27, 2026

ETFs Have Added $600 Billion YTD: See the Winning ETFs Here

ETFs are a huge part of the investing landscape, having exploded in popularity since the 2019 ETF rule. The funds offer greater tax efficiency, transparency, and tradability than their mutual fund counterparts.

ETF Trends • Apr 24, 2026

SPYM vs. NOBL: Which Stock ETF Is a Better Buy?

By tracking the S&P 500 index, the State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF has delivered annual returns averaging 10.7% over the past 20 years. The ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF underperformed the S&P 500, with an average annual return of 10.4% over the past 12 years.

The Motley Fool • Apr 17, 2026

SSO vs. SPYM: Which Is the Best Way to Buy the S&P 500?

The State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF has delivered an annualized return of 14.2% for the past 10 years. With the power of leverage, the SSO Ultra S&P 500 ETF has achieved higher gains of 21.2% annually in that time.

The Motley Fool • Apr 16, 2026

Here's why the SPY ETF has shed $2o billion as VOO and SPYM rake $66b

A major shift is happening in the stock market as investors flee the popular SPDR S&P 500 (SPY) ETF and rotate to its biggest competitors this year.  SPY, which is the oldest ETF, has been losing assets in the billions, a trend that is accelerating.

Invezz • Apr 11, 2026

ETF Prime: Record $460 Billion Flows in Q1 2026

Cinthia Murphy, investment strategist at VettaFi, joined Nate Geraci on this week's ETF Prime to discuss record ETF flows in the first quarter despite challenging market conditions. The industry exceeded $460 billion in total flows, a 50% year-over-year increase from Q1 2025, according to Murphy.

ETF Trends • Apr 8, 2026

Could Investing $10,000 in SPYM Make You a Millionaire?

The State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF delivered average annual returns of 15.5% for the past 10 years. The fund tracks the performance of the S&P 500 index and charges an expense ratio of only 0.02%.

The Motley Fool • Apr 4, 2026