S&P 500 Snapshot: Win Streak Puts Index Inches From Record High

The S&P 500 reached a new record high this week, crossing the 6,900 milestone for the first time ever. However, the index experienced its largest daily loss in three weeks on Friday, ultimately leading to a weekly loss of 0.6%.

ETF Trends • Dec 13, 2025

Capturing AI Gains Without Overexposure: ETFs to Consider

As AI continues to power market momentum, a diversified approach is key. Here are some ETFs that can help investors benefit from the AI rally without overexposure.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 5, 2025

ETFs to Keep Your Portfolio on Track in the Long Term

Despite November's volatility, optimism is returning to Wall Street. Discover how long-term strategies combined with ETFs can help investors build resilient portfolios ready to capture the next phase of the bull market.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 4, 2025

SPYM: S&P 500 Monthly Dashboard For December

The State Street® SPDR® Portfolio S&P 500® ETF offers a low-cost, flexible way to track the S&P 500, ideal for long-term investors. Sector analysis highlights energy as leading in value and quality, while materials, industrials, and technology are notably overvalued. SPYM's 12-month return is +14.7%, but index gains are skewed by mega-cap stocks; half of S&P 500 constituents have negative 12-month returns.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 30, 2025

ETFs to Benefit From Rate Cut Bets and Upbeat Forecasts

ETFs to watch as Wall Street turns upbeat, with bullish forecasts putting the S&P 500 on track for 8,000 by 2026.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 28, 2025

Should State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (SPYM) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Looking for broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market? You should consider the State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (SPYM), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on November 8, 2005.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 26, 2025

S&P 500 Snapshot: Index Falls Below 50-Day Moving Average

The S&P 500 had a volatile week, marked by sharp daily swings that saw the index fall below its 50-day moving average for the first time since April. The index ultimately posted a weekly loss of -2.0%.

ETF Trends • Nov 21, 2025

VOO vs SPYM: Same S&P 500 Returns, Different Share Prices

Both SPYM (formerly SPLG) and VOO deliver nearly identical S&P 500 exposure with matching sector allocations and top holdings SPYM offers a lower expense ratio, while VOO boasts far greater assets under management and trading volume Five-year risk and return profiles are virtually indistinguishable, with negligible differences in max drawdown and total growth

The Motley Fool • Nov 18, 2025

Video: ETF of the Week: Record Inflows

On this special episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi's Head of Research, Todd Rosenbluth, discussed record ETF inflows with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life. The pair discussed why this might be happening, highlighted some standout funds, and more.

ETF Trends • Nov 11, 2025

$1.7 trillion-dollar ETF giant State Street says 401(k) market about to face new low-cost challenger

State Street, which manages roughly $1.7 trillion in ETFs, is planning to offer traditional mutual fund versions of its exchange-traded funds in the retirement plan market, including 401(k) and 403(b) plans. Its ETFs include the oldest and most-traded S&P 500 product, SPY, and the world's biggest gold ETF, GLD, which combined have close to $850 billion in assets, as well as the Select Sector SPDRs.

CNBC • Nov 7, 2025