Defense ETF Opportunities Up in 2026: How Two ETFs Approach the Category

An unfortunate reality facing the world in 2026 is rising geopolitical risk. The year kicked off with a U.S. attack on Venezuela, with the Russian war in Ukraine entering a fifth calendar year.

ETF Trends • Feb 20, 2026

To the Moon: Nuclear Energy's New Frontier

The investment thesis for nuclear energy is often confined to meeting growing electricity demand. However, a new frontier is emerging that could redefine the sector's growth trajectory: space exploration.

ETF Trends • Feb 12, 2026

The Final Frontier: Diving into Space ETF UFO's Top Three January Stocks

Investors are always looking to the future, and when it comes to imagining the future, it's hard to ignore space. Earth's orbit represents a vast opportunity space, with an ever-growing number of satellites, for example, being launched into operation.

ETF Trends • Feb 6, 2026

Disruptive Theme of the Week: Hot Themes in the New Year

Someone asked me the other day, “What are the hot themes for the new year?”  To start the year, we have seen some pretty impressive outsized performance from several key investment themes.

ETF Trends • Feb 3, 2026

Record Orbital Launches in 2025 Create Opportunity for UFO ETF

2025 capped off a record year for orbital launches, confirming that the space industry is more than alive and well. This creates a growth opportunity set for the Procure Space ETF (UFO), which can capture ongoing developments in the industry in 2026.

ETF Trends • Jan 28, 2026

3 Space ETFs With Triple-Digit Upside Potential Once SpaceX Goes Public

SpaceX is the most anticipated market debut of the decade, and space ETFs like the Procure Space ETF (NASDAQ:UFO ) , ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF (BATS:ARKX ) , and State Street SPDR S&P Kensho Final Frontiers ETF (NYSEARCA:ROKT ) will be the biggest beneficiaries.

24/7 Wall Street • Jan 27, 2026

This ETF Outperformed the S&P 500 3-To-1 Last Year. Here's Why I Expect a Repeat in 2026

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:SPY) returned 17.72% for all of 2025, dividends included.

24/7 Wall Street • Jan 25, 2026

Space ETFs Look Set for Continued Lift-Off Following Record Year

ARKX and other space ETFs are riding a surge as the S&P Kensho Space Index posts a record year, fueled by rising investment and defense focus.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 22, 2026

Over $240M AUM and Growing, This UFO ETF Is Taking Off

2025 was sprinkled with hints that a thematic exchange-traded fund (ETF) comeback could be in its initial stages. With over $240 million in assets under management (AUM) and growing, the Procure Space ETF (UFO) could be one of those funds to watch in 2026.

ETF Trends • Jan 13, 2026

3 Growth ETFs That Can Trounce the QQQ Again Next Year

Growth investing has changed monumentally over the past 4 years, because the bulk of the gains are being driven by AI.

24/7 Wall Street • Jan 8, 2026