AI Fears Weigh on Financial Stocks: What's Ahead for Financial ETFs?

Growing weariness around the AI trade and escalating AI-related disruption fears are weighing on vulnerable companies and sectors, as highlighted by the recent sell-off in U.S. software and data services stocks. At the same time, Wall Street's scrutiny of Big Tech's AI spending has intensified, with investors reacting negatively to signals of further capital expenditure expansion.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 11, 2026

The Big 4 Banks Have Spoken: This Is The Curve That Matters This Year

The Big 4 banks—JPM, WFC, C, BAC—signal a transition to a stable, post-rate-shock environment with resilient consumer credit and moderate loan growth. Banks expect net interest income to plateau, but manageable costs and operating leverage—driven by AI and efficiency—support bottom-line growth.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 18, 2026

This Vanguard ETF Holds More Assets Than Its iShares Rival. Is It a Better Buy?

The Vanguard Financials ETF and the iShares U.S. Financials ETF share very similar portfolios. The iShares fund has an expense ratio of 0.38%, but Vanguard's charges just 0.09%.

The Motley Fool • Jan 16, 2026

Big Banks Power Up: JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley Strengthen Financial ETFs

Financial-sector ETFs rebounded as gains in major Wall Street banks and dealmakers helped blunt the lingering policy noise, underlining the sector's resilience after a volatile start to the week.

Benzinga • Jan 15, 2026

5 Sector ETFs Apt for Q4 Revenue Growth Plays

Q4 revenue growth looks strong across construction, tech, aerospace, finance & utilities. Play the trend via PAVE, XLK, ITA, VFH & XLU.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 14, 2026

3 Sector ETFs to Play on Solid Q4 Earnings Trends

Solid Q4 earnings trends put sector ETFs in focus as growth broadens beyond Tech. ETFs ITA, XLK, VFH stand out.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 13, 2026

How Will Bank ETFs Perform in Light of Q4 Earnings?

Big banks will start releasing their quarterly numbers this week. Let's delve into the earnings potential of the big six banking companies, which could drive the performance of the sector ahead.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 12, 2026

Should You Invest in the Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH)?

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Financials - Broad segment of the equity market, the Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on January 26, 2004.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 24, 2025

This ETF Caught a Major Tailwind After the Fed's Rate Cut

After finishing 2024 with the third-best performance of the S&P 500's 100 sectors, the financial sector is wrapping up 2025 with strong momentum that could carry into 2026.

MarketBeat • Dec 20, 2025

More Fed Rate Cuts in 2026? ETFs to Play the Opportunities

Softer inflation and dovish signals point to more 2026 rate cuts. These ETFs can help investors ride potential gains.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 19, 2025