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Upwork Inc

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Hims & Hers Health

Expedia

Amazon

Wayfair

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PayPal

Amplify Online Retail ETF

IBUY tracks an index of global stocks issued by firms with revenues dominated by online retail sales. Stocks are equally weighted within two geographic buckets.

Proshares Online Retail ETF

VanEck Vectors Retail ETF

SPDR S&P Retail ETF

Heading into the holiday season, many US retailers described their consumers as "selective," "cautious" and "conservative," and making "needs-based" purchases.

Holiday sales jump more than expected as retailers slash prices

The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for November revealed headline sales were up 0.7% last month. The latest reading was higher than the expected 0.6% monthly growth in consumer spending.

Retail Sales Up 0.7% in November, Better Than Expected

Amplify Mobile Payments ETF

 Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Discretionary ETF

Holiday spending is expected to grow 2.5%-3.5% year over year. Several ETFs are poised for solid gains.

5 ETFs for Smart Holiday Season Investing

Black Friday continues to be the most popular shopping day for both in-store and online shopping.

ETFs Set to Soar on Solid Thanksgiving Weekend Sales

Sales at brick-and-mortar stores grew just 0.7% year-over-year, according to preliminary estimates by payments processor Mastercard, and were lower according to data firm Facteus.

Black Friday spending in US retail stores muted compared to online purchases

US shoppers spent a record $10.8 billion online this Black Friday, marking a 10.2% year-over-year increase, according to Adobe Analytics. As the official kickoff to the holiday shopping season, Black Friday showcased the growing dominance of e-commerce, with consumers flocking to mobile devices and desktops to snag deals on everything from electronics to beauty products.

Black Friday online spending hits $10.8B, fueled by discounts and mobile shopping

It was a 10% rise from a year ago, according to Adobe Analytics.

Black Friday data shows US shoppers spent $10.8 billion online

Adobe reports record $7.9 billion in online spending on Black Friday so far, up 8.2% from 2023. Adobe expects final online Black Friday numbers to be between $10.7 and $11 billion.

Online Black Friday spending is on track to break a record this year, despite inflation

Amplify Video Game Tech ETF

VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF

Holiday sales growth slowed this year, but a record 183.4M people plan to shop in stores and online from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday.

Cyber Week Sales Put These ETFs in Focus

Online spending hit a record $6.1 billion over Thanksgiving, according to Adobe's most recent estimates, as consumers continue to lean heavily on e-commerce.

Thanksgiving online spending hits record $6.1B

Thanksgiving weekend has long been seen as the traditional start to the most important sales period for retailers, and so far, the indication is that we're in for a strong holiday season for e-commerce. Salesforce is tracking activity in real time and has just put out its first figures for the day.

Early Thanksgiving online sales numbers are up 7% YoY to $15.6B, on par with pre-pandemic trends

The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for October revealed headline sales were up 0.4% last month. The latest reading was higher than the expected 0.3% monthly growth in consumer spending.

Retail Sales Up 0.4% in October, Better Than Expected

Defiance Hotel Airline and Cruise ETF

Global X Funds - Global X E-commerce ETF

VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF

Harbor ETF Trust - Harbor Corporate Culture ETF

Harbor Corporate Culture Small Cap ETF

Harbor Corporate Culture Leaders ETF

Global X Video Games & Esports ETF 

Tema Obesity & Cardiometabolic ETF

First Trust S-Network E-Commerce ETF

US Global Jets ETF

MUSQ Global Music Industry ETF

Roundhill Esports & Digital Entertainment ETF

Roundhill GLP-1 & Weight Loss ETF

Proshares Pet Care ETF

Simplify Health Care ETF

Amplify Weight Loss Drug & Treatment ETF

With the completion of a close presidential election, roughly half of us are likely disappointed regardless of the winner. To counter the post-election blues, I identified some “happy” ETF themes to consider for investment.

Disruptive Theme of the Week: Happy Post-Election Themes

The integration of LLMs into digital wallets like Shop Pay, Cash App, and Apple Pay could create “purchasing agents” that transform e-commerce. According to our research, by 2030, AI Agents could drive nearly $9 trillion in global online spending.

Armed With Purchasing Agents, Digital Wallets Could Turn One-Click Checkout Into One-Query Purchases

Global X Millennials Thematic ETF

Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund

When the Halloween decorations go away, holiday shopping begins. Each year consumers continue to surprise us with enthusiastic spending despite inflationary pressure.

Retail ETFs: E-Commerce Delivering Results

The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for September revealed headline sales were up 0.4% last month. The latest reading was higher than the expected 0.3% monthly growth in consumer spending.

Retail Sales Up 0.4% in September, Better Than Expected

ARK 21Shares Blockchain and Digital Economy Innovation ETF

Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF

Vaneck Digital India ETF

Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF

Procure Disaster Recovery ETF

First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund

iShares MSCI India ETF

INQQ The India Internet & Ecommerce ETF

iShares MSCI China ETF

First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF

Engine NO 1 Transform Climate ETF

Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF

Global X Defense Tech ETF

Pacer Data And Digital Revolution ETF

Pacer BioThreat ETF

AXS Esoterica NEXTG Economy ETF

As we face the last quarter of 2024, interest rates are finally heading down, kicked off by a 50 basis point Fed cut, the election race is too close to call, and global geopolitical instability remains a risk factor.

Disruptive Theme of the Week: Top ETF Themes Through Q3 2024

Direxion Daily AMZN Bull 1.5X Shares

With the Federal Reserve's rate cutting cycle now underway, investors should examine all possible avenues to benefit from this economic momentum. One such route may lie within increasing portfolio exposure to online retail companies.

eCommerce ETFs Benefit From Rate Cuts & Long-Term Factors

The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for August revealed headline sales were up 0.1% last month. The latest reading was higher than the expected -0.2% monthly growth in consumer spending.

Retail Sales Up Only 0.1% in August, But Better Than Expected

First Trust S-Network Streaming and Gaming ETF

Invesco Next Gen Media and Gaming ETF

Global X Infrastructure Development EX-US ETF

iShares Virtual Work and Life Multisector ETF

iShares US Manufacturing ETF

ProShares On-Demand ETF

Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF

Tema American Reshoring ETF

SP Plus

Direxion Work From Home ETF

You have probably seen This or That games across social media. This is a just-for-fun version for ETF fans that covers some of the biggest themes among equity ETFs.

This or That: ETF Themes Edition

Alerian MLP ETF

American Century U.S. Quality Growth ETF

ROBO Global Robotics and Automation ETF

ALPS Medical Breakthroughs ETF

VictoryShares Free Cash Flow ETF

The TMX VettaFi business segment is less than a year old, but it is already getting recognized for the breadth of its capabilities. Last week, we were named a finalist by ETF Express in four award categories.

VettaFi Is Finalist for 4 ETF Awards

On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Amplify Online Retail ETF (IBUY) with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” The pair talked about several topics regarding the fund to give investors a deeper understanding of the ETF overall.

VIDEO: ETF of the Week: Amplify Online Retail ETF (IBUY)

VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Amplify Online Retail ETF (IBUY) on this week's “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” For more news, information, and analysis, visit VettaFi | ETF Trends.

ETF of the Week: Amplify Online Retail ETF (IBUY)

iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF

iShares Residential Real Estate ETF

Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF

Economic indicators provide insight into the overall health and performance of an economy. They are essential tools for policymakers, advisors, investors, and businesses because they allow them to make informed decisions regarding business strategies and financial markets.

Exploring Economic Indicators: July 2024 Inflation

The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for July revealed headline sales were up 1.0% last month. The latest reading was more than double the expected 0.4% monthly growth in consumer spending.

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