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iShares S&P 100 ETF

OEF tracks a market-cap-weighted index of 100 US large-cap companies selected by the S&P Committee.

MicroSectors FANG+ ETN

Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF

Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF

The third-quarter earnings for the "Mag 7" companies are expected to be up 16.2% from the same period last year on 13.6% higher revenues.

Can Q3 Earnings Fuel a New Rally in "Mag 7" ETFs?

The investing climate fundamentally changed in early 2022 when the Fed began raising rates, and it hasn't reverted to pre-2021 conditions. Despite the end of the tightening cycle, the new market dynamics persist, indicating a lasting shift in how public investing markets operate. Investors should adapt to this new environment rather than expecting a return to previous market behaviors.

OEF: S&P 100, Not S&P 500 Holds Stock Market Key

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, look no further than the iShares S&P 100 ETF (OEF), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 10/23/2000.

Should iShares S&P 100 ETF (OEF) Be on Your Investing Radar?

iShares S&P 100 ETF provides exposure to top U.S. companies with a similar composition to the Nasdaq-100 index. OEF has 101 holdings, with its top 10 holdings dominated by technology companies, showing fairly high concentration. Valuation analysis suggests positive IRR potential of over 11%, making OEF a likely strong investment choice, justifying a bullish outlook as of August 2024.

OEF: An S&P 100 Tracker With A Healthy IRR Potential Of Over 11%

Bearish on mega-cap leadership, expect mean reversion against mid and small-cap stocks. iShares S&P 100 ETF mirrors performance of S&P 100 Index, holds top tech names. The OEF ETF has outperformed but may be near the end of large-cap momentum outperformance, potential risks and volatility.

OEF: The Cycle For The Biggest Of The Big Is Likely Over

Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF

Magnificent Seven stocks suffered the worst-ever weekly loss, erasing $950 billion last week. However, first-quarter earnings are expected to drive the whole group higher.

Should You Buy the Dip in Magnificent 7 ETFs Before Q1 Earnings?

iShares Core Aggressive Allocation ETF

iShares Core Growth Allocation ETF

Innovator Equity Bond-Alternative ETF

Cambria Core Equity ETF

iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF

SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF

First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF

Vanguard Health Care ETF

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund

Market volatility roared back in recent weeks on growing inflation worries, the uncertain timing of Fed rate cuts and escalating geopolitical tension in the Middle East. The combination of these factors has made investors jittery, compelling them to revisit their portfolios.

5 Defensive Investment ETF Strategies for Your Portfolio

The iShares S&P 100 ETF consistently outperforms the broad market, represented by the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF. Ordinary investors often fail to achieve the total returns of the S&P 500 due to mistakes like trying to time the market or over-emphasizing one rigid investment strategy. The OEF ETF has a higher weight in IT and Communications services, while having lower weights in under-performing sectors like Industrials, Energy, and Utilities compared to the S&P 500.

OEF: Strong Long-Term Performance Track Record, Buy

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iShares Core Total USD Bond Market ETF

iShares S&P 500 Value ETF

iShares Core S&P 500 ETF

iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF

US Treasury 3 Month Bill Etf

iShares Treasury Floating Rate Bond ETF

At the close of LSEG Lipper's fund-flows week, U.S. broad-based equity indices reported mixed to negative returns.

U.S. Weekly FundFlows Insight Report: Short/Intermediate Government And Treasury ETFs Post Largest Outflow On Record

The fourth-quarter earnings for "Magnificent Seven" are expected to grow 38.4% from the same period last year on 12.4% higher revenues.

ETFs in Focus Ahead of "Magnificent Seven" Q4 Earnings

With a combined weighting of 28% in the S&P 500, the "Magnificent Seven" are poised to see more gains in 2024. We have cited several reasons for the expected solid performances in 2024.

Magnify Gains in 2024 With "Magnificent Seven" ETFs

Stocks surged in 2023, with the tech and communication services sectors leading the way and Energy, Staples, and Utilities performing poorly. The iShares S&P 100 ETF is a large portfolio with strong share-price performance and favorable characteristics. OEF has a high concentration in the Information Technology sector and its performance trends have been positive, but its valuation is considered rich.

OEF: A Premium Valuation, Monitoring Technical Strength And Seasonal Risks

The Magnificent Seven stocks had a great 2023 and played a key role in pushing the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq higher.

Magnificent Seven ETFs: A Review of 2023 & What Lies Ahead

iShares MSCI USA ESG Optimized ETF

First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund

First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF

First Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF

iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF

iShares PHLX Semiconductor ETF

Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund

SPDR SSGA U.S. Sector Rotation ETF

Even with $2.4 trillion in ETF assets spread across more than 400 ETFs, there's a pending offering from BlackRock that caught my eye. Before I lose you, dear reader, I'm not talking about the hopefully soon-to-be-approved iShares Bitcoin Trust.

A Pending BlackRock ETF to Watch

The third-quarter earnings-reporting season is winding down, with each sector taking its turn churning out earnings releases. Several key mega-cap companies reported in October and November.

Magnificent 7 Roar Back After Brief Post-Earnings Drops

SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF

iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF

iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF

iShares MBS ETF

iShares Short-Term National Muni Bond ETF

SPDR Nuveen Bloomberg Municipal Bond ETF

iShares TIPS Bond ETF

iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol USA ETF

U.S. Weekly Fund Flows Insight Report: Investors Embrace Money Market Funds During The Fund Flows Week, But Test The Waters Of Equity, Bond, And Commodity ETFs

Roundhill BIG Tech ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

The "Magnificent Seven" typically refers to the 1960 Western film, but today's stock market investors recognize the term as the set of seven big tech stocks, namely Apple AAPL, Microsoft MSFT, Alphabet GOOGL, Amazon AMZN, Nvidia NVDA, Meta Platforms META and Tesla TSLA.

Guide to the Magnificent Seven Stocks & ETFs Investing

We are in the thick of the third-quarter earnings season and the so-called "Magnificent Seven" are in focus. This is especially true as these have driven nearly all of the S&P 500's 12% year-to-date gains because of their outsized weighting in the index.

"Magnificent Seven" Earnings Underway: ETFs in Spotlight

iShares S&P 100 ETF tracks the S&P 100 index, but its valuation is expensive compared to its historical average. OEF delivered solid performance in 2023, but the broader stock market is still considered overvalued. Investors should wait on the sidelines as the economy may soon head for a recession.

OEF: Expensive Valuation And Patience Is Required

Dimensional US Equity ETF

Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF

Are you a growth or value investor? If you are unsure, you're probably well suited to own one or two large-blend ETFs.

3 Rock-Solid Large-Blend ETFs to Buy for the Long Haul

Despite iShares S&P 100 ETF's strong recovery from the bear market lows in late 2022, a few indicators suggest caution for the bulls. OEF's high valuation coupled with the ongoing quantitative tightening by the Fed will add to the headwinds over the next months. OEF's large outperformance relative to the Russell 2000 indicates that a change in leadership will happen at some point in the future.

OEF: Priced For Perfection

The S&P 100, as reflected in the iShares S&P 100 ETF, has extended its outperformance vs. other developed market ETFs following a better-than-expected CPI report. But a closer examination of core inflation drivers and market pricing suggests caution may be warranted. With a select group of the S&P 100 Uber caps also at record valuation multiples on generative AI hopes, technical rebalancing-driven headwinds may be on the horizon as well.

OEF: Beware The Optimism Priced Into The S&P 100 Uber Caps

For investors seeking momentum, IShares S&P 100 ETF OEF is probably on radar. The fund just hit a 52-week high and is up 25.94% from its 52-week low price of $157.57/share.

Large-Cap Blend ETF (OEF) Hits New 52-Week High

The broad stock market has flopped around, but there has been no sustained positive returns for some time. Not even in OEF, a more mega-cap version of the S&P 500. This has to be frustrating for equity investors used to consistent double-digit annual returns. I know it's frustrating to me!

OEF: The S&P's Absolute Return Drought Continues, Time To Get Creative

OEF is essentially a slimmer, more concentrated version of the S&P 500. That's a double-edged sword, depending on the performance of the very large stocks that sit at the top of its allocation.

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