10 Top-Ranked ETFs Beating S&P 500 This Year

by Sweta Killa Published on October 29,2019

We have presented a bunch of top-performing ETFs of 2019 so far that are likely to continue outperforming as these have potentially superior weighting methodologies and a solid Zacks ETF Rank.

• PPA Quick QuotePPAPositive Net Change
• PRN Quick QuotePRNPositive Net Change
• SMH Quick QuoteSMHNegative Net Change
• XLK Quick QuoteXLKNegative Net Change
• XLRE Quick QuoteXLREPositive Net Change
• TAN Quick QuoteTANNegative Net Change
• QQQ Quick QuoteQQQNegative Net Change
• FITE Quick QuoteFITEPositive Net Change
• ROKT Quick QuoteROKTPositive Net Change
• XMMO Quick QuoteXMMOPositive Net Change

• aerospace
• etfs
• industrial-products
• reit
• tech-stocks

Don't Fear Yield Curve Inversion, Play These Top ETFs Instead

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on August 20,2019

Inverted yield curve is not as scary as it seems to be. Wall Street staged a rally on many such occasions. So, investors can easily bet on these top-ranked ETFs.

• XLI Quick QuoteXLIPositive Net Change
• RTH Quick QuoteRTHNegative Net Change
• XLV Quick QuoteXLVPositive Net Change
• PPA Quick QuotePPAPositive Net Change
• XLK Quick QuoteXLKNegative Net Change

• etfs

Top ETF Events of 1H Worth Watching in 2H

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on July 08,2019

The key ETF happenings of 1H are important in the second half as well. Let???s find out how.

• EDV Quick QuoteEDVPositive Net Change
• SMH Quick QuoteSMHNegative Net Change
• SLX Quick QuoteSLXNegative Net Change
• ZROZ Quick QuoteZROZPositive Net Change
• TLT Quick QuoteTLTPositive Net Change
• USMV Quick QuoteUSMVPositive Net Change
• PPA Quick QuotePPAPositive Net Change
• SPTL Quick QuoteSPTLPositive Net Change

• etfs

Top ETF Stories of 1H

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on July 01,2019

Dovish Fed comments led the S&P 500 to log the best first half in 22 years despite trade tensions. Here are the key ETF events of 1H.

• MTUM Quick QuoteMTUMNegative Net Change
• GLD Quick QuoteGLDPositive Net Change
• TLT Quick QuoteTLTPositive Net Change
• GDX Quick QuoteGDXPositive Net Change
• PPA Quick QuotePPAPositive Net Change
• IPO Quick QuoteIPONegative Net Change
• ZROZ Quick QuoteZROZPositive Net Change
• MJ Quick QuoteMJPositive Net Change

• etfs
• gold
• marijuana

5 Sector ETFs That Beat the Market in the First Half

by Sweta Killa Published on June 28,2019

With just a trading session left to end the first half, the Dow Jones is up about 13.7% while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq have gained 16.7% and 20.1%, respectively.

• PPA Quick QuotePPAPositive Net Change
• PTF Quick QuotePTFNegative Net Change
• TAN Quick QuoteTANNegative Net Change
• PFI Quick QuotePFIPositive Net Change
• ARKG Quick QuoteARKGNegative Net Change

• aerospace
• alt-energy
• etfs
• finance
• tech-stocks

Raytheon, United Tech to Merge: Aerospace ETFs in Focus

by Sweta Killa Published on June 10,2019

United Technologies and Raytheon Company are looking to combine their business in an all-stock merger of equals.

• BA Quick QuoteBAPositive Net Change
• UTX Quick QuoteUTXPositive Net Change
• RTN Quick QuoteRTNPositive Net Change
• PPA Quick QuotePPAPositive Net Change
• XAR Quick QuoteXARPositive Net Change
• ITA Quick QuoteITAPositive Net Change

• aerospace
• etfs

ETFs From Top and Flop Zones to Start May

by Sweta Killa Published on May 10,2019

We have highlighted ETFs from the best and worst zones over the past week.

• OIH Quick QuoteOIHPositive Net Change
• ASHS Quick QuoteASHSPositive Net Change
• VIXY Quick QuoteVIXYPositive Net Change
• KBWP Quick QuoteKBWPPositive Net Change
• PPA Quick QuotePPAPositive Net Change
• REMX Quick QuoteREMXNegative Net Change

• aerospace
• energy
• etfs
• insurance

Aerospace and Defense ETFs Rally on Strong Q1 Earnings

by Sweta Jaiswal, FRM Published on April 25,2019

We gauge the performance of certain ETFs with exposure to five major players in U.S. Aerospace and Defense industry post their earnings releases.

• GD Quick QuoteGDPositive Net Change
• NOC Quick QuoteNOCNegative Net Change
• LMT Quick QuoteLMTPositive Net Change
• BA Quick QuoteBAPositive Net Change
• UTX Quick QuoteUTXPositive Net Change
• ITA Quick QuoteITAPositive Net Change
• XAR Quick QuoteXARPositive Net Change
• PPA Quick QuotePPAPositive Net Change

• aerospace
• etfs

Forget Earnings Recession: Tap Revenue Growth With These ETFs

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on April 12,2019

First-quarter earnings growth is likely to be negative this year, but revenues will grow. So, play revenue growth with these sector ETFs.

• PPA Quick QuotePPAPositive Net Change
• PSCE Quick QuotePSCEPositive Net Change
• RTH Quick QuoteRTHNegative Net Change
• PEZ Quick QuotePEZPositive Net Change
• PFI Quick QuotePFIPositive Net Change
• ARKG Quick QuoteARKGNegative Net Change

• consumer-discretionary
• earnings
• etfs
• finance
• medical
• retail

After a Lull, Will Defense-Related ETFs Surge Ahead?

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on March 14,2019

Trump's budget blueprint could drive defense ETFs higher in the coming days.

• BA Quick QuoteBAPositive Net Change
• XAR Quick QuoteXARPositive Net Change
• PPA Quick QuotePPAPositive Net Change
• ITA Quick QuoteITAPositive Net Change
• HONR Quick QuoteHONRPositive Net Change
• VETS Quick QuoteVETSPositive Net Change

• aerospace
• etfs

Trump Proposes 2020 Budget: ETFs to Top & Flop

by Sweta Killa Published on March 12,2019

Here are the key takeaways from the proposed 2020 budget and their expected impact on ETFs.

• QCLN Quick QuoteQCLNNegative Net Change
• ITA Quick QuoteITAPositive Net Change
• BTEC Quick QuoteBTECNegative Net Change
• CNCR Quick QuoteCNCRNegative Net Change
• XLP Quick QuoteXLPNegative Net Change
• GNRX Quick QuoteGNRXNo Net Change
• BBC Quick QuoteBBCNegative Net Change
• EWW Quick QuoteEWWNegative Net Change
• PBW Quick QuotePBWNegative Net Change
• XAR Quick QuoteXARPositive Net Change
• MOO Quick QuoteMOOPositive Net Change
• CARZ Quick QuoteCARZNegative Net Change
• PPA Quick QuotePPAPositive Net Change
• IEIH Quick QuoteIEIHPositive Net Change

• aerospace
• auto-tires-trucks
• consumer-staples
• etfs
• medical

Why Aerospace & Defense ETFs are Soaring in 2019

by Neena Mishra Published on February 15,2019

Progress in trade talks and better-than-expected earnings have benefited aerospace & defense companies.

• LMT Quick QuoteLMTPositive Net Change
• BA Quick QuoteBAPositive Net Change
• NOC Quick QuoteNOCNegative Net Change
• RTN Quick QuoteRTNPositive Net Change
• XAR Quick QuoteXARPositive Net Change
• ITA Quick QuoteITAPositive Net Change
• PPA Quick QuotePPAPositive Net Change

• aerospace
• etfs

Defense ETFs in Focus as Trump Proposes to Raise 2020 Budget

by Zacks Equity Research Published on December 13,2018

President Trump is backing a $750 billion defense budget request to Congress, putting related ETFs in focus.

• PPA Quick QuotePPAPositive Net Change
• ITA Quick QuoteITAPositive Net Change
• XAR Quick QuoteXARPositive Net Change

• etfs

Aerospace ETFs Rise on China's Approval to UTX-COL Deal

by Zacks Equity Research Published on November 26,2018

United Technologies announced on Nov 23 that it has received approval from China's competition supervisor to acquire Rockwell Collins, putting aerospace and defense ETFs in focus.

• QCOM Quick QuoteQCOMPositive Net Change
• COL Quick QuoteCOLNegative Net Change
• UTX Quick QuoteUTXPositive Net Change
• ITA Quick QuoteITAPositive Net Change
• XAR Quick QuoteXARPositive Net Change
• PPA Quick QuotePPAPositive Net Change
• NXPI Quick QuoteNXPIPositive Net Change

• etfs

Aerospace & Defense ETFs: Can the Outperformance Continue?

by Neena Mishra Published on October 30,2018

Increase in defense spending and rising global air traffic have boosted aerospace & defense companies. What lies ahead?

• LMT Quick QuoteLMTPositive Net Change
• NOC Quick QuoteNOCNegative Net Change
• BA Quick QuoteBAPositive Net Change
• PPA Quick QuotePPAPositive Net Change
• ITA Quick QuoteITAPositive Net Change
• XAR Quick QuoteXARPositive Net Change

• aerospace
• airlines
• etfs

Aerospace and Defense ETFs Dip Despite Strong Q3 Earnings

by Zacks Equity Research Published on October 26,2018

A slew of impressive earnings reports put focus on aerospace and defense ETFs.

• BA Quick QuoteBAPositive Net Change
• GD Quick QuoteGDPositive Net Change
• LMT Quick QuoteLMTPositive Net Change
• NOC Quick QuoteNOCNegative Net Change
• UTX Quick QuoteUTXPositive Net Change
• RTN Quick QuoteRTNPositive Net Change
• PPA Quick QuotePPAPositive Net Change
• XAR Quick QuoteXARPositive Net Change
• ITA Quick QuoteITAPositive Net Change

• etfs

ETF Strategies for the Midterm Elections

by Sweta Killa Published on October 24,2018

Investors should focus on some strategies as to which sector should they take positions or which should be avoided if bipartisan government forms.

• IGF Quick QuoteIGFPositive Net Change
• KBE Quick QuoteKBEPositive Net Change
• GII Quick QuoteGIIPositive Net Change
• IHE Quick QuoteIHENegative Net Change
• XPH Quick QuoteXPHNegative Net Change
• XAR Quick QuoteXARPositive Net Change
• ITA Quick QuoteITAPositive Net Change
• ICLN Quick QuoteICLNNegative Net Change
• TAN Quick QuoteTANNegative Net Change
• PPH Quick QuotePPHNegative Net Change
• PPA Quick QuotePPAPositive Net Change
• PJP Quick QuotePJPNegative Net Change
• KRE Quick QuoteKREPositive Net Change
• FTXH Quick QuoteFTXHNegative Net Change

• etfs

Must-Have Aerospace and Defense ETFs & Stocks

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on August 15,2018

Higher defense spending to propel these stocks and ETFs.

• LMT Quick QuoteLMTPositive Net Change
• TDY Quick QuoteTDYNegative Net Change
• AJRD Quick QuoteAJRDPositive Net Change
• ITA Quick QuoteITAPositive Net Change
• XAR Quick QuoteXARPositive Net Change
• PPA Quick QuotePPAPositive Net Change

Aerospace and Defense ETFs Rise on Strong Q2 Earnings

by Zacks Equity Research Published on August 07,2018

A slew of impressive earnings reports led to solid trading in aerospace and defense ETFs.

• NOC Quick QuoteNOCNegative Net Change
• BA Quick QuoteBAPositive Net Change
• GD Quick QuoteGDPositive Net Change
• LMT Quick QuoteLMTPositive Net Change
• UTX Quick QuoteUTXPositive Net Change
• RTN Quick QuoteRTNPositive Net Change
• ITA Quick QuoteITAPositive Net Change
• XAR Quick QuoteXARPositive Net Change
• PPA Quick QuotePPAPositive Net Change

Why Defense ETFs Deserve a Special Mention This Memorial Day

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on May 28,2018

Defense ETFs have been gaining strength in recent times thanks to a host of factors and made themselves a must-watch this Memorial Day.

• ITA Quick QuoteITAPositive Net Change
• XAR Quick QuoteXARPositive Net Change
• PPA Quick QuotePPAPositive Net Change

Can Aerospace & Defense ETFs Keep Soaring?

by Neena Mishra Published on February 22,2018

We remain positive on aerospace & defense ETFs due to boost in military spending in Trump???s budget proposal and rising geopolitical risks

• ITA Quick QuoteITAPositive Net Change
• XAR Quick QuoteXARPositive Net Change
• PPA Quick QuotePPAPositive Net Change

Trump Policies and North Korea Aid Aerospace & Defense ETFs

by Zacks Equity Research Published on December 01,2017

There are several factors boosting Aerospace & Defense ETFs.

• ITA Quick QuoteITAPositive Net Change
• PPA Quick QuotePPAPositive Net Change

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: iShares US Aerospace & Defense, PowerShares Aerospace & Defense Portfolio and SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense

by Zacks Equity Research Published on September 21,2017

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: iShares US Aerospace & Defense, PowerShares Aerospace & Defense Portfolio and SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense

• ITA Quick QuoteITAPositive Net Change
• XAR Quick QuoteXARPositive Net Change
• PPA Quick QuotePPAPositive Net Change

Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: PowerShares Aerospace & Defense Portfolio, iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF and SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF

by Zacks Equity Research Published on March 08,2017

Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: PowerShares Aerospace & Defense Portfolio, iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF and SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF

• PPA Quick QuotePPAPositive Net Change
• ITA Quick QuoteITAPositive Net Change
• XAR Quick QuoteXARPositive Net Change

by Zacks Equity Research Published on November 30,2016

• SOXX Quick QuoteSOXXNegative Net Change
• PPA Quick QuotePPAPositive Net Change
• PEJ Quick QuotePEJPositive Net Change
• MCHP Quick QuoteMCHPPositive Net Change