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This Semiconductor ETF Can Continue Sizzling

It’s not just Nvidia (NVDA). Other semiconductor stocks, including Broadcom (AVGO), are surging this year, as the artificial intelligence (AI) build out continues in earnest. Count the Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF (SOXQ) among the ETFs benefiting. SOXQ, which follows the widely observed PHLX SOX Semiconductor Sector Index, is higher by more than 63% year-to-date. The […]

ETF Prime: Space & AI Infrastructure in Focus

Andrew Chanin, CEO of ProcureAM, and Paul Baiocchi, head of fund sales and strategy at SS&C ALPS Advisors, joined Nate Geraci on this week’s ETF Prime to discuss specialized thematic opportunities. The Procure Space ETF (UFO) has grown from $50 million to over $800 million in assets over the past year while gaining nearly 150% […]

Midstream ETF Leaders AMLP & ENFR Announce Q2 Distributions

Midstream continues to solidify its reputation as a premier source of yield for income-focused portfolios. This week, two category-leading funds — the Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) and the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR) — declared their distributions for the second quarter of 2026. These payouts underscore the sector’s robust cash flow profile and its disciplined […]

Regulatory Tailwinds May Strengthen the Case for Crypto ETFs

As opposed to investing in cryptocurrencies directly, investors can opt for exposure to the entire digital currency ecosystem with the Fidelity Crypto Industry and Digital Payments ETF (FDIG). By investing in the companies facilitating the ecosystem rather than the underlying tokens, FDIG provides a way to capture the thematic growth of the space through traditional […]

Anduril raises $5B, doubles valuation to $61B

After achieving $2.2 billion in revenue in 2025, the defense tech startup has raised another massive round, led by Thrive and a16z, it says.

r/WallStreetBets really hates the SEC’s proposal to weaken quarterly reporting

The retail trading subreddit submitted the sharpest criticism yet in response to the financial regulator’s idea of letting companies report twice per year.

Amazon launches an AI shopping assistant for the search bar, powered by Alexa+

Alexa for Shopping is a new personalized AI shopping assistant in the Amazon search bar that replaces its Rufus assistant.

Leading Active ETF TCAF Crosses $7 Billion AUM Milestone

The active ETF landscape has exploded in popularity over the recent years. The arrival of the 2019 ETF Rule has streamlined the launch process, enabling asset managers to bring innovative new strategies to market more efficiently. That includes TCAF, the largest ETF by AUM in T. Rowe Price’s roster. Led by veteran manager David Giroux, […]

BNY Flagship Infrastructure ETF BKGI Hits $1 Billion in AUM

It’s always a moment worth celebrating when a fund with an interesting strategy passes the $1 billion threshold for assets under management. Recently, that moment came for the BNY Global Infrastructure Income ETF (BKGI), which hit $1 billion in AUM on May 11, 2026. Longtime BKGI investors were likely not surprised to see the fund […]