ETF of the Week
Each week we deep-dive into one ETF: its thesis, holdings, risks, and how it fits into a portfolio. Educational — not a recommendation.
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
~4,000 large, mid and small-cap stocks from developed markets outside the US: Japan, UK, Europe and Canada, for 0.05% a year.
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iShares Russell 2000 ETF
The benchmark for US small caps: ~2,000 smaller companies in a single fund, with no single stock above ~1% of the portfolio.
JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF
Actively managed covered-call strategy on defensive US large caps, designed to pay monthly income with less volatility than the S&P 500.
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
Owns ~160 US REITs across logistics, data centers, cell towers, healthcare and residential — real estate exposure without buying property.
Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund
Provides exposure to companies in the diversified financial services, insurance, banks, and capital markets industries.
iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF
Invests in ultra-short-term U.S. Treasury bills with maturities of three months or less.
ARK Innovation ETF
Actively managed ETF focused on 'disruptive innovation' including AI, genomics, robotics, and blockchain.
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
Broad exposure to U.S. investment-grade bonds, including Treasuries, corporate bonds, and mortgage-backed securities.
Vanguard Total World Stock ETF
Provides exposure to the entire global stock market: US, developed international, and emerging markets.
iShares Silver Trust
Provides investors with a simple and cost-effective way to track the price of physical silver.
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
Provides broad exposure to stocks of companies located in emerging markets around the world.
iShares Future AI & Tech ETF
Tracks a global portfolio of companies involved in generative AI, data infrastructure, AI software, and AI services.
Invesco QQQ Trust
Tracks the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq, heavily weighting the technology sector.
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
Provides broad exposure to U.S. companies that have a history of paying higher-than-average dividends.
SPDR Gold Shares
Provides investors with a convenient and cost-effective way to track the price of physical gold.
Alpha Architect 1-3 Month Box ETF
Delivers returns similar to 1-3 month U.S. Treasury bills using a tax-efficient options strategy (box spreads) instead of holding physical bonds.
ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF
Bitcoin exposure through CME Bitcoin futures contracts. The first Bitcoin-linked ETF approved in the U.S. (2021). Does NOT hold spot Bitcoin.
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
Tracks the S&P 500 Index — the 500 largest U.S. publicly traded companies. The most widely followed equity benchmark in the world.
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
High-quality U.S. dividend stocks screened for 10+ years of consecutive payments, strong cash flow, and solid fundamentals. The "Goldilocks" of dividend ETFs.
iShares Semiconductor ETF
Broad exposure to the U.S. semiconductor value chain: chip designers, manufacturers, and equipment makers. Modified cap-weighting limits individual stock concentration.
Roundhill Memory ETF
Pure-play exposure to the global semiconductor memory & storage industry (DRAM, NAND flash, HBM, SSDs).
Disclaimer: ETF of the Week is educational content only. It is not investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell, or an endorsement of any fund. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always do your own research and consult a financial advisor before investing.