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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.

This Week · Sep 15, 2026
AGGBlackRock (iShares)

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

Broad exposure to U.S. investment-grade bonds, including Treasuries, corporate bonds, and mortgage-backed securities.

Effective Duration
~6.2 yrs
Expense Ratio
0.03%
AUM
$120B+
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VTSep 8

Vanguard Total World Stock ETF

Provides exposure to the entire global stock market: US, developed international, and emerging markets.

SLVSep 1

iShares Silver Trust

Provides investors with a simple and cost-effective way to track the price of physical silver.

VWOAug 25

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

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ARTYAug 18

iShares Future AI & Tech ETF

Tracks a global portfolio of companies involved in generative AI, data infrastructure, AI software, and AI services.

QQQAug 11

Invesco QQQ Trust

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VYMAug 4

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF

Provides broad exposure to U.S. companies that have a history of paying higher-than-average dividends.

GLDJul 28

SPDR Gold Shares

Provides investors with a convenient and cost-effective way to track the price of physical gold.

BOXXJul 21

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.

BITOJul 14

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.

VOOJul 7

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.

SCHDJun 30

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.

SOXXJun 23

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.

DRAMJun 16

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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.