05/14/26 14:00:02 Barchart.com Etfs News Articles https://www.barchart.com/news/contributors https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1933875/1-rapidly-deteriorating-etf-screams-that-shop-til-you-drop-americans-have-all-but-keeled-over Thu, 14 May 2026 14:00:02 +0000 The SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) has long been the primary barometer for the health of the American consumer, and lately, the readings are turning decidedly cold. A shopping bag soaked with pouring rain by Thiago via Adobe Stock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1933875/1-rapidly-deteriorating-etf-screams-that-shop-til-you-drop-americans-have-all-but-keeled-over Rob Isbitts https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1926660/s-p-500-rally-extends-as-bulls-target-7-500 Thu, 14 May 2026 10:53:55 +0000 SP500 is unfolding an extended bullish impulse within wave III, which can come to an end sometime in 2026. Bull on Wall Street by Alexander Naumann via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1926660/s-p-500-rally-extends-as-bulls-target-7-500 Gregor Horvat https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1917710/yield-is-no-longer-king-what-these-5-dividend-etfs-are-telling-investors Wed, 13 May 2026 23:30:02 +0000 Dividend investing has changed, and yield is misunderstood or misused by many investors. Let's take a closer look at 5 ETFS and discuss what dividend investors should know. A concept image showing a red ladder next to stacks of coins by Pla2na via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1917710/yield-is-no-longer-king-what-these-5-dividend-etfs-are-telling-investors Rob Isbitts https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1905934/michael-burry-says-the-stock-market-has-jumped-the-shark-if-hes-right-this-etf-will-be-your-chum Wed, 13 May 2026 14:00:02 +0000 This inverse ETF lets you profit from a major decline in the S&P 500. A shiver of sharks circling in blue water by cbpix via Adobe Stock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1905934/michael-burry-says-the-stock-market-has-jumped-the-shark-if-hes-right-this-etf-will-be-your-chum Rob Isbitts https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1904777/3-dividend-etfs-with-3-different-income-flavors Wed, 13 May 2026 13:21:49 +0000 Stock gains aren’t the only way to get ahead in the market. These dividend ETFs allow you to earn varying levels of passive income. Dividend calculator by Fox_Ana via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1904777/3-dividend-etfs-with-3-different-income-flavors Kyle Woodley https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1877730/the-ai-boom-needs-real-assets-to-survive-this-etf-lets-you-profit-from-both Tue, 12 May 2026 13:51:03 +0000 AI stocks are stretched, but the boom can't happen without real assets. This VanEck ETF gives investors exposure to both. Is it the smarter way to play AI? Bull and bear on a tablet_Image by Ice stocker via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1877730/the-ai-boom-needs-real-assets-to-survive-this-etf-lets-you-profit-from-both Rick Orford https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1851372/if-the-iran-war-doesnt-end-soon-be-ready-for-this-etf-to-explode-higher-again Mon, 11 May 2026 14:44:08 +0000 The iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) is currently operating as a high-stakes proxy for global stability. Here's what to know. A close-up of the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter by Emine Kamaci via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1851372/if-the-iran-war-doesnt-end-soon-be-ready-for-this-etf-to-explode-higher-again Rob Isbitts https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1836650/the-qqq-etf-has-summited-a-very-large-mountain-make-sure-youre-ready-for-when-it-climbs-back-down Sun, 10 May 2026 13:45:01 +0000 The Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) looks higher in the interim, but it’s scary awful beyond that. A concept image of a lit bomb by Leigh Prather via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1836650/the-qqq-etf-has-summited-a-very-large-mountain-make-sure-youre-ready-for-when-it-climbs-back-down Rob Isbitts https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1827665/wall-street-is-bullish-on-these-2-asia-etfs-its-time-to-party-like-its-the-1980s Sat, 09 May 2026 14:00:02 +0000 ETFs representing bets on Japan, China, South Korea, and Taiwan are powering higher in 2026. Yen chart by Ca-Ssis via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1827665/wall-street-is-bullish-on-these-2-asia-etfs-its-time-to-party-like-its-the-1980s Rob Isbitts https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1827140/solar-etfs-are-shockingly-cheap-now-politics-will-decide-if-theyll-burn-you-to-a-crisp Sat, 09 May 2026 13:00:02 +0000 Solar stocks and the ETFs that track them have been beaten down, but sunny days could be around the corner. Solar panels in nature sunny by Mrganso via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1827140/solar-etfs-are-shockingly-cheap-now-politics-will-decide-if-theyll-burn-you-to-a-crisp Rob Isbitts https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1807595/this-etf-is-flying-high-again-here-s-how-to-tell-if-it-will-continue Fri, 08 May 2026 16:37:36 +0000 The First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF (CIBR) has been volatile, but it's currently on a hot streak. Will it continue? Here's how to tell. ETF against chart background_Image by Uuganbayar via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1807595/this-etf-is-flying-high-again-here-s-how-to-tell-if-it-will-continue Rob Isbitts https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1786913/dont-trust-this-top-heavy-stock-market-hedge-it-heres-your-roadmap Thu, 07 May 2026 21:15:39 +0000 Our ETF columnist addresses the knowledge gap in bonds and explains how equity-loving investors can build a bond ladder for safety. Financial paperwork via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1786913/dont-trust-this-top-heavy-stock-market-hedge-it-heres-your-roadmap Rob Isbitts https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1780402/3-silver-etfs-for-the-second-place-metal Thu, 07 May 2026 17:56:31 +0000 Don't want the work of owning and storing physical silver? These 3 silver ETFs are far more convenient ways to invest in the argent metal. Silver dollar floating by Matthew Heinrichs via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1780402/3-silver-etfs-for-the-second-place-metal Kyle Woodley https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1777302/5-stocks-our-top-technical-strategist-is-tracking-now Thu, 07 May 2026 15:44:21 +0000 From the pullback in refining stock PSX to the breakout in AI pick Corning, here’s what John Rowland is watching ahead of Friday’s livestream. Desktop and Mobile Trading by rawf8 via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1777302/5-stocks-our-top-technical-strategist-is-tracking-now Barchart Insights https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1772772/bye-bye-volatility-1-blockchain-etf-to-watch-now-as-bitcoin-prices-stabilize Thu, 07 May 2026 13:00:02 +0000 The blockchain industry, often synonymous with extreme volatility and speculative excess, appears to be stabilizing. Bitcoin chain by Jadamprostore via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1772772/bye-bye-volatility-1-blockchain-etf-to-watch-now-as-bitcoin-prices-stabilize Rob Isbitts https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1754910/chart-of-the-day-forget-fuel-watch-food Wed, 06 May 2026 21:20:39 +0000 Everyone’s focused on fuel costs. But you might want to pay closer attention to FOOD. The price of agricultural commodities is perking up – and the longer the Middle East conflict goes on, the greater the impact could be. Harvesting wheat with combine by fotokostic via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1754910/chart-of-the-day-forget-fuel-watch-food MoneyShow https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1746489/bigger-isn-t-always-better-why-this-small-cap-etf-is-a-top-play-for-a-go-go-stock-market Wed, 06 May 2026 16:27:16 +0000 Too many investors are focused on large-caps when there's plenty to be interested in in the small-cap category. Let's take a closer look at one small-cap ETF to consider. ETF with candlestick chart_Image by bigjom jom via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1746489/bigger-isn-t-always-better-why-this-small-cap-etf-is-a-top-play-for-a-go-go-stock-market Rob Isbitts https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1744833/if-youre-still-buying-gold-etfs-to-protect-against-inflation-stop Wed, 06 May 2026 15:09:20 +0000 Gold has long been sold as an inflation hedge. There is a much better reason to chase the precious metal and ETFs that track it. Gold bars in a row by Dmitrii Motorin via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1744833/if-youre-still-buying-gold-etfs-to-protect-against-inflation-stop Rob Isbitts https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1733211/asml-dip-offers-opportunity-as-uptrend-remains-intact Wed, 06 May 2026 08:07:01 +0000 We will maintain a bullish outlook, although there could still be a retest of lower support levels, ideally around 1308, where we also see an unfilled gap from April 8th. We know that when gaps are filled, they can often trigger a strong rebound, especially within a larger impulsive trend like we are seeing here. A trader celebrating success by Tima Miroshnichenko via Pexels https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1733211/asml-dip-offers-opportunity-as-uptrend-remains-intact Gregor Horvat https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1713612/u-s-investors-should-be-jealous-of-the-historic-rate-cut-cycle-happening-in-mexico-heres-2-ways-to-profit Tue, 05 May 2026 14:16:20 +0000 These 2 ETFs offer savvy ways for investors to diversify away from an increasingly AI-focused U.S. market. The Angel de la independencia in Mexico City by Alonso Reyes via Adobe Stock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1713612/u-s-investors-should-be-jealous-of-the-historic-rate-cut-cycle-happening-in-mexico-heres-2-ways-to-profit Rob Isbitts