ETFs
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Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Nasdaq Income Funds Diverge in October Payouts
October payouts diverged for JEPQ and GPIQ, highlighting a shift in income strategies and total return performance for the two major Nasdaq-100 funds.
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BNB Chain Clears $1 Billion Milestone in Tokenized Equities and ETFs
BNB Chain has become the first blockchain to surpass $1 billion in tokenized stocks and ETFs as the broader market grows fivefold since January.
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BlackRock Sets September ETF Payout Schedule for Canadian Market Investors
BlackRock Canada has scheduled September cash distributions for its iShares ETF lineup, setting payout dates for unitholders of record as of September 24.
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iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) Faces ‘Sell’ Pressure Amid Chinese DUV Advancements
Investors are reassessing the iShares Semiconductor ETF as China’s DUV lithography progress sparks fears of long-term competition for US chipmakers.
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Korea Investment Management CEO Warns Against Single-Stock Leveraged ETFs
Bae Jae-kyu, CEO of Korea Investment Management, has urged investors to exit single-stock leveraged ETFs due to extreme volatility and compounding losses.
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Warren Buffett Warns of ‘Gambling Mood’ in 2026 Market
Warren Buffett has warned that market participants are in a ‘gambling mood,’ cautioning investors against speculative stock picking and complex derivative ETFs.
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Roundhill and T-REX Launch 2X Leveraged ETF Amid Memory Sector Surge
Roundhill Investments and T-REX have introduced the RAM ETF, offering 2X daily leveraged exposure to the performance of the record-breaking DRAM memory ETF.
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QQQ vs. QQQM: Choosing Between Liquidity and Cost Efficiency
Invesco offers two ETFs tracking the Nasdaq-100, but with different fee structures and use cases. Understanding the trade-off between QQQ’s liquidity and QQQM’s lower expense ratio is essential for portfolio optimization.
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Investors Rethink QQQ as AIQ Outperforms Through Global Supply Chain Exposure
Recent data shows the Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (AIQ) outpacing the Invesco QQQ Trust, highlighting the limitations of US-centric tech indices in capturing the global AI supply chain.
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Bitcoin Reclaims $70K Amid Easing Geopolitical Tensions, Institutional Demand
Bitcoin surged past $70,000, buoyed by de-escalation signals in the Iran conflict and sustained institutional inflows into ETFs.
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Gold Prices Surge on Middle East Turmoil, Investment Decisions
Gold prices surged to around $5,400 per ounce on March 2, 2026, driven by escalating Middle East conflicts. This renewed volatility highlights gold’s role as a safe-haven asset.
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Hargreaves Lansdown Unveils First Major Fee Cut Since 2014
Hargreaves Lansdown, a leading UK investment platform, has announced its first fee overhaul in over a decade, reducing core account charges and share dealing costs effective March 1, 2026, to enhance client value amid intense market competition.
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AST SpaceMobile Stock Rockets to Record High Amid Satellite Breakthroughs
AST SpaceMobile stock surged to a record $61.18, driven by satellite milestones, strategic acquisitions, and analyst optimism, reflecting investor confidence despite recent earnings misses.
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Robinhood Brings Tokenized US ETFs and Stocks Like OpenAI, SpaceX to Europe
Robinhood launches tokenized US ETFs and private company stocks like OpenAI and SpaceX in Europe, leveraging Arbitrum Layer 2 blockchain for 24/7 trading and self-custody.

