Top 6 ETFs To Watch As Wall Street's Strongest Six Months Begin

Group 1 - The Halloween Effect suggests that stocks tend to outperform between November and April, with historical data showing an average return of 5.2% during this period compared to 2.6% from May to October [2][7] - Investors are considering various ETF themes that are well-positioned to benefit from this seasonal trend [3] Group 2 - The healthcare sector is viewed as a defensive investment, with the Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSE:XLV) gaining over 4% and the SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (NYSE:XBI) gaining over 12% in the month leading up to Halloween [4] - Financial ETFs like iShares U.S. Financials ETF (NYSE:IYF) and iShares U.S. Financial Services ETF (NYSE:IYG) are expected to benefit from a steepening yield curve and improved margins, with major holdings including JPMorgan Chase & Co (NYSE:JPM) and Bank of America Corp (NYSE:BAC) [5] - The semiconductor sector is poised for growth due to AI-driven demand, with the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SMH) and VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SMHX) positioned for strong performance despite previous gains of 40%-50% in 2025 [6]