ZACKSยท2025-11-10 13:50Group 1: Government Shutdown and Economic Impact - The Senate has passed a bipartisan agreement to potentially end the U.S. government shutdown, indicating a resolution may be near [1] - The shutdown has incurred significant costs, with the travel sector losing approximately $1 billion per week, increasing pressure for a compromise [4] - The lack of critical economic data due to the shutdown creates uncertainty for the Federal Reserve and businesses, adding urgency to resolve the situation [5] - Industry groups are pushing for a restoration of government functions before economic damage becomes irreversible [6] Group 2: Investment Opportunities in ETFs - The final days of a government shutdown often present unique investment opportunities, as markets anticipate resolutions and begin pricing in a return to normalcy [2] - Investing in top-tier ETFs is recommended over individual stocks, as ETFs provide diversification and mitigate risks associated with single stock performance [9] - The following ETFs are highlighted as balanced ways to re-engage with equities during the market transition [10] Group 3: ETF Details - Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV): AUM of $36.86 billion, exposure to 60 companies, year-to-date gain of 7.7%, fees of 8 bps, Zacks ETF Rank 1 [11][12] - Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK): AUM of $92.93 billion, exposure to 69 companies, year-to-date surge of 24.5%, fees of 8 bps, Zacks ETF Rank 1 [13][14] - SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY): AUM of $693.69 billion, exposure to 503 large-cap U.S. companies, year-to-date increase of 15.5%, fees of 9 bps, Zacks ETF Rank 2 [15]