On this special episode of the "ETF of the Week†podcast, VettaFi's Head of Research, Todd Rosenbluth, reviewed some of his favorite ETF of the Week picks from 2025 with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life. Chuck Jaffe: One fund on point for today. The expert to talk about it. Welcome to the ETF of the Week! Where we get the latest take from Todd Rosenbluth, the head of research at VettaFi. And if you go to VettaFi.com, you're going to find all the tools you need to be a savvier, smarter ETF investor, and to get more ...

Core Insights - The NIFTY 50 Index has increased by over +10% year-over-year, while the Invesco India ETF (PIN) has underperformed, declining by -7% in 2025 [1] - The Invesco India ETF has also underperformed compared to the S&P 500 [1] Investment Philosophy - The investment approach focuses on long-term value investing, emphasizing rational decision-making and downside protection [1] - The analysis aims to provide clear, research-based insights to help investors understand valuation, fundamentals, and risk [1]

Group 1 - The effectiveness of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is highlighted as a rewarding investment option with lower risk compared to individual stocks [1] - Vanguard is recognized for creating high-quality ETFs, with specific recommendations for three ETFs to consider for investment [2] Group 2 - The Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSEMKT: VUG) has shown strong performance, focusing on companies with above-average revenue and earnings growth, particularly in the tech sector, which constitutes almost 63% of the ETF [4] - Since its inception in January 2004, VUG has returned 874%, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's 490% return, with a widening gap over the past decade due to the performance of major tech stocks [5] - A $500 investment in VUG, assuming a 10% annual return, could double to $1,000 in approximately 7.2 years [6] Group 3 - The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEMKT: VYM) serves as a complement to growth ETFs, focusing on companies with high forecasted dividends, excluding REITs [7] - VYM has averaged a 3% dividend yield over the past decade, providing a stable income stream [8] - The top five holdings in VYM include Broadcom (8.69%), JPMorgan Chase (4.06%), ExxonMobil (2.34%), Johnson & Johnson (2.32%), and Walmart (2.24%) [9]

A hundred billion is the new hundred million. State Street’s SPYM fund surpassed $100 billion in assets last week, making it the fastest to grow from $50 billion to $100 billion, taking just 283 trading days, according to State Street. The ETF is the latest entrant to the core S&P 500 cast and represents the firm’s efforts to access growing retail markets via low fees; SPYM’s is just two basis points. But it may be the last core S&P 500 product breakthrough for a while because of all the funds already tra ...

Group 1 - Wilson Research focuses on providing insights primarily on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that balance growth potential and dividend yield [1] - The analysis incorporates fundamental analysis along with macro-level factors such as industry trends, economics, and geopolitics [1] - The team includes an MBA graduate and an independent financial coach, aiming to deliver actionable information for long-term investors who prioritize diversification and low fees [1] Group 2 - Wilson Research draws inspiration from the investment philosophies of Warren Buffett and the entrepreneurial philosophies of Robert Kiyosaki [1]

Core Insights - The article discusses investment strategies focusing on Vanguard ETFs, highlighting their potential for significant long-term returns [4][11]. Investment Opportunities - Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) has risen over 200% in the past decade and offers exposure to a broad range of sectors, with a focus on technology, which constitutes nearly 40% of its holdings [6][7][8]. - Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (VOOG) has outperformed the Total Stock Market ETF with a return of approximately 315% over the past 10 years, compared to 210% for VTI [13]. Performance Metrics - VTI has an expense ratio of 0.03% and has performed similarly to the S&P 500, which has averaged around 10% annual returns [8]. - VOOG has a slightly higher expense ratio of 0.07% and focuses on growth stocks, with tech stocks making up about 44% of its portfolio [11][15]. Investment Strategy - Regular investments of $300 per month in either ETF could potentially grow to over $1 million in 34 years, assuming continued performance similar to historical trends [10][12].

XRP currently trades well below its all-time high of $3.84. | Source: Hameem Sarwar Key Takeaways XRP ETFs have logged 13 straight days of inflows. ChatGPT sees a potential path to new highs. Technical indicators show a possible bullish reversal. XRP has re-entered the spotlight as a wave of institutional inflows into newly launched exchange-traded funds (ETFs) fuels speculation of a major price recovery. The token, long overshadowed by regulatory headwinds in the U.S., is now drawing renewed att ...

Core Insights - Grayscale is set to uplist its Chainlink trust to NYSE Arca, potentially making it the first U.S. spot Chainlink exchange-traded fund (ETF) to begin trading this week, with an effective date of December 2 [1][3] - The amended S-1 filing confirms that the trust will hold LINK as its sole asset and will transition to "Grayscale Chainlink Trust ETF" upon launch [2] - The conversion from a private trust to a tradable ETF will allow for creations and redemptions managed by authorized participants, starting as cash-only transactions [4] Industry Context - The listing process for Grayscale's Chainlink ETF mirrors previous successful launches of Grayscale's DOGE and XRP ETFs, which also underwent similar procedural steps [3] - NYSE Arca typically publishes its listing notice close to the trade date, a pattern observed during the launches of the DOGE and XRP ETFs [4] - The cash-only model for the Chainlink ETF may lead to wider price spreads initially, as authorized participants will manage more of the buying and selling [5] Tokenomics Comparison - Chainlink (LINK) has a fixed maximum supply of 1 billion tokens, with scheduled unlocks and ecosystem distributions affecting circulating supply over time [6] - In contrast, Dogecoin has an uncapped, inflationary model with a fixed issuance of 5 billion new DOGE per year [6] - XRP was pre-minted with a total supply of 100 billion tokens, with monthly releases from escrow governing market introduction [7]

Core Insights - The stock market has seen significant growth driven by demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, leading to investor optimism in tech companies [1] - However, there are concerns about inflated stock valuations, with uncertainty about whether the current trend represents a genuine revolution or a bubble [2] - Selecting individual stocks is becoming more difficult, prompting a shift towards exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as a safer investment option [3] Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF - The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF has a low expense ratio of 0.05%, making it attractive for long-term investors, with only $5 in fees per year on a $10,000 investment [5] - This ETF offers an above-average yield of 1.6%, surpassing the S&P 500 average of 1.2% [5] - The fund holds over 330 stocks, focusing on companies with a history of increasing dividend payments, indicating strong financial health [6] - Major holdings include tech giants Broadcom, Microsoft, and Apple, which are expected to grow dividends due to their robust financials [7] - The ETF has a diversified portfolio with 29% in tech, 22% in financials, 16% in healthcare, and 11% in industrials, and has risen by 11% this year [8] Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF - The Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF features an even lower expense ratio of 0.04% and yields 0.4%, which can offset the ETF's fees [9] - This fund provides exposure to 160 growth stocks, with over 63% in the tech sector, and includes 18% in consumer discretionary and 8% in industrials [10] - Top holdings include Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft, along with Eli Lilly, a leading drugmaker recently valued at $1 trillion [11] - The fund has increased by 16% this year, outperforming the S&P 500, which is up around 14% [13]

Core Insights - The third quarter of 2025 saw a significant expansion in ETF portfolios among independent financial advisors, with the average RIA now holding about 72 ETFs, an increase from 69 in the previous quarter [2] - More than half of RIAs increased their investment strategies, while less than 20% reduced their ETF lists, indicating a growing acceptance of ETFs and cryptocurrencies as essential portfolio components [2] ETF Adoption Trends - The report highlights that RIAs are experimenting with various types of ETFs, with Ethereum-based ETFs gaining notable traction, surpassing Bitcoin in popularity during this quarter [3] - Income- and derivative-based ETFs also experienced growth, with NEOS Investments seeing increased RIA engagement, while cryptocurrency and commodity funds led the additions [3][6] Notable ETF Additions - Significant additions included SLV and GLD, which were added by 133 and 116 firms respectively, and Ethereum, incorporated by 199 RIAs [3] - Thematic ETFs focusing on defense, industrial, and AI sectors also gained substantial adoption [3] Fee Structures and Adoption - High-fee ETFs, despite industry-wide fee compression, continued to attract RIAs, with the Virtus InfraCap US Preferred Stock ETF (PFFA) seeing a 16% increase in RIA adoption despite its 2.48% expense ratio [4] - The report suggests that early adoption of various ETF categories may normalize these options across the advisor spectrum [5]