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5 ETF Stories That Defined November
Etftrendsยท 2025-12-08 12:31
Core Insights - Investors showed interest in durable growth amidst tech volatility and sought income and alternative diversification in November [1][2] Growth Focus - The Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) and Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (QQQM) experienced a decline in value, yet there was significant interest in large cap growth funds [3] - The article "These ETFs Are on the Right Side of Tech Earnings Chasm" highlighted the earnings season for technology proxies within Invesco ETFs, discussing potential benefits from AI, particularly focusing on Alphabet and Amazon [3] Income Resilience - Alerian energy infrastructure ETFs outperformed QQQ in November, with a notable interest in their income components [4] - The Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) distribution increased by 5% year-over-year, while the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR) distribution grew by 10% [4] Core Strategy - The Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta US Large Cap Equity ETF (GSLC) surpassed $15 billion in assets under management, primarily due to price appreciation [5] - The multi-factor index of GSLC incorporates momentum, quality, low volatility, and value, positioning it as a competitive option for core equity allocation [5] International Access - The American Century Quality Diversified International ETF (QINT) outperformed its category average through an index-based quality approach [6] - The portfolio includes significant holdings in large financials like Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA and luxury goods companies like Hermes International [6] Alternative Income - The Calamos CEF Income & Arbitrage ETF (CCEF) focuses on closed-end funds trading at discounts to net asset value (NAV), providing a unique income and diversification strategy [7] - CCEF offered a nearly 8% yield as of September 2025, appealing to investors amid uncertainty in traditional bond strategies [7]