ETF Flows and Market Trends - Year-to-date ETF flows have surpassed $820 billion, indicating strong investor interest in exchange-traded funds [1] - The SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) experienced a double-digit spike following Oracle's earnings report, while the Invesco QQQ Trust (triple Q's) did not see similar movement due to Oracle's absence from its holdings [1] - The ARK Innovation Fund recorded the highest inflows this week, followed by the Vanguard Total Market ETF (VTI) and the Vanguard Total Bond ETF (BND) [2] Investment Strategies - Investors are advised to diversify away from equities by capitalizing on the ongoing gold rally, with LDM being highlighted as a suitable option for gold exposure [2] - The Spider Gold Mini Shares (GLDM) ETF has seen significant inflows in September, reflecting a growing interest in gold as it reaches record highs [3] - The Aberdine Physical Platinum ETF (PPLT) is also experiencing strong inflows, indicating a broader interest in precious metals amid global uncertainty [3]