ETF investors are entering the new year with confidence, but not without caution. • Vanguard S&P 500 ETF stock is challenging resistance. What’s behind VOO new highs?U.S.-listed ETFs pulled in $42.8 billion during the holiday-shortened week ending Jan. 2, according to FactSet, cited by Etf.com, with the bulk of those inflows reflecting momentum from a record-setting close to 2025. A closer look at asset-class flows shows investors leaning risk-on, while quietly stepping away from leverage, macro trades and ...

Market Performance - The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.7% in December, marking its eighth consecutive winning month, the longest streak since 2018 [1] - The S&P 500 slipped about 0.06% for the month, while the Nasdaq Composite finished down about 1% [1] - The final five trading sessions of December were downbeat, with the Nasdaq losing 1.3%, the S&P 500 retreating 0.9%, and the Dow Jones falling 0.7% [2] Seasonal Trends - Historically, stocks tend to rise during the final five trading days of the year and the first two sessions of the new year, a pattern now under threat [3] S&P 500 Performance - The S&P 500 rallied 24% in 2023, 23% in 2024, and 16% in 2025, resulting in an almost 80% gain over three years, marking the strongest return over a three-year win streak since 2019-2021 [4] - The S&P 500 has not posted four consecutive annual gains since the five-year run from 2003 to 2007 [5] Economic Indicators - The Federal Reserve has issued hawkish guidance for 2026, with a cooling U.S. labor market and persistent inflation [5] - The net impact of Trump tariffs remains unclear, and developed-market central banks are unlikely to cut rates at the beginning of 2026 [5] Sector Performance - Cannabis ETFs saw significant gains, with AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF (MSOS) up 35.6% and Roundhill Cannabis ETF (WEED) up 35.5% due to potential easing of federal marijuana regulations [7][8] - Silver ETFs also performed well, with abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF (SIVR) up 25.9% and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) up 25.8%, driven by supply tightness and industrial demand [7][9] - Platinum ETFs, such as abrdn Physical Platinum Shares ETF (PPLT), rose 22.2% due to supply constraints and increased industrial usage [10] - Space ETFs, including Procure Space ETF (UFO), increased by 16.2%, bolstered by Rocket Lab's stock surge and positive developments in the space economy [11] - Copper Mining ETFs, like Global X Copper Miners ETF (COPX), rose 14.3% as copper prices hit records due to high demand and fragile supply, particularly from AI data centers [12]

Core Insights - Robert Kiyosaki emphasizes investing in silver, predicting a significant price increase from a $100 investment to $500 within a year [2][4] - Silver is gaining attention due to industrial demand, rising inflation, and its status as a safe-haven asset, with market fundamentals supporting a potential breakout [3][6] - Historical trends indicate that silver often experiences explosive growth during shifts in market sentiment, with September 2025 identified as a critical inflection point [3][4] Investment Rationale - Kiyosaki's confidence in silver is driving interest among investors looking for high-risk, high-reward opportunities in the metals market [4][5] - The potential for a 5x return on a modest $100 investment highlights the appeal of silver as a speculative asset [4][6] - The increasing demand for silver in industries such as electronics, solar panels, and electric vehicles, coupled with a supply squeeze, could further elevate prices [6] Market Dynamics - Global silver production is struggling to meet rising demand, creating a supply-demand imbalance that may lead to higher prices [6] - Central banks are increasing their silver reserves, indicating a growing confidence in silver as a hedge against inflation [6]