Ready-made ETF portfolios built for real investor needs. Explore now →
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +3.11% | -5.61% | +0.55% | -5.45% | +59.04% | |
| Flows | +$1.88B | +$1.92B | +$1.31B | +$2.92B | +$8.68B | - |
Here’s my crash course on how to position an ETF portfolio defensively while sticking to equities.

Data period: October 14 - 21, 2026
Performance lists exclude leveraged and inverse ETFs
Here’s my crash course on how to position an ETF portfolio defensively while sticking to equities.

Here's what you need to know about the three defensive sectors in the S&P 500

As stock markets dip, value sectors outshine growth. Discover how sector rotation affects ETFs and investor strategies.

Here's a look at which sector ETFs U.S. investors are overweighting or underweighting so far this month.

These ETFs now undercut competitor Vanguard by a difference of 0.01% in expense ratios.

Utility stocks briefly rose, then fell sharply (-6.81% weekly, -14.42% YTD) as investors favored tech amid economic shifts and policy changes.

Despite a sluggish year so far, the Utilities sector unexpectedly surged as the top-performing sector last week, possibly due to shifting interest rate dynamics and hopes of a Fed policy pause.

Investors should watch this key benchmark closely as the earnings season wraps up.

Tilting a portfolio towards these two sectors can smooth out volatility.

Investors worried about a recession could consider tilting their portfolios via these defensive Sector ETFs.

Advantages of ETFs over Mutual Funds1/6
Lower Costs
In this guide, we'll explore the advantages of ETFs over mutual funds, giving you valuable insights into why ETFs have gained significant popularity among investors like yourself.
Leveraged ETFs: Unlocking the Potential for Amplified Returns1/6
Understanding Leveraged ETFs
Explore leveraged ETFs: potential for amplified returns & risks. 5 ETFs to consider across equities, commodities & fixed income.
What is a Leveraged ETF?1/6
Introducing Leveraged and Inverse ETFs
In this guide, we'll dive into the world of leveraged ETFs, exploring their definition, mechanics, potential risks, and rewards.
First Look ETF
First Look ETF: Income, International, and Cash Flow ETFs
In this season 6 episode of First Look ETF, Stephanie Stanton @etfguide examines the latest ETF marketplace trends with NYSE and guests.

ETF Trends
ETF Industry KPIs October 5, 2026
This week’s KPI data overview highlights key metrics and trends shaping the ETF landscape.

ETF Trends
ETF Industry KPIs September 28, 2026
This week’s KPI data overview highlights key metrics and trends shaping the ETF landscape.

ETF Trends
ETF Industry KPIs September 22, 2026
This week’s KPI data overview highlights key metrics and trends shaping the ETF landscape.

With 1,790 new products launched by July 2026, choosing is harder than ever. Our Global ETF Survey 2026, built on 620 professional investors and allocators, shows how active, fixed income, options-based and thematic ETFs are reshaping fund selection.
