Defiance Connective Technologies ETF

SIXG

Market cap $663M

The Defiance Connective Technologies ETF is rated a strong buy, driven by bullish trends in AI, 6G, and data center growth. SIXG benefits from global AI investments, rapid 6G wireless adoption, and ongoing data center expansion, supporting robust long-term growth. Compared to peers, SIXG offers the lowest expense ratio, strong 3-year performance, and a competitive dividend yield, making it highly attractive.

SIXG offers diversified exposure to 5G/6G and AI connectivity, with holdings in key tech enablers like Oracle, Broadcom, and Cisco. I forecast substantial growth in AI infrastructure, supporting strong long-term upside for SIXG despite some short-term laggards like Apple. SIXG's passive index approach means investors must monitor for portfolio overlap and concentration risks, especially with the Nasdaq-100.

Four sectors -- Consumer Discretionary, Financials, Telecom and Technology -- were crowned as top performers from the basis of average three-month return.

The Defiance Connective Technologies ETF offers exposure to companies leading in 5G, IoT, and cloud computing, crucial for the next tech revolution. SIXG's top holdings include Nvidia, Oracle, Broadcom, Apple, and Cisco, focusing mainly on U.S. companies but also featuring global diversity. Compared to other tech ETFs, SIXG's specific focus on connective technologies provides a fuller picture of the ecosystem, though it may be more volatile.

In its latest report released last December, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) estimates that the digital economy now represents 10% of the total U.S. GDP, or $2.6 trillion.  The digital economy is also growing at an average annual growth rate of 7.1%.

Oracle (ORCL) jumped more than 13% to a record high in yesterday trading session, following the robust third-quarter fiscal 2024 results. Investors seeking to tap the strength should consider ETFs having the largest exposure to this software giant.

The 5G revolution is picking up steam, and investors are on the prowl for the best 5G stocks to buy in March. This next-gen technology is set to revolutionize telecommunications and boasts speeds up to 100X faster than 4G.

On Tuesday, Defiance ETFs released a new addition to their options income ETF library with the Defiance S&P 500 Target Income ETF (NYSE Arca: SPYT). The new fund has an expense ratio of 1.05%.

Oracle (ORCL) provided downbeat revenue guidance, citing strong competition in the cloud-computing industry. However, it beat earnings estimates.