Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund

XLE

Market cap $27.5B

Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) and Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) are both efficient, low-cost options for U.S. energy sector exposure. VDE offers broader diversification across 111 companies versus XLE's 22, though both remain highly concentrated in Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX). Despite VDE's slight edge in diversification and risk-adjusted returns, the energy sector's poor momentum and high volatility warrant a hold rating for both ETFs.

As temperatures grow cooler, apparently so does the market's immediate-term conviction on some of the year's favorite bets. Consider technology stocks.

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There is a major market disconnect emerging in the midst of the AI boom. I discuss why this disconnect provides investors with one of the most attractive high-yielding investment opportunities I have ever seen with near-term catalysts. I also share some of my top picks to profit from this disconnect.

After years of focusing on the wild growth that tech stocks have been delivering, there is a growing movement as investors change course.

REITs are poised for a strong comeback. Recent headwinds are now turning into tailwinds. Even then, high-quality REITs remain heavily discounted.

Matt Camuso, Head of ETF Solutions at BNY Investments, says there are $13 trillion of assets in ETFs. That's compared to $5 trillion a year prior.

The stock market is historically expensive. Even as a recession is more and more plausible in the near future. Fortunately, many defensive dividend payers remain opportunistic.

The market continues to trade deeper in overbought territory based on most traditional valuation metrics. Most of the gains over the past three years have been driven by tech giants riding the AI Revolution higher. Equities continue to hit all-time highs even the government shut down has nearly hit the one month mark and trade tensions remain between China and the U.S.

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