Tesla

Alphabet

NVIDIA

Microsoft

Apple

Advanced Micro Devices

Texas Instruments

QUALCOMM

Suncor Energy

Micron Technology

First Trust NASDAQ Global Auto Index Fund

CARZ tracks an index that provides exposure to electric and autonomous vehicles and the technology essential for the supply and production of these vehicles. Securities are selected and weighted by market-cap.

Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF

First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF

KraneShares Electric Vehicles & Future Mobility Index ETF

As UAW's strike continues against the "Detroit Three", look into how ETFs are affected.

UAW Strike: How Tesla and EV ETFs Stand to Gain

American Eagle Outfitters

Best Buy

Global X Health & Wellness Thematic ETF

Advisorshares Restaurant ETF

Group 1 Automotive

McDonald's

VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF

Unilever

Walmart

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund

SPDR S&P Retail ETF

Retail sales in the United States grew 0.6% sequentially in August 2023, beating forecasts of a 0.2% advance.

6 ETF Areas & Stocks to Win on Upbeat August Retail Sales

United States Brent Oil Fund LP

Invesco DB Oil Fund

iShares Russell 2000 ETF

WisdomTree Bloomberg US Dollar Bullish Fund

United States 12 Month Oil Fund LP

United States Oil Fund LP

Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF

Wall Street has been on a tough ride lately and is expected to be volatile this week as well, given the UAW strike, Fed meeting, oil price at $95 per barrel and strength in the dollar.

ETFs to Watch This Week

iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF

Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund

Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund

Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund

The second-quarter 2023 earnings reporting cycle is nearing an end. These sectors and the related ETFs emerged winners.

5 Sector ETFs to Bet On Revenue Growth in Q2

iShares US Infrastructure ETF

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund

Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund

Per Earnings Trends issued on Aug 23, 2023, 96% of the S&P 500 companies have reported so far with 79.4% earnings beat ratio and 65.4% revenue beat ratio.

5 Sector ETFs Win on Q2 Earnings Beat

Teucrium Sugar Fund

iShares U.S. Insurance ETF

US Global Jets ETF

CarMax

Lowe's

Invesco Dynamic Building & Construction ETF

Universal Insurance Hlds

Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund

SPDR S&P Transportation ETF

As Hurricane Idalia makes landfall along the Florida coast, let's discuss the key areas that call for attention right now for profits or losses.

Hurricane Idalia Puts These ETF Areas in Focus

Amplify Travel Tech ETF

Defiance Hotel Airline and Cruise ETF

Fidelity MSCI Consumer Discretionary ETF

Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples ETF

First Trust Consumer Discretionary AlphaDEX Fund

First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund

Goldman Sachs Future Consumer Equity ETF

iShares Evolved U.S. Discretionary Spending ETF

First Trust S-Network E-Commerce ETF

iShares U.S. Consumer Services ETF

iShares U.S. Consumer Goods ETF

ALPS Global Travel Beneficiaries ETF

iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF

Tema Luxury ETF

Roundhill S&P Global Luxury Etf

Direxion Daily Travel & Vacation Bull 2X Shares

Invesco DWA Consumer Cyclicals Momentum ETF

Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETF

 Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Discretionary ETF

Invesco DWA Consumer Staples Momentum ETF

Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Discretionary ETF

Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Staples ETF

VanEck Vectors Retail ETF

iShares Global Consumer Discretionary ETF

Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF

Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF

Some consumer discretionary stocks have performed better than others. Luxury, homebuilding, and travel have been a bright spots.

Outlook For Consumer Discretionary Stocks Amid Shifting Spending Patterns

Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF

iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF

First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence & Robotics ETF

Robo Global Artificial Intelligence ETF

With the VettaFi Artificial Intelligence symposium coming up next week, it seems logical for the VettaFi Voices to tackle the topic.

VettaFi Voices On: Investing in Artificial Intelligence

First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF

Renaissance IPO ETF

VinFast Auto Ltd

Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast (VFS) made its debut on the Nasdaq exchange with a soaring stock performance on thin trading.

Should You Buy the Slump in VinFast? ETFs in Focus

Ford Motor Company

General Motors

Capitalize on the upbeat Q2 earnings of the Automobile companies with these ETFs.

Automobile ETFs in the Spotlight After Upbeat Q2 Earnings

Booking Hlds

Home Depot

Proshares Online Retail ETF

Retail sales in the United States gained 0.2% sequentially in June of 2023, below forecasts of a 0.5% increase.

ETF Areas & Stocks to Win Despite Muted June Retail Sales

ARK Industrial Innovation ETF

Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF

Fidelity Electric Vehicles and Future Transportation ETF

Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF

Autonomous vehicles could be one of the most productive innovations of all time, impacting global gross domestic product (GDP) by approximately 20% over the next decade. Weighing the potential positive economic impacts of autonomous taxis against the potential negative economic impacts, ARK estimates that net GDP gains could approach $26 trillion by 2030.

Autonomous Taxis May Have The Most Impact On GDP Of Any Innovation In History

Loncar Cancer Immunotherapy ETF

MicroSectors FANG+ ETN

iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF

SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF

Invesco DWA Energy Momentum ETF

These sector ETFs have won and lost the most in the first half of 2023.

Best & Worst Sector ETFs of First-Half 2023

Stellantis N.V. 

In July, negotiations will kick off between the United Auto Workers union and the big three U.S. original equipment manufacturers, GM, Ford and Stellantis, to renew existing contracts that expire on September 14. We think talks will be contentious, and could eventually lead to strikes worse than those seen during prior negotiations in 2019, when workers picketed for 40 days.

U.S. Automakers Face Tough Wage Negotiations

Retail sales in the United States saw a 0.3% sequential rise in May 2023. This comes after a 0.4% surge in April and outperforms market predictions of a 0.1% downturn.

ETF Areas & Stocks to Win on Upbeat May Retail Sales

VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF

iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF

Invesco Dynamic Semiconductors ETF

Tema American Reshoring ETF

iShares PHLX Semiconductor ETF

Engine No 1 Transform Supply Chain ETF

SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF

The technology sector is on a tear again, rebounding mightily in the first half from its devastating year in 2022. The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) up about 40% year-to-date and has almost reached its levels at the end of 2021.

VettaFi Voices On: Targeting Semiconductors in Tech Investing

Over the past few months, I have written many research notes on future mobility (which includes both electric vehicles and autonomous vehicles — there is a difference).

Future Mobility ETFs: Under the Hood

Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund

There are ETF winners from many corners of the investing world that are hitting a new 52-week high. We have highlighted five, each from different sectors.

5 Sector ETFs Soaring to New 52-Week High

SPDR S&P Bank ETF

The most recent CPI report, for April 2023, showed prices up 4.9% over the prior 12 months, the lowest since April 2021, and below market forecasts of 5%.

Fearing Sticky Inflation? Play Cyclical Sector ETFs

CARZ offers exposure to the transforming global auto industry, including electric vehicles and autonomous driving technologies. Current challenges such as global semiconductor and raw material shortages, and macroeconomic conditions, warrant caution in the near term. I rate CARZ a Hold for now, but a reevaluation in the future could lead to a more bullish stance as the industry evolves and overcomes these issues.

CARZ: Where Mega-Cap Tech Meets Traditional Auto Stocks

Simplify Volt RoboCar Disruption and Tech ETF

Entering into a groundbreaking deal, Tesla agrees to grant Ford access to over 12,000 Tesla V3 superchargers in 2024. Take a look into how it will help the EV market to grow and which ETFs to consider.

Electrifying Opportunities in EV ETFs as Tesla & Ford Join Forces

Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund

The first-quarter earnings reporting cycle is nearing an end. Though investors' top focus remains on bottom line, top line probably tells you more about the inherent strength of a company.

5 Sector ETFs to Bet On Revenue Growth in Q1

These sectors delivered upbeat earnings and revenue surprises in the ongoing Q1 reporting season.

5 Sector ETFs Win on Q1 Earnings Beat

China is the most important car market, about as big as the US and Europe combined. It is an essential market for several brands.

Power Shift: China's EV Market, Impact On Western Brands, And Some Trading Ideas

iShares Global Clean Energy ETF

iShares U.S. Healthcare ETF

iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF

SPDR S&P Insurance ETF

VanEck Vectors Agribusiness ETF

Vanguard Real Estate ETF

Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund

The annual inflation rate in the United States dropped to 4.9% in April 2023, the lowest since April 2021.

Sector ETFs Likely to Gain on April Inflation Data

News for First Trust NASDAQ Global Auto Index Fund ETF (CARZ)