Sweta Killa

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ETF Analyst at Zacks Research Pvt. Ltd.

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Articles

Amplify Returns With Leveraged ETFs

1 week ago | sg.finance.yahoo.com | Sweta Killa

Gold is firing on all cylinders, touching a series of new highs. The bullion topped $3,300 per ounce for the first time in history after reaching $3,200 last week, reflecting its role as a refuge in turbulent times. With the ongoing tariff chaos, growing inflation fears, uncertain global economic growth, and the prospects for more aggressive policy easing by the Fed, the precious metal's allure remains powerful.
How to Play Gold's Unstoppable Rally With ETFs

1 week ago | sg.finance.yahoo.com | Sweta Killa

The rally in gold is showing no signs of slowing down as the yellow metal topped $3,200 per ounce for the first time after breaching $3,100 just a few days before. Strong safe-haven demand amid Trump’s tariff chaos has been driving gold higher. We have highlighted several reasons for the solid rally in gold price. The solid trend in the bullion is likely to continue at least for the short term, with analysts expecting further gains this year.
5 Best Commodity ETFs of Q1

3 weeks ago | sg.finance.yahoo.com | Sweta Killa

Sweta Killa Wed, 2 April 2025 at 9:00 am GMT-5 5 min read Commodities are among the best-performing asset classes of 2025. The Bloomberg Commodities Index, which tracks the total return of 24 major futures markets, gained 7.9% in the first quarter. On a sector level, precious and industrial metals were the top performers, delivering returns of 15.2% and 12.5%, respectively. In the energy sector, natural gas showed notable strength, while crude oil and fuel products faced challenges.
10 Stocks of the S&P 500 ETF Up More Than 20% in Q1

3 weeks ago | sg.finance.yahoo.com | Sweta Killa

Sweta Killa Tue, 1 April 2025 at 11:00 am GMT-4 6 min read In this article: The S&P 500 wrapped up the worst quarter since the third quarter of 2022, plunging 4.6%, due to escalating trade tensions and concerns over stagflation. The Trump administration imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China, and other countries, escalating trade war concerns. Markets are on edge ahead of Trump’s anticipated Wednesday announcement of sweeping new tariffs, dubbed “Liberation Day” by the President.
Gold Mining ETF (GOEX) Hits New 52-Week High

3 weeks ago | sg.finance.yahoo.com | Sweta Killa

Sweta Killa Fri, 28 March 2025 at 8:28 am GMT-5 1 min read In this article: For investors seeking momentum, Global X Gold Explorers ETF GOEX is probably on the radar. The fund just hit a 52-week high and has moved up 45% from its 52-week low of $26.39 per share. Are more gains in store for this ETF?
5 Best-Performing Stocks

4 weeks ago | sg.finance.yahoo.com | Sweta Killa

Sweta Killa Wed, 26 March 2025 at 11:00 am GMT-4 4 min read In this article: Sprott Gold Miners ETF SGDM, which offers exposure to gold stocks, has gained 31.6%, becoming the best-performing ETF of the first quarter. Although most of the stocks in SGDM’s portfolio delivered strong returns, a few have gained more than 50%. These include Orla Mining Ltd. ORLA, SSR Mining Inc. SSRM, Gold Fields Limited GFI, Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited HMY and AngloGold Ashanti PLC AU.
3 Bargain Growth Stocks Offering Solid Dividends

1 month ago | zacks.com | Sweta Killa

Wall Street has been on a volatile ride over the past month, amid escalating trade disputes, concerns over a slowing economy and intensifying geopolitical tensions. In such a scenario, dividend investing seems to be a prudent option to fight the current market turmoil. Though dividend-paying stocks don’t offer dramatic price appreciation, they provide a consistent income stream. In particular, focusing on the growth level in this strategy leads to higher returns.
5 Quality ETFs for a Steady Ride in Wild Markets

1 month ago | zacks.com | Sweta Killa

Wall Street has been on a scary ride in recent weeks amid escalating trade disputes, concerns over a slowing economy and growing geopolitical tensions. Though the Fed reaffirmed its forecast for two rate cuts this year, it expects higher inflation and slower economic growth. These combinations have raised heightened volatility and uncertainty in the market. In such a scenario, investors should focus on high-quality investing.
4 ETFs Up More Than 10% Amid Market Turmoil

1 month ago | zacks.com | Sweta Killa

Wall Street has been on a scary ride with wild swings over the past month. Escalating trade disputes, concerns over a slowing economy and intensifying geopolitical tensions are taking a toll on the stock market. The S&P 500 entered correction (down 10% from its recent high in February) territory last week. The index has recovered a bit this week but teetered on the edge of a correction on March 20. The S&P 500 has dropped about 5% so far in 2025.
Gold (GLD) or Gold Mining (GDX): Which ETF is Better?

1 month ago | zacks.com | Sweta Killa

Gold has been on an unstoppable rally, buoyed by strong safe-haven demand amid rising trade tariffs and escalating geopolitical tensions. The bullion reached a record high four times in the last five days, breaching the 3,050 level. The Fed’s signal of potential rate cuts this year added further shine to the yellow metal, pushing gold ETFs higher (read: Gold ETFs at All-Time High as Bullion Surges Past $3000).