Beyond the Tech Horizon: Real Diversification in Non-AI Thematic ETFs

Artificial intelligence (AI) remains a compelling long-term secular trend. However, growing market scrutiny surrounds AI.

ETF Trends • Oct 19, 2026

IBUY ETF Rebounds in October as Core Holdings Rally

The Amplify Online Retail ETF (IBUY) is seeing an early fourth-quarter rebound across digital commerce following a choppy September. The index underpinning the IBUY ETF — the EQM Online Retail Index — has climbed 3.14% in October as of October 14.

ETF Trends • Oct 15, 2026

September Retail Sales Better Than Expectations

U.S. headline retail sales grew 0.8% in September to $745.0 billion, while core retail sales increased by 0.9% to $605.2 billion. Key Takeaways Headline retail sales increased in September, up 0.8% to $745.0 billion.

ETF Trends • Oct 15, 2026

4 ETFs to Capitalize on Major Drivers of Q4

Four major Q4 catalysts could support stocks, from holiday spending and strong earnings to midterm-election trends. Here are four ETFs positioned to benefit.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 6, 2026

U.S. Holiday Retail Sales to Cross $1 Trillion: ETFs to Watch

Despite economic headwinds, U.S. holiday sales are projected to cross $1 trillion for the first time. Here are ETFs to watch.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 2, 2026

Back to School: IBUY

Last week, my 16 year old son and many American teens and younger went back to school. I continue to struggle to pull information from Eli about what happens daily.

ETF Trends • Sep 18, 2026

Retail Sales Rebound Strongly in August

U.S. headline retail sales rebounded in August, up 1.2% to $773.9 in August, while core retail sales increased by 1.4%. Key Takeaways Headline retail sales increased in August, up 1.2% to $773.9 billion.

ETF Trends • Sep 17, 2026

Tap Into Back-to-School Spending With This Retail ETF

Back-to-school spending is projected to reach a record $146.8 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation's Back-to-School Consumer Trends Webinar. That spending will span clothing, electronics, school supplies, dorm furnishings, and other essentials.

ETF Trends • Sep 2, 2026

From Inflation To AI: How Retailers Can Stay Ahead This Holiday Season

We're more than halfway through 2026, and retail leaders are confronting a familiar challenge with new urgency: how do you keep moving forward amid persistent uncertainty while proving that investments in AI are delivering real business value?

Forbes • Aug 30, 2026

Q2 2026 U.S. Retail Preview: Broadline Retail Drives Growth

The U.S. consumer remains resilient enough to support earnings growth, but that resilience is increasingly concentrated. The LSEG U.S. Retail and Restaurant Q2 earnings index, which tracks changes in the growth rate of earnings within the sector, is expected to show a 67.0% growth over last year's levels. Of the 185 retailers tracked by LSEG, the Broadline Retail sector, representing a wide variety of consumer goods, is headed for the highest earnings growth rate in the second quarter, recording a 231.1% surge over last year's level.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 17, 2026