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US benchmark equity indexes were mostly higher intraday as the technology sector jumped, while Iran

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Infrastructure Capital Advisors CEO Jay Hatfield joined Steve Darling from to discuss the launch of the firm's new QVOL ETF, outlining the investment philosophy behind the fund and how it aims to provide investors with a differentiated approach to Nasdaq-focused investing. Hatfield explained that QVOL was created to give investors exposure to high-quality growth companies listed on the Nasdaq while avoiding what he described as the “dogs of the Nasdaq” — larger companies that may have slower growth prospects or valuations that Infrastructure Capital believes do not adequately justify their future earnings potential. Rather than simply replicating the Nasdaq 100 Index, the fund employs a more selective methodology designed to identify businesses offering what Hatfield considers “growth at a reasonable price.” A key component of this process is the use of PEG ratios, which compare a company’s price-to-earnings ratio with its expected earnings growth rate. According to Hatfield, this metric helps identify companies that combine strong growth potential with attractive valuations. The portfolio currently holds approximately 55 companies drawn from the Nasdaq 100 universe. Hatfield noted that the selection process excludes businesses that the firm’s proprietary models view as overvalued or lacking sufficient growth characteristics. While companies such as Walmart, Costco, and Comcast may be attractive investments within other strategies, he explained that they do not necessarily fit the growth-oriented profile QVOL seeks to deliver. A major differentiator for the ETF is its income-generation strategy. Unlike many covered-call funds that write options against a broad market index, QVOL selectively writes covered calls on individual portfolio holdings. Hatfield believes this approach allows the fund to generate additional income while maintaining greater flexibility and preserving more upside participation in stocks that continue to perform well. He argued that traditional index-based covered-call strategies can often cap returns during strong market advances because they apply options broadly across the entire portfolio. By selectively targeting individual holdings based on valuation and market conditions, QVOL seeks to balance income generation with capital appreciation potential. The discussion also touched on broader market conditions and the economic outlook. Hatfield shared his view that certain segments of the economy, particularly housing and construction, are already experiencing recessionary conditions. He suggested that these trends may influence future monetary policy decisions and expressed confidence that additional interest rate increases are unlikely. According to Hatfield, easing inflation pressures and slower economic activity in key sectors could create a more favorable environment for growth-oriented equities over time. He believes investors should continue monitoring Federal Reserve policy, inflation data, and broader economic indicators as they evaluate portfolio positioning. #proactiveinvestors #QVOL #ETFInvesting #Nasdaq #GrowthStocks #CoveredCalls #IncomeInvesting #TechnologyStocks #Investing #StockMarket #InfrastructureCapital

Wall Street can’t shake its love of chasing momentum stocks. The Nasdaq rallied 1.3% on Monday, while the S&P 500 gained 0.6%. The Dow was down 73 points, or 0.1%. The Russell 2000 was up 0.8%. The market was solidly in risk-off mode, with semiconductors, crypto, and small-caps among the big winners.

US equity indexes traded mixed, as technology topped sector charts after President Donald Trump's ef

Broad Market Indicators Broad-market exchange-traded funds IWM and IVV were higher. Actively t

Citi strategist Scott Chronert lifted his year-end S&P 500 target to 8100, arguing that strong earnings growth and AI spending continue to outweigh macroeconomic risks.

US stocks surged at the opening bell after Iran said it would end its strikes against Israel.

From Middle East tensions to AI fatigue, volatility risks are building. Volatility ETFs can help hedge downside risks.

Wall Street opened Monday with mixed performance. Chip stocks are rebounding, lifting NASDAQ futures and pulling the index back from Friday’s brutal session. However, the Dow is heading in the opposite direction as crude oil prices jump amid fresh Middle East tensions. CNBC’s Morgan Brennan summed up the setup on air Monday morning, noting the ... The Nasdaq is Rebounding on Monday. But Rising Oil Prices Still Threaten the AI Trade.

Popping onto the IBD Leaderboard and two exclusive screens, Eli Lilly stock has returned to buy range after a brief hiccup.

Wall Street heads into a big week after a sharp selloff rattled investors, with inflation data, Apple's annual developer conference and the highly anticipated SpaceX initial public offering set to dominate market attention. Stocks ended last week under pressure after a stronger-than-expected...

Wall Street was buying the big dip in technology stocks to start the week. The Nasdaq rose 1.1% in the first hour of trading on Monday. The S&P 500 was up 0.7%. The Dow was up 160 points, or 0.3%. Stock futures gained some steam after Iran said it would end military operations against Israel.

Despite high volatility, Applied Digital stock is up more than 60% in 2026.

June 8 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Monday, bouncing back from a sharp selloff in the prior session, aided by a recovery in chip stocks and signs of easing tensions in the

After recent swings, Microsoft stock is down roughly 14% year to date.

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.4%, and the actively tra

Micron was poised to rebound 7% on Monday morning following a recent market sell-off.

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US equity futures were edging higher pre-bell Monday as President Donald Trump tried to hold togethe

Extreme Networks, Bloom Energy and UnitedHealth posted standout gains as Zacks-highlighted picks, despite a sharp market sell-off and rate concerns.

US technology stocks have been tipped to lead a Wall Street rebound on Monday, reversing some of the sharp sell-off from the end of last week that brought the S&P 500's nine-week winning streak to an abrupt end. New York equity futures pointed higher ahead of the opening bell at the start...

Tech stocks are recovering from a brusing sell-off ahead of Oracle earnings, Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, and the highly anticipated SpaceX IPO.

Tech stocks are recovering from a brusing sell-off ahead of Oracle earnings, Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, and the highly anticipated SpaceX IPO.

US equity futures were higher pre-bell Monday as President Donald Trump tried to hold together the f

The benchmark US stock measures were mostly pointing higher before the opening bell Monday as invest

Chip stocks are recovering in premarket trading, but fresh Iran-Israel strikes pushed oil above $92 a barrel overnight