Ben Hernandez

Because chips provide the hardware necessary in order to run artificial intelligence (AI) applications, the semiconductor industry’s performance is proverbially attached to the hip of AI. That said, traders can continue riding the strength of the AI wave with the Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull and Bear 3X Shares (SOXL).

A Sprott Special Gold Report could be hinting that more upside could be on the near horizon for gold prices.

Rising Treasury yields are keeping bond prices down, but in turn, pushing inverse exchange-traded funds (ETFs) higher.

Fixed income investors these days may be tasked with looking for opportunities that can provide the best blend of yield, while at the same time mitigating rate risk. The melding of those two benefits is available in the Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF (BIV).

Geopolitical risks stemming from the Middle East is pushing oil prices higher and subsequently, defense stocks are also seeing some upside. In particular, the Direxion Daily Aerospace & Defense Bull 3X Shares ETF (DFEN) is pushing higher and could keep doing so as long as geopolitical risks remain elevated.

Amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, oil has been reaching new highs. But despite a recent price retreat, bullish momentum could still remain for a pair of ETFs.

Much of the global electrification is focusing on electric vehicles (EVs). However, another catalyst for lithium demand comes from grid-scale storage batteries.

A steady stream of gains to new S&P 500 highs has turned into choppy waters of volatility to start the second quarter. It’s a reminder that investors should consider getting agriculture exposure as a means of diversification to counter volatile markets.

Even if higher-for-longer interest rates are applying downward pressure on bond prices — and conversely, upward pressure on yields — bonds still look enticing. Vanguard has a few bond-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that are worth considering.

Rising Treasury yields continue to push the prospect of rate cuts farther out into the year. However, a recent pullback might be an early sign that Treasuries could be rising, which should clear the pathway for bullish opportunities in leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs).