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Macro Overview

The U.S. large-cap equity market, represented by the S&P 500 (IVV), posted a moderate 0.40% gain to close the session. International developed markets, measured by Developed ex-U.S. (EFA), declined 0.20%, while Emerging Markets (EEM) fell 0.23% as global sentiment remained mixed. Fixed income assets found support as yields retracted, lifting rate-sensitive segments across the sovereign curve. Conversely, broad commodities tracked by the Bloomberg Commodity Index (DJP) dropped 0.68%, weighed down by persistent weakness in the energy complex.

U.S. Size & Style

Small-cap value, tracked by the S&P SmallCap 600 Value (IJS), led the domestic style boxes with a 0.87% daily advance. Mid-cap growth, represented by the S&P MidCap 400 Growth (IJK), followed closely, adding 0.88% amid a broadening of market participation. Large-cap growth, measured by the S&P 500 Growth (IVW), lagged its peers and finished flat at -0.01%. Value-oriented allocations broadly outperformed their growth counterparts across the large and small capitalization tiers during the session.

Name (Ticker) 1-Day % Change 1 Month 3 Month YTD 1 Year
Large Value (IVE) 0.83% 3.57% 3.47% 7.92% 23.75%
Large Cap (IVV) 0.40% 4.84% 8.47% 9.66% 29.47%
Large Growth (IVW) -0.01% 5.85% 12.89% 10.93% 34.25%
Mid Value (IJJ) 0.76% -0.11% -0.90% 7.47% 20.85%
Mid Cap (IJH) 0.82% 1.18% 2.16% 11.62% 24.81%
Mid Growth (IJK) 0.88% 2.41% 5.04% 15.55% 28.55%
Small Value (IJS) 0.87% 1.18% 3.12% 14.02% 38.32%
Small Cap (IJR) 0.83% 1.31% 4.55% 14.51% 33.23%
Small Growth (IJT) 0.84% 1.49% 5.88% 14.89% 28.28%

U.S. Sectors & Industries

Health Care (XLV) outperformed the broader market, advancing 1.17% on defensive rotation. Technology (XLK) maintained its upward trajectory with a 1.00% gain, pushing its 14-day RSI to a notably overbought reading of 73.02. Communication Services (XLC) served as the primary drag on the index, declining 0.55% as heavily weighted constituents faced acute selling pressure. Broadly, ten of the eleven GICS sectors posted positive daily returns.

Name (Ticker) 1-Day % Change 1 Month 3 Month YTD 1 Year
Health Care (XLV) 1.17% 2.40% -4.03% -2.77% 16.86%
Technology (XLK) 1.00% 14.11% 28.20% 25.45% 58.20%
Utilities (XLU) 0.78% 1.07% -1.44% 6.97% 16.43%
Industrials (XLI) 0.73% 0.43% -2.81% 11.04% 23.20%
Energy (XLE) 0.61% 5.22% 9.10% 33.92% 50.26%
Materials (XLB) 0.54% -2.97% -4.63% 11.38% 19.40%
Financial (XLF) 0.41% -0.52% -0.54% -4.68% 4.99%
Consumer Discretionary (XLY) 0.40% 0.21% 1.67% 0.00% 13.01%
Consumer Staples (XLP) 0.17% 3.28% -2.98% 9.78% 7.19%
Real Estate (XLRE) 0.13% 2.53% 2.98% 11.17% 13.45%
Communication Services (XLC) -0.55% -2.05% -0.83% -1.61% 16.13%

Global Thematic

Drone and defense technologies exhibited acute strength, with the Drone and Modern Warfare ETF (JEDI) surging 6.98%. Space exploration themes also caught a bid, as the Space Innovators ETF (NASA) increased by 6.13% on speculative flows. Conversely, digital asset and cannabis-related themes faced sharp distribution, with the Crypto Industry ETF (CRPT) falling 3.27%. The Seymour Cannabis ETF (CNBS) extended its recent downtrend, dropping 3.15% amid shifting regulatory prospects.

Name (Ticker) 1-Day % Change
Top 5 Leaders
Defiance Drone and Modern Warfare (JEDI) 6.98%
Tema Space Innovators (NASA) 6.13%
Roundhill Space & Technology (MARS) 5.99%
Global X Hydrogen (HYDR) 5.32%
WisdomTree Quantum Computing (WQTM) 5.10%
Bottom 5 Laggards
First Trust SkyBridge Crypto (CRPT) -3.27%
Amplify Seymour Cannabis (CNBS) -3.15%
Amplify Alternative Harvest (MJ) -2.80%
Roundhill Memory (DRAM) -2.80%
AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis (MSOS) -2.42%

Developed ex-U.S. & Emerging Markets

The broad Emerging Markets Index (EEM) fell 0.23% as global growth concerns weighed on the asset class. Taiwan (EWT) functioned as the clear outlier in emerging markets, rallying 2.51% on continued semiconductor manufacturing strength. South Korea (EWY) sharply underperformed, dropping 2.35% alongside weakness in Brazilian equities (EWZ), which shed 1.73%. Within developed markets, Hong Kong (EWH) declined 1.43%, while Japan (EWJ) managed a modest 0.26% gain.

Name (Ticker) 1-Day % Change 1 Month 3 Month YTD 1 Year
Developed Markets
Japan (EWJ) 0.26% 4.39% 0.15% 13.46% 32.44%
Netherlands (EWN) 0.03% 5.84% 5.79% 17.20% 33.85%
Canada (EWC) -0.12% 0.90% 2.36% 8.49% 35.07%
Developed ex-U.S. (EFA) -0.20% 1.97% -0.88% 8.28% 22.50%
Germany (EWG) -0.33% 1.39% -3.18% 0.96% 4.75%
Switzerland (EWL) -0.33% 2.47% -2.70% 4.47% 16.55%
U.K. (EWU) -0.53% -0.13% -1.98% 7.07% 23.92%
Australia (EWA) -0.72% -2.21% -3.10% 9.89% 16.96%
France (EWQ) -0.73% -0.40% -5.26% 0.40% 8.85%
Hong Kong (EWH) -1.43% -0.04% -1.14% 10.54% 31.89%
Emerging Markets
Taiwan (EWT) 2.51% 12.36% 30.20% 52.43% 88.64%
India (INDA) 0.75% -3.18% -9.42% -10.47% -10.04%
Thailand (THD) 0.21% 3.18% 0.26% 21.65% 37.73%
Indonesia (EIDO) 0.08% -18.85% -27.52% -30.00% -28.23%
Mexico (EWW) -0.05% -0.73% -4.27% 12.16% 34.89%
Emerging (EEM) -0.23% 3.94% 5.68% 20.42% 46.54%
Malaysia (EWM) -0.24% 0.17% -2.95% 6.87% 25.14%
China (MCHI) -0.75% -4.73% -8.97% -7.54% 3.69%
South Africa (EZA) -1.39% -5.58% -12.87% -2.17% 39.70%
Brazil (EWZ) -1.73% -10.40% -7.62% 14.48% 39.40%
South Korea (EWY) -2.35% 16.84% 28.30% 87.24% 219.39%

Fixed Income

Long-duration sovereign debt caught a bid as the Long Term Treasury ETF (SPTL) gained 0.39% amid falling yields. The broad investment-grade market, measured by the Core US Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG), posted a 0.10% increase. Credit-sensitive areas were relatively muted, with High Yield Corporate Bonds (HYG) returning 0.01% and Bank Loans (BKLN) slipping 0.10%. Preferred Stock (PFF) demonstrated relative strength within specialty fixed income, adding 0.35%.

Name (Ticker) 1-Day % Change 1 Month 3 Month YTD 1 Year
Multisector
Taxable Long Term (BLV) 0.43% -1.53% -3.24% -0.79% 7.03%
Taxable Core Enhanced (IUSB) 0.13% -0.81% -1.36% -0.03% 5.76%
Taxable Core (AGG) 0.10% -0.84% -1.47% -0.14% 5.45%
Taxable Short-Term (BSV) 0.00% -0.38% -0.55% 0.10% 3.80%
Government
Government Long (SPTL) 0.39% -2.02% -4.06% -1.54% 5.15%
Taxable Ultrashort (BIL) 0.02% 0.32% 0.89% 1.39% 3.91%
Inflation Protected (TIP) 0.01% -0.21% -0.41% -0.94% 4.68%
Government Intermediate (SPTI) 0.00% -1.08% -1.67% -0.74% 3.75%
Government Short (SPTS) -0.03% -0.23% -0.19% 0.30% 3.48%
Specialty
Preferred Stock (PFF) 0.35% -0.41% -0.45% 2.50% 9.97%
Convertible (CWB) 0.27% 4.73% 12.07% 19.01% 34.78%
Mortgage Backed (MBS) 0.19% -0.92% -1.33% 0.19% 7.18%
Taxable High Yield (HYG) 0.01% -0.21% 0.14% 1.09% 7.26%
Corporate (SPIB) 0.00% 0.15% -0.58% 0.09% 5.52%
Bank Loans (BKLN) -0.10% 0.10% 1.24% 0.01% 5.09%
International & EM
Emerging USD (EMB) 0.19% -0.83% -1.24% 0.60% 11.50%
International USD (BNDX) 0.17% -0.01% -1.22% 0.36% 2.70%
Emerging (EMLC) 0.04% -1.44% -2.77% 0.14% 9.85%
International (IGOV) 0.00% -0.72% -3.12% -0.55% 1.96%
Municipals
Municipal High Yield (HYD) 0.16% -0.46% 0.07% 0.77% 7.03%
Municipal Intermediate (MUB) 0.08% -0.79% -1.39% 0.18% 5.71%
Municipal Long (MLN) 0.06% -1.84% -1.05% 0.12% 7.05%
Municipal Short (SUB) 0.01% -0.21% -0.44% 0.41% 3.06%

Commodities

The commodities complex faced structural headwinds, led by a 3.44% decline in Natural Gas (UNG) and a 1.14% drop in WTI Crude Oil (USO). Precious metals also contracted, with Palladium (PALL) falling 2.78% and Silver (SLV) losing 1.57%. Industrial metals offered a rare pocket of resilience, as Copper (CPER) advanced 0.88%. The agricultural sector remained mixed, anchored by minor gains in Corn (CORN) and Soybeans (SOYB).

Name (Ticker) 1-Day % Change 1 Month 3 Month YTD 1 Year
Broad Commodities (DJP) -0.68% 2.71% 18.17% 31.61% 46.58%
Agriculture
Corn (CORN) 0.27% 0.82% 4.20% 3.55% -1.34%
Soybeans (SOYB) 0.20% 2.24% 6.68% 14.64% 13.24%
Wheat (WEAT) 0.20% 7.39% 10.74% 22.93% 5.82%
Agriculture (DBA) -0.18% 1.58% 5.88% 7.99% 4.19%
Sugar (CANE) -1.49% 6.68% 7.28% 1.49% -13.91%
Energy
Gasoline (UGA) 0.23% 7.44% 61.60% 86.68% 92.05%
Energy (DBE) -0.86% 7.29% 59.23% 83.80% 87.58%
Brent Crude Oil (BNO) -1.01% 8.85% 62.34% 94.21% 101.98%
WTI Crude Oil (USO) -1.14% 8.90% 74.30% 103.76% 109.89%
Natural Gas (UNG) -3.44% -0.09% -8.91% -10.77% -34.29%
Industrial Metals
Copper (CPER) 0.88% 3.51% 7.60% 11.33% 33.15%
Industrial Metals (DBB) 0.47% 2.25% 8.73% 12.90% 43.64%
Precious Metals
Gold (GLD) -0.76% -4.93% -11.69% 4.42% 36.52%
Precious Metals (DBP) -0.88% -4.59% -11.50% 4.10% 48.76%
Silver (SLV) -1.57% -2.86% -10.78% 6.12% 127.64%
Platinum (PPLT) -2.13% -7.37% -11.09% -6.29% 77.18%
Palladium (PALL) -2.78% -12.86% -23.18% -15.67% 33.15%

Cryptocurrency

Digital assets experienced a coordinated downward repricing across major network tokens. Ethereum (ETHA) led the primary decline, dropping 3.59% to extend its one-month drawdown past 14%. Solana (SOLZ) similarly shed 3.54%, underperforming its longer-term momentum markers. Bitcoin (IBIT) depreciated 2.36%, demonstrating marginally lower volatility relative to alternate protocol layers during the selloff.

Name (Ticker) 1-Day % Change 1 Month 3 Month YTD 1 Year
Ethereum (ETHA) -3.59% -14.12% 4.57% -30.58% -22.11%
Solana (SOLZ) -3.54% -3.38% -0.80% -32.66% -56.98%
XRP -3.05% -7.14% -5.73% -27.10%
Multi-Coin (NCIQ) -2.66% -5.20% 9.20% -17.43% -33.73%
Bitcoin (IBIT) -2.36% -4.00% 11.82% -13.47% -32.06%

What to Watch Today

Market participants will immediately digest the upcoming Consumer Confidence metrics to gauge late-cycle consumer resilience. Revisions to first-quarter real GDP and the accompanying PCE price index components are poised to drive the next major shift in rate expectations. Any deviations from consensus in these inflation proxies will likely inject elevated volatility into short-duration fixed income and interest-rate-sensitive equities across the tape.

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This analysis was developed by the team at ETF Action. We leverage advanced AI tools to assist in the drafting and refinement of our content, based on our expert prompts, direction, and final review.