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The S&P 500 Equal Weight Index outperformed the S&P 500 by 4% during the third quarter. The S&P 500 Equal Weight's outperformance during the third quarter represented a reversal from its underperformance during the first half of the year.

You have probably seen This or That games across social media. This is a just-for-fun version for ETF fans that covers some of the biggest themes among equity ETFs.

Even as gold prices are rising on expectations of a Fed rate cut, investors may be better positioned in diversified commodity ETFs. Broad-basket commodity ETFs can provide exposure to the asset class without placing significant bets on individual commodities.

Invesco's BulletShares ETFs allow investors to build customized fixed income portfolios. This can help meet specific maturity profiles, risk preferences, and investment goals Similar to individual bonds, BulletShares ETFs offer the potential for monthly income and a cash distribution at the fund's expected termination.

Finally, someone believes the trend in the S&P 500 is their friend. In mid-August, the Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF (SPMO) had its 2024 net inflows nearly double.

Invesco's climate transition ETF may be worth consideration as investors look to bolster their portfolios. Invesco debuted the Invesco MSCI Global Climate 500 ETF (KLMT) last month.

Thought to ponder

While ETF popularity continues to grow, education remains key. Some advisors and investors use ETFs along with mutual funds or individual securities.

One lesson to be taken away from August's stock market volatility is why diversification is so important. For now, the market does seem to be in good shape following Wednesday's as-expected CPI results.

Invesco strategist Ashley Oerth believes bank loans may be a good asset for investors who think growth will continue and interest rates won't tumble. VettaFi contributor Dan Mika reached out to her to find out more about how bank loans can fit into investors' fixed-income strategies.