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The S&P 500 fell more than 1.5% on Friday following the release of December's stronger than anticipated jobs report. The index is now 4.32% below its record close from December 6, 2024 and is down 0.71% year to date.

There are many opportunities in fixed income in the current environment, with bank loans looking uniquely attractive. Bond yields are currently sitting at relatively high levels, which makes bonds look attractive in the current environment despite tight spreads.

Preferred stock ETFs may be a compelling opportunity for 2025. Tailwinds for preferred ETFs this year include deregulation, stable interest rates, and a steepening yield curve.

The S&P 500 snapped a 5-day losing streak on Friday but still ended the week with a loss, finishing down 0.48% from last Friday. The index currently sits 2.43% below its record close from December 6th, 2024 and is up 1.26% year to date (it's only January 3rd though).

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.