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“The longer you can extend your time horizon the less competitive the game becomes, because most of the world is engaged over a very short time frame.”
China Trade Deal Nears Completion
U.S.-China trade talks in Malaysia ended with agreements on multiple issues, paving the way for a final deal between Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping at the APEC summit in South Korea on October 31. U.S.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer expressed optimism for an agreement, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent noted that Trump's threat of 100% tariffs on Chinese goods are off the table, with China expected to increase soybean purchases and ease rare earth export restrictions.
Additionally, Trump announced new trade pacts with Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
Trump Escalates Canada Tariffs
President Trump raised tariffs on Canadian goods by 10% on Saturday via Truth Social, reacting to an Ontario anti-tariff ad featuring Ronald Reagan promoting free trade.
This follows Trump's abrupt halt to Canada trade talks on Thursday. Canada already faces a 35% base tariff, though U.S, Canada, Mexico-exempt goods remain unaffected.
Federal Reserve Set for Rate Cut
The Federal Reserve is poised to cut interest rates on Wednesday, with Chair Jerome Powell expected to signal potential for another cut in December.
Where to Invest $100,000 According to Experts
Investors face a dilemma. Headlines everywhere say tariffs and AI hype are distorting public markets.
Now, the S&P is trading at over 30x earnings—a level historically linked to crashes.
And the Fed is lowering rates, potentially adding fuel to the fire.
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It’s what billionaires like Bezos, Gates, and the Rockefellers have used to diversify for decades.
Why?
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High Rewards, High Risks: Inside 2025’s Hottest AI ETFs
As artificial intelligence and quantum computing continue to reshape industries, ETFs focused on these sectors have delivered impressive gains in 2025.
Today we’re spotlighting 3 standout funds:
QTUM - Defiance Quantum ETF
THNQ - ROBO Global Artificial Intelligence ETF
AIQ - Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF
QTUM: Defiance Quantum ETF
$QTUM ( ▲ 1.27% ) tracks the BlueStar Machine Learning and Quantum Computing Index, focusing on companies advancing quantum hardware, software, and machine learning applications.
This includes companies developing quantum chips, superconducting materials and AI technology for large data management.
YTD Return: 35.17%
Expense Ratio: 0.40%
Assets Under Management: $2.92 billion
Top 5 Holdings: Rigetti Computing (2.88%), IonQ Inc. (1.94%), Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (1.92%), Intel Corp. (1.78%), and Oracle Corp. (1.75%).
Bull case: Quantum technology promises shifts in simulation, optimization and AI sophistication, helping transform the industries of finance, cybersecurity and logistics as we know it. As quantum technology evolves, this fund could participate in the explosive growth that was seen in the dotcom era of early PCs.
Bear case: The funds performance can fluctuate with the volatility of the tech industry as well as innovation risks. If breakthroughs stall, holdings within this fund could suffer. It should be noted that past performance doesn’t guarantee future results and short-term dips don’t indicate future long-term potential. A high concentration in emerging tech could amplify downsides in market corrections.
THNQ: ROBO Global Artificial Intelligence ETF
$THNQ ( ▲ 1.8% ) invests in publicly traded companies deriving significant revenue from AI, software, hardware, and services. It's a non-diversified fund, focusing on AI’s transformative power across many different firms.
YTD Return: 36.49%
Expense Ratio: 0.68%
Assets Under Management: $301.5 million
Top 5 Holdings: NBIS (3.55%), Alibaba Group (2.84%), IonQ (2.78%), ASML Holding (2.40%), and Lam Research (2.38%).
Bull case: The fund is poised for growth as AI adoption surges, especially in data infrastructure. With AI reshaping industries in healthcare and finance, the fund’s focus on revenue-derived AI companies could result in long term sustained returns.
Bear case: a high beta of 1.44 suggests that the fund is susceptible to market swings. For reference, this means that the stock is 44% more volatile than the market. Geopolitical tensions could impact international holdings like Alibaba $BABA ( ▼ 2.01% ) and the hype surrounding AI could lead to overvaluation bubbles. As the fund is 70%+ weighted in technology, sector concentration could be a risk during downturns, as the funds non-diversified nature increases volatility.
AIQ: Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF
$AIQ ( ▲ 0.72% ) holds companies benefitting from AI and big data, including developers of AI tech and hardware providers. It tracks the Indxx Artificial Intelligence & Big Data Index.
YTD Return: 35.05%
Expense Ratio: 0.68%
Assets Under Management: $6.7 billion
Top 5 Holdings: Alibaba (3.97%), Tesla (3.64%), Alphabet (3.48%), Samsung Electronics (3.38%), and Tencent (3.33%).
Bull case: the fund could thrive as global AI markets continue to explode, projected to surge more than 6 times from $279.2 billion in 2024 to approximately $1.81 trillion by 2030, according to Grand View Research. It’s diversified approach captures sectors like agriculture and healthcare, as well as some allocation to financial services.
Bear case: despite being slightly more diversified than the other funds on this list, it still remains 68% allocated to the technology sector, making it exposed to sector slumps and regulatory shifts on AI ethics. Heavy international exposure, more specifically Chinese based companies, brings in currency and geopolitical risks into the equation. A beta of 1.31x means its more volatile than the market and investors should be aware of the risks associated with over-reliance on mega-caps and potential AI bubble bursts.
These ETFs tap into tech's future but demand caution during a period of volatility.
Make sure to diversify your portfolio and stay informed on the latest news surrounding AI, so you can protect your wealth from any factors out of your control.
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