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The Fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF) that pursues its investment objective by seeking investment exposure to the largest companies (Underlying Issuers) in one or more of the following industries, each of which is defined by an independent industry classification scheme: Technology Hardware Industry; E-Commerce Discretionary Industry; Internet Media & Services Industry; and Software Industry (collectively, the Technology Industries). The Fund generally will offer exposure to between five and ten Underlying Issuers primarily through the use of swap agreements and/or forward contracts. The Fund also may invest directly in the equity securities issued by the Underlying Issuers, such as common stock or American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), or other securities that provide similar exposure to one or more Underlying Issuers when the Adviser believes doing so is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders.

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Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) is expected to highlight growth from AI and cloud services when the technology giant reports its fourth-quarter financial results on Wednesday <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">after the market close.</a>
Here are the earnings estimates, what experts are saying, and key items to watch.
Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect Microsoft to report fourth-quarter revenue of $73.8 billion. That&#8217;s up from $64.7 billion in last year's fourth quarter, according to data<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0729"> from Benzinga Pro.</a>
The company has beaten analyst estimates for revenue in nine straight quarters.
Analysts expect Microsoft to report fourth-quarter earnings per share of $3.37, up from $2.95 in last year's fourth quarter. The company has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in 11 straight quarters.
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What Experts Are Saying: Microsoft has been a standout tech stock in 2025. Its shares are up 22% year-to-date and trading at all-time highs, as highlighted by Freedom Capital Markets Chief Global Strategist Jay Woods.
"The question is—can they keep the momentum going?" Woods asks in a weekly <a href="https://jaywoods.substack.com/">newsletter</a>.
Woods expects investors to ask how Microsoft is integrating its AI spending into products and whether it's boosting revenue.
Another key focus is Microsoft&#8217;s cloud services performance, Woods says, noting how Azure will &#8220;bolster&#8221; cloud operations.
Wedbush analyst Dan Ives <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46627073/dan-ives-calls-microsoft-scottie-scheffler-of-software-ahead-of-earnings-says-satya-nadella-led-cloud-giant-is-firing-on-all-cylinders-in-ai-boom">reiterated an Outperform rating</a> and $600 price target ahead of Microsoft's quarterly results.
"We expect more good news next week from Redmond as Nadella &amp; Co. will deliver another robust quarter driven by the AI Revolution," Ives said in a recent analyst note.
Ives said Microsoft is "firing on all cylinders" ahead of the earnings report.
In his latest note, Ives said the $600 price target could be "conservative.&#8221; Microsoft will be the next company to join the $4 trillion market capitalization club this summer and possibly hit $5 trillion in the next 18 months, he predicts.
Here are some other recent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">analyst ratings on Microsoft </a>and their price targets:
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<li>Raymond James: Maintained Outperform rating, raised price target from $490 to $570</li>
<li>Stifel: Maintained Buy rating, raised price target from $500 to $550</li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group: Maintained Outperform rating, raised price target from $515 to $545</li>
<li>Loop Capital: Maintained Buy rating, raised price target from $550 to $600</li>
<li>UBS: Maintained Buy rating, raised price target from $500 to $600</li>
</ul>
Key Items to Watch: Microsoft's earnings report comes as the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46647734/microsoft-probes-possible-breach-of-its-cyber-threat-notification-system-after-suspected-chinese-hack-report">company is investigating </a>whether a leak from its early alert system for cybersecurity companies may have contributed to hackers being able to exploit flaws in the SharePoint service.
The company may provide an update on the cybersecurity item and the potential financial ramifications of the hack.
Investors and analysts will likely center on AI and cloud when Microsoft reports results and management share commentary on the results and future guidance. Microsoft saw growth across its main segments in<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45117886/microsoft-q3-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-beat-cloud-revenue-up-20"> the third quarter</a> with Intelligent Cloud revenue up 21% year-over-year, the most of any main segment.
Overall cloud revenue is up 20% year-over-year. 
&#8220;Cloud and AI are the essential inputs for every business to expand output, reduce costs, and accelerate growth,&#8221; Microsoft CEO&nbsp;Satya Nadella&nbsp;said at the time. &#8220;From AI infra and platforms to apps, we are innovating across the stack to deliver for our customers.&#8221;
Microsoft's earnings report could have a huge impact on some of the largest stock market indexes and ETFs. The stock is a member of the S&amp;P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average and Magnificent 7.
With its high stock price, Microsoft is the second largest weighting (7.0%) in the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>), which tracks the price-weighted Dow Jones Industrial Average.
Microsoft is also the second-largest holding in the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 at 7.0% of assets.
In the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#BATS">MAGS</a>), Microsoft is the fifth-largest holding at 13.9% of assets.
Microsoft is one of several Magnificent 7 stocks that will report during the week and could be one of the most important stocks given its prominence in these key indexes along with its presence among key growth sectors like AI and cloud. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/go/robinhood-retirement" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a>
MSFT Price Action: Microsoft stock is up 0.3% to $514.04 on Tuesday versus a 52-week trading range of $344.79 to $518.29. Microsoft stock is up 22.8% year-to-date, outperforming the S&amp;P 500 (+8.8%) and Dow Jones Industrial Average (+5.3%).
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A newly finalized trade agreement between the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46650830/donald-trump-announces-15-tariff-trade-agreement-with-eu-ending-months-of-trade-uncertainty">U.S. and the European Union</a> is poised to significantly benefit U.S.-based LNG exporters, the Magnificent 7 technology giants, and the broader tech sector, according to market experts.
What Happened: The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46650830/donald-trump-announces-15-tariff-trade-agreement-with-eu-ending-months-of-trade-uncertainty">deal</a>, announced ahead of the Aug. 1 deadline, is seen as removing a key layer of uncertainty that had hung over the markets. 
Louis Navellier, founder and chief investment officer of Navellier &amp; Associates, told <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga</a> that LNG exporters such as Dorian LPG Ltd. as likely winners. He noted that &#8220;the analyst community is revising their earnings estimates higher&#8221; for these companies.
The trade deal includes the EU's commitment to purchase $750 billion in U.S. energy over three years and invest another $600 billion in the U.S. economy.
Navellier also pointed to the &#8220;Magnificent 7 and other big U.S. technology companies&#8221; as beneficiaries, anticipating that &#8220;the EU is expected to be more reluctant to hit them with digital taxes&#8221; under the Donald Trump Administration.
The agreement&#8217;s impact extends to the overall U.S. stock market. Chris Zaccarelli, chief investment officer at Northlight Asset Management, told Benzinga that he views the deal as &#8220;good for US markets as it removes some of the uncertainty that was an overhang for the market, and at a 15% rate, it is lower than what was originally feared.&#8221;
Zaccarelli reiterated the positive outlook for technology and emphasized the energy sector, stating it &#8220;will be an even bigger beneficiary because of the intent of the EU to buy more energy from the United States as a result of the new trade deal.&#8221;
While the deal brings clarity, some of the positive news may have already been factored into stock prices. Zaccarelli noted, &#8220;news of this deal being &#8216;close&#8217; was released last week and some of the good news was likely already reflected in prices before today's official announcement.&#8221;
Here&#8217;s a list of the energy and technology sector beneficiaries highlighted by experts;
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<td>Energy Stocks</td>
<td>YTD Performance</td>
<td>One-Year Performance</td>
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<td>Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>)</td>
<td>3.85%</td>
<td>-4.01%</td>
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<td>Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>)</td>
<td>6.52%</td>
<td>-0.20%</td>
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<tr>
<td>Occidental Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>)</td>
<td>-8.55%</td>
<td>-24.31%</td>
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<tr>
<td>EOG Resources Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EOG#NYSE">EOG</a>)</td>
<td>-2.45%</td>
<td>-2.82%</td>
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<tr>
<td>Marathon Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPC#NYSE">MPC</a>)</td>
<td>23.54%</td>
<td>1.65%</td>
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<tr>
<td>CVR Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVI#NYSE">CVI</a>)</td>
<td>52.93%</td>
<td>6.69%</td>
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<tr>
<td>Schlumberger NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>)</td>
<td>-6.25%</td>
<td>-24.78%</td>
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<tr>
<td>Dorian LPG Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPG#NYSE">LPG</a>)</td>
<td>18.02%</td>
<td>-25.71%</td>
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<td>Energy ETFs</td>
<td>YTD Performance</td>
<td>One-Year Performance</td>
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<td>United States Oil Fund LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>)</td>
<td>0.31%</td>
<td>2.63%</td>
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<td>ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UCO#NYSE">UCO</a>)</td>
<td>-11.66%</td>
<td>-16.09%</td>
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<tr>
<td>SPDR S&amp;P Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOP#NYSE">XOP</a>)</td>
<td>-2.89%</td>
<td>-8.66%</td>
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<td>Big Tech Stocks And ETF</td>
<td>YTD Performance</td>
<td>One-Year Performance</td>
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<td>Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</td>
<td>27.79%</td>
<td>58.39%</td>
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<tr>
<td>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</td>
<td>-12.22%</td>
<td>-1.92%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</td>
<td>22.44%</td>
<td>20.10%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</td>
<td>5.71%</td>
<td>27.07%</td>
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<tr>
<td>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)</td>
<td>1.46%</td>
<td>13.03%</td>
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<td>Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</td>
<td>19.76%</td>
<td>54.09%</td>
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<td>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</td>
<td>-14.16%</td>
<td>40.28%</td>
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<td>Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#BATS">MAGS</a>)</td>
<td>7.46%</td>
<td>31.23%</td>
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Why It Matters: Looking ahead, experts believe the Aug. 1 deadline is largely being adhered to, providing further market certainty.
However, major outstanding trade negotiations include China, where Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is reportedly in talks to extend the Aug. 14 deadline, and continuing discussions with Mexico and Canada.
Smaller deals with other nations are also anticipated to be finalized by the end of this week.
Price Action: The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, ended on a mixed note on Monday. The SPY was down 0.025% at $636.94, while the QQQ advanced 0.31% to $568.14, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
On Tuesday, the futures of the Dow Jones, S&amp;P 500, and Nasdaq 100 indices were trading higher.
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Trump's EU Deal 'Good For US Markets,' Say Experts: META, AAPL, PLTR Among Likely Winners — See Full List

Wall Street looked set to close the week on a high note, with large-cap benchmarks pushing higher in Friday's midday trading as optimism over corporate earnings and progress on global trade talks provided support for risk assets. The S&amp;P 500 climbed 0.4% to 6,390, marking a fresh all-time high and the Nasdaq 100 also rose 0.5% to break above 23,330, led by strength in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/technology-stocks">tech and consumer names. </a>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>QQQ ETF has risen 40% off April&#8217;s lows. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/QQQ">Track it now here.</a> </li>
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With today's gains on Wall Street, the combined market capitalization of the Magnificent Seven has hit a new record of $19 trillion, with NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) alone climbing to $4.25 trillion.
The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#NYSE">MAGS</a>) is up 1.4% this week and is on pace to log its seventh weekly gain in the last eight.
Markets were buoyed by news from Brussels, where European officials confirmed a Sunday meeting with President Donald Trump. Investors are anticipating the U.S. will move forward with a 15% tariff on EU goods, mirroring the Japan deal structure finalized earlier this week.
President Donald Trump indicated confidence that the Federal Reserve will begin cutting rates, just a day after his high-profile visit to Fed Chair Jerome Powell in Washington, D.C.
Yields on 10-year Treasury bonds held steady at 4.40%, unchanged for the week, while the U.S. dollar index rose 0.3%, paring weekly losses but still set to close lower.
Commodities were broadly weaker. Gold dropped 1.2% to $3,329 per ounce, silver slid 2.4% to $38 per ounce and WTI crude oil declined 1% to $65.40 per barrel.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) extended its decline for a third straight session, slipping 2.2% toward $115,800 and heading for its second consecutive weekly loss—a streak not seen since March 2025.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h2>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day % chg</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>23,322.82</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
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<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,389.82</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
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<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,807.79</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,251.34</td>
<td>-0.1%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) rose 0.4% to $585.34.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) inched 0.2% up to $447.87.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.4% to $567.18.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) held steady at $223.55.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Consumer Discretionary&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) outperformed, up 1.1%; the&nbsp;Communication Services&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>) lagged, down 1%.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h2>
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<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) rebounded 5.6% after sliding 8.2% on Thursday amid weaker-than-expected quarterly results. </li>
</ul>
Stocks reacting to earnings reports included:
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<li>Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) down 8.94%</li>
<li>Aon plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AON#NYSE">AON</a>) up 4.58%</li>
<li>HA Healthcare, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAHC#NASDAQ">HAHC</a>) down 2.97%</li>
<li>Newmont Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>) up 5.80%</li>
<li>Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLR#NYSE">DLR</a>) down 0.75%</li>
<li>Phillips 66 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSX#NYSE">PSX</a>) up 0.80%</li>
<li>Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>) down 17.48%</li>
<li>Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EW#NYSE">EW</a>) up 3.63%</li>
<li>VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSN#NASDAQ">VRSN</a>) up 6.29%</li>
<li>First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCNCA#NASDAQ">FCNCA</a>) down 0.99%</li>
<li>Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHG#NYSE">SHG</a>) up 1.26%</li>
<li>Deckers Outdoor Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>) up 11.91%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46628310/booz-allen-sticks-to-bold-2026-outlook-as-backlog-hits-38-billion">Booz Allen </a>Hamilton Holding Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>) down 2.27%</li>
<li>Centene Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNC#NYSE">CNC</a>) up 4.90%</li>
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US Stocks Hit New Highs As Magnificent Seven Reach $19 Trillion: What's Moving Markets Friday?

Billionaire Mark Cuban has sounded the alarm on the escalating artificial intelligence (AI) arms race, predicting a fierce battle among tech giants pouring over a trillion dollars into the industry.
What Happened: In a series of posts on X, Cuban warned that this massive AI investment will reshape intellectual property (IP) dynamics, declaring, &#8220;IP is KING in an AI world,&#8221; as companies scramble for dominance.
Cuban's first post on Monday highlighted the staggering financial stakes: &#8220;What people are missing about AI, IMO, is no company is going to spend what will end up being more than a trillion dollars and accept not being dominant. They will find a way to battle. I don't know how, other than to guess it will get ugly.&#8221;
This underscores his belief that the scale of investment, driven by firms like Alphabet Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google, Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) will fuel aggressive competition.
In another post, he elaborated on the strategies at play, as many firms are hiring talent and acquiring IPs to advance their models. He explained that these firms will start paying to lock up IP and the people who create the models to keep it away from their competitors.
Cuban advised creators to adapt, stating, &#8220;If you create valuable IP, Encrypt and silo it. Let companies bid on it. Or just use it for your own behind a paywall model.&#8221;
He also expressed disappointment about the end of the &#8220;publish or perish&#8221; era, explaining that now, when you publish, the value of your work fades because it's quickly used up by all the basic AI models. &#8220;It's now publish, and its value perishes, because it got eaten up by every foundational model,&#8221; Cuban said.
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Why It Matters: As the AI landscape evolves, Cuban's insights signal a transformative shift, urging stakeholders to safeguard their IP in this trillion-dollar showdown.
Here are some stocks to watch that have been spending on AI.
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<td>Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</td>
<td>24.65%</td>
<td>39.56%</td>
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<td>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</td>
<td>-13.40%</td>
<td>-5.71%</td>
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<td>Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</td>
<td>21.85%</td>
<td>15.15%</td>
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<td>Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</td>
<td>2.68%</td>
<td>23.87%</td>
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<td>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)</td>
<td>-2.46%</td>
<td>1.41%</td>
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<td>Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</td>
<td>17.53%</td>
<td>44.50%</td>
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<td>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</td>
<td>-13.09%</td>
<td>31.07%</td>
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Meanwhile, here are some AI-linked exchange-traded funds which invest in both big and small companies scaling their businesses with AI.
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<td>iShares US Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYW#NYSE">IYW</a>)</td>
<td>12.02%</td>
<td>18.34%</td>
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<td>Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTEC#NYSE">FTEC</a>)</td>
<td>10.26%</td>
<td>17.48%</td>
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<td>First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDN#NYSE">FDN</a>)</td>
<td>10.20%</td>
<td>33.78%</td>
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<td>iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGM#NYSE">IGM</a>)</td>
<td>11.89%</td>
<td>21.34%</td>
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<td>iShares Global Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IXN#NYSE">IXN</a>)</td>
<td>12.61%</td>
<td>14.93%</td>
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<td>Defiance Quantum ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QTUM#NASDAQ">QTUM</a>)</td>
<td>15.25%</td>
<td>48.92%</td>
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<td>Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#BATS">MAGS</a>)</td>
<td>5.59%</td>
<td>22.36%</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, were higher in premarket on Monday. The SPY was down 0.24% at $629.10, while the QQQ advanced 0.25% to $562.68, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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Mark Cuban Says 'IP Is King In An AI World' As Tech Giants Pour In Trillions — Here Are Some Top AI Spenders' Stocks To Watch

Bank of America analysts are ramping up expectations for Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), forecasting above-consensus earnings on strong artificial intelligence tailwinds, ad recovery and robust enterprise software demand heading into quarterly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">results later this month.</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Alphabet Expected To Outperform On Search and FX Tailwinds</h3>
Alphabet reports its second-quarter results on July 23, and Bank of America analyst Justin Post said the stock looks well-positioned to beat expectations, driven by ad strength, macroeconomic tailwinds, and product monetization improvements from AI.
Post revised its revenue and earnings estimate to $81 billion and $2.21 per share, up from prior forecasts of $80 billion and $2.15. Wall Street consensus sits lower at $79.5 billion and $2.15.
Alphabet's core search revenue is expected to rise 11% year-over-year, ahead of Street estimates of 9%.
Search revenue has been the most closely watched—and arguably the most feared—metric for investors, as the rise of AI platforms threatens to bypass traditional search engines and disrupt Google&#8217;s core business model.
"We think Street estimates for Search… have upside," Post said, citing stable spending trends and FX that could add two points of growth. 
He also indicated that the company's AI-driven features, like AI Overviews and AI Mode, are reducing click volumes but improving conversion rates, which is ultimately a monetization win.
Cloud revenue is forecasted at $13.2 billion, modestly above the $13.1 billion Street view, with additional upside potential from price hikes in Workspace. 
Post raised the price target from $200 to $210, implying a 14% upside from current levels. The analyst flagged that Alphabet trades at an attractive 12x multiple on 2026 core Google earnings, compared to 21x for the S&amp;P 500.
Alphabet stock is up 10% since its I/O conference on May 20, but remains down 2.4% year-to-date. Notably, Alphabet has underperformed compared to the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#NYSE">MAGS</a>), which has risen 5% year-to-date.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Microsoft Gets Lift from Azure Strength And Copilot Uptake</h3>
Microsoft reports its fiscal fourt-quarter results on July 30, and the firm analyst Brad Sills said checks with partners show steady demand trends, particularly for Azure and enterprise software like Office.
Azure is projected to grow 35.5% year-over-year in constant currency, driven by cloud migrations, security needs, and AI services.
In Microsoft's productivity and business processes segment, Office growth could reach 15% versus the previously guided 14%, thanks to commercial upgrades and the growing adoption of Copilot, Microsoft's generative AI assistant. The firm also sees upside in PC shipments, which tracked 7% year-over-year in the second quarter, outperforming the 4% expected.
Looking further ahead, Sills expects Microsoft's revenue to grow 14% in fiscal 2026, the same pace as in 2025, with Azure taking up a larger share. However, margins might flatten as capital expenditures (capex) ramps—forecasted to hit $99.1 billion, roughly 31% of revenue.
Sills said the next big test will be whether Copilot drives incremental top-line growth. 
"While an inflection quarter is unlikely, we believe Copilot has potential to drive incremental growth as we move through FY26."
Microsoft stock has rallied 22% in 2025, trailing only Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)&#8217;s 28% rally in the Magnificent Seven group.
Bank of America reiterated its Buy rating and lifted the price target from $515 to $585, implying a 15% upside from current levels. 
Price Action: Alphabet shares were up 0.62% at $184.71 and Microsoft shares were down 0.32% at $510.08 at the time of publication Friday, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">according to Benzinga Pro</a>.
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These Two Magnificent 7 Stocks Are About To Hit Overdrive — And Wall Street's Getting Excited

In just the first few days of July, we've seen more market-shaking headlines than we usually get over the span of a full quarter. Congress <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46255065/trumps-3-3-trillion-bill-passes-will-vulnerable-americans-pay-the-price">officially passed</a> President Trump's ‘Big Beautiful Bill' last week. In response, Elon Musk <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46265725/elon-musk-announces-formation-of-america-party-emerges-in-wake-of-donald-trumps-historic-spending-bill" target="_blank" rel="noopener">launched</a> a new third political party and Trump pushed the expiration of the 90-day tariff freeze to August 1, while announcing a slew of new tariffs.
Meanwhile, gold hit three all-time highs (a triple top), oil is up around 35% from its year-to-date low of $62, and Bitcoin is inching toward new record highs after closing the week at $109,000. 
So today, I want to break down the biggest moves in the market – including a "wildcard" no one's talking about – and why they matter.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Politics, Tariffs And A Fresh Round Of Market Volatility</h2>
President Trump signed his ‘Big Beautiful Bill' (officially called the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act") into law on Friday during a White House Independence Day celebration. It wasn't a surprise, of course – he said he wanted to do just that. What really grabbed attention, though, was the tariff twist. Remember that 90-day freeze on tariffs is set to expire this Thursday? That's been pushed back to August 1 as the administration continues to work on deals.
The markets took the news in stride, at least at first. Stocks opened higher, with tech leading the charge; bond yields dipped as traders priced in the idea that Trump might kick the can down the road again. But don't be fooled, volatility's still in the air because this delay doesn't erase the threat – it just pushes it further out.
And that's not all. 
Elon Musk, who's been one of the loudest critics of Trump's budget bill, filed to launch his own political party, &#8220;America First,&#8221; in response to its passage. Add this to the mix of trade wars and political threats, and the markets are having to price in a fresh round of uncertainty. We saw that on Monday when the Dow dropped more than 300 points to start the day.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Gold's Seasonal Slide And Oil's Short-Lived Momentum</h2>
SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) hit all-time highs in April, May and June &#8211; a textbook triple top. Now it's started to back off a bit, sitting around 305 as I'm writing. But the trend still looks solid.
We've got a nice gap between the 50- and 200-day moving averages (MAs), so momentum's still there for now. That said, gold tends to trade lower in August. Additionally, volatility has been declining since its last peak, which suggests to me that gold may be losing momentum in a matter of weeks.
Meanwhile, nature's black gold (oil) is surging right now. We've gone from year-to-date (YTD) lows of $62 to YTD highs of around $84. That's a huge move, but there are signs that it's running out of gas. Prices have already pulled back a little, and the seasonal pattern that's been fueling this rally is about to end.
In fact, I wouldn't be surprised to see oil completely lose steam – even roll over – by next Friday. So, if you're looking to make a move, keep in mind that the window's closing fast.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tech's Rebound Watchlist And The Mag 7's Turning Point</h2>
The Magnificent (MAG) 7 stocks – Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) – are showing signs of a rebound.
A great example of this is the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#BATS">MAGS</a>), which has just posted a textbook V-shaped recovery, bouncing off its April low of around $39 and climbing back toward its January high of nearly $56.50. Even better? Its chart just showed a bullish golden cross, where the 50-day MA crossed above the 200-day MA &#8211; a strong indication that momentum could be turning.
Now, MAGs are still trailing behind the S&amp;P and Dow – it's the caboose. But if this rally keeps rolling, MAGs could catch up fast, possibly even leapfrogging them to the front of the train. And if the biggest names in tech start firing again, it's a signal the broader market could be setting up for another breakout.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tesla's Uncertainty Factor And The Risk Beneath The Rally</h2>
The real wildcard of the markets right now? Tesla.
We've seen the stock hit YTD highs near $426 earlier this year, then tank below $221 and then bounce again. This hasn't happened once or twice – it's happened multiple times. At the moment, it's sitting around $295, but a new tweet by Musk could change that in a heartbeat.
Seasonality isn't giving us much to work with right now, either. There's no bullish or bearish edge we can lean on for July or August. Although we saw a bullish crossover recently, I'm not convinced it will hold, given the constant chaos surrounding the stock.
Volatility is low, Fibonacci levels are signaling a bearish trend, and the overall trend is sideways.
But the unknown factor here is Elon himself. His move to launch a third political party is doing more than just rattling headlines – it's stirring sentiment. Shareholders didn't sign up for this kind of drama or political spotlight. And with what seems to be bridges burned on both sides of the aisle, Tesla's getting dragged even deeper into the mess.
That kind of risk is exactly why Tesla is such a wild card in this market. If it breaks lower, it could drag the rest of the Mag 7 with it. And if it stabilizes, it might be the last piece needed for tech to start firing on all cylinders again.
Ultimately, we're looking at the perfect storm of uncertainty and opportunity right now. So, while the headlines can be distracting, remember that the charts and the patterns are where the real story is told.
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3 Big Surprises Just Hit The Markets – Here's How I'm Trading Them

BlackRock is recalibrating its investment strategy, moving away from traditional macro anchors towards &#8220;mega forces&#8221; like artificial intelligence, which they believe will be &#8220;durable drivers of returns&#8221; in both the near and long term.
What Happened: This shift is detailed in their latest commentary, which emphasizes a more tactical approach to investing in a world where long-term macro stability is diminishing.
The firm notes that while &#8220;long-term macro anchors markets have relied on for decades, like stable inflation and fiscal discipline, have weakened,&#8221; this doesn&#8217;t necessitate a reduction in risk-taking.
Instead, mega forces or AI-related investments offer a &#8220;new anchor for returns.&#8221;
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/46068345/blackrock-bets-big-on-defense-companies-amid-escalating-geopolitical-tensions-palantir-lockheed-martin-northrop-grumman-among-stocks-in-focus">BlackRock</a> also highlights the role of &#8220;immutable economic laws&#8221; in limiting the pace of global change, such as the inability to rewire supply chains overnight and the reliance of U.S. debt sustainability on foreign funding.
This perspective keeps BlackRock &#8220;risk on and overweight U.S. equities.&#8221;
Despite recent U.S. stock gains driven by the AI theme and a backdrop of persistent sticky inflation, the firm sees &#8220;scope for overall corporate earnings to stay solid even if U.S. growth is dented by tariff-induced disruptions and corporate caution.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: BlackRock anticipates that sticky inflation will prevent the Federal Reserve from significant rate cuts, and high fiscal deficits in the U.S. may prompt investors to seek a greater term premium on long-term debt.
The firm stresses that in this volatile environment, &#8220;set-and-forget portfolios no longer serve investors well,&#8221; advocating for active management across asset classes.
&#8220;Greater dispersion in market and security returns means more opportunity to capture alpha,&#8221; they conclude, reinforcing their belief that mega forces or AI investments will be pivotal in driving future returns.
Here are a few AI-linked exchange-traded funds that investors could consider amid ongoing optimism about the sector.
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<td>iShares US Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYW#NYSE">IYW</a>)</td>
<td>9.19%</td>
<td>11.00%</td>
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<td>Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTEC#NYSE">FTEC</a>)</td>
<td>7.44%</td>
<td>11.23%</td>
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<td>First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDN#NYSE">FDN</a>)</td>
<td>10.49%</td>
<td>28.91%</td>
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<td>iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGM#NYSE">IGM</a>)</td>
<td>10.06%</td>
<td>15.00%</td>
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<td>iShares Global Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IXN#NYSE">IXN</a>)</td>
<td>9.53%</td>
<td>6.96%</td>
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<td>Defiance Quantum ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QTUM#NASDAQ">QTUM</a>)</td>
<td>12.05%</td>
<td>42.81%</td>
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<td>Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#BATS">MAGS</a>)</td>
<td>1.66%</td>
<td>12.74%</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, were higher in premarket on Tuesday. The SPY was up 0.11% at $621.36, while the QQQ advanced 0.26% to $553.47, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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BlackRock Shifts Gears, Declares AI The New 'Anchor For Returns' As Inflation Stays Sticky

As Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) turned the most valuable publicly traded company on Thursday, inching closer to a $4 trillion market capitalization, this multinational technology company, nicknamed &#8216;Big Blue,&#8217; has outperformed the Magnificent 7 and the Jensen Huang-led tech giant in 2025.
What Happened: International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) has quietly outpaced the gains in Magnificent 7 stocks on a year-to-date basis, emerging as one of the most profitable artificial intelligence plays this year.
IBM&#8217;s generative AI book of business has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/46151129/is-ibms-ai-transformation-powering-a-sustained-rally">surpassed $5 billion since its inception</a>, a clear indicator of customer demand. The stock has returned 32.75% YTD, higher than Nvidia&#8217;s 15.20% gains and also much higher than all the other Magnificent 7 stocks.
Even on a five-year basis, IBM has outperformed four out of seven Mag 7 components.
Moreover, the stock has also gained more than the exchange-traded fund tracking the Magnificent 7 stocks, Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#BATS">MAGS</a>).
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<td>YTD Performance</td>
<td>One-Year Performance</td>
<td>Five-Year Performance</td>
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<td>Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</td>
<td>15.20%</td>
<td>26.63%</td>
<td>1558.06%</td>
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<td>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</td>
<td>-12.43%</td>
<td>-5.65%</td>
<td>134.59%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</td>
<td>19.17%</td>
<td>6.69%</td>
<td>141.85%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</td>
<td>1.45%</td>
<td>11.70%</td>
<td>54.60%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)</td>
<td>-5.29%</td>
<td>-5.94%</td>
<td>146.52%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</td>
<td>19.99%</td>
<td>33.17%</td>
<td>208.03%</td>
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<td>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</td>
<td>-16.86%</td>
<td>25.38%</td>
<td>291.35%</td>
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<td>Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#BATS">MAGS</a>)</td>
<td>3.27%</td>
<td>14.47%</td>
<td>123.1% (Since 2023)</td>
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<td>International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>)</td>
<td>32.75%</td>
<td>65.87%</td>
<td>155.37%</td>
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Why It Matters: Apart from AI, IBM also emerged as one of the top investors alongside Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), making significant investments in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45901958/ibm-google-emerge-as-top-investors-in-quantum-computing-with-most-patents-issued-in-2025-only-two-companies-seriously-investing-says-martin-shkreli">quantum computing space</a> on a year-to-date basis.
According to the data shared by Martin Shkreli in mid-June, there was a steep drop in the number of quantum computing patents issued after IBM and Google, suggesting that other companies are either smaller players or not prioritizing quantum computing as heavily.
Meanwhile, highlighting the tariff impact during the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44972416/ibm-plays-down-trump-tariff-concerns-doge-could-affect-consulting-business-but-its-us-federal-business-is-less-than-5-says-ceo">first quarter earnings call</a>, IBM's CFO and Senior Vice President, James Kavanaugh, said that the company was exploring alternatives to mitigate any indirect effects because the direct tariff impact was "minimal." 
"Goods imported to the U.S. represent less than 5% of our overall spend, and under current U.S. tariff policy, the impact to IBM is minimal. While we have limited direct exposure outside the United States, we are tactically evaluating alternative sources and other strategies to mitigate tariffs," he said.
Talking about the impact of DOGE-related initiatives, its Chairman, President, and CEO, Arvind Krishna, highlighted that its consulting business was "susceptible to discretionary pullbacks and DOGE-related initiatives."
The company is set to report its <a href="https://newsroom.ibm.com/2024-07-10-IBM-to-Announce-Second-Quarter-2024-Financial-Results#:~:text=ARMONK%2C%20N.Y.%2C%20July%2010%2C,at%205%3A00%20p.m.%20ET">second-quarter earnings</a> on July 24. -.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings shows that IBM had a stronger price trend over the short, medium, and long term. Its momentum ranking was solid, and its value ranking was poor at the 17.38th percentile. The details of other metrics are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-4/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">available here</a>.
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Price Action: On the truncated trading day of July 3rd, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, scaled fresh records and ended higher. The SPY was up 0.79% at $625.34, while the QQQ advanced 0.98% to $556.22, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro </a>data.
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Everyone Talked About Nvidia, Apple And Tesla, But This One Tech Stock Has Left Them All Behind In 2025

A historic inflow streak into the world&#8217;s biggest exchange traded fund has come to a sudden end in June, with the S&amp;P 500 benchmark fund losing billions even as Wall Street <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/46163999/us-stocks-likely-to-open-higher-continuing-record-setting-advances-june-has-never-seen-an-all-time-high-since-1950-highlights-expert">celebrated fresh record highs. </a>
The Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) saw $5.69 billion in outflows during the month, marking its first monthly net redemption since December 2022 and the second-largest outflow since the fund's launch in 2015.
The redemptions signal a notable divergence between market performance and investor behavior. The S&amp;P 500 reached new all-time highs in late June, yet large swaths of institutional and retail investors opted to take profits and reduce exposure.
Over the three years leading up to June 2025, the VOO ETF attracted $250 billion in inflows, overtaking the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) to become the world's largest ETF.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Broad-Based Redemptions Across Some Large-Cap ETFs</h3>
The outflows from Vanguard's S&amp;P 500 ETF were far from an isolated case, as other major large-cap funds also saw significant investor withdrawals.
The Invesco Equal-Weight S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RSP#NYSE">RSP</a>) shed $1.6 billion in June, marking its steepest monthly outflow since March 2020. 
Meanwhile, the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) posted $1.7 billion in redemptions, its largest since December 2020. 
Even the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (CBOE: MAGS), a relatively new fund focused on mega-cap tech names, saw $102 million in outflows—only the second monthly decline in assets since its debut in November 2023.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Why Are Investors Pulling Back Amid Record Highs?</h3>
Veteran Market strategist Ed Yardeni said investor sentiment remains cautious, despite easing geopolitical concerns and progress on trade policy under President Donald Trump.
"Though the stock market is back on record-high ground after a couple of big worries have dissipated, investors remain wary, sentiment readings show," Yardeni said in a note on Monday.
Yardeni highlighted the ceasefire in the 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran and improved outlooks regarding Trump&#8217;s proposed trade policies, yet noted that traditional sentiment indicators like the AAII Bull-Bear Ratio and Investor Intelligence surveys remain subdued.
"Stock investors always find something to worry about," Yardeni said. 
In Yardeni's view, the disconnect between price action and sentiment could suggest that a large portion of the current rally is being driven by passive or algorithmic flows, rather than broad-based investor enthusiasm. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Technical Strength vs. Macro Uncertainty</h3>
On the technical front, Adam Turnquist, chief technical strategist at LPL Financial, recently indicated that historical patterns suggest momentum tends to continue after a market reaches new highs.
According to Turnquist&#8217;s analysis, after reaching new highs, the S&amp;P 500 posted average and median 12-month returns of 9.7% and 8.6%, respectively. Notably, 74% of those occurrences led to positive performance over the following year.
Still, Turnquist flagged macro risks that could limit further gains.
 "A lot of good news is arguably priced into the market," he said.
Further upside in equities, Turnquist added, will likely hinge on several variables aligning: upside earnings surprises, lower-than-expected tariff levels, passage of Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" with limited market disruptions, and ideally, a moderation in interest rates on the longer end of the yield curve.
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This S&P 500 ETF Saw A 30-Month Buying Spree — Now It's Over

The S&amp;P 500 index growth sans the Magnificent 7 stocks is almost negligible over the last 10 years, as the market capitalization of these stocks dominates the index.
What Happened: According to a Goldman Sachs graph shared by the Markets &amp; Mayhem, the Magnificent 7 stocks have driven the S&amp;P 500 growth since 2014, with their index rising from 500 to over 3500.
While the remaining 493 stocks stagnated near 500, reflecting a 2024 study by Goldman Sachs showing the stocks accounted for over 30% of the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s <a href="https://www.goldmansachs.com/insights/articles/is-the-sp-too-concentrated">market cap</a>. 
This concentration aligns with the Pareto principle, where 20% of assets drive 80% of returns, supported by a 2018 ScienceDirect <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378437105001950">study</a> on stock market indices that found power-law distributions in extreme variations, suggesting the Magnificent 7&#8217;s dominance is a natural outcome of market-cap weighting rather than an anomaly. Thus, according to this graph, if an investor invested in the S&amp;P 500, excluding the Magnificent 7 stocks, they&#8217;d have virtually negligible returns. 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Wow. If you net out the Mag 7 from the S&amp;P 500, the remaining 493 stocks have barely gone anywhere in over a decade (comparatively speaking). Chart: Goldman Sachs <a href="https://t.co/0q8kYpA3St">https://t.co/0q8kYpA3St</a> <a href="https://t.co/RE2RDL8ZcP">pic.twitter.com/RE2RDL8ZcP</a>
&mdash; Markets &amp; Mayhem (@Mayhem4Markets) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mayhem4Markets/status/1931060432821010860?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Filip Felician Dames, the founder of a venture capital fund, Cherry Ventures, explained that the research and development, or R&amp;D spending, by Magnificent 7 stocks was a significant determinant of the company&#8217;s &#8220;future earnings power.&#8221;
&#8220;We need more innovation and risk-taking mentality,&#8221; he added.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">R&amp;D spend is a main predictor of future earnings power. Today, Mag7 are investing more in R&amp;D than all listed companies in Europe put together. We need more innovation and risk-taking mentality to narrow the gap. <a href="https://twitter.com/WSJ?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WSJ</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WSJTech?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WSJTech</a>
&mdash; Filip Dames (@filipdames) <a href="https://twitter.com/filipdames/status/1935673496295657883?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Meanwhile, looking at the valuation of these seven firms using the price-to-sales ratio, Amazon.com Inc. was the cheapest at 0.38, while Microsoft Corp. was the most expensive at 0.92.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Among the biggest AI names, <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24AMZN&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$AMZN</a> seems to be the cheapest Mag 7, even beating <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24GOOGL&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$GOOGL</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24NVDA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$NVDA</a> is priced in pretty decent already IMO. <a href="https://t.co/3dsqPTDVrg">pic.twitter.com/3dsqPTDVrg</a>
&mdash; Ravi (@ravisRealm) <a href="https://twitter.com/ravisRealm/status/1934458417072267758?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Comparatively, the Magnificent 7 stocks haven&#8217;t performed well in 2025. Only Nvidia Corp., Microsoft, and Meta Platforms Inc. beat the -1.33% year-to-date return of the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#BATS">MAGS</a>) and the 1.91% return of the S&amp;P 500 index.
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<td>Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</td>
<td>5.18%</td>
<td>11.24%</td>
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<td>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</td>
<td>-19.38%</td>
<td>-6.25%</td>
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<td>Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</td>
<td>14.73%</td>
<td>7.75%</td>
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<td>Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</td>
<td>-3.50%</td>
<td>14.20%</td>
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<td>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)</td>
<td>-8.73%</td>
<td>-2.10%</td>
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<td>Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</td>
<td>16.11%</td>
<td>38.68%</td>
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<td>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</td>
<td>-15.09%</td>
<td>77.37%</td>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">More Mag 7 relative strength.. best since Feb 20 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24MAGS&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$MAGS</a> <a href="https://t.co/0rmrrrp1Qf">pic.twitter.com/0rmrrrp1Qf</a>
&mdash; Mike Zaccardi, CFA, CMT &#x1f356; (@MikeZaccardi) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeZaccardi/status/1934705246451675484?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) was trading above its short and long-term simple dialing moving averages with a relative strength index at 57.35, which was in a neutral zone.
Despite the largely bullish chart, its momentum indicator was reflecting a key bearish crossover signal as its MACD line of 7.1 was below the signal line of 8.3 with a negative histogram value of 1.2.
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Price Action: The SPY and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, declined slightly on Wednesday. The SPY was down 0.015% at $597.44, while the QQQ was 0.017% lower at $528.99, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
On Friday, the futures of the S&amp;P 500, Dow Jones, and the Nasdaq 100 indices were trading lower.
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What If You Invested In S&P 500 Excluding Mag 7? Here's How NVDA, AMZN, AAPL And Others Have Performed In The Last Year

President Donald Trump has proposed giving <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/management/25/06/45853025/trump-account-promises-1000-for-every-kid-but-not-everyone-thinks-its-the-smartest-idea-out-there">parents $1,000 to invest </a>for their children at birth. A Benzinga reader poll asks which of the Magnificent 7 stocks parents should consider buying and holding for 18 years under the new plan.
What Happened: Trump's plan for $1,000 investment accounts for parents of newborns could give them a head start on investing in mutual funds, ETFs, and individual stocks, including fast-growing names like<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/magnificent-seven"> the Magnificent Seven stocks.</a>
Benzinga recently asked readers which Mag 7 stock they would invest the $1,000 in.
"Under Trump's $1,000 baby investment plan, which Mag 7 stock would you invest the money in for the best 18-year return?" Benzing asked.
The results were:
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<li>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>): 21%</li>
<li>Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>): 17%</li>
<li>Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>): 14%</li>
<li>Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>): 14%</li>
<li>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): 12%</li>
<li>Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>): 12%</li>
<li>Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>): 10%</li>
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The winner of the poll was Nvidia with 21% of readers picking this stock as the one they would invest in and hold for the next 18 years to add wealth to their children's investment account. Apple was a close second at 17%, with Alphabet and Meta tied for third at 14%.
Tesla ranked last in the poll of the Mag 7 stocks with 10% of the vote, while Microsoft and Amazon tied for fifth with 12%.
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Why It's Important: Trump's plan for $1,000 investment accounts could have a bullish impact on the stock markets as it would create consistent new investment sources for top stocks and ETFs with every child born between Jan. 1, 2025 (retroactively) and Jan. 1, 2029
Parents could be faced with the tough choice of investing in a broad market fund like the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) that produces annual returns of 10% to 12% or to be more aggressive and pick some growth stocks.
Choosing just one Magnificent 7 stock is probablyn't the best recommendation as it would provide less diversification and be high-risk, high-reward.
A look at past returns shows the Mag 7 stocks have been high performers and outperformed the market. Here are the five-year returns:
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<li>Apple: +126.6%</li>
<li>Alphabet: +147.4%</li>
<li>Amazon: +61.7%</li>
<li>Microsoft: +145.0%</li>
<li>Meta: +193.6%</li>
<li>Nvidia: +1,466.5%</li>
<li>Tesla: +392.4%</li>
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All of these stocks, except for Amazon, outperformed the five-year gain of 95.1% for the SPY. 
For those looking for diversification between the Mag 7 stocks, the Roundill Magnificent Seven ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#BATS">MAGS</a>) offers exposure to all seven stocks.
If the investing accounts idea goes through, it would be interesting to see if any parents publicly track the holdings and their performance over an 18-year time frame.
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The study was conducted by Benzinga from June 13, 2025, through June 16, 2025. It included the responses of a diverse population of adults 18 or older. Opting into the survey was completely voluntary, with no incentives offered to potential respondents. The study reflects results from 170 adults.
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Trump Wants Babies To Get $1,000 To Invest At Birth: This Magnificent 7 Stock Tops Poll For 18-Year Growth

As Donald Trump approaches six months into his second presidential term, four foreign markets he vowed to penalize with heavy tariffs have not only withstood the threat, they've outpaced the S&amp;P 500 and America&#8217;s biggest tech giants <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">by a wide margin.</a>
Since Jan. 20, 2025 — Trump's inauguration day — exchange-traded funds tracking Mexican, Canadian, eurozone and Chinese stocks have posted significant gains.
Such performance defied Wall Street&#8217;s overly pessimistic expectations at the start of the year, especially as these regions were seen as directly damaged by Trump's protectionist agenda. 
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Equities in Mexico, Canada, Europe and China Defy Trump's Tariff Threats</h1>
The iShares MSCI Mexico ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWW#NYSE">EWW</a>) surged 28%, the iShares Large-Cap China ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>) rose 21%, the iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZU#NYSE">EZU</a>) gained 20%, and the iShares MSCI Canada ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWC#NYSE">EWC</a>) is up 11%.
Ironically, these four economies — responsible for the bulk of last year's trillion-dollar U.S. trade deficit — were key targets in the new administration's push to rebalance trade.
In contrast, the S&amp;P 500, as tracked by the Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>), has remained flat. 
Meanwhile, a widely followed basket of tech giants struggled to keep pace. The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#NYSE">MAGS</a>) — which tracks the performance of Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) — declined by 3.4% over the same period.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Markets Reversed Course After Trump&#8217;s Swearing-In</h1>
Leading up to Inauguration Day, the trajectory of global markets told a starkly different story. From Election Day on Nov. 5 through Jan. 20, investors moved defensively on regions perceived to be in Trump's crosshairs.
The Mexican ETF lost 6.5%, China's declined 5.8%, and eurozone and Canadian stocks treaded water. 
Meanwhile, the S&amp;P 500 rose 4.6%, and the tech-heavy Magnificent Seven soared 15%, buoyed by artificial intelligence euphoria. 
But the moment Trump reentered the Oval Office, the narrative shifted. Markets began reacting not just to political headlines but to tangible changes in fiscal and trade policy. 
The result: U.S. equities stalled, mega-cap tech lost momentum, and capital rotated toward the markets that had initially been expected to struggle under Trump&#8217;s second term.
One of the most striking reversals was Tesla.
Shares of the EV-maker had soared more than 70% between the election and inauguration, fueled by speculation that Elon Musk's collaboration with the Trump administration — via the Department of Government Efficiency — would have given his companies (also including SpaceX) inside access to major federal contracts.
But the alliance quickly soured, and Tesla's stock began a sharp downward spiral. 
Musk exited the DOGE in May and began openly clashing with Trump over fiscal priorities. Tesla shares have since plunged 25%, wiping out post-election gains. 
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">How The Dollar Slump Helped Flip Global Markets</h1>
Part of the market reversal that has occurred since January 2025 can be attributed to a sharp weakening in the dollar.
On Jan. 14, just days ahead of Trump's inauguration, the U.S. dollar index was at 110 — its strongest level since late 2022.
Fast forward six months, and the same index has slumped by 11%, hitting its lowest level in over three years.
This dollar drop is no coincidence. It reflects a growing market rethink around the U.S. relative economic strength, or what analysts call &#8220;American exceptionalism.&#8221;
Tariff tensions, a first-quarter recession, Moody's downgrade of the U.S. credit outlook and concerns over Trump's unfunded spending have eroded trust in the dollar's safe-haven role.
In aggregate, these dynamics have eroded confidence in the dollar as a safe-haven store of value, especially compared to equities in countries seen as "Trump's rivals."
The relative underperformance of U.S. markets and the dollar is forcing investors to reconsider a long-held assumption: that the U.S. economy and its markets would always lead during global uncertainty.
Foreign markets, once seen as fragile in the face of U.S. pressure, have emerged as relative winners, while America&#8217;s internal fractures raise doubts about long-term macro stability.
For now, markets have made their judgment: the real trade shock isn't abroad, it's at home.
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Trump's First Six Months: These 4 Markets Crush S&P 500 As Tariffs Boomerang

Gary Black, a seasoned Wall Street investor, has made a significant shift in his investment strategy. Black, who recently sold off his remaining shares in&nbsp;Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), is now focusing&nbsp;on what he sees as&nbsp;major opportunities in big tech.
What Happened: Black, the managing partner at Future Fund LLC, recently divested his Tesla holdings amid valuation concerns, helping clients avoid a selloff triggered by a public dispute between CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump. Black, in an <a href="https://www.marketwatch.com/story/fund-manager-who-sold-tesla-just-in-time-says-investors-are-overlooking-these-tech-bargains-3cc91ad2">interview </a>with Market Watch, revealed that he has now turned his attention to what he considers to be significant opportunities in big tech, such as Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Meta (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and DoorDash (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NASDAQ">DASH</a>).
Black&#8217;s investment approach begins with identifying &#8220;ten long-term circular mega trends,&#8221; including e-commerce, 24/7 information technology, and artificial intelligence (AI). 
He is particularly bullish on Nvidia due to its AI roadmap and high demand for its high-end AI chips. Despite Tesla&#8217;s recent decline, Black believes Nvidia, with a forward earnings multiple of around 32 times, is a more attractive investment.
Meta is another major position in Black&#8217;s portfolio, with its growth in Instagram and Facebook. Amazon&#8217;s expanded offerings and DoorDash&#8217;s increasing restaurant partnerships also make them appealing investments, according to Black.
Despite the ongoing market rally, Black remains optimistic about the market&#8217;s future, anticipating that the Federal Reserve will likely begin cutting interest rates, albeit not as rapidly as Trump would prefer.
&#8220;&#8230;there are areas where people are just getting overly exuberant about prospects. And that&#8217;s always negative,&#8221;&nbsp;cautioned Black. 
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Why It Matters: Black&#8217;s shift in investment strategy reflects the evolving landscape of the tech market. Big tech companies have been driving significant market gains, with the&nbsp;Magnificent 7 stocks <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45786854/magnificent-7-drive-54-of-market-cap-gains-in-sp-500-since-april-lows-the-market-cannot-survive-without-big-tech">leading nearly</a> 55% of the S&amp;P 500's market capitalization recovery&nbsp;since the April lows.
Black&#8217;s move also aligns with the broader trend of tech megacaps dominating the market. In May 2025, the&nbsp;Magnificent Seven added <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/new-etfs/25/06/45722678/magnificent-seven-closed-a-blockbuster-may-added-nearly-2-trillion-in-market-value">nearly $2 trillion</a> in market value, marking their strongest monthly performance in years. This trend underscores the enduring appeal of big tech companies, making them attractive investment opportunities, as recognized by Black&#8217;s recent portfolio adjustments.
Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#BATS">MAGS</a>), which invests in Magnificent Seven stocks, surged 24.20% over the past year, according to data from <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Why Pro Investor Gary Black Ditched Tesla To Bet On Nvidia, Amazon, Meta And DoorDash?

Markets have entered a rare calm zone. After months of economic hand-wringing and geopolitical jitters, investor nerves seem to have settled. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/volatility#:~:text=Volatile%20markets%20are%20a%20part,decisions%20based%20on%20careful%20analysis.">Volatility has been</a> bleeding out of the system, quietly and relentlessly.
Charlie Bilello's tweet grabbed attention this week:
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The 63% decline in the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24VIX&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$VIX</a> over the last 9 weeks is the biggest volatility crash in history.<a href="https://t.co/rQuXrxVpWs">https://t.co/rQuXrxVpWs</a> <a href="https://t.co/4d1muTTXfC">pic.twitter.com/4d1muTTXfC</a>
&mdash; Charlie Bilello (@charliebilello) <a href="https://twitter.com/charliebilello/status/1931702139438481703?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The CBOE Volatility Index or VIX has dropped a staggering 63% over the last nine weeks &#8211; the steepest crash in its history. That plunge comes as the S&amp;P 500 Index gently climbed over the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45831332/sp-500-hits-6000-level-following-positive-jobs-data-investor-sentiment-improves-fear-index-remains-in-greed-zone">awaited 6,000 level</a>, shrugging off recent geopolitical noise.
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The VIX is now near 17, well under its long-term average of around 20 &#8211; a level that would normally raise eyebrows. That signals traders aren't building in much fear. Instead, they're letting the calm ride—not even hiccupping into early summer.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">2017 Deja Vu? Or New Dynamics</h2>
But history warns that deep calm can mask hidden risks. 
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Think late 2017: a suppressed VIX and steady S&amp;P rally laid the groundwork for early 2018's brutal snapback. Those who dismissed growing tail risks were caught flat-footed.
We're seeing similar dynamics this time: the VIX remains subdued, but subtle signals — like flattened skew and a sticky VVIX — suggest investors are quietly hedging rather than celebrating.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Are High-Beta Arenas The Next Market Move?</h2>
Sector-wise, this serenity has pumped up high-beta arenas. Tech-centric ETFs like the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) and the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) are pacing the gains while momentum names, especially the Magnificent Seven, continue to dominate flows. XLK has gained about 11% and SMH is up about 16% over the past month alone. The Mag 7-tracking Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#BATS">MAGS</a>) is up 10.75% over the last month.
Meanwhile, defensive pockets like consumer staples and utilities aren't moving enough to signal that safety trades are safe.
Recent headlines may have cooled rising tensions with China and delivered solid jobs data, offering a backdrop of optimism. Some strategists even see room for the S&amp;P to drift to <a href="https://www.marketwatch.com/story/third-time-lucky-citi-changes-its-s-p-target-once-more-after-index-hits-6-000-bd3fac80">6,300</a> or beyond later this year. Yet complacency is a restless beast.
The real question now is whether this serene setup turns into a springboard for more upside… or an overdue reversal. Without obvious catalysts &#8211; Fed moves, unexpected inflation or global shocks &#8211; the market may stay mellow. 
But volatility has a reputation for snapping back suddenly. And when it does, high-growth and leveraged names are often the first to feel the burn.
For now, investors have a choice: ride the calm or prepare for the turbulence when it returns. Quiet markets are attractive. Just don't mistake that silence for safety.
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While investors stayed fixated on artificial intelligence and the mega-cap tech giants leading the charge over the past five years, a quiet outperformer emerged: a small-cap retailer selling plush toys and kids&#8217; accessories that has outpaced them all.
What Happened: On Wednesday, the founder of AI platform Bearly.AI, Trung Phan, highlighted this performance in a post on X.
The stock in question is Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc., which is known for its make-your-own stuffed animal stores, which have since become a staple in American malls.
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A shift in the company&#8217;s business model has sent its shares soaring by 1,648.48% over the past five years, with Nvidia Corp. being a distant second at 1,491%, followed by Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp. and Alphabet Inc. at 144.72%, 147.79%, and 135.53%, respectively, over five years.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Big Tech this, Big Tech that. Big fluffy animal plush toys (Build-A-Bear) has hugely outperformed Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft and Google in past 5 years. <a href="https://t.co/r5X9jCuFdr">pic.twitter.com/r5X9jCuFdr</a>
&mdash; Trung Phan (@TrungTPhan) <a href="https://twitter.com/TrungTPhan/status/1929907593620926679?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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In his post, Phan notes the dramatic performance gap between the stocks, despite the broader frenzy surrounding AI and digital transformation during this period. 
&#8220;Big Tech this, Big Tech that,&#8221; Phan says, pointing at the market&#8217;s obsession with these stocks, and yet the &#8220;big fluffy animal plush toys (Build-A-Bear)&#8221; managed to outperform big tech.
A few comments on Phan&#8217;s post credit Build-A-Bear&#8217;s rise to a shift in its strategy. According to Bryant Suellentrop, who runs a staffing agency, the company's pivot from marketing primarily to children toward engaging nostalgic adults with disposable income and access to a credit card played a key role in the stock&#8217;s surge.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Great intel from Bryant: Build-A-Bear expanded brand by targeting adults DTC <a href="https://t.co/xytFMIQN1r">https://t.co/xytFMIQN1r</a> <a href="https://t.co/T0BYbltsUZ">pic.twitter.com/T0BYbltsUZ</a>
&mdash; Trung Phan (@TrungTPhan) <a href="https://twitter.com/TrungTPhan/status/1929917417456861276?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Analysts continue to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/analyst-ratings/25/05/45449312/expert-outlook-build-a-bear-workshop-through-the-eyes-of-7-analysts">maintain a bullish outlook</a> on the stock, with 6 out of 7 being bullish, and 1 &#8220;Somewhat Bullish,&#8221; with an average consensus price target of $54.14, or a 17.28% upside from current levels.
Despite substantial tariff-related headwinds, the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45670275/build-a-bear-sticks-to-outlook-despite-tariff-pressure-stock-soars-25">stuck to its sales outlook</a> for the full year, projecting growth in the mid-single-digit rate compared to the previous year.
During its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/b45665092/build-a-bear-workshop-reports-record-breaking-first-quarter-fiscal-2025-results">first quarter results</a> last week, the company reported a record $128.4 million, up 11.9% year-over-year, and ahead of estimates at $118.9 million, with a profit of $19.6 million, or $1.17 per share. 
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Year-To-Date Returns</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">5-Year Returns</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBW#NYSE">BBW</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+4.72%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+1,648.48%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) </td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+2.61%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+1,491.03%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-16.83%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+144.72%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+10.82%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+147.79%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-11.14%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+135.53%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#BATS">MAGS</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-2.23%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+111.21%</td>
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Price Action: Shares of Build-A-Bear plunged 3.63% on Wednesday, trading at $46.16 per share, but are up 1.82% after hours. 
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According to Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings, Build-A-Bear scores remarkably well across most key metrics and has a favorable price trend in the short, medium, and long-term. Click <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">here</a> if you want to see how it compares with the tech giants. 
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Build-A-Bear Beats Big Tech: Plush Toy Retailer Outpaces Nvidia, Apple With Over 1,600% Returns In 5 Years

The Magnificent Seven did not disappoint in May, posting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/new-etfs/25/06/45722678/magnificent-seven-closed-a-blockbuster-may-added-nearly-2-trillion-in-market-value">record-breaking $1.75 trillion in collective market cap gain</a>, their strongest combined performance in years. 
The center of the mania: the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#BATS">MAGS</a>), which saw its best monthly performance since inception, powered by an AI-driven, earnings-supported technology surge.
But with valuations sky-high and Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) in reverse gear, is this still a time to buy, or has the market become too magnificent for its own good?
Benzinga spoke to David Mazza, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/david-mazza">CEO of Roundhill Investments</a>, to discuss the factors behind MAGS&#8217; &#8220;best month since inception&#8221; and whether the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETF&#8217;s star status</a> still shines through in changing macro winds.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Broad-Based Gains, Not Just A One-Stock Show</h2>
&#8220;What stood out was the breadth of the rally,&#8221; Mazza said in an interview with Benzinga. &#8220;Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) led with a 24% gain, but Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Meta (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), and Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) also posted double-digit gains, signaling a broad-based resurgence in the mega caps.&#8221;
The tailwind, Mazza said, was fueled by easing trade tensions and healthy earnings, especially in AI and cloud. &#8220;While we anticipated strength from these companies, the magnitude and breadth of the rally exceeded expectations.&#8221;
Nvidia contributed alone with $639 billion worth of market cap, while Tesla and Meta were not far behind. Microsoft added $484 billion, Amazon increased by $219 billion, and Alphabet added $152 billion.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Apple Lags Behind, But MAGS Remains Firm</h2>
The sole laggard among the gang was Apple, which dropped 6%, erasing $192 billion in market capitalization and significantly underperforming the S&amp;P 500. Nevertheless, MAGS&#8217; equal-weighting approach prevented the decline from derailing the ETF&#8217;s performance.
&#8220;Apple&#8217;s underperformance, influenced by trade tensions and delayed AI initiatives, presents a potential buying opportunity,&#8221; Mazza said, highlighting the stock&#8217;s solid ecosystem and diversified manufacturing strategy.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why The Magnificent Seven Still Matter</h2>
More than mere tech giants, Mazza views the Magnificent Seven as critical plumbing to the economy of today. These firms drive everything from cloud computing to e-commerce, he said. &#8220;MAGS focuses exclusively on these companies, providing targeted exposure to the core drivers of modern economic growth.&#8221;
As opposed to the broad tech ETFs that encompass legacy or cyclical names, MAGS is laser-like. And while volatility clouds traditional sectors, some analysts, including Goldman Sachs, have referred to these mega-caps as a &#8220;defensive growth proxy.&#8221;
Mazza does too.
&#8220;These companies combine strong growth prospects with resilient business models, making them attractive during uncertain times. Goldman Sachs&#8217; characterization of them as a &#8216;defensive growth proxy&#8217; aligns with our view,&#8221; he agreed.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Question Of Valuation: Bubble Or Justified?</h2>
With the Magnificent Seven's forward P/E ratio now pushing 27.4x, the ghost of the dot-com bubble inevitably enters the chat. But Mazza sees a key difference.
"While the group&#8217;s median forward P/E ratio has risen to around 27x, it&#8217;s important to note that these valuations are supported by substantial earnings growth and strong fundamentals," he said. "Unlike the dot-com era, these companies are profitable and generate significant cash flow," Mazza noted. Nvidia, for example, posted a 69% YoY revenue jump last quarter.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Earnings Outlook And The AI Edge</h2>
Mazza is also optimistic about earnings, citing the group&#8217;s leading position in AI, cloud, and digital services. &#8220;Given their central roles in AI, cloud computing, and digital services, we anticipate continued earnings momentum as demand for these technologies persists and expands across various sectors.&#8221;
While MAGS provides exposure to high-cap AI adopters, Roundhill also has the CHAT ETF available for investors wanting more focused plays on Generative AI.
&#8220;We view AI as a transformative force with long-term implications. The companies within MAGS are not only early adopters, but also key enablers of AI technologies,&#8221; Mazza clarified. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What&#8217;s Next For MAGS?</h2>
Even with the monster rally, Mazza dampens expectations for the remainder of 2025.
&#8220;We don't expect a repeat of the massive gains we saw in the past year, but that doesn't mean the story is over,&#8221; he conceded. &#8220;If earnings growth remains solid and rate expectations stay in check, MAGS could still deliver compelling returns, just more measured than the blockbuster runs we&#8217;ve recently witnessed.&#8221;
With the market still characterized by uncertainty, Mazza feels that Magnificent Seven&#8217;s growth, quality, and macro sensitivity are an elusive combination.
These companies are essential to enterprise and consumer activity,&#8221; he said. &#8220;And MAGS is built to give investors direct exposure to that durability.&#8221;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bottom Line</h2>
May might have been magnificent, but the future of MAGS will be more measured, not muted. For those who want a high-conviction wager on AI, cloud, and the core players in the digital economy, Mazza makes the case the ETF is a singularly focused yet compelling entry point.
After all, in a world short on clarity, the Magnificent Seven might just be the market&#8217;s most down-to-earth stars.
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EXCLUSIVE: David Mazza On MAGS' Magnificent May: 'The Breadth Of The Rally Stood Out'

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc. overtook several Wall Street behemoths in a stunning rally last month, driven by its historic inclusion in the S&amp;P 500 and renewed cryptocurrency optimism.
What happened: The Nasdaq-listed company soared nearly 30% in the last month, marking a sharp reversal from its meltdown in April. The firm's stock was up 70% since its yearly low of $151.47.
In doing so, COIN outgained some of the biggest technology companies on the planet. As evident, its returns over the last month beat Amazon, Google's parent company Alphabet, electric vehicle juggernaut Tesla and all the other stocks in the high-performing "Magnificent 7" cohort.
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<td>Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>)</td>
<td>29.84%</td>
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<td>NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</td>
<td>24.07%</td>
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<td>Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</td>
<td>22.84%</td>
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<td>Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</td>
<td>11.28%</td>
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<td>Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</td>
<td>10.39%</td>
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<td>Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</td>
<td>6.14%</td>
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<td>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</td>
<td>2.20%</td>
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<td>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)</td>
<td>1.20%</td>
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Additionally, the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#BATS">MAGS</a>), which offers equal-weight exposure to the &#8220;Mag 7&#8221; stocks, underperformed Coinbase, returning only 11.19% over the past month.
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Coinbase made history last month <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/25/05/45416971/coinbase-becomes-first-pure-play-crypto-stock-in-sp-500-analyst-sees-major-institutional-upside">after it became</a> the first pure-play cryptocurrency stock to join the S&amp;P 500 Index, the widely used benchmark for the U.S. stock market.
The firm also made a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45287050/coinbase-acquires-deribit-in-2-9b-deal-to-expand-crypto-derivatives-business">big push into the global crypto derivatives market</a> by acquiring crypto options exchange Deribit for approximately $2.9 billion in a cash-and-stock deal. Once completed, the deal will make Coinbase the largest cryptocurrency derivatives platform in terms of open interest and options volume.
Further upsides were driven by the recovery of the cryptocurrency market, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) embarking on a <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/05/45589015/bitcoin-rockets-to-record-highs-amid-trumps-commitment-and-swedens-corporate-treasury-move">record-breaking rally</a>.
Price Action:&nbsp; Shares of Coinbase rose 0.19% in after-hours trading after closing 4.94% higher at $258.91&nbsp;during Tuesday&#8217;s regular trading session, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. Year-to-date, the stock has gained 4.27%.
As of this writing, COIN ranked high on growth, an indicator of a stock's combined historical expansion in earnings and revenue across multiple periods.&nbsp; To check how other cryptocurrency-linked stocks stack up against COIN, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings</a>.
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The Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), Wall Street's go-to tech fund, just recorded its second-largest monthly inflow on record, as investors chased an impressive rally in the Nasdaq 100 index powered by a trade war truce <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/new-etfs/25/06/45722678/magnificent-seven-closed-a-blockbuster-may-added-nearly-2-trillion-in-market-value">and Magnificent Seven dominance.</a>
The QQQ ETF pulled in $7.2 billion of net inflows in May, according to TradingView&#8217;s fund flow data. That marks the second-largest monthly inflow in the ETF's 10-year history, only trailing November 2024's $9.2 billion surge that followed Donald Trump's presidential victory.
Fueled by a 9% rally in the Nasdaq 100 — its best month since November 2023 — the fund crossed $330 billion in assets under management, consolidating its position as the fifth-largest ETF globally.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What Sparked The Inflows?</h3>
The rally followed a breakthrough in U.S.-China trade relations. On May 11, both countries agreed to a 90-day trade truce, slashing average tariff rates by 115 percentage points.
U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods dropped from 145% to 30%, while Beijing reduced duties on American imports from 125% to 10%.
"The temporary deal puts greater pressure on the two countries to develop a mutually amicable agreement," LPL Financial chief economist Jeffrey Roach said in a recent note.
The deal provided immediate relief to export-heavy sectors — especially tech hardware, semiconductors and software services — and helped fuel the Nasdaq's broad-based rally.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Magnificent Seven&#8217;s Dominance Strengthens</h3>
The Magnificent Seven stocks played a central role in QQQ's surge, continuing the momentum from their historic $1.75 trillion of combined market-cap gain in May.
Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) jumped 23.5%, becoming the second-best performing Nasdaq 100 stock in the month. 
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) gained 20.9%, while Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>) posted monthly gains of 19.4% and 16.5% respectively.
These megacap tech names are viewed by institutional investors as &#8220;defensive growth proxies&#8221;, according to Goldman Sachs' Ryan Hammond, citing their strong earnings and relevance in AI, cloud computing and enterprise infrastructure.
Roundhill Investments CEO David Mazza, whose firm manages the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#NYSE">MAGS</a>), said these companies "aren't speculative bets on future adoption," but rather, "staples within global consumers' lives."
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<table class="has-fixed-layout">
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Stock Name</th>
<th>Market Cap on April 30 (B$)</th>
<th>Market Cap on May 31 (B$)</th>
<th>Absolute Change (B$)</th>
<th>% Change in May</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Apple</td>
<td>3,192.19</td>
<td>2,999.86</td>
<td>-192.33</td>
<td>-6.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Microsoft</td>
<td>2,937.79</td>
<td>3,421.65</td>
<td>+483.86</td>
<td>+16.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nvidia</td>
<td>2,657.65</td>
<td>3,297.17</td>
<td>+639.52</td>
<td>+24.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Amazon</td>
<td>1,957.13</td>
<td>2,176.46</td>
<td>+219.33</td>
<td>+11.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alphabet</td>
<td>1,938.41</td>
<td>2,090.08</td>
<td>+151.67</td>
<td>+7.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Platforms</td>
<td>1,385.92</td>
<td>1,628.00</td>
<td>+242.08</td>
<td>+17.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tesla</td>
<td>908.83</td>
<td>1,115.93</td>
<td>+207.10</td>
<td>+22.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Total</td>
<td>14,977.92</td>
<td>16,729.15</td>
<td>+1,751.23</td>
<td>+11.7%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
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QQQ ETF Just Saw Its Second-Best Month Of Inflows Ever: Here's Why

The Magnificent Seven etched a historic chapter in market history in May 2025, delivering blockbuster gains and an eye-popping $1.75 trillion surge in combined market capitalization, their strongest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/magnificent-seven">monthly performance in years.</a>
The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#NASDAQ">MAGS</a>) – an exchange-traded fund investing in Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) – closed May with a combined market capitalization of $16.73 trillion, up by $1.75 trillion from a month earlier.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Who Gained The Most?</h3>
Nvidia led the pack with a 24.2% gain, marking its strongest month since May 2024. The chipmaker, a key player in the AI race, added a staggering $639 billion in market cap. 
Tesla jumped 21.5%, growing its value by $207 billion, while Meta Platforms rallied 19.4%, adding $242 billion. Microsoft gained 16.8%, contributing another $484 billion to the total surge.
Amazon added $219 billion, climbing 10.7%, and Alphabet rose 5.3%, adding $152 billion.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Stock Name</th>
<th>Market Cap on April 30 (B$)</th>
<th>Market Cap on May 31 (B$)</th>
<th>Absolute Change (B$)</th>
<th>% Change in May</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Apple </td>
<td>3,192.19</td>
<td>2,999.86</td>
<td>-192.33</td>
<td>-6.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Microsoft </td>
<td>2,937.79</td>
<td>3,421.65</td>
<td>+483.86</td>
<td>+16.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nvidia </td>
<td>2,657.65</td>
<td>3,297.17</td>
<td>+639.52</td>
<td>+24.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Amazon</td>
<td>1,957.13</td>
<td>2,176.46</td>
<td>+219.33</td>
<td>+11.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alphabet</td>
<td>1,938.41</td>
<td>2,090.08</td>
<td>+151.67</td>
<td>+7.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Platforms </td>
<td>1,385.92</td>
<td>1,628.00</td>
<td>+242.08</td>
<td>+17.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tesla </td>
<td>908.83</td>
<td>1,115.93</td>
<td>+207.10</td>
<td>+22.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Total</td>
<td>14,977.92</td>
<td>16,729.15</td>
<td>+1,751.23</td>
<td>+11.7%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Apple was the lone laggard, falling 6% in May and wiping out $192 billion in market cap. This underperformance, compared to the S&amp;P 500's 6% gain, marks Apple's worst relative showing since 2018.
Historical patterns, however, suggest the dip might be a buying opportunity. As detailed in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/25/05/45675595/apple-eyes-worst-month-vs-sp-500-since-2018-but-history-says-buy-the-dip-now">a recent Benzinga analysis</a>, Apple has often rebounded strongly after periods of relative weakness.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Why Analysts See More Upside</h3>
Goldman Sachs analyst Ryan Hammond said he&#8217;s watching for the Magnificent Seven to outperform the broader market this summer, citing earnings strength and their defensive appeal.
"Supercap Tech will act as a ‘defensive growth proxy,' and this is exactly what investors want during what will remain highly uncertain times," Hammond said in a Monday note.
He added that the group posted its best quarterly positive earnings-per-share surprise since the third quarter of 2023.
David Mazza, CEO of Roundhill Investments — which manages the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF — echoed the bullish sentiment, emphasizing that these companies are not speculative growth plays.
"These companies aren't speculative bets on future adoption," Mazza said. "They are the infrastructure of the real economy and, in some cases, staples within global consumers' lives."
Mazza believes exposure to themes like enterprise demand, AI, cloud computing and automation will prove more resilient than traditional sectors such as consumer staples or utilities.
"MAGS offers diversified exposure to this rare blend of growth, quality, and macro relevance," he said. "In a world where clarity is scarce, the Magnificent Seven remain, ironically, the most grounded in real earnings and economic activity."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Yet Valuations Are Stretching Again</h3>
Ed Yardeni, president of Yardeni Research, said in an emailed comment last week that the S&amp;P 500's forward price-to-earnings ratio rose from 18.0 in early April to 21.5 by the end of May.
He added that most of this jump came from the Magnificent Seven, whose group valuation climbed from 21.9 to 27.4 — showing strong investor demand for top tech stocks but also raising concerns that they may be getting too expensive.
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Magnificent Seven Closed A Blockbuster May, Added Nearly $2 Trillion In Market Value

The co-founder and executive chairman of Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), Michael Saylor, isn&#8217;t shying away from showcasing the success of his &#8216;Bitcoin Treasury&#8217; gambit, which is now several years in the making, with a handful of copy-cats in the fray.
What Happened: On Sunday, Saylor took to X, sharing a chart showing the 3-month performance of different stocks, commodities, and cryptocurrencies, which of course, included Microstrategy, which now conducts business under the brand name of &#8216;Strategy.&#8217;
The chart shows the company&#8217;s 44% 3-month return, far outpacing the Magnificent 7 stocks, which, barring Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), and Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), are either flat or have witnessed steep declines during this period.
Here&#8217;s a comparison between Strategy Inc. and each of the &#8216;Mag 7&#8217; stocks over the past three months, as well as their year-to-date performance.
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Stock / ETF</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">3 Month Performance</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Year-To-Date Performance</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+47.08%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+23.02%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-15.61%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-17.63%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+18.49%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+9.98%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+2.48%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-9.33%</td>
</tr>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+18.47%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-2.30%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+21.71%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-8.65%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-1.15%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+8.05%</td>
</tr>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Flat</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-6.91%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
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The stock has outpaced even Gold, tracked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>), the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which tracks the Nasdaq, and the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>).
Most importantly, however, the stock has outpaced Bitcoin, which grew 22% during these three months, or just about half of what Strategy has delivered to its investors.
Saylor showcased this performance while cheekily writing &#8220;your portfolio needs a strategy&#8221; in his X post. Replies to the post, however, pointed out that he conveniently missed out on Bitcoin miner, MARA Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), and GameStop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), another treasury firm, which have posted returns of 2.4% and 22.13% during this period.
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&mdash; Michael Saylor (@saylor) <a href="https://twitter.com/saylor/status/1929237352834085223?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: This is rather surprising, since the company&#8217;s rise to prominence in recent years has been tied entirely to it becoming a proxy for Bitcoin. Starting in 2020, when it first pioneered the concept of corporate &#8220;Bitcoin Treasury,&#8221; the stock has since been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/08/40155839/bitcoin-development-company-microstrategy-plunges-almost-15-in-pre-market-whats-going-on">referred to as</a> a &#8220;Bitcoin Development Company.
However, it has long traded at a premium to its Bitcoin holdings, at 256% during November last year, which analysts attributed to its &#8220;Bitcoin Yield Strategy.&#8221; This is a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42138209/microstrategy-trading-at-insane-256-premium-to-bitcoin-holdings-research-shows">controversial performance indicator</a> that highlights the ratio between its Bitcoin holdings and diluted equity shares.
According <a href="https://www.vaneck.com/us/en/blogs/digital-assets/matthew-sigel-deconstructing-strategy-mstr-premium-leverage-and-capital-structure/">to</a> a report by VanEck, Strategy still trades at a 112% premium to the face value of its Bitcoin holdings, which it attributes to the leverage it employs by issuing convertible debt and equity to fund its aggressive Bitcoin purchases.
In recent months, as tech stocks, along with broader markets, reel from trade and tariff-related uncertainties, Strategy continues to gain, with rising Bitcoin prices, which investors look upon as a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44787283/is-bitcoin-a-safe-haven-if-ray-dalios-worse-than-a-recession-warning-comes-true">potential safe haven</a> during a recession.
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Stock / ETF</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">3 Month Performance</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Year-To-Date Performance</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+47.08%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+23.02%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#BATS">MAGS</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+5.73%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-3.34%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">MARA Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+2.39%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-17.95%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">GameStop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+22.13%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-2.80%</td>
</tr>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Global X Blockchain &amp; Bitcoin Strategy ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BITS#NASDAQ">BITS</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+10.55%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-8.53%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+21.59%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+7.39%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Price Action: Shares of Strategy were down 0.43% on Friday, trading at $369.06, and are down 0.09% after hours on Monday.
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According to Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings, Strategy scores high on Momentum, but low on all other metrics. It does, however, feature a favorable price trend in the short, medium, and long term. Click <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">here</a> for deeper insights into the stock.
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