This week, the etf.com team examines the resurgence of small-cap ETFs like the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM), diagnoses the cause for delays in crypto ETF approvals by the SEC and takes the temperature of healthcare ETFs in the wake of UnitedHealth's recent maladies. 

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This week, etf.com's editorial team tackles the biggest stories of the week, including the latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decision, how the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and the SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) have fared as safe havens since "Liberation Day," and how some ETFs have attempted to model on Warren Buffett's investing prowess.

Plus, stick around for an exclusive one-on-one chat with NEOS Investments Co-founder and Managing Partner Garrett Paolella.

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The etf.com editorial team dives deeper into the week's top stories, including the market's big comeback, economic data jitters, a nod to Vanguard on its 50th birthday—and we test the team's ETF acumen with a new quiz.

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In this week's episode of Exchange Traded Fridays, the etf.com editorial team recaps the most exciting and surprising moments from the 2025 etf.com Awards, which included the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) clinching ETF of the Year and the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) taking home the crown for Crypto ETP of the Year.

The team also discusses Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF (JAAA), winner of the Active ETF of the Year award, as well as the AB Short Duration High Yield ETF (SYFI), which won the award for Best New U.S. Fixed Income ETF, and much more.

In this week's episode of Exchange Traded Fridays, the etf.com editorial team examines volatility and the ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (VIXY), takes a contrarian view of gold ETFs and pigs out on a junk bond ETF.

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In this week's episode of Exchange Traded Fridays, the etf.com editorial team discusses the wild week of tariff-generated market swings and its effect on index ETFs, like the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO), and bond ETFs, like the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT). We also covered ETF inflows and outflows and which ETFs offer investors shelter from the storm.

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