Market volatility—you just can’t escape it these days. Investors are increasingly focused on risk-adjusted strategies. Enter Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). The beauty of an ETF? You get exposure to high-growth stocks without carrying the “single-stock risk” that can keep you up at night.

Palantir Technologies is making a splash. The company’s latest quarter performance went above and beyond Wall Street’s expectations. If you’re looking to dip your toes into Palantir without holding its stock directly, several ETFs are worth keeping on your radar.

Here’s Why Palantir Is A Stock To Watch

You see, Palantir issued a bold 2025 revenue forecast at $3.75 billion. This easily beat the predicted $3.54 billion. CEO Alex Karp attributed the optimistic outlook to what he called “untamed organic growth” spurred by increasing demand for AI. Furthermore, they’re eyeing $1.56 billion in adjusted operating income—eclipsing the $1.37 billion analysts envisioned.

If numbers are your thing, consider this: Fourth-quarter 2024 revenue rose 36% to $827.5 million, surpassing the anticipated $775.9 million. Profit jumped to 14 cents per share, exceeding predictions of just 11 cents. With AI propelling its momentum, Palantir’s stock skyrocketed a staggering 340% in 2024. By Tuesday morning, shares hit $106.76—up 27%, marking their most significant intra-day leap in a year, Bloomberg reports.

ETFs to Consider for Palantir Exposure

• REX AI Equity Premium Income ETF (AIPI): It’s for those who want a significant piece of Palantir action. This ETF dedicates 10.77% to Palantir’s assets, with a 0.65% expense ratio. It saw a modest 0.4% uptick on February 4.

• ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK): Known for bold moves, Cathie Wood’s ARKK consistently places Palantir in its top 10 holdings. The fund allocates 5.43% to Palantir, boasting a 0.75% expense ratio. As of now, it’s trading relatively flat.

• Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD): About 10% of this ETF focuses on Palantir. With an expense ratio of 0.5%, it yielded a healthy 35% return last year and rose 2.27% at the time of writing on February 4.

• First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF (FPX): Catering to those interested in relatively fresh public companies, despite Palantir entering the fray in 2020, the ETF still finds value in it. They allocate approximately 7.05% to the stock. Investors eyeing growth-laden IPOs might find its 0.59% expense ratio compelling. It surged by 1.05% as of writing on February 4.

The Bottom Line

Investing in these ETFs? They let you ride Palantir’s tidal wave while diversifying risk across a jam-packed portfolio of high-tech stocks. It’s enough to keep your investment dreams as vibrant and enduring as the city’s lights.

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Alright, gather ’round New Yorkers, here’s the scoop on the latest Wall Street shuffle. On a Tuesday morning, U.S. stocks are doing a little dance—more like drifting—kinda like that fog over the East River. This slowdown is a result of the frenzied “Trump trade” coming to a halt after Mr. Donald Trump’s grand win in the presidential arena.

Out of the gate in early trading, the S&P 500 nudged up by a meager 0.1%, setting records while staying calm. The Dow Jones threw a bit more muscle, rising by 70 points or 0.2%, and meanwhile, the Nasdaq kinda lounged, barely moving. If ‘yo golden Trump’s tax cuts and such sound like a melody to the economy’s growth, then you’re seeing why stocks have been jigging all the way uptown. But slower economic beats have been cast into the mix, leading to bigger government debt and that pesky inflation that everyone loves to hate.

Now, smaller stocks? Yeah, they’ve been jazzing but gave up some big gains. Look at the Russell 2000 slipping by 0.4%. Even Tesla wasn’t immune, with Elon Musk’s enterprise dropping 2.4%—its first dip post the Election Day buzz last week. Meanwhile, Trump Media & Technology took quite a tumble, falling 6.6% along with the candidate’s brash buzz.

But hold your horses; there’s a bright side on the ticker tape. Live Nation Entertainment hit a high note, joining a list of U.S. titans reporting profits that gave analysts goosebumps. Concert fans, apparently undeterred by economic worries, are shelling out cash to see their idols live. The likes of Coldplay and others have already sparked enthusiasm for their 2025 stadium gigs. Watch their stock; it jumped 4.7%, showing no signs of slowing down.

Meanwhile, Tyson Foods strutted like it owned the joint, climbing a robust 8.1% after outshining analysts’ financial forecasts. They’re slinging beef, chicken, and pork like it’s nobody’s business. And here’s a juicy tidbit—a dividend boost to appease all the investors watching from the wings.

Representing the home front, Home Depot scored a modest bump of 0.3%. Beating profit expectations is becoming a regular thing for them, even as consumers are pinching pennies these days.

In a world of ones and zeroes, Bitcoin did its bitcoin thing. It soared to a jaw-dropping height before cooling its heels a bit. The slings and arrows of the crypto world showed as Bitcoin peaked at $89,995—thank you, CoinDesk—only to retreat towards $85,000. For some context, the digital currency started the year chilling below $43,000. Gotta love a rollercoaster, right?

Meanwhile, down in bond land, Treasury yields took a leap. After a long weekend honoring veterans, U.S. government bonds came back to life. The return saw the yield on the 10-year Treasury climbing to 4.38% from last Friday’s 4.31%. The U.S. economy’s vitality is surprising some folks. The Federal Reserve’s rate cuts are cushioning the dynamic duo of jobs and inflation, nudging inflation tantalizingly close to their 2% aim. This vitality got a pinch of pizzazz, thanks to Trump’s tariff talk and the qualms about future debt expansion—not to mention the economy’s buoyancy.

Folks tweaking their crystal balls on Fed rate cuts should start rethinking. Slashing rates might be good for the economy, but it sure can liven up inflation. Who knew patience would become a virtue on Wall Street?

Across the pond, and far eastwards, a grim chorus. European and Asian markets took dips. Our friends in Hong Kong, with their Hang Seng*, loomed large with a 2.8% plunge. Yes, folks, that index closed below 20,000 for the first time since China tossed a stimulus package to the winds back in September. Rough seas ahead may be expected.

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Reporting with contributions from the biz brains at AP, Yuri Kageyama among them.

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