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With <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/interest-rates">ultra-low interest rates</a> firmly in the rearview mirror, Jeff Weniger, Head of Equity Strategy at WisdomTree, has a clear message for investors: &#8220;Anything in the high-4s on a 10-year Treasury rate puts the S&amp;P 500's earnings yield at a level where it either barely exceeds or does not exceed the risk-free yield.&#8221;
In other words, it&#8217;s time to rethink the Growth vs. Value debate.
In an exclusive interview with Benzinga, Weniger said that investors in the "higher for longer" camp should focus on Value stocks. ETFs such as the Vanguard Value ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTV#NYSE">VTV</a>), the SPDR Select Sector Fund &#8211; Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>), the Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VBR#NYSE">VBR</a>) and the iShares Select Dividend ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVY#NASDAQ">DVY</a>) provide exposure to value equity in the U.S.
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As rates rise, the yields on Treasury bonds become more competitive with stock market earnings, making growth stocks, which have long outperformed, much less attractive. In such a scenario, investors in growth-focused ETFs such as the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) and the Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VUG#NYSE">VUG</a>) should remain wary of their holdings.
"In that scenario, which is a live one, investors need to reassess the more speculative portions of their portfolio," he said.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tariff Tension &amp; Its Surprising Impact</h2>
While tariffs continue to be a topic of concern, Weniger suggests that much of this risk is already baked into the market. &#8220;Tariff risk is one of the most priced-in risks we have seen for some time,&#8221; he explained.
Reshoring efforts, which began during the pandemic, are unlikely to be significantly affected by new tariffs. So, if you&#8217;re expecting a major tariff shock to upend the market, Weniger believes the impact may be much smaller than anticipated.
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Beyond energy prices, Weniger identifies a potentially overlooked inflation risk: housing. &#8220;The market needs to contend with the very real arithmetic of Owners Equivalent Rent in the CPI calculation,&#8221; he said.
Even if home prices stagnate or fall, the inflated housing costs will continue to push the CPI higher.
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With macro uncertainties looming, Weniger advises investors to manage their risk carefully. &#8220;Sentiment is arguably bubbly in certain pockets of U.S. markets and downright moribund in others,&#8221; he adds, suggesting that international stocks might be a safer bet while scaling back exposure to U.S. equities in the current volatile climate.
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Union Pacific.
Looking at options history for Union Pacific (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>) we detected 12 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 75% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 25% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $145,148 and 9, calls, for a total amount of $367,296.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $130.0 to $255.0 for Union Pacific during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Union Pacific options trades today is 683.27 with a total volume of 1,439.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Union Pacific's big money trades within a strike price range of $130.0 to $255.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Union Pacific 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737578730_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>UNP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$8.9</td>
<td>$8.4</td>
<td>$8.45</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$84.4K</td>
<td align="right">893</td>
<td align="right">104</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$3.97</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$59.9K</td>
<td align="right">19</td>
<td align="right">410</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
<td>$57.1K</td>
<td align="right">223</td>
<td align="right">108</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$106.5</td>
<td>$105.4</td>
<td>$106.5</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$53.2K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$8.6</td>
<td>$8.4</td>
<td>$8.48</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$43.2K</td>
<td align="right">83</td>
<td align="right">179</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Union Pacific</h3>
Omaha, Nebraska-based Union Pacific is the largest public railroad in North America. Operating on more than 30,000 miles of track in the western two thirds of the us, Union Pacific generated $24 billion of revenue in 2023 by hauling coal, industrial products, intermodal containers, agriculture goods, chemicals, fertilizers, and automotive goods. Union Pacific owns about one fourth of Mexican railroad Ferromex and historically derives roughly 10% of its revenue hauling freight to and from Mexico.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Union Pacific, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Current Position of Union Pacific</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,819,700, the price of UNP is down by 0.0%, reaching $236.74.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 1 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Union Pacific</h3>
3 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $261.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Raymond James continues to hold a Strong Buy rating for Union Pacific, targeting a price of $265. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Union Pacific, which currently sits at a price target of $265. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Stifel keeps a Buy rating on Union Pacific with a target price of $253. 
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High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bearish on Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in RCL often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 15 options trades for Royal Caribbean Gr. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 13% bullish and 53% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $31,328, and 14 calls, totaling $593,319.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $210.0 and $247.5 for Royal Caribbean Gr, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Royal Caribbean Gr's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Royal Caribbean Gr's whale activity within a strike price range from $210.0 to $247.5 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Royal Caribbean Gr Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737578725_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$14.3</td>
<td>$14.25</td>
<td>$14.3</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$95.8K</td>
<td align="right">593</td>
<td align="right">70</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$14.6</td>
<td>$14.15</td>
<td>$14.4</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$57.6K</td>
<td align="right">593</td>
<td align="right">122</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$9.45</td>
<td>$8.8</td>
<td>$9.01</td>
<td>$237.50</td>
<td>$54.0K</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">65</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$9.15</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$8.55</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$51.2K</td>
<td align="right">124</td>
<td align="right">64</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$13.65</td>
<td>$13.2</td>
<td>$13.2</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$39.6K</td>
<td align="right">76</td>
<td align="right">35</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Royal Caribbean Gr</h3>
Royal Caribbean is the world's second-largest cruise company, operating 68 ships across five global and partner brands in the cruise vacation industry. Brands the company operates include Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea. The company also has a 50% investment in a joint venture that operates TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. The selection of brands in the portfolio allows Royal to compete on the basis of innovation, quality of ships and service, variety of itineraries, choice of destinations, and price. The company completed the divestiture of its Azamara brand in 2021.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Royal Caribbean Gr</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,320,557, the RCL's price is down by -0.69%, now at $241.61. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 6 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Royal Caribbean Gr</h3>
A total of 2 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $252.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Equal-Weight rating on Royal Caribbean Gr, maintaining a target price of $210. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan persists with their Overweight rating on Royal Caribbean Gr, maintaining a target price of $295. 
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Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on RCL Options

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Booking Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in BKNG usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 74 extraordinary options activities for Booking Holdings. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 28% leaning bullish and 40% bearish. Among these notable options, 43 are puts, totaling $3,166,786, and 31 are calls, amounting to $18,026,032.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $3300.0 and $7900.0 for Booking Holdings, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Booking Holdings options trades today is 31.12 with a total volume of 446.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Booking Holdings's big money trades within a strike price range of $3300.0 to $7900.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Booking Holdings Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737578719_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$53.4</td>
<td>$53.3</td>
<td>$53.39</td>
<td>$4500.00</td>
<td>$197.5K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">39</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$372.0</td>
<td>$360.1</td>
<td>$372.0</td>
<td>$5000.00</td>
<td>$186.0K</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$415.4</td>
<td>$408.8</td>
<td>$415.4</td>
<td>$4850.00</td>
<td>$166.1K</td>
<td align="right">42</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$813.2</td>
<td>$793.4</td>
<td>$803.2</td>
<td>$4000.00</td>
<td>$160.6K</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$98.0</td>
<td>$90.1</td>
<td>$98.0</td>
<td>$5000.00</td>
<td>$117.6K</td>
<td align="right">69</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Booking Holdings</h3>
Booking is the world's largest online travel agency by sales, offering booking and payment services for hotel and alternative accommodation rooms, airline tickets, rental cars, restaurant reservations, cruises, experiences, and other vacation packages. The company operates several branded travel booking sites, including Booking.com, Agoda, OpenTable, and Rentalcars.com, and has expanded into travel media with the acquisitions of Kayak and Momondo. Transaction fees for online bookings account for the bulk of revenue and profits.
In light of the recent options history for Booking Holdings, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Booking Holdings's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 244,973, the price of BKNG is down by -1.93%, reaching $4595.91.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 29 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Booking Holdings</h3>
3 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $4990.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on Booking Holdings, which currently sits at a price target of $4470. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wedbush has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Booking Holdings, which currently sits at a price target of $5500. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Morgan Stanley keeps a Equal-Weight rating on Booking Holdings with a target price of $5000. 
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Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Booking Holdings

Targa Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRGP#NYSE">TRGP</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 27.8% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 40.98%. Currently, Targa Resources has a market capitalization of $46.46 billion. 
Buying $100 In TRGP: If an investor had bought $100 of TRGP stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $567.40 today based on a price of $213.06 for TRGP at the time of writing.
<h3>Targa Resources's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Stifel initiated coverage on Cytokinetics Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYTK#NASDAQ">CYTK</a>), noting the company&#8217;s catalyst rich one to two years.
The M&amp;A speculation ramped up in early 2024 after the company released SEQUOIA-HCM Phase 3 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/23/12/36413624/cytokinetics-drug-potential-analyst-suggests-key-role-of-established-pharma-for-pot" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">trial data of&nbsp;aficamten</a> in December 2023. However, last year,&nbsp;Novartis AG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVS#NYSE">NVS</a>) decided to step back from pursuing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/01/36616494/cytokinetics-heart-drug-is-a-multi-billion-dollar-opportunity-by-2032-despite-novar" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the&nbsp;Cytokinetics deal</a>.
Amgen Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>), AstraZeneca Plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZN#NASDAQ">AZN</a>), and Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) also all popped up as potential suitors, though the stock faded from there as a deal never materialized.
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Cytokinetics has fallen out of favor with investors after a turbulent start to 2024, marked by a controversial Royalty Pharma Plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RPRX#NASDAQ">RPRX</a>) deal and no <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/05/38992589/heart-disease-focused-cytokinetics-operations-are-on-track-despite-acquisition-unce" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">mergers or acquisitions</a>.
Investors poorly received the structure of the Royalty Pharma deal at the time, and it continues to be a concern for many even today.
Stifel has initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CYTK/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast of $80</a>. However, the outlook appears promising, with its valuation adjusted and several catalysts expected over the next 12+ months.
Stifel analyst James Condulis writes Cytokinetics&#8217; aficamten is an exceptional drug as it sets a strong competitive standard for a multi-billion-dollar obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM) market.
As the rollout of Bristol Myers Squibb Co&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) Camzyos mavacamten continues, some concerns remain about its potential in treating obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM).
While the initial launch is not seen as a negative sign for mavacamten&#8217;s potential, its Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) is a barrier to fully unlocking the market.
Cytokinetics appears well-positioned to capitalize on Bristol Myers&#8217; groundwork with its second-to-market drug, aficamten, which is expected to have a best-in-class profile. There is a strong case for aficamten to secure a differentiated REMS, potentially including six-month echocardiograms (Q6M echos) as a standard.
Under conservative assumptions, aficamten could drive the U.S. oHCM market to approximately $3 billion.
Looking ahead to 2025 and 2026, Phase 3 nHCM data and early findings for HFpEF could present new opportunities. Although mergers and acquisitions are not a key focus, potential strategic interest could bring unexpected benefits.
Price Action: CYTK stock is up 3.45% at $47.40 at last check Wednesday.
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The first U.S. based exchange-traded fund turns 32 years old today and is one of the most<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs"> popular ETFs today.</a>
Here's a look at the history of the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and how much an investment at launch would be worth today. What Happened: Launched with seed funding of $6.5 million, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/01/30529288/worlds-first-etf-turns-30-heres-how-much-money-youd-have-if-you-invested-1-000-when-it-launched" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> became the first U.S. ETF </a>on Jan. 22, 1993.
The ETF was approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission several years after&nbsp;State Street Corp.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STT#NYSE">STT</a>)&nbsp;applied for the fund.
Initial interest in the ETF was poor and the fund was almost closed before investors came around to the idea of using ETFs as investment vehicles.
The success of the SPY ETF led to other financial institutions launching similar ETFs that track the S&amp;P 500 Index, one of the largest and most well-known stock market indexes.
The&nbsp;iShares Core S&amp;P 500 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVV#NYSE">IVV</a>)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Vanguard S&amp;P 500 Index Fund ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>)&nbsp;launched in 2000 and 2010, respectively.
Today, the three ETFs that track the S&amp;P 500 are the largest in the world according to&nbsp;<a href="https://etfdb.com/compare/market-cap/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ETFDB&nbsp;</a>with the following assets under management:
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<li>SPY:&nbsp;$623.5 million</li>
<li>VOO: $603.1 million</li>
<li>IVV: $594.2 million</li>
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After posting its worst one-year performance in more than a decade for the 2022 year, the S&amp;P 500 Index, which features 500 leading U.S. publicly traded companies, with a primary emphasis on market capitalization, saw outperformance in 2023, ending the year up over 20% and riding a streak of winning weeks. The ETF followed up the rebound with a 24.9% gain in 2024.
In 2024, the S&amp;P 500 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42678368/sp-500-hits-57-all-time-highs-in-record-breaking-2024-magnificent-7-drive-30-of-nasdaqs-surge">reached new all-time highs </a>on numerous occasions, boosted by soaring valuations for technology stocks.
Here are the current top&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ssga.com/us/en/institutional/etfs/funds/spdr-sp-500-etf-trust-spy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">holdings&nbsp;</a>of the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF at the time of writing:
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<li>Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>): 6.7%</li>
<li>Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>): 6.6%</li>
<li>Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>): 6.2%</li>
<li>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): 4.2%</li>
<li>Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>): 2.6%</li>
<li>Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>): 2.3%</li>
<li>Alphabet Inc Class A (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>): 2.3%</li>
<li>Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>): 2.2%</li>
<li>Alphabet Inc Class C (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>): 1.9%</li>
<li>Berkshire Hathaway Class B (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>): 1.7%</li>
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Investing $1,000 in SPY Stock:&nbsp;While the idea of ETFs was new at the time, investors who followed State Street into the idea of a new investment vehicle to track the S&amp;P 500 would have been pleasantly rewarded.
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF traded at around $43.61 in its first days of trading. A $1,000 investment could have purchased 22.93 shares at the time.
The $1,000 investment would be worth $13,930.20 today based on a price of $607.51 for the SPY at the time of writing. This represents a hypothetical return of $1,293.0% over the past 32 years.
Investors who bought the SPY on Jan. 22, 1993, based on a price of $25.02 adjusted for dividends would have an even larger return. The SPY has an adjusted price of $25.02 when adjusted for dividends, which means a $1,000 investment could have purchased 39.97 shares.
The $1,000 investment would be worth $24,282.17 today. This represents a hypothetical return of 2,328.2% over the past 32 years.
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NOV's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOV#NYSE">NOV</a>) short percent of float has risen 21.04% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 20.68 million shares sold short, which is 5.35% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.45 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>NOV Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737577822_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for NOV has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing NOV's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, NOV's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.27%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Peering Into NOV's Recent Short Interest

Helius Medical Tech's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSDT#NYSE">HSDT</a>) short percent of float has risen 44.44% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 230 thousand shares sold short, which is 6.24% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.0 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Helius Medical Tech Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737577817_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Helius Medical Tech has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Helius Medical Tech's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Helius Medical Tech's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.55%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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EMCOR Group's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EME#NYSE">EME</a>) short percent of float has risen 13.01% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 490 thousand shares sold short, which is 1.39% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.39 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>EMCOR Group Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737577812_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for EMCOR Group has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing EMCOR Group's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, EMCOR Group's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.65%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Savings account balances are one of those topics that rarely come up in conversation. People might talk about how much they spent on their last vacation or complain about the rising cost of groceries, but ask someone how much they have saved and you'll probably get an awkward silence.
It's no surprise – money is personal and savings can feel like a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42173927/how-rich-are-you-find-out-whether-you-rank-as-upper-middle-or-lower-class-based-on-income-and-other-factors">measure of success</a> (or stress). Even close family members or friends tend to keep that number to themselves. But you&#8217;re not alone if you've ever wondered how your balance compares to others.
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The Federal Reserve's 2022 Survey of Consumer Finances revealed that the average American household has $62,410 stashed in transaction accounts, including savings, checking, money market and call deposit accounts. Sounds like a lot, right? But averages are sneaky. They're easily skewed by a few outliers, i.e: the ultra-wealthy. If Jeff Bezos walked into your local coffee shop, the "average" customer's net worth would shoot through the roof, even though most are just there <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/06/39360372/kevin-oleary-urges-stop-wasting-money-on-5-50-coffee-ramit-sethi-calls-him-out-its-not-the-f-g-c">ordering $5.50 lattes</a>.
That's why the median savings balance – the middle number when all balances are lined up – is much more relatable. For 2022, it was $8,000. In other words, half of American households have less than $8,000 saved. That's a far cry from $62K and feels, well, a little more realistic for most people.
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Breaking It Down: Age, Income and Lifestyle
Savings balances vary wildly depending on age, income and whether or not you're splitting expenses with a partner.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">By Age</h2>
Unsurprisingly, the older you are, the more savings you'll likely have – thanks to years of work, investments and, for some, a lifetime of frugality. Here's how it shakes out:
• Under 35: Average $20,540 &#x7C; Median $5,400
• 35-44: Average $41,540 &#x7C; Median $7,500
• 45-54: Average $71,130 &#x7C; Median $8,700
• 55-64: Average $72,520 &#x7C; Median $8,000
• 65-74: Average $100,250 &#x7C; Median $13,400
• 75+: Average $82,800 &#x7C; Median $10,000
While averages rise steadily, medians don't jump as much – another reminder that outliers can distort the big picture.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">By Income</h2>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/41102547/is-your-income-higher-than-the-average-middle-class-household-heres-what-theyre-earning">Income plays an even bigger role</a>. It's easier to save more when you're earning more, but for those in lower brackets, the numbers are sobering:
• $0-$34,599: Median $900
• $35,600-$59,499: Median $2,550
• $59,500-$91,899: Median $7,400
• $91,900-$153,099: Median $15,760
• $153,100-$245,399: Median $33,800
• $245,400+: Median $111,600
These figures highlight why experts often recommend saving a percentage of your income rather than comparing dollar amounts with others.
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Family dynamics matter, too. Couples without children tend to top the savings charts, likely because they're spending less on diapers, tuition and braces. Here's how the averages stack up:
• Single, no kids (under 55): Average $19,320
• Single with kids: Average $16,800
• Couple, no kids: Average $103,140
• Couple with kids: Average $73,890
Where Do You Stand?
So, how do your savings compare? Start by looking at the median figure: $8,000. Are you above or below that line? Then, dig into your age group, income bracket and household setup.
But remember, it's not just about how you compare to others – it's about how your savings align with your goals. Financial advisors typically suggest saving 3-6 months of living expenses for emergencies, but the real target depends on your circumstances.
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What If You're Not There Yet?
If your balance isn't quite where you'd like it to be, don't panic. There are plenty of ways to build up your savings:
1. Set a budget. Knowing where your money goes is the first step.
2. Trim expenses. Cut back on nonessentials (like subscriptions you forgot you had).
3. Shop for better interest rates. As of January 2025, the average savings account offers a mere 0.55% APY, but online banks often offer much higher rates.
The key is to focus on progress, not perfection. Whether starting with $900 or $90,000, every dollar saved is a step closer to financial security.&nbsp;
So, next time someone asks if your savings are above average, you can smile and say, "Define average." And if you're unsure about your savings goals, consider <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/are-you-rich">consulting a financial advisor</a>. They can help you create a plan that fits your unique circumstances and keeps you moving toward your desired future.
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Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 12.93% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 24.52%. Currently, Palo Alto Networks has a market capitalization of $123.54 billion. 
Buying $100 In PANW: If an investor had bought $100 of PANW stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $889.91 today based on a price of $188.26 for PANW at the time of writing.
<h3>Palo Alto Networks's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737577810_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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American Airlines Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) is set to report its fourth-quarter financial results on Thursday before the opening bell. Here's a look at what to look <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/aal#:~:text=American%20Airlines%20Charts,for%20Q4%20earnings.">for in the report. </a>
What To Watch: After posting a $149 million net loss in the third quarter, investors will be keen to see if American Airlines has returned to profitability. The company&#8217;s updated guidance suggests improved financial performance compared to earlier expectations.&nbsp;
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American Airlines raised its Q4 outlook in December and now expects earnings in the range of 55 cents to 75 cents per share, versus its prior guidance of 25 cents to 50 cents.
According to estimates from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, analysts expect the company to report earnings of 64 cents per share and quarterly revenue of $13.4 billion.&nbsp;
Investors will also be interested in American Airlines&#8217; operational metrics, including passenger load factors, capacity and fuel costs, which can significantly impact profitability.
The company reported a passenger load factor of 86.6% and average aircraft fuel price of $2.50, including related taxes (dollars per gallon) in the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41518666/american-airlines-q3-earnings-revenue-and-profit-beat-annual-outlook-hike-debt-reduction-more"> third quarter</a>.&nbsp;
Last week, B of A Securities analyst Andrew Didora upgraded American Airlines stock from Underperform to Neutral and raised the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AAL/analyst-ratings"> price target </a>from $12 to $20 heading into its fourth-quarter earnings release.&nbsp;
AAL Price Action: According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, American Airlines shares are down 0.59% at $18.53 at the time of publication Wednesday. 
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