The materials sector often garners significant attention from investors due to its fundamental role in the global economy. XLB, the leading ETF tracking this sector, offers a straightforward way to invest in the performance of crucial materials companies. Analyzing XLB's recent performance can reveal insights on the present state and future prospec

The small-cap arena can be a volatile playground for traders seeking to capitalize on market fluctuations. Two prominent exchange-traded funds (ETFs) often find themselves in the crosshairs of short sellers: the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) and the SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT). Decoding their unique characteristics, underlying holdings, and recent p