{
  "id": 17605177,
  "title": "1 Unstoppable ETF I'm Buying Hand Over Fist During the Next Bear Market",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/1-unstoppable-etf-im-buying-hand-over-fist-during-the-next-bear-market",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-01T12:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/11/01/unstoppable-etf-buying-bear-market-smh/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bear markets can be daunting, watching investments dwindle steadily. While we're not in one yet, experts predict one may be on the horizon, given the S&P 500's historically high valuation of 40.89, the highest since the dot-com era. Warren Buffett, the renowned investor, once advised that bear markets are prime buying opportunities, suggesting a shift in perspective: \"Disinvestors lose as market falls, but investors gain.\" The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH -6.98%) is an ETF I'm considering purchasing during the upcoming downturn. Defined by a 20% (or greater) market decline, a 20% drop from the current S&P 500 high of 7,818 would place the index around 6,200. Such an event would reset many AI-driven stocks, positioning them for future growth as AI continues to advance. The ETF, which tracks the MVIS US Listed Semiconductor 25 Index, boasts a top three holding of Nvidia, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Advanced Micro Devices. With a nearly 28% average annualized return, it has outperformed other tech ETFs since its inception in 2011. However, its concentrated nature warrants holding it within a diversified portfolio. Additionally, incorporating ETFs for bear market protection and core holdings would provide balance. While the VanEck Semiconductor ETF experiences significant short-term volatility, its long-term growth potential makes it an attractive choice for investors looking to capitalize on the impending AI boom. Nonetheless, due to its aggressive growth profile, it should constitute a modest portion of the overall investment portfolio.",
  "summary": "Bear markets are a great time to buy.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "1 Unstoppable ETF I'm Buying Hand Over Fist During the Next Bear Market",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/1-unstoppable-etf-im-buying-hand-over-fist-during-the-next-bear-market-17606215",
        "published": "2026-11-01T13:05:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}