{
  "id": 4528624,
  "title": "Venture Into High-Volatility Corners of the Market With These 3 ETFs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/venture-into-high-volatility-corners-of-the-market-with-these-3-etfs",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-29T13:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Finance",
    "slug": "yahoo-finance",
    "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/venture-high-volatility-corners-market-133000857.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "For investors seeking exposure to high-risk, high-reward sectors, three exchange-traded funds (ETFs) stand out. The Virtus LifeSci Biotech Clinical Trials ETF (BBC) has surged 38% year to date, targeting clinical-stage biotech companies in the drug discovery process. With a high 0.65% fee and low liquidity due to its small size, BBC may offer significant potential but comes with considerable risk. The iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC) has gained 24% YTD by investing in a diverse group of small and volatile firms, with a focus on healthcare and financials. Despite a 0.60% fee, IWC provides broad sector exposure and has rewarded investors who are willing to take on risk. Lastly, the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) has returned 13% YTD, offering a dividend yield of 2.1%, and investing in 117 small gold mining companies. GDXJ's performance may be bolstered by a few prominent gold mining firms, but its high allocations to these names could limit exposure to smaller, speculative players. These ETFs present opportunities for investors seeking to venture into high-volatility corners of the market, albeit with varying levels of risk and complexity.",
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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."
}