How ETF investors are positioning as markets whipsaw

• Thematic ETFs, especially those related to AI and its geopolitical applications (like modern warfare and drone companies), are a hot topic among investors.
• ETFs offer a diversified vehicle for investors to gain exposure to nascent industries where picking individual companies can be challenging.
• Despite heightened geopolitical volatility, the markets have shown resilience, remaining only a few percentage points off all-time highs, indicating investor faith in long-term stability.

Sylvia Jablonski of Defiance ETFs discusses how investors are navigating market volatility using thematic ETFs, particularly those focused on AI and its applications in modern warfare. She highlights the market's surprising resilience despite geopolitical tensions and emphasizes the diversification benefits of ETFs for accessing nascent industries.