AI chips in 2025 rely on cutting-edge semiconductor components. Next-generation 2 nm nodes using Gate-All-Around (GAAFET) transistors are being adopted, offering roughly +30% density or -30% power compared to 3 nm.

Gold has delivered an exceptional performance over the past two years, cementing its role as a cornerstone of defensive investment strategies.   

The global investment landscape in 2024 and 2025 has been shaped by contrasting economic forces—from robust U.S.   

Water-themed ETFs have delivered modest but positive returns in 2024–25. For example, Invesco’s S&P Global Water ETF (CGW) is up roughly 18.8% year-to-date in 2025 (with a one-year gain of ~14.8%).  

This report posits that while NVIDIA and Broadcom are both at the heart of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, they are not direct competitors in a zero-sum game. 

In the rapidly evolving semiconductor industry, Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) stand as pivotal players, each with distinct yet complementary roles. 

This report provides an in-depth, expert-level analysis of the US aerospace and defense (A&D) market and a detailed comparative review of six key exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that provide exposure to this sector.  

The US dollar (USD), as the world's reserve currency, and Bitcoin (BTC), the pioneer of cryptocurrencies, embody two diametrically opposed economic visions.