As the final quarter of the year begins, markets are grappling with rising interest rates and continued economic uncertainty. These factors led the S&P 500 to decline 3.3% (with reinvested dividends) during the third quarter while the U.S. Aggregate bond index lost 3.2%. On the surface, these issues echo the many concerns that investors faced last year when inflation and higher rates resulted in a bear market. Other factors including the narrowly averted government shutdown and cracks in China's economy have also added to investor fears. Amid the seemingly constant stream of negative headlines, how can long-term investors stay positive as they prepare for the final months of the year? Despite heightened volatility in the third quarter, the S&P 500 has held onto positive gains with the S&P 500 generating a total return of 13.1% year-to-date, with dividends, and the Nasdaq gaining 27.1%. This is in sharp contrast to last year's bear market and is further evidence that markets can rebound with little notice. The index has been propelled by sectors such as Communication Services (+40.4%), Information Technology (+34.7%), and Consumer Discretionary (+26.7%). Returns in these areas have more than offset poor performances by sectors such as Utilities (-14.4%) and Real Estate (-5.4%).

BLOK Portfolio Manager Mike Venuto shares his thoughts on BLOK ETF and the blockchain industry in this 3rd quarter report of 2023. Click HERE for BLOK’s prospectus. Learn more about Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF (BLOK), including the top 10 holdings, blockchain industry allocations, and more.

Audio Commentary by Tim Seymour

Audio Commentary by Tim Seymour

Chicago, October 26, 2023—Amplify ETFs announces October income distributions for its ETFs.

Chicago, October 26, 2023—Amplify ETFs announces October income distributions for its ETFs.

Kevin Simpson, Portfolio Manager of our DIVO and IDVO ETF, share his thoughts about the 3rd quarter portfolios positioning in 2023. Tim Seymour discusses the international markets and current events. Learn more about Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (DIVO) and Amplify International Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (IDVO) including the top 10 holdings and yield information.

Portfolio Manager Tim Seymour shares his thoughts on cannabis trends and outlook on the markets in this CNBS 3rd quarter report of 2023. Learn more about Amplify Seymour Cannabis ETF (CNBS), including the top 10 holdings, country allocations, and market allocations.

Audio Commentary by Tim Seymour

Audio Commentary by Tim Seymour