Exploring Balance & Strength in Energy & Income Exposure

Audio Commentary by Tim Seymour, IDVO Portfolio Manager

International equities traded lower in March as the Iran war triggered both inflation and growth fears, and central banks (European Central Bank, Bank of Japan) tightened policy or threatened it. The spike in oil prices highlighted the dependence many international economies have on oil imports for consumption and industrial sectors. International equities traded lower in sympathy with risk reduction and rotation yet continued to show resilience rooted in cheaper valuations and higher dividends than U.S. markets. Volatility peaked in the third week of the month after Brent prices surged past $110/bbl (dollars per barrel), and equities rallied from their lows (approximately -13% at the intraday bottom from the start of the month) as ceasefire headlines hit the tape.

Chicago, April 29, 2026—Amplify ETFs announces April income distributions for its income ETFs.

CHICAGO, April 30, 2026 – Amplify ETFs, a leading provider of breakthrough ETF solutions, announces the filing of the Amplify S&P 500 Dividend Drivers ETF (DRVR).

Audio Commentary by Tim Seymour, IDVO Portfolio Manager

Firm recognized by InvestmentNews for annual industry awards May 7 , 2026 – Chicago – Amplify ETFs, a leading provider of breakthrough ETF solutions, announces it has been named an Excellence Awardee in the 2026 InvestmentNews Awards, earning recognition in the ETF Provider of the Year category.

The market rebound in April demonstrates that positive swings can occur even during challenging times.

Following a period of heightened volatility in March, markets regained momentum in April, demonstrating resilience as major indices advanced and the S&P 500 Index reached a new all-time high. Investor sentiment improved as attention shifted toward stabilizing influences, including a continued stretch of solid earnings results and a ceasefire agreement in the Iran conflict. Robust earnings helped ease concerns around elevated valuations for certain companies, while easing geopolitical tensions contributed to a moderation in volatility, which peaked in late March. At the same time, oil prices, including WTI and Brent, retraced from recent highs. While geopolitical and policy-related uncertainties remain and could reintroduce volatility if conditions deteriorate, recent market action suggests investors are increasingly weighing these risks against supportive fundamentals and a still-evolving macro backdrop.

Following a period of heightened volatility in March, markets regained momentum in April, demonstrating resilience as major indices advanced and the S&P 500 Index reached a new all-time high. Investor sentiment improved as attention shifted toward stabilizing influences, including a continued stretch of solid earnings results and a ceasefire agreement in the Iran conflict. Robust earnings helped ease concerns around elevated valuations for certain companies, while easing geopolitical tensions contributed to a moderation in volatility, which peaked in late March. At the same time, oil prices, including WTI and Brent, retraced from recent highs. While geopolitical and policy-related uncertainties remain and could reintroduce volatility if conditions deteriorate, recent market action suggests investors are increasingly weighing these risks against supportive fundamentals and a still-evolving macro backdrop.