VUG is trading 1.5% up today as de-escalation signals in the Middle East and ceasefire hopes drive a broad market rally.
- President Trump’s announcement of potential U.S. troop withdrawal from Iran and easing oil prices below $100/barrel have boosted risk assets.
- Growth stocks are benefiting from AI optimism and a 1.60% gain in the NASDAQ, outweighing prior supply chain fears regarding helium shortages.