2025 is drawing to a close, and investors have plenty to look back on. Active ETF performance and proliferation was once again an important theme, and as the category matures, its standout performers have diversified.
When it comes to curing common ailments, the majority of doctors won't be prescribing things like LSD, mescaline, PCP, or psilocybin (mushrooms) anytime soon. But these are examples of a growing billion-dollar psychedelic drugs industry that's poised for even more growth.
SGDM, SLVP, SHLD, URA and PSIL top the charts in the first half of 2025, defying market turmoil and riding sector-specific surges.
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JA Jeff Ameen Spire Wealth Management | 2,000 | $21,969.04 | $39,560 | $17,590.96 | 80.07% |
| BB Brian Baylis Bell Investment Advisors Inc. | 75 | $911.71 | $1,454.25 | $542.54 | 59.51% |
Christopher C. Powers Farther Finance Advisors, LLC | 756 | $8,517 | $14,658.84 | $6,141.84 | 72.11% |
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The fund represents an actively managed Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) with a focus on investments in the psychedelic drugs sector. Its primary objective is to invest in companies that either generate at least 50% of their revenue from, or allocate the same proportion of their assets to, psychedelic drugs and their derivatives. Furthermore, to meet its investment goals, the fund commits at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) towards securities of such companies. This ETF is particularly interested in life sciences companies that are pioneers in psychedelic medicines, although it also embraces other companies involved in the psychedelics business. It's important to note that the fund is non-diversified, meaning it might concentrate its investments more heavily in fewer companies, making it more susceptible to the risks associated with those companies.