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How IBUY Taps Into Prime Day's Online Retail Boom

One of the biggest online sales of the year is currently in full swing. Of course, we are talking about Amazon’s Prime Day 2026, which runs from June 23 to June 26. During this four-day period, consumers can tap into deals of all sizes through Amazon’s immense online retail platform. Key Takeaways: Prime Day 2026 is in full swing, and countless online retailers across the globe are looking to compete by offering attractive discounts on their goods. This could work in favor of the Amplify Online Retail ETF (IBUY C+), which provides focused exposure to the global online retail space. IBUY invests broadly across a variety of different online retailing giants, allowing the fund to capitalize on the theme of online retail without being beholden to any specific company. Historically, Prime Day has offered a tremendous opportunity for the online retailing industry. Amazon may not release its own sales figures on how Prime Day fares, but Adobe Analytics has estimated that online retailers saw about $24.1 billion in online sales during the period in which Prime Day 2025 took place.  See More: SpaceX Takes Center Stage in HALX June Rebalance It’s important to note that Prime Day is not just a big deal for Amazon shoppers. Many other online retailers opt to offer immense discounts during this period as well, in an attempt to challenge Amazon’s sales dominance. This includes companies like Wayfair, Bed, Bath & Beyond, and many others. A Buy Signal for IBUY?Keeping all of this in mind, Prime Day 2026 could represent a captivating tailwind for thematic approaches that focus on online retailers. As just one example, take a closer look at the Amplify Online Retail ETF (IBUY C+).  See More: IBUY’s 10-Year Anniversary Marks Decade-Long Journey in Online Retail IBUY offers broad exposure to the global online retailing industry. This is done with the help of its index, the EQM Online Retail Index. This index focuses on companies across the world that accrue significant portions of their revenue from the online retail space. The Diversification AdvantageAs a result, the fund’s portfolio includes a balanced selection of online retailing giants, such as Wayfair, Etsy, and Bed, Bath & Beyond. IBUY also holds Amazon exposure, but it is not a dominant position within the fund, only constituting about 2% of its portfolio weight as of June 24. Instead, IBUY operates more broadly, capitalizing on the wider opportunity set across the global online retailing industry.  See More: Gaming ETF GAMR Adds Arcade Gaming Giant to Portfolio It’s also worth noting that IBUY does provide some compelling international diversification. As of March 31, 2026, a little over 74% of the fund’s portfolio was focused in the United States. The remainder was allocated to other countries. Given how valuable international stock exposure is in this day and age, this additional benefit certainly works in IBUY’s favor.  Prime Day is only running for a few more days. Online retailers, though, will continue to compete to offer the most attractive deals and capture a loyal consumer base. For those willing to bet on that theme as a long-term tailwind, IBUY’s broad approach could fit into a multitude of portfolios, both as a growth vehicle and a diversification tool.  For more news, information, and analysis, visit the Thematic Investing Content Hub. vettafi.com is owned by VettaFi LLC (“VettaFi”). VettaFi is the index provider for IBUY, for which it receives an index licensing fee. However, IBUY is not issued, sponsored, endorsed, or sold by VettaFi, and VettaFi has no obligation or liability in connection with the issuance, administration, marketing, or trading of IBUY.

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