Russia has begun to make good on threats to squeeze oil and natural gas supply to Europe, cutting off the natural gas supply to Bulgaria and Poland last week. It has left the EU, already experiencing soaring energy costs in many parts, further pressured to find rapid replacements for natural gas in particular. The EU [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Defensive consumer staple sector-specific exchange traded funds are a bright spot in today’s tumultuous markets. The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEArca: XLP) increased 2.3% over the past month and gained 1.1% year-to-date. Meanwhile, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) declined 6.3% in the past month and decreased 13.2% year-to-date. Investors have found a haven [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
An interest-rate hedging exchange traded fund strategy is leading the charge Monday ahead of the Federal Reserve’s expected series of rate increases beginning this week. Among the better-performing non-leveraged ETFs of Monday, the Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF (PFIX) rose 3.2%. Traders are betting on an even more aggressive Fed rate hike schedule in response [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Inflation has reached its highest levels in over 40 years. However, the worst may be yet to come. Investors will need flexible strategies to stay ahead of flawed global monetary policy and ongoing supply shortages. In the upcoming webcast, How to Stay One Step Ahead of Inflation with Real Assets, David Schassler, Portfolio Manager and [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Midstream investing is well known for offering generous income, but surprisingly, that’s not the primary reason advisors are allocating funds to it. Trumping income generation and energy exposure, total return is the primary way most advisors are using energy infrastructure in portfolios, according to “Energy Infrastructure 2022 Outlook: Inflation and Income Opportunities.” (Date: January 12, [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Confluence Investment Management offers various asset allocation products which are managed using “top down,” or macro, analysis. We publish asset allocation thoughts on a bi-weekly basis, updating the report every other Monday, along with an accompanying podcast. The Conference Board Survey of Consumer Confidence and the University of Michigan Survey of Consumer Sentiment are two [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
In trading on Monday, shares of the FBND ETF (Symbol: FBND) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $47.51 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to measure momentum on a
In trading on Monday, shares of the SPDR Portfolio Mortgage Backed Bond ETF (Symbol: SPMB) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $22.84 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicato
In trading on Monday, shares of the Invesco Variable Rate Preferred ETF (Symbol: VRP) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $23.44 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator use
In trading on Monday, shares of the iShares 10-20 Year Treasury Bond ETF (Symbol: TLH) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $121.8851 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator
In trading on Monday, shares of the iShares Core Moderate Allocation ETF (Symbol: AOM) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $40.1602 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator
In trading on Monday, shares of the Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF (Symbol: VNQI) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $47.75 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicato
In trading on Monday, shares of the iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (Symbol: USIG) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $51.565 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical an
In trading on Monday, shares of the Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF (Symbol: VMBS) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $47.7733 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indica
In trading on Monday, shares of the Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (Symbol: BND) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $75.68 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to
The ESG ETF space has since struggled to raise funds, mainly as it wasn’t particularly profitable or easy to understand for do-good investors. But a younger and more eager generation to save the world is driving “a greater acceptance of ESG as an investment approach.”
The iShares MSCI USA ESG Select ETF is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Monday, with over 376,000 shares traded versus three month average volume of about 218,000. Shares of SUSA were trading flat on the day.
Emerging markets have been battered by the COVID-19 pandemic, and more potential headwinds are ahead with rising inflation. Nonetheless, bargain hunters might see opportunities available, especially with EM bonds. EM can be sensitive to global pressures, and with rising inflation, it’s no different. Rising interest rates are causing the U.S. dollar to rise, which typically [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
After suffering one of their worst Aprils in years, biotech sector-related exchange traded funds could be in for even more pain ahead. Year-to-date, the SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (NYSEArca: XBI) has declined 32.2% and the iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF (IBB), the largest biotech-related ETF by assets, has decreased 21.9%. Biotechnology stocks have suffered through their [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.