Nasdaq ETFs

Global X ETFs announced the launch of the Global X Metaverse ETF (VR), which begins trading on the Nasdaq. VR is Global X’s latest addition to its Thematic Growth suite of ETFs, which offers investors targeted exposure to companies around the world driving long-term, paradigm-shifting themes. The metaverse, a set of virtual, three-dimensional real-time rendered [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Rising rates and low valuations have lured investors to Latin America in 2022, with Reuters reporting that Latin American stock and bond portfolios bringing in about $18 billion of foreign capital year-to-date through February. The war in Ukraine has increased risk aversion among investors toward some sections of European markets, which is also steering investors [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

The Biden administration is expected to announce a regulatory plan today, April 28, that will culminate in a national ban of menthol cigarettes and all flavored cigarettes, a policy that has been two decades in the making, reports the Wall Street Journal. Menthol cigarettes make up roughly one-third of all cigarettes sold annually in the [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

By Michael Paciotti, CFA If you’re afraid of inflation, I think – and if you can bring yourself to have a long horizon – and when I say long, I mean ten to 20 years, not the usual ten to 20 weeks – that locking up resources in the ground is a terrific idea. – Jeremy [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

The iShares Genomics Immunology and Healthcare ETF is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Thursday, with over 278,000 shares traded versus three month average volume of about 59,000. Shares of IDNA were off about 2.5% on the day.

In trading on Thursday, the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF is outperforming other ETFs, up about 2.1% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of PTC, up about 16.4% and shares of Meta Platforms, up about 14.3% on the day.

Investors almost have to walk around eggshells with emerging markets (EM) these days. With rising global inflation and a stronger dollar amid tighter U.S. Federal Reserve monetary policy, it’s imperative to get downside protection when thinking of opportunities in EM. Despite the risks, EM do present investors with potential growth opportunities, especially for bargain hunters. [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

The Bloomberg U.S. aggregate bond index has fallen 11% from its peak, marking its largest fall since the bond bull market that began 40 years ago. Given all that, however, now may be the time to add bonds to a portfolio. While bonds have been mimicking their stock market peers as inflation continues to rack [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Concerns about the economy have combined with the pandemic crunch that many households have experienced, meaning that saving for retirement has dropped lower on the list of financial priorities, reports CNBC. In a recent survey conducted in February from First National Bank of Omaha that included over 1,000 U.S. adults, with responses weighted to represent [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

With municipal yields on the rise, munis are starting to become attractive again. Research from Raymond James showed that yields for munis “saw sharp increases” last week, “with the entire AAA curve finishing the week higher by 18 to 20 basis points.” This represents taxable equivalent yield increases of 29 to 32 basis points. “The muni landscape is [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (Symbol: XLK) where we have detected an approximate $127.7 million dollar outflow -- that's a 0.3% decrease w

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the SPDR Portfolio Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ETF (Symbol: SPIB) where we have detected an approximate $112.9 million dollar outflow -- that's a 2

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (Symbol: DIA) where we have detected an approximate $133.2 million dollar inflow -- that's a 0.5% increa

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (Symbol: QUAL) where we have detected an approximate $105.8 million dollar inflow -- that's a 0.5% increase week

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (Symbol: XLE) where we have detected an approximate $86.1 million dollar inflow -- that's a 0.2% increase week ov

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF (Symbol: IJH) where we have detected an approximate $100.6 million dollar inflow -- that's a 0.2% increase week ove

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (Symbol: SDY) where we have detected an approximate $82.2 million dollar inflow -- that's a 0.4% increase week over week i

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares National Muni Bond ETF (Symbol: MUB) where we have detected an approximate $117.5 million dollar inflow -- that's a 0.5% increase week over

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the Invesco S&P 500— Equal Weight ETF (Symbol: RSP) where we have detected an approximate $68.8 million dollar outflow -- that's a 0.2% decrea

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF (Symbol: IWN) where we have detected an approximate $75.1 million dollar outflow -- that's a 0.6% decrease week over