Nasdaq ETFs

The price of bitcoin is down 1% over the past seven days after being exposed to remarkably little volatility. Investing in bitcoin, however, is rarely this smooth. Spot cryptocurrency investments are inherently volatile, and investors may be able to find the same benefits with less volatility by gaining digital assets exposure through an ETF wrapper. [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

If investors are keen on buying the dip in the Nasdaq 100, now might just be the time. While timing the market can prove to be tricky, dollar cost averaging as the index trends lower could also help. Of course, right now all the talk in the capital markets centers around inflation and just how [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Not even four months into 2022, it’s safe to say that bond market participants are weary of hearing about rising interest rates. The problem is that the Federal Reserve, to this point, has deployed just one rate increase — a modest 25 basis points. Markets are pricing in more intense rate hikes, perhaps as soon [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

The war in Ukraine has dealt a major shock to commodity markets, altering global patterns of trade, production, and consumption in ways that will keep prices at historically high levels through the end of 2024, according to the latest Commodity Markets Outlook report from the World Bank. The rise in energy prices over the past two years [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Emerging markets stocks are struggling again in 2022, but some better areas could morph into leaders if global equities rebound. Emerging markets dividend payers top that list of ideas. Consider the WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund (NYSEArca: DEM). DEM, which follows the WisdomTree’s Emerging Markets High Dividend Index (WTEMHY), is outpacing the MSCI Emerging [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

ARK’s research identifies five innovation platforms that are evolving simultaneously, transforming the world around us. These platforms are Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain Technology, Energy Storage, Robotics, and DNA Sequencing. Beneath these five innovation platforms, ARK has identified 14 underlying technologies, all of which could shape the future. How can an investor gain exposure to one [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

In trading on Tuesday, shares of the iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (Symbol: EWZ) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $32.525 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to measu

In trading on Tuesday, shares of the Silver Miners ETF (Symbol: SIL) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $32.92 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to measure mome

In trading on Tuesday, shares of the BBCA ETF (Symbol: BBCA) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $64.56 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to measure momentum on

In trading on Tuesday, shares of the Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF (Symbol: VSS) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $114.0618 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis i

On this week’s ETF Prime, host Nate Geraci speaks with ETF Trends’ CEO, Tom Lydon, about year-to-date ETF flows and performance. Later, Newfound Research’s Corey Hoffstein explains the concept of “return stacking” and highlights their suite of Structural Alpha model ETF portfolios. And finally, Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas discusses his new book, “The Bogle Effect: How [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Fidelity Investment is now the first major retirement planner to allow investors to allocate a portion of their retirement savings to bitcoins through their 401(k)s. The financial services provider says MicroStrategy Inc, a major bitcoin corporate backer, will be the first employer to incorporate the new product, which will later be made available to other [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Growing NGL production and strong demand both domestically and abroad provide opportunities for midstream companies to grow their fee-based businesses, particularly around fractionation and export capacity.  NGLs are hydrocarbons that are extracted alongside oil and natural gas at the wellhead. The raw natural gas stream is then transported through gathering pipelines to processing facilities, which [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Lara Crigger, editor-in-chief of ETF Trends and ETF Database, recently appeared on TD Ameritrade to discuss earnings season sentiment so far in 2022, inflation defensive sectors to watch, and tech investing with host Nicole Petallides. Crigger explains that investors are “on edge” in current markets, with Netflix’s reporting of a loss of subscribers and the [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Summary NGLs have multiple end-uses, which impact our economy and everyday lives. A constructive outlook for global NGL demand is driven by the needs of a growing population. NGL prices at Mont Belvieu have rallied strongly in 2022, extending their upward momentum from the depths of the pandemic. Several midstream companies have announced growth projects [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Energy-related exchange traded funds bounced back on Tuesday as China pledged its support for the economy, alleviating some of the previous demand side concerns from extended coronavirus lockdown measures. The Energy Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLE), the largest equity-based energy exchange traded fund, was up 0.5% on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the United States Oil Fund (NYSEArca: [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Rising inflation may be putting a damper on consumers’ travel plans. The rising price of gasoline and services around the globe could be translating into consumers thinking twice about traveling. However, industry experts think that the COVID-19 lockdowns have only increased demand for travel. Having been social distancing for so long, some consumers are ready [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

While China is currently the largest emerging market, India may be poised to eclipse it. As The Balance notes, India’s rapidly growing population and strong economy could dethrone China’s position as the world’s biggest emerging market. Known for its information technology and business process outsourcing, India also ranks second in the world in farm output [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Fixed income investors who are looking to diversify their portfolios should consider the benefits of exposure to Asia’s high-yield bond market, along with one actively managed bond exchange traded fund strategy that provides exposure to this enticing yet overlooked asset class. In the recent webcast, Is it High Time for Asia High Yield in Your [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Home prices have continued to accelerate in recent months due to insatiable demand fueled by a shortage of homes listing on the market. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price Index, which measures average home prices in major metropolitan areas across the nation, rose 19.8% in the year that ended in February, up from a [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.