Nasdaq ETFs

Retail investors chasing after returns in the commodities space through exchange traded funds could be a sign of an overbought market. According to strategists at JPMorgan Chase & Co., there are signs of retail investors herding into commodity ETFs, a sign that the recent outperformance could be coming to an end, Bloomberg reports. Day-trading, retail [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

The green bond market could be gaining momentum as more investors look to financing tied to climate and environmental projects, along with related exchange traded funds. According to Bank of America Corp.’s chief Brian Moynihan, demand for green bonds is growing and should expand, Bloomberg reports. “It’s a pretty amazing thing to see how much [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

President Biden announced the long-awaited Executive Order regarding digital assets, cryptocurrencies, and the potential for the creation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) on Wednesday, one that has been broadly well received by crypto industry advocates. Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise, gave an interview with CNBC shortly after the release of the EO which [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Just prior to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Sprott Gold Talk Radio recorded an episode with Per Jander from WMC Energy on how the uranium market has evolved since the launch of the Sprott Physical Uranium Trust. Russia’s invasion has only heightened the conversation, as Europe leans into finding alternative energy sources and isolate Russia economically. [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Investors looking for ways to hedge against record levels of inflation, which are predicted to surge higher due to the implications of the Russian-Ukraine war, should consider boosting their exposure to alternatives. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 7.9% in February compared to one year prior, marking the fastest annual jump [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

China country-specific exchange traded funds plunged Thursday, with those tracking America depository receipts taking the brunt of the hit, on delisting concerns coming out as the Securities and Exchange Commission targets Chinese firms. Among the worst hit on Thursday, the Invesco Golden Dragon China ETF (PGJ) declined 10.0%, iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSEArca: FXI) decreased [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Amazon.com Inc (NasdaqGS: AMZN) surged after announcing a stock split and share buyback plans, lifting consumer discretionary sector-related exchange traded funds. On Thursday, the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLY) rose 0.6%, the Vanguard Consumer Discretionary (NYSEArca: VCR) gained 0.6%, and the Fidelity MSCI Consumer Discretionary Index (NYSEArca: FDIS) was up 0.7%. Meanwhile, Amazon shares advanced 6.4%. [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

We recently looked at the LULD rules and found that ETFs trigger LULD bands much less frequently than stocks. Given that, we mused about whether it might make sense to consider tighter LULD bands for ETFs than stocks. We look at how that might work in practice.

COVID-19 lockdowns not only sped the digitalization of media entertainment, but they also accelerated permanent shifts in consumer behaviors that are now driving strong demand for digital media even as economies reopen. Looking ahead, evolving media habits supported by the rise of mobile devices and increasingly faster internet connections provide a compelling investment case for [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Brazil’s embedded finance industry is expected to grow by 45.3% on an annual basis to reach $3.74 billion in 2022, according to a new report from ResearchAndMarkets.com. Per the report, the embedded finance industry is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 27% from 2022 to 2029. The embedded finance revenues in the [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

In early 2022, fear of higher interest rates contributed to a tech sell-off, and many investors exited riskier emerging technology companies, start-ups, and other high volatility investments within the space sector. But recent geopolitical conditions relating to Ukraine have revitalized interest in a different segment of the space sector—satellite and aerospace companies that provide “earth [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

ETF Trends’ CEO Tom Lydon discusses the Aberdeen Standard Physical Palladium Shares ETF (PALL) on this week’s ETF of the Week podcast with Chuck Jaffe of the MoneyLife Show. PALL is a commodities ETF, as palladium is a precious metal that is used mostly in catalytic converters to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in vehicles. Palladium is [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

The shipping industry experienced record profits in 2021 driven by high freight rates as supply chain issues persisted. Air freight and cargo shipping companies have proven that they have great pricing power and would benefit in an environment of increasing consumption and recovering global trade. U.S. Global Investors gave a recent webcast with Tom Lydon, [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

In trading on Thursday, shares of the SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (Symbol: SDY) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $124.25, changing hands as low as $123.35 per share. SPDR S&P Dividend shares are currently trading down about 0.4% on the day. The chart below show

A look at the weighted underlying holdings of the The Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (Symbol: XLB) shows an impressive 22.0% of holdings on a weighted basis have experienced insider buying within the past six months. Ball Corp (Symbol: BLL), which makes up 3.13% of the The

A look at the weighted underlying holdings of the Invesco S&P SmallCap Momentum ETF (XSMO) shows an impressive 11.1% of holdings on a weighted basis have experienced insider buying within the past six months. Perficient Inc (Symbol: PRFT), which makes up 2.57% of the Inves

A look at the weighted underlying holdings of the First Trust Dow 30 Equal Weight ETF (EDOW) shows an impressive 10.1% of holdings on a weighted basis have experienced insider buying within the past six months. Dow Inc (Symbol: DOW), which makes up 3.80% of the First Trust Dow

Emerging markets (EM) have had a rough outing amid the pandemic, a rising U.S. dollar, global inflation, and now Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. However, should EM roar back in a big way, its bonds could also get a boost. The MSCI Emerging Markets index is down 11% in 2022 and 16% within the past year. [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Interpublic Group of Companies Inc. (Symbol: IPG) has been named a Top Socially Responsible Dividend Stock by Dividend Channel, signifying a stock with above-average ''DividendRank'' statistics including a strong 3.4% yield, as well as being recognized by prominent asset manage

Looking at the underlying holdings of the ETFs in our coverage universe at ETF Channel, we have compared the trading price of each holding against the average analyst 12-month forward target price, and computed the weighted average implied analyst target price for the ETF itsel