Global regulators are putting cryptocurrencies under the microscope, potentially outlining a worldwide framework of rules governing the new financial tool. The Financial Stability Board, a group of regulators, central banks, and finance ministry officials from the G20 economies, is working on rules and regulations to address the Wild West aspect of cryptocurrency markets, Reuters reports. [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Dividend funds have seen a surge in popularity over the last year and a half, reaching a record of $7.5 billion in monthly flows in January, according to data from Refinitiv Lipper. Historically, investors who turn to dividend ETFs are generally those looking for low-risk investments, as well as retirees who want a regular income, [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
The Federal Open Market Committee recently shed some light on what to expect from the Federal Reserve in the coming year. During the January 26 press conference, Fed Chair Jerome Powell made it clear that while the federal funds rate will be the Fed’s primary tool for curbing inflation, shrinking the balance sheet (otherwise known [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
In trading on Wednesday, shares of the Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (Symbol: VO) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $242.18, changing hands as high as $242.42 per share. Vanguard Mid-Cap shares are currently trading up about 1.9% on the day. The chart below shows the one y
Venture capital firms invested more money into crypto startups in 2021 than all the previous years collectively, in a vote of confidence in the potentials of the crypto economy and blockchain technology, reports Alex Thorn, head of firmwide research for Galaxy Digital, in a recent paper. More than $33 billion was poured into blockchain and [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
In trading on Wednesday, shares of the JETS ETF (Symbol: JETS) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $23.28, changing hands as high as $23.33 per share. JETS shares are currently trading up about 2.7% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of JETS
In trading on Wednesday, shares of the iShares MBS ETF (Symbol: MBB) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $104.73 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to measure mom
Investors have long been attracted to MLPs for their generous yield, but a recent survey of over 600 financial advisors shows that the tax advantages of MLPs — including the potential for tax-deferred income — are not well understood. Only 22% of respondents indicated that they are very familiar with the tax advantages of MLPs; several respondents [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
By Rebecca Felton, Senior Market Strategist SUMMARY Recent volatility around earnings headlines obscures underlying earnings power, in our view. The US economy remains strong, giving us greater confidence in our expectations for mid-to-high single digit growth for S&P 500 earnings in 2022. We believe volatility will persist throughout 2022 but remain constructive on equities. Memorable [...] 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. February 7, 2022 Gold moved steadily higher from the late summer of 2018 into August 2020. Prices then [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
A look at the weighted underlying holdings of the Social Sentiment ETF (BUZZ) shows an impressive 10.1% of holdings on a weighted basis have experienced insider buying within the past six months.
DraftKings Inc (Symbol: DKNG), which makes up 2.85% of the Social Sentiment ETF (
A look at the weighted underlying holdings of the First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund (EMLP) shows an impressive 14.7% of holdings on a weighted basis have experienced insider buying within the past six months.
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (Symbol: EPD),
The Institute was recently introduced to an asset manager with a singular conviction to outperformance by employing a “clearinghouse” of investment strategies that were determined by reverse engineering their funds’ benchmarks.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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