Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF (Symbol: VGIT) where we have detected an approximate $293.8 million dollar inflow -- that's a 3.2% increase
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (Symbol: IGV) where we have detected an approximate $596.1 million dollar inflow -- that's a 10.3% increas
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 MIDCAP 400— ETF Trust (Symbol: MDY) where we have detected an approximate $566.4 million dollar inflow -- that's a 2.7% in
On Wednesday, ETF Trends CIO and Director of Research Dave Nadig was on hand for the TD Ameritrade Network to discuss the record year for ETFs and what to expect next year with host Nicole Petallides. Investors indeed poured their money right into ETFs this past year, and it’s important to take stock of what [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
It's not only music lovers who venture beyond the mainstream to tune in to alternative offerings. Main Street investors in search of diversifiers, shock absorbers and risk reducers for their portfolios should also consider owning a small sliver of alternative investments, or ones
Emerging market exchange traded funds have been battered this year as the prospects of higher interest rates in the U.S., slowing growth in China, and a strong dollar weighed on developing economies. However, emerging equities now look relatively cheap for bargain hunters seeking a deal. Market watchers have been loath to pick up developing markets [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Managing fixed income strategies in a low interest rate environment has been a challenge for years. Recently, the shifting U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) policy, changing economic circumstances, and inflationary dynamics stemming from the pandemic have exacerbated the challenge for many passive fixed income investors. Just as 2021 offered excellent tactical opportunities for active managers to [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
As investors plan their portfolios for the year ahead, those who are looking to incorporate environmental, social, and governance strategies should keep in mind a few reasonable expectations about sustainable investments. Jon Hale, head of sustainability research for the Americas at Morningstar, highlights four key factors that investors should consider before diving head first into [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
After a strong year of earnings, corporate America could spend more on share buybacks and dividends in 2022, potentially supporting exchange traded funds that target the buyback theme. Howard Silverblatt, a senior index analyst at S&P Dow Jones Indices, a unit of S&P Global Inc., argued that companies have made a strong recovery from the [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Palladium-related exchange traded funds could regain their luster in 2022. The Aberdeen Standard Physical Palladium Shares ETF (NYSEArca: PALL), which seeks to reflect the performance of the price of physical palladium, had an eventful year, hitting a record high in May before plunging to become one of the worst-performing major commodities of 2021. PALL has declined [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Growth stock-related exchange traded funds rallied on Wednesday as upbeat economic data helped assuage concerns over rising COVID-19 infections and the potential dent on the ongoing expansion. Updated data revealed that confidence among U.S. consumers rose in December to a level above what economists had expected, suggesting that the economy would continue to expand in [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Just when it seemed like the Omicron coronavirus variant might overshadow the traditional Santa Claus Rally, and stocks might be due for a deeper sell-off, equities gained momentum, bouncing for a second day in a row on Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added more than 220 points to Tuesday’s climb, while the S&P 500 [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Peregrine Communications recently released its annual Global 100 Report that ranked asset management firms globally based on AUM and a host of criteria regarding branding and marketing. For 2021, Fidelity Investments came in first, Vanguard Group second, and T. Rowe Price was third, replacing BlackRock. Fidelity and Vanguard have maintained the top two spots from [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
In trading on Wednesday, shares of the iShares Global Infrastructure ETF (Symbol: IGF) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $46.46, changing hands as high as $46.63 per share. iShares Global Infrastructure shares are currently trading up about 0.7% on the day. The ch
In trading on Wednesday, shares of the Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (Symbol: VB) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $223.01, changing hands as high as $223.50 per share. Vanguard Small-Cap shares are currently trading up about 0.6% on the day. The chart below shows the o
Former CEO and co-founder of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, has been a strong proponent of bitcoin, expressing belief that one day the leading cryptocurrency will supplant the dollar. Dorsey’s comment didn’t come at a cryptocurrency symposium or in response to a financial journalist’s question. Rather, it came via Twitter in a response to rapper Cardi B. [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
In trading on Wednesday, shares of the BBEU ETF (Symbol: BBEU) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $58.68, changing hands as high as $58.73 per share. BBEU shares are currently trading up about 1.1% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of BBEU
In trading on Wednesday, shares of the iShares Global Financials ETF (Symbol: IXG) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $78.64, changing hands as high as $78.92 per share. iShares Global Financials shares are currently trading up about 0.6% on the day. The chart belo
In trading on Wednesday, shares of the Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF (Symbol: VIOO) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $205.10, changing hands as high as $206.46 per share. Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 shares are currently trading up about 0.8% on the day. T
In trading on Wednesday, shares of the iShares MSCI Intl Quality Factor ETF (Symbol: IQLT) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $38.87, changing hands as high as $38.89 per share. iShares MSCI Intl Quality Factor shares are currently trading up about 0.8% on the day.