Markets might have slowed in recent weeks, but it’s still been a year of outperformance with the S&P 500 logging 66 record highs thus far, the second greatest year for market performance on record. Current conditions have seen gains and losses in many areas, but real rates on interest rates are currently at record lows [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
A survey from investment consultant Callan has found that expenses incurred from management fees decreased between 2015 and 2020, reports Pensions and Investments. The Cost of Doing Business Survey queried pension funds, foundations, and endowments about how their expenses are allocated, and collectively, 87% of expenses were reported to go towards management fees in 2020, down [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
In trading on Tuesday, shares of the BBIN ETF (Symbol: BBIN) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $59.85, changing hands as low as $59.80 per share. BBIN shares are currently trading down about 0.2% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of BBIN s
The S&P 500 Energy index is up 47% for the year, highlighting the strength in the energy sector, which speaks to the global dominance the sector has seen in 2021. Whether it’s produced from fossil fuels or renewable sources, global demand for energy has been off the charts in 2021. The former has been piggybacking [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
In trading on Tuesday, shares of the Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF (Symbol: VSS) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $135.16, changing hands as low as $135.00 per share. Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap shares are currently trading down about 0.6
In trading on Tuesday, shares of the First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF (Symbol: FPX) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $125.86, changing hands as low as $124.02 per share. First Trust US Equity Opportunities shares are currently trading off about 1.4% on the
In trading on Tuesday, shares of the iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (Symbol: IWO) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $304.04, changing hands as low as $301.72 per share. iShares Russell 2000 Growth shares are currently trading off about 1% on the day. The chart be
Even before the pandemic, online learning was already a growing industry, but disruptive technology could further enhance the space, translating to gains for the Global X Education ETF (EDUT). Disruptive tech like artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR) are already enhancing various business operations. That same tech could be used to enhance online learning [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Taking profits off the table ahead of the holidays means thinking about capital gains taxes for 2022 and strategies to minimize the tax burden like tax loss harvesting. An improving economy in 2021 after a pandemic-ridden 2020 saw the major stock market indexes reach highs, giving investors reasons to celebrate. For short-term gains, however, taxes [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Disruptive, next-generation healthcare strategies, including the ARK Genomic Revolution Multi-Sector Fund (CBOE: ARKG), are scuffling this year, but those struggles belie opportunity — something the healthcare sector is ripe with. The broader healthcare sector is delivering solid performances this year, but innovative exchange traded funds, such as ARKG, are being left behind as the growth spots [...] 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 iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (Symbol: EWU) where we have detected an approximate $62.7 million dollar outflow -- that's a 2.1% decrease week over
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF (Symbol: IEF) where we have detected an approximate $433.3 million dollar inflow -- that's a 2.8% increase week
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares
(Symbol: TNA) where we have detected an approximate $184.8 million dollar inflow -- that's a 13.3% increase week ove
A study of analyst recommendations at the major brokerages shows that McDonald's Corp (Symbol: MCD) is the #11 broker pick, on average, out of the 30 stocks making up the Dow Jones Industrial Average, according to ETF Channel. McDonald's Corp also comes in above the median of
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the TDSC ETF (Symbol: TDSC) where we have detected an approximate $185.5 million dollar inflow -- that's a 21.6% increase week over week in outstanding
There’s still a lot to like with the technology sector, and the even better news is that those points of allure are rooted in sound fundamentals. That’s good news for exchange traded funds like the Goldman Sachs Innovate Equity ETF (GINN). GINN is up a decent 15% year-to-date, but there are reasons to believe that [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Markets that had been waiting for Biden’s announcement of his nomination for the chair of the central bank breathed a sigh of relief at Jerome Powell’s nomination for a second term, reports CNBC. Powell is responsible for navigating the Federal Reserve and helping to direct the economy through the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, employing a previously unheard-of [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
On Tuesday, Direxion announced the launch of the Direxion Nanotechnology ETF (TYNE). TYNE invests in companies believed to be at the forefront of nanotechnology, spanning the traditional sectors of consumer discretionary, healthcare, industrials, information technology, and materials. “Investors continue to seek exposure to disruptive industries, but one important area they may not yet fully appreciate is nanotechnology,” [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Investors are hearing plenty about inflation soaring in the U.S. and how that could affect monetary policy. A similar scenario is playing out in developing economies, and central banks are answering that call by deploying higher interest rates. That’s a tried-and-true tactic from the emerging markets central bank playbook, but it doesn’t necessarily spell trouble [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Bitcoin has been under fire for some time for its environmental toll, with chief concerns arising from the amount of power it takes to create bitcoin and bitcoin transactions. The reality is nuanced, and bitcoin can create a lot of social good as well. The chief criticism — that it takes the emissions of the entire [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.