While Monday’s trading was relatively muted, stock indexes and index ETFs tumbled on Tuesday, as July retail sales fell and broadening concerns about stagnant global economic growth affected markets. But the decline could offer a chance for those on the sidelines to get on board, while giving inverse ETF investors some short-term profits. While the [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
You may have read that, last week, the United Nations declared a “Code Red” climate emergency based upon a recent, exhaustive scientific study. All major countries and economies (194 nations to be exact) officially agreed to the report. Even an attempt by Saudi Arabia to water down “Carbon Warming” to “Greenhouse Gas Warming” was rejected. [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
In trading on Tuesday, shares of the Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (Symbol: BND) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $86.36, changing hands as low as $86.33 per share. Vanguard Total Bond Market shares are currently trading down about 0.1% on the day. The chart bel
In trading on Tuesday, shares of the iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF (Symbol: IPAC) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $65.79, changing hands as low as $65.67 per share. iShares Core MSCI Pacific shares are currently trading down about 1.2% on the day. The chart belo
In trading on Tuesday, shares of the iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (Symbol: IEMG) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $61.24 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicato
In trading on Tuesday, shares of the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia ETF (Symbol: EEMA) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $83.40 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicato
In trading on Tuesday, shares of the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (Symbol: EEM) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $50.115 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator use
Bond exchange traded funds still have a place in a diversified portfolio for the current market environment, as the lingering effects of the coronavirus pandemic could still throw a wrench into the global economy. The risk-off attitude and pullback in the equities market on Tuesday came after weaker-than-expected retail sales numbers and growing concerns over [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
In trading on Tuesday, shares of the iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (Symbol: EWZ) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $36.05, changing hands as low as $35.30 per share. iShares MSCI Brazil shares are currently trading off about 1.3% on the day. The chart below shows the on
In trading on Tuesday, shares of the iShares Latin America 40 ETF (Symbol: ILF) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $28.78, changing hands as low as $28.69 per share. iShares Latin America 40 shares are currently trading off about 1% on the day. The chart below show
Investors looking for tactical near-term ideas may want to consider the First Trust ISE Water ETF (NYSEArca: FIW). Up 23.56% year-to-date and fresh off hitting another all-time high on Monday, the $1.21 billion FIW has plenty of tailwinds to offer investors right now. FIW, which turned 14 years old in May, follows the ISE Clean [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
The CBOE Volatility Index and VIX-related exchange traded funds surged Tuesday as weak retail sales data fueled fears that the economic recovery may be unraveling. Among the best-performing non-leveraged ETFs of Tuesday, the iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short Term Futures ETN (NYSEArca: VXX) increased 5.4% and the ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (NYSEArca: VIXY) [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
By Solomon G. Teller, CFA, Chief Investment Strategist, Green Harvest Asset Management Last week, JP Morgan made waves by announcing plans to convert four of its mutual funds into ETFs. In line with generally declining ETF fees, JP Morgan will also lower the converted ETFs’ costs. JP Morgan’s move follows DFA’s recent and largest conversion, and [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
In a study of analyst recommendations at the major brokerages, for the underlying components of the S&P 500, TJX Companies (Symbol: TJX) has taken over the #46 spot from NVIDIA Corp (Symbol: NVDA), according to ETF Channel. Below is a chart of TJX Companies versus NVIDIA C
A study of analyst recommendations at the major brokerages shows that Home Depot Inc (Symbol: HD) is the #13 broker pick, on average, out of the 30 stocks making up the Dow Jones Industrial Average, according to ETF Channel. Home Depot Inc also comes in above the median of ana
Having cash to invest right now is a problem. Holding onto it makes no sense because cash returns essentially nothing, and even results in an increasingly negative real return once inflation is factored in.
The retail sector is experiencing a labor shortage and the Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X ETF (RETL) is up close to 150% for the year. There are a number of jobs available in the U.S., but not enough workers to fill them. Competition for talent in the retail sector could boost RETL, especially just ahead [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Katherine Collins, Head of Sustainable Investing at Putnam Investments and Portfolio Manager for Putnam’s two sustainability funds, recently appeared on a webcast with ETF Trends to discuss environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing. She explained the different ESG strategies that are currently being seen in the industry, and their benefits and limitations. There are four [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
In trading on Tuesday, shares of the EMQQ ETF (Symbol: EMQQ) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $48.64 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to measure momentum on
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the HYLB ETF (Symbol: HYLB) where we have detected an approximate $80.1 million dollar outflow -- that's a 1.2% decrease week over week (from 165,187,50