The United Nations sounding the clarion call on the severity of climate change could push more investors to invest in the environment. A recent U.N. climate report stated that global warming is a code red for humanity as even the most severe carbon emission cuts are unlikely to prevent global warming of 1.5 degrees Celsius [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Investors might fret over inflation and rising yields, but for inverse traders, it’s a good sign to play the Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares (TYD). Last week, the Labor Department revealed that the unemployment rate fell to 5.4%, re-invigorating the equities market. In turn, yields rose as investors shied away from bonds [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
The SmartETFS Smart Transportation & Technology ETF (MOTO) is a great income option for investors interested in a greener future. Aside from being a top five fund in its class over the past year, with a 55.51% bump in returns, MOTO also boasts an ESG score that puts it in just shy of the 90th [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
As the stock market continues to quietly grind higher, a handful of contrarians have expressed concerns that equities are becoming too speculative due to a number of factors. Investment manager Jim Chanos is one such short-seller, who recently admonished retail investors who are late to the party that they may be stuck when the market [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
In trading on Tuesday, shares of the iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (Symbol: LQD) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $133.83, changing hands as low as $133.82 per share. iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond shares are currently tradin
In trading on Tuesday, shares of the iShares 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (Symbol: SHYG) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $45.49, changing hands as low as $45.46 per share. iShares 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond shares are currently trading off about
In trading on Tuesday, shares of the ARK Innovation ETF (Symbol: ARKK) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $121.69, changing hands as low as $121.50 per share. ARK Innovation shares are currently trading down about 2.2% on the day. The chart below shows the one year
China isn’t just the world’s second-largest economy; owing to its status as the world’s largest country, China’s healthcare is predictably massive. It’s also ripe with opportunity for investors due to a vibrant research and development setting, a rising biotechnology segment, and an aging population, among other factors. However, China needs to catch up to markets [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Unemployment decreased to 5.5% as the U.S. added nearly one million jobs on the month. Q2 GDP missed estimates but still grew at a 6.5% pace. Going forward, the trade deficit is expected to reduce GDP by 4% annually. These and other economic topics are examined in July’s edition of Julex’s Monthly Macro Chart Book. [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Some market observers believe Europe is ready for its closeup in the reopening trade conversation. If that prognosis proves accurate, it could be meaningful for an array of exchange traded funds, including the First Trust Eurozone AlphaDEX ETF (NasdaqGM: FEUZ). FEUZ, which tracks the Nasdaq AlphaDEX® Eurozone Index, could be one of the prime beneficiaries [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Getting extra yield in the current market landscape requires investors to take on more risk. One option is to head for overseas markets with ETFs like the Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares (VIGI). option for fixed income investors where max yields domestically might not be available. “With interest rates in the U.S. [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
In trading on Tuesday, the SPDR— S&P— Metals & Mining ETF is outperforming other ETFs, up about 3.7% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of Timkensteel hares, up about 9.1% and shares of Nucor, up about 8.3% on the
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) continues to shine, despite a minor setback in the second quarter, as sustainable fund assets hit record highs. “Global sustainable mutual fund assets hit a fresh record high in the second quarter, led by flows into equities, although the pace of net inflows slowed from the prior quarter, data from [...] 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 weekly basis in this report, updating the report every Friday, along with an accompanying podcast and chart book. August 6, 2021 In last week’s report, we updated our views on long-duration Treasuries, using our [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
In trading on Tuesday, shares of the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (Symbol: TLT) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $146.94, changing hands as low as $146.73 per share. iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond shares are currently trading off about 0.3% on the day. The
Looking at units outstanding versus one week prior within the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the biggest outflow was seen in the Invesco S&P SmallCap Energy ETF, where 3,130,000 units were destroyed, or a 13.2% decrease week over week.
Comparing units outstanding versus one week ago at the coverage universe of ETFs at ETF Channel, the biggest inflow was seen in the ProShares ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF, which added 9,050,000 units, or a 31.6% increase week over week.
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF (Symbol: MTUM) where we have detected an approximate $63.4 million dollar outflow -- that's a 0.4% decrease wee
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the Invesco S&P MidCap Value with Momentum ETF (Symbol: XMVM) where we have detected an approximate $61.9 million dollar outflow -- that's a 26.6% d