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Written by: Matthew J. Krajna, CFA The state of the housing market nationwide can be best described as nothing short of robust. Demand remains intense, and supply remains, well, in short supply. According to the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB), homebuilder sentiment hit 83 in May, remaining elevated at above-average levels. Each of the past [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
India exchange traded funds have been rallying as investors look past the short-term Covid-19 crisis and consider long-term growth potential. Over the past month, the iShares MSCI India ETF (CBOE: INDA) increased 7.7% and the WisdomTree India Earnings ETF (NYSE: EPI) has advanced 9.2%. The MSCI India index has gained 10.6% so far this year, outperforming the [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Palladium is approaching a $3,000 price and trading near record highs. With demand looking to remain high for the metal, and supply remaining low, the long-term fundamental for palladium look strong, writes Sprott’s Shree Kargutkar in a new report. The pandemic low for palladium came in March 2020, when the metal’s price dropped to $1,601/oz. [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Salesforce.com Inc. (NYSE: CRM) jumped Friday, lifting internet-related exchange traded funds, after the cloud-based software company topped expectations and raised its outlook. On Friday, the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) increased 1.2%, First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund (FDN) advanced 0.9%, and Invesco NASDAQ Internet ETF (NASDAQ: PNQI) rose 0.7%. Meanwhile, Salesforce shares [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Earlier this week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) celebrated its 125th birthday. In the world of exchange traded funds, there are plenty of ways with which to celebrate the Dow’s big birthday. That group includes the Invesco Dow Jones Industrial Average Dividend ETF (DJD). DJD follows the Dow Jones Industrial Average Yield Weighted Index. [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
The Vanguard Russell 1000 Value ETF is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Friday, with over 13.0 million shares traded versus three month average volume of about 213,000. Shares of VONV were up about 0.1% on the day.
In trading on Friday, the Lithium ETF is outperforming other ETFs, up about 2.9% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of Lithium Americas, up about 2.7% and shares of Johnson Controls International, up about 0.2% on the day.
On Friday, Defiance ETFs launched the Defiance Next Gen Altered Experience ETF ($PSY), the first psychedelic ETF to be listed in the U.S. $PSY will give investors exposure to companies involved in the development of the next generation of medicine, including psychedelics, cannabis, and other psychedelic-derived treatments. Mental illnesses are on the rise, and existing medications have been found wanting. [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
As investors prepare for the long weekend, an important gauge for inflation was released by the Commerce Department Friday, revealing a faster-than-expected 3.1% rise in April. Such broadening pressures may have investors wondering about rising prices. The core personal consumption expenditures index was projected to increase 2.9% after climbing 1.9% in March. Federal Reserve officials [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
U.S. markets rose Friday toward their fourth consecutive month of gains, with growth exchange traded funds back in style, as investors brushed off inflation concerns. Consumer prices as measured by the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, excluding more volatile food and energy prices, were up a slightly higher than expected 0.7% over April after [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Lackluster yields in today’s fixed income environment are pointing advisors toward a fund that can search the globe for the best yields. Enter the Global X SuperDividend ETF (SDIV). A global economic recovery should provide additional tailwinds for dividend-producing equities. “What has very quietly happened is dividends have outperformed the S&P on an annualized basis [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
A Russell 2000 rally infused with rising interest in value- and momentum-based investments is helping to propel the Invesco S&P SmallCap Value with Momentum ETF (XSVM) to a 53% YTD performance. Small caps have already been strong performers coming out of the gate in 2021. A resilient value-over-growth narrative gives XSVM even more punch. If that [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
With cyclical value stocks recouping their lost glory this year, it would be easy for investors to be dismissive of innovative growth strategies. However, market participants shouldn’t take their eyes off the innovative investing ball. One strong fund is the ALPS Disruptive Technologies ETF (CBOE: DTEC). As highlighted by year-to-date inflows of $42.67 million, some [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
While it’s often said that mid cap equities are overlooked relative to their large- and small-cap counterparts, there are dozens of these funds for investors to consider. The concept that may be going overlooked, at least for now, is mid cap potential in the ESG arena. The American Century Mid Cap Growth Impact ETF (MID) [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Among actively managed mutual funds targeting dividend growth, the T. Rowe Price Dividend Growth (PRDGX) is one of the best-known. PRDGX is also available in ETF form via the T. Rowe Price Dividend Growth ETF (TDVG). As fans of active funds well know, manager and team stability are primary reasons behind the long-term success of [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average made its debut 125 years ago with 12 railroads companies, the then backbone of the U.S. economy. It closed the first trading day — May 26, 1896 — at 40.94. The index evolved with the U.S. economy by adding several industrial companie
In trading on Friday, shares of the ARKG ETF (Symbol: ARKG) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $83.24, changing hands as high as $84.05 per share. ARKG shares are currently trading up about 2% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of ARKG share
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (Symbol: IJR) where we have detected an approximate $226.4 million dollar inflow -- that's a 0.3% increase week o
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 Value Factor ETF (Symbol: VLUE) where we have detected an approximate $505.3 million dollar inflow -- that's a 3.0% increase week o