Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just a standalone investment theme; it’s a technology that could potentially “expedite the automation and cost-saving of every industry” through a deep learning revolution, according to ERShares. ERShares’s flagship fund, the ERShares Entrepreneurs ETF (ENTR), offers exposure to a range of disruptive technology sectors—including robotics and AI. With its emphasis on [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Inflationary pressure in the United States is heating up with consumer price inflation increasing at the fastest pace in more than a decade. This is especially true as the consumer price index (CPI) jumped 4.2% in April from the year-ago level to the highest level in 13-years and
In a study of analyst recommendations at the major brokerages, for the underlying components of the S&P 500, Standard and Poors Global Inc (Symbol: SPGI) has taken over the #12 spot from Alphabet Inc (Symbol: GOOG), according to ETF Channel. Below is a chart of Standard an
Earlier this month, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), the world’s leading derivatives exchange, launched Micro Bitcoin futures. The Micro Bitcoin futures contract represents one-tenth of one Bitcoin and is based on the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate, a once-daily benchmarking of the price of Bitcoin to the US dollar. The contracts are cash-settled. “We are [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
With inflationary poised to surge and Treasury yields already having done so, these are tricky times on the fixed income front. Advisors can find relief with the WisdomTree Fixed Income Model Portfolio. “This model portfolio is focused on a diversified stream of income. It seeks to benefit from secular trends we see evolving in the [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
The cannabis industry has become a relatively steady performer in the capital markets with more years under its belt. The sector is proving it’s not a thematic smoke-and-mirrors play with strong outperformers like the Global X Cannabis ETF (POTX). The fund is even outdoing those that are actively managed, according to a recent Forbes article. [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
What’s under an equity-based fund’s hood is vital information to advisors and investors. That’s particularly true of active funds where managers can cut, eliminate, or increase positions without notice. Fortunately, the riddle as to what’s driving this year’s top-performing funds, both active and passive, isn’t much of a riddle at all. “The winning funds so [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
While technology stocks are badly bruised, the ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline is renewing interest in cybersecurity equities, a theme that could benefit the First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF (NYSEArca: CIBR). As has been the case over the history of cybersecurity stocks and exchange traded funds evolving into credible portfolio pieces, large-scale hacks generate ample [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
In trading on Thursday, shares of the IBUY ETF (Symbol: IBUY) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $110.03, changing hands as low as $109.67 per share. IBUY shares are currently trading up about 0.5% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of IBUY
After hitting a series of record highs, Wall Street was caught in selling pressure this week on inflation fears. This is especially true as both the Dow Jones and the S&P 500 posted their steepest three-day decline in nearly seven months, declining 3.4% and 4%, respectively.
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF (Symbol: IBB) where we have detected an approximate $73.2 million dollar outflow -- that's a 0.8% decrease week ove
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (Symbol: LQD) where we have detected an approximate $285.7 million dollar outflow -- that's a 0.
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the Invesco Dynamic Leisure and Entertainment ETF (Symbol: PEJ) where we have detected an approximate $81.8 million dollar outflow -- that's a 5.0% decr
A look at the weighted underlying holdings of the Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF (Symbol: PSCF) shows an impressive 10.1% of holdings on a weighted basis have experienced insider buying within the past six months.
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Wall Street has stumbled on rising inflationary pressures with all the three major indices sliding deep in red this week. The Dow Jones and the S&P 500 post their steepest three-day drop in nearly seven months, declining 3.4% and 4%, respectively, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq
To become a "Dividend Aristocrat," a dividend paying company must accomplish an incredible feat: consistently increase shareholder dividends every year for at least 20 consecutive years. Companies with this kind of track record tend to attract a lot of investor attention —
In recent trading, shares of Bentley Systems Inc (Symbol: BSY) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $47.17, changing hands for $49.32/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrade on v
Looking at the underlying holdings of the ETFs in our coverage universe at ETF Channel, we have compared the trading price of each holding against the average analyst 12-month forward target price, and computed the weighted average implied analyst target price for the ETF itsel
In recent trading, shares of NortonLifeLock Inc (Symbol: NLOK) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $24.25, changing hands for $25.03/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrade on v
Looking at the underlying holdings of the ETFs in our coverage universe at ETF Channel, we have compared the trading price of each holding against the average analyst 12-month forward target price, and computed the weighted average implied analyst target price for the ETF itsel