Nasdaq ETFs

ARK Invest has identified five innovation platforms that are evolving today and generating new technological breakthroughs. Companies that are leading and benefiting from these technologies could present opportunities for long-term growth and capital appreciation. In the upcoming webcast, Big Ideas 2021: Technological Breakthroughs Investors Shouldn’t Miss, Catherine Wood, Founder, CEO, CIO, ARK Invest, will discuss [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

As investors try to reposition their portfolios for the new year, many can look to socially responsible exchange traded funds. Anna Paglia, head of ETFs and indexed strategies at Invesco, argues that the combination of supportive policy changes under a more green friendly Biden administration and technological advancements should continue to fuel the clean energy [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds pared early losses on Monday as coronavirus concerns are counterbalanced on hopes over fiscal stimulus. On Monday, the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) rose 0.7%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSEArca: DIA) was down 0.3%, and iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (NYSEArca: IVV) gained 0.2%. The U.S. Senate [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

By Salim Ramji, Global Head of iShares and Index Investments, iShares Fifty years ago, two inventions set in motion changes that would upend whole industries. The first commercial microchip was released in Silicon Valley, and the first index investment product was created not far north, in San Francisco, by one of BlackRock’s predecessor firms.[1] Microchips were [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Investors can target next-gen leaders with a targeted exchange traded fund strategy to enhance portfolios while targeting the entrepreneurship economy. “According to ERShares’ research, from decades together founder-run Entrepreneurial companies have shaped the economy by investing in its people and in innovation leading to exceptional growth,” Dr. Joel Shulman, Founder, Managing Partner & CIO, ERShares, [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Crude oil and crude ETFs fell again on Friday, after slipping the prior day amid industry data that revealed a surprise increase in U.S. crude inventories, regenerating fresh pandemic-related demand concerns. Optimism over President Biden’s stimulus package somewhat tempered the drop in prices. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures declined $1.15 or 2.16%, to [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Stocks and index ETFs were mixed to start the week, as the S&P 500 attempted a move higher in volatile trading on Monday while investors await tech earnings this week. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite led the major stock benchmarks, moving 0.4% higher after tagging a new high earlier in the day. The Dow Jones Industrial [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Last week was marked with the U.S. Presidential Inauguration, Fed’s dovish comments, hopes of fatter fiscal stimulus in the United States, China’s upbeat GDP data and the ECB’s promise to continue the accommodative approach. Meanwhile, COVID-19 vaccination is in full swing.

By Nicholas Porter With COVID-19 still spreading throughout the United States, the Astor Economic Index continued its weakening trend in the month of December, ending the quarter down from its peak several months ago but still well into solid growth territory. This month’s non-farm payroll came in about as expected with a loss of 140,000 [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Low interest rates and strong demand are feeding into strength for home builders. The Direxion Daily Homebuilders and Supplies Bull 3X Shares (NAIL) was Direxion’s strongest leveraged performer the past week, gaining almost 30%. NAIL looks to deliver triple the daily returns of the Dow Jones U.S. Select Home Construction Index. Strength in home builders has been [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

The technology play doesn’t look to be letting up anytime soon, and that’s also the case for the world’s second largest economy. ETF investors should give the Invesco China Technology ETF (CQQQ) a closer look after its 20% start to 2021. CQQQ is based on the FTSE China Incl A 25% Technology Capped Index. The Fund [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

As the ETF space continues to grow, cost is one way providers can differentiate themselves from the competition. One fund, the Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets ESG Leaders Equity ETF (EMSG), gives investors emerging markets and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) exposure at a low 0.20% expense ratio. That expense ratio comes in at 33 basis [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

The renewable energy industry is literally cleaning house when it comes to stock market gains. The VanEck Vectors Low Carbon Energy ETF (SMOG) is up 140% the last 12 months. SMOG seeks to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the Ardour Global IndexSM (Extra Liquid). “Low carbon energy [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

In trading on Monday, the SPDR— S&P— Retail ETF is outperforming other ETFs, up about 3.2% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of Gamestop, up about 53.9% and shares of Designer Brands, up about 23.2% on the day.

Last week was marked with the U.S. Presidential Inauguration, Fed’s dovish comments, hopes of a fatter fiscal stimulus in the United States, China’s upbeat GDP data and the ECB’s promise to continue the accommodative approach. Meanwhile, COVID-19 vaccination is in full swin

Chinese equities continue to gain strength into 2021 as the second largest economy continues to recover from the pandemic. Healthcare was one of the shining sectors last year and the Global X MSCI China Health Care ETF (CHIH) is already up 17% year-to-date. CHIH seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Multi-asset strategies are in the spotlight due to depressed bond and cash yields. Yet these ideas aren’t carbon copies of each other, making allocating in this space a tricky endeavor. A good place to start is with the Global Multi-Asset Income Model Portfolios, which are part of WisdomTree’s menu of Modern Alpha Model Portfolios. Within [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Without a dedicated Bitcoin exchange traded fund available in the U.S., investors options are to directly buying the largest digital asset, the futures market, or some blockchain ETFs. Another option appears to be on the way, with VanEck filing plans for the VanEck Vectors Digital Assets ETF. The concept was revealed in a recent filing [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Earlier this month, Bitcoin prices touched all-time highs around $42,000. On Friday, Jan. 22, the price was just over $31,000. While the decline may be painful, it doesn’t digital assets should be written off. In fact, some experts argue Bitcoin declines are buying opportunities. “The Bitcoin price drop will be used as a key buying [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.