Nasdaq ETFs

Socially responsible investing that tracks factors like environmental, social, and governance principles is more than just a feel-good phenomenon. They can affect credit risk and investment performance. For example, S&P Global Market Intelligence incorporates the ‘G’ component in an analysis of credit risk. Their proprietary Credit Assessment Scorecards can provide a structured framework for assessing [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

United Kingdom country-specific exchange traded funds have been outperforming since December as international investors are mollified by developments in the post-Brexit deal with the European Union. Since the late October lows, the currency-focused Invesco Currency Shares British Pound Sterling (NYSEArca: FXB) has increased 5.6% while the iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (NYSEArca: EWU) has advanced 27.0%. The benchmark [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

In trading on Wednesday, shares of the iShares Core Total USD Bond Market ETF (Symbol: IUSB) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $54.17, changing hands as high as $54.27 per share. iShares Core Total USD Bond Market shares are currently trading up about 0.3% on the d

U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds pared early Wednesday morning losses ahead of a vote to impeach President Donald Trump in his final week in office. On Wednesday, the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) rose 0.8%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSEArca: DIA) was up 0.2%, and iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (NYSEArca: IVV) [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Cathie Wood’s revolutionary ARK Investment Management delivered a spectacular performance in the pandemic-stricken 2020. In fact, it has now grabbed a spot among the top 10 issuers in the $5.5-trillion ETF industry, per a BloombergQuint article.

The Xtrackers MSCI Europe Hedged Equity ETF (DBEU) and the Xtrackers MSCI Eurozone Hedged Equity ETF (DBEZ) are both up about 3% to start the new year. While both funds feature a euro hedging strategy, the currency could be gaining strength amidst a weaker dollar. DBEU seeks investment results that correspond generally to the performance, before [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Gold prices are still up about 19% within the past year, but have stumbled to start the new year. As Treasury yields start to move higher, keep an eye on a pair of ETFs: the VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) and the VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ). GDX seeks to replicate as [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Stocks and index ETFs are mixed-to-higher on Wednesday as investors contend with political uncertainty, a growing pandemic, and rising interest rates. The S&P 500 added 0.2%, while the Nasdaq Composite gained as much as 0.6% before stumbling. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped slightly below breakeven. Major stock ETFs are also mixed on Wednesday, with [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Up almost 40% to start the year, the Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X ETF (RETL) has momentum on its side. Will that momentum continue with forthcoming holiday shopping data? RETL traders will be watching closely. “Retailers suffered their worst annual sales performance on record in 2020, driven by slump in demand for fashion and homeware products,” [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Rates have been rising fast in the United States over the past few weeks on growing risk appetite and reflationary optimism. First,vaccine rollout has given a material boost to the U.S. treasury yields. And now hopes that president-elect Joe Biden will be able to inject more fisc

Short term weakness in global silver prices could be giving way to long term strength. One way to play that move is through the Invesco DB Silver Fund (DBS). The fund seeks to track the DBIQ Optimum Yield Silver Index Excess Return, which is intended to reflect the changes in market value of silver. Additionally, [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

When Joe Biden takes the helm on January 20, ETF investors can count on prevailing trends they can access with thematic funds. One place to look is infrastructure, with funds like the Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF (PAVE) standing out as strong options. PAVE seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

How big can environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing get over the next five years? One way to take advantage of this megatrend is the SPDR S&P 500 ESG ETF (EFIV). The fund seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the total return performance of an index that provides [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

In trading on Wednesday, the The Utilities Select Sector SPDR— Fund ETF is outperforming other ETFs, up about 1.4% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of Duke Energy, up about 2.5% and shares of American Water Works, up about 2.3

Last year could have been brutal for international stocks, but they rallied nicely to finish the year. The outlook for ex-US developed markets is brighter in 2021. The WisdomTree Developed International Multi-Factor Model Portfolio offers advisors an effective way to position client portfolios for more upside in international developed markets. “This model portfolio is designed [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Small cap equities are hot and dividend stocks are on the comeback trail. Investors can tap into both themes with the VictoryShares U.S. Small Cap High Dividend Volatility Weighted Index ETF (CSB). CSB, which debuted in July 2015, follows the CEMP US Small Cap High Dividend 100 Volatility Weighted Index. The index caps sector weights [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

One of the hallmarks of the quality factor is a strong balance sheet. Investors that follow suit tend to be rewarded over the long haul. When it comes to quality access, the FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund (NYSE: QLV) puts investors in the driver’s seat. QLV follows the Northern Trust US Quality Low Volatility [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

The 10-year Treasury yields have been on a steep rise in recent months. It climbed to the highest levels in nearly a year after registering a biggest weekly rise since June. On the other hand, short-term yields are on a steady rise given the persistent surge in COVID-19 cases, in

Few exchange traded funds marry small caps and healthcare as well as the ERShares International Equity ETF (NYSEARCA: ERSX). ERSX selects the most entrepreneurial, primarily Non-US Small Cap companies, that meet the thresholds embedded in their proprietary Entrepreneur Factor (EF). ERShares’ ETF delivers strong performance across a variety of investment strategies without disrupting investors’ underlying [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.