Nasdaq ETFs

The VanEck Vectors Video Gaming and eSports ETF (NASDAQ: ESPO) was one of the best-performing thematic exchange traded funds last year as video game equities and ETFs got a big assist from the coronavirus pandemic. Good news: That benefit could last well into the current quarter and beyond. ESPO seeks to track the performance of [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

The outlook for actively managed and environmental, social, and governance exchange traded funds in 2021 is bright, but put those two concepts together and the result could be something truly compelling. More investors are embracing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, prompting active managers to enhance their credibility on that front. Actively managed funds are [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Small-cap equities ended 2020 on strong notes and while some market observers believe a near-term pullback, the annual outlook for smaller stocks is exceedingly bright. Still, it pays for asset allocators to examine to go beyond traditional strategies. A unique idea backed by excellent performance is the ERShares International Equity ETF (NYSEARCA: ERSX). ERSX selects [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

The energy sector looks like an enigma to some investors. It was the worst-performing group in the S&P 500 last year, but it’s also the only sector that’s legitimately undervalued. Investors willing to bet on a value resurgence and an economic reopening that will stoke higher crude prices can consider exchange traded funds, such as [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds tried to regain their footing on Monday, following the hard tumble in the previous session, as investors wait on the outcome of Georgia’s Senate runoff elections and the direction of the political climate. On Tuesday, the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ), SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSEArca: DIA), [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Quality was steady among the various investment factors last year and while it may not be the outright leader this year, it is positioned to deliver for investors, indicating there’s opportunity afoot with exchange traded funds, such as the FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund (NYSE: QLV). QLV follows the Northern Trust US Quality [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

ESG investing grew by leaps and bounds in 2020. A recent survey completed by the CFA Institute found that 85% of CFA Institute members now take ESG factors into consideration in their investing and that client demand for organizations to consider ESG factors rose to 65% in 2020. The survey further shows that 76% of [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Crude oil and crude ETFs are surging on Tuesday, and energy ETFs are also making big gains thanks to moves from Chevron and Exxon. U.S. oil futures rocketed 5% to break above $50 per barrel for the first time since February, as the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) climbed 4.5%, as Chevron and Exxon gained over [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Following a rough start to the new year on Monday, stocks, and index ETFs advanced slightly on Tuesday, attempting to regain some of the lost ground from the prior session, as investors await important elections in Georgia. “Today’s Georgia Senate runoff could have substantial implications for the markets if both Democrat candidates win,” wrote Tom [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Quality exposure in 2021 is a must given there’s still a lot of market uncertainty amid the Covid-19 pandemic. One area of value that ETF investors may want to focus on is an aerospace and defense play via ETFs like the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA). ITA seeks to track the investment results [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

The year 2020 as a whole could easily be attributed to the COVID-19 outbreak, the resultant lockdown and economic sufferings, but some real relief came in the fourth quarter. Back-to-back positive vaccine updates and Joe Biden’s win with a divided Congress (so far assumed) boos

Rare are bipartisan issues these days, but renewable energy may be getting there and that could be an added bonus for already high-flying exchange traded funds, such as the ALPS Clean Energy ETF (ACES). ACES follows the CIBC Atlas Clean Energy Index. That benchmark is comprised of U.S.- and Canada-based companies that primarily operate in the clean energy sector. Constituents are [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

The global stock market ended 2020 on a high note amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Global easing policies and the rollout of vaccines raised the appeal for riskier assets as the combination led to a faster-than-expected recovery.Notably, the S&P 500 Index rose 18.4% last year whil

The CFRA Focus ETF for January is ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK). Unlike most equity ETFs that track an index, ARKK is actively managed by Cathie Wood, the firm’s Chief Investment Officer. Companies within ARKK include those that rely on or benefit from the development of new products or services, technological improvements, and advancements in scientific research relating to the areas of DNA technologies; industrial innovation in energy, automation, and [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

One of the more prominent themes to emerge late last year was the growing chorus of market participants voicing support for a value resurgence. Advisors looking to capitalize on that trend while allocating to other factors can consider the WisdomTree Core Equity Model Portfolio. “This model portfolio is designed for growth-oriented investors with a long-term [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

As a global Covid-19 vaccine continues its deployment globally, Japan’s economy is showing signs of life with its manufacturing activity ticking higher in December. Nonetheless, investors should keep the yen hedged via ETFs like the Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF (DBJP). “Japan’s factory activity ended a record 19-month run of declines in December as [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

2020 wasn’t kind to brick and mortar retailers with a record number of store closings and more could be ahead in 2021. While ETFs like the Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X ETF (NYSEArca: RETL) managed to finish 2020 up over 60%, can it maintain its level of performance last year? RETL seeks daily investment results of [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

ETF investors looking for a commodity play with some momentum in the new year can give steel a closer look. In particular, adding some alternative assets to shore up a portfolio with momentum still can be had using the VanEck Vectors Steel ETF (SLX). SLX tries to reflect the performance of the NYSE Arca Steel [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.