Nasdaq ETFs

November was a historic month for stocks-- the Dow was up about 11.8% for the month, the S&P 500 rose 10.8% while the Nasdaq gained 11.8%. Unlike earlier this year, when the rally was led mainly by mega-cap tech stocks, economically sensitive areas emerged as the biggest winn

Asset management firm Emles Advisors has expanded on its exchange traded fund suite with two new strategies, one aimed at the luxury brand theme and another which provides a protective tilt for those wary of economic pullback. Emles Advisors has launched the Emles Protective Allocation ETF (DEFN) and the Emles Luxury Goods ETF (LUXE), which [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

The coronavirus outbreak continues to aggravate globally. The United States has been struggling with the rising number of coronavirus cases and the Thanksgiving weekend has seen an exponential rise in the number of cases. Making the situation worse, the increasing number of hospi

U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds climbed Tuesday toward a new record, as optimism over an eventual Covid-19 vaccine and economic recovery helped sustain the broad rally. On Tuesday, the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) rose 1.3%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSEArca: DIA) was up 0.6%, and iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (NYSEArca: [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

After selling off since early November, silver and its related ETFs are showing signs of life on Tuesday, rallying along with stocks and index ETFs on the first day of December. Silver futures prices are surging in midday U.S. trading Tuesday, up more than 6.5%, amid significant short covering in the futures market, as well [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

As Joe Biden transitions into the White House, investors should consider incorporating environmental, social and governance, or ESG, exchange traded fund strategies into a diversified portfolio for the new administration ahead. “We think a Biden administration will create a friendlier regulatory environment for investors and issuers with policies focused on climate change, carbon reduction and [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

By Spinnaker Trust The growth in dollars invested in ESG continues to accelerate unabated.  Inflows into ESG ETFs jumped to $24 billion in 2020 YTD (through October), which is 3x the 2019 level.  The future of ESG looks strong under any administration, but the path certainly looks smoother under a Joe Biden/Kamala Harris Presidency. The [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

U.S. stocks and index ETFs vaulted upwards on Tuesday, starting December on a high note, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average targeted the 30,000 level once again. The Dow added 0.9%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite chartered fresh, all-time highs, climbing more than 1.25% apiece. With most of the market sectors in the green, [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Technology has performed in 2020 despite the pandemic, a narrative which has held true internationally, especially in Russia. In this case, online sales have been a key driver despite the pandemic causing doom and gloom in the country’s economy, all to the aid of the VanEck Vectors Russia Small-Cap ETF (RSXJ). RSXJ seeks to replicate [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

When it comes to betting on a 2021 recovery, ETF investors shouldn’t leave out the economic force millennials are packing. With positivity surrounding a vaccine and a sense that some pre-pandemic normalcy might be around the corner, millennials could lead the charge towards an economic bounce-back. Savvy ETF investors sensing an opportunity may consider the [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Interest rates have been at basement-level lows with the Federal Reserve keeping a cautious eye on the economy. However, rates are starting to tick higher and this could feed into strength for financial ETFs like the Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF (PSCF). The fund is based on the S&P SmallCap 600® Capped Financials & Real [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

The Invesco S&P 500— High Beta ETF is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Tuesday, with over 7.0 million shares traded versus three month average volume of about 536,000. Shares of SPHB were up about 1.6% on the day.

There’s no doubt that the ETF explosion in the U.S. is unlike any other. In places like Brazil, the industry is still in its infancy. Nonetheless, global investment firm BlackRock has spotted an opportunity in the nascent Brazil ETF market, which should bode well for funds like the iShares MSCI Brazil Capped ETF (EWZ). EWZ [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

In trading on Tuesday, the Silver Miners ETF is outperforming other ETFs, up about 4.6% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of Coeur Mining, up about 8.3% and shares of Hecla Mining, up about 6.8% on the day.

Amplify Seymour Cannabis ETF CNBS topped the list of the best-performing ETFs of November with impressive returns of more than 47%.The rally came primarily post election with Biden's victory as he is expected to speed up the legalization of marijuana at the federal level, thereby

Unless you’ve been living under a rock (possibly to avoid COVID-19, so it’s forgivable), you’re well aware of the rising popularity of environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing in the capital markets. If you’re still not on the ESG bandwagon, then add some green to your portfolio with ETFs like the Xtrackers MSCI EAFE ESG Leaders [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Thanksgiving is a time to pause and reflect on many things we often take for granted: health, time spent with loved ones, or just getting through another day in this weirdest of years. In such a tumultuous time, it’s easy to forget that we Americans still have a lot to be thankful for. Our doctors, [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

While it may seem like the pandemic tamped down ETF risk through leveraged and inverse funds, the opposite has actually occurred. As the markets continue to flux, investors can utilize trading options for the S&P 500 from Direxion Investments that go in either direction. Right now, there’s a lot of positivity permeating the markets around [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

European equities are cobbling together some momentum to end 2020, but after years of under-performance by the asset class, investors are understandably hesitant about embracing these stocks. An idea to consider revisiting Europe without the full commitment is the FlexShares Developed Markets ex-US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund (NYSE: QLVD). QLVD’s quality screen analyzes a [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Global X ETFs, the New York-based provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), announced on Monday the launch of its European business operation. Global X, known for its thematic growth, income, and international access strategies, will aim to bring its intelligent investment solutions to a European audience of investors via UCITS ETFs. To support the expansion, Global [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.