Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares Gold Trust (Symbol: IAU) where we have detected an approximate $182.7 million dollar outflow -- that's a 0.7% decrease week over week (from
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares Biotechnology ETF (Symbol: IBB) where we have detected an approximate $294.8 million dollar outflow -- that's a 3.8% decrease week over week
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF (Symbol: VGLT) where we have detected an approximate $346.6 million dollar inflow -- that's a 6.1% increase week ove
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (Symbol: VGT) where we have detected an approximate $890.8 million dollar outflow -- that's a 1.7% decrease week
This year remains a challenging one for most commodities as global economic slowing undermines demand. Ongoing uncertainty in the U.S. led to prolonged market volatility in the last six months — volatility that extended to most commodity classes. California carbon allowances are one asset class within commodities that continue to prove less volatile in recent [...]
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Major Indexes Gain in First Half of 2023 Despite uncertainty around monetary policy and economic fundamentals raising recession risks, all three major equity indexes were up in the first half of 2023. The Nasdaq Composite Index rose 32% on the back of an AI-technology inspired rally, posting its best first half of the year since [...]
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Following a banner day for U.S. soybean futures, which rocketed about 6% higher on Friday after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported a significantly lower-than-expected 2023 soy plantings and June 1 inventories, the commodity continues to climb on Monday, lifting agriculture-related ETFs as well. On the Chicago Board of Trade, November soybeans closed 77-1/2 [...]
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Direct indexing services can mitigate portfolio concentration risk by underweighting exposure in a tax-efficient way. No one wants their investment portfolio to succeed or fail based on the moves of one security. If a single stock makes up 10% or more of an investor’s portfolio, that portfolio can be vulnerable to the moves of that [...]
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The bank “crisis” that stormed the headlines looks much smaller in hindsight. That doesn’t mean that banks’ impact on markets in 2023 has meaningfully lessened, however. While markets may be distracted by rising rates and AI, the “bank walk” phenomenon has a role to play. Per WisdomTree’s mid-year outlook, the bank walk shifts of capital [...]
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Dividend growth investing is an area in which active management may be particularly impactful. Dividend growers may offer a rare combination of income, capital growth, and volatility reduction, potentially adding significant value to client portfolios. However, it can be challenging to separate quality companies from melting ice cubes, particularly in a shifting economic environment. “Our [...]
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In a blow to equities and the outlook for another Fed interest rate hike, June’s private sector jobs doubled expectations. Major equity indexes dropped, and the 2-year Treasury soared to highs not seen since 2007. It’s a sharp reminder of the uncertainty that continues to drive markets this year and underscores the need for diversification. [...]
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The yield for the two-year Treasury note surged to its highest level in 16 years after a surprisingly strong jobs report. With yields soaring to record levels, investors may want to look into Treasury ETFs. Private sector jobs rose by 497,000 in June, according to the ADP National Employment Report. That’s well above the 267,000 [...]
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Many investors and analysts use a company’s market capitalization to measure its value. However, some would argue enterprise value is a more holistic measure of a company’s value than the market cap. Market Cap Vs. Enterprise Value Market cap is a simple and common way to gauge a company’s size. It’s calculated by multiplying the [...]
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VettaFi’s vice chairman Tom Lydon discussed the NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF (SPYI) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” For more news, information, and analysis, visit the Tax Efficient Income Channel.
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Experienced commodities and precious metals investors know that gold is the big kahuna in this space and owing to high price points, among other reasons, palladium and platinum enjoy their own notoriety. That leaves silver somewhat overlooked. However, the investment case for the metal is potentially compelling and expanding. Like gold, it can act as inflation [...]
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The iShares U.S. Consumer Discretionary ETF is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Thursday, with over 326,000 shares traded versus three month average volume of about 72,000. Shares of IYC were off about 1.8% on the day.
Components of that ETF with the highest
In trading on Thursday, the Invesco S&P 500 QVM Multi-factor ETF is outperforming other ETFs, off about 0.2% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of Borgwarner, up about 1.9% and shares of Keurig DR Pepper, up about 1.6% on the day.
In ancient Greece, the Oracles of Delphi were renowned for their ability to see into the future and advise those seeking guidance. But their pronouncements could have been more concise, leaving those seeking counsel still determining what the future would bring. Investors find themselves in a similar position today, except the oracles work at the [...]
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Comparing units outstanding versus one week ago at the coverage universe of ETFs at ETF Channel, the biggest inflow was seen in the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, which added 12,300,000 units, or a 1.3% increase week over week. Among the largest underlying components of SPY, in mo
Looking at units outstanding versus one week prior within the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the biggest outflow was seen in the The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund, where 7,950,000 units were destroyed, or a 0.8% decrease week over week. Among the largest underlyi