Nasdaq ETFs

By Hyun Kang Research Analyst A currency-hedged equity index is designed to provide exposure to foreign companies while neutralizing exposure to fluctuations between the value of foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar. In this sense, the index “hedges” against fluctuations in the relative value of foreign currencies versus the U.S. dollar. Over the last year, the MSCI EAFE [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

With 87% of advisors willing to learn how to incorporate AI into their business, it seems that those who do not may be left behind. We all know that artificial intelligence (AI) will change the way we work, if it has not done so already. In fact, 99% of financial advisors surveyed by Accenture said [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Domestic equities traded within a narrow range as investors debated the impact of a weakening U.S. economy; mixed Q1 earnings provided no clear outlook for the market. Domestic equities traded in a narrow range during the recent period between Index selection dates (April 13, 2023, to May 11, 2023, the “Period”) as investors appeared divided [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

By Kevin Flanagan Head of Fixed Income Strategy Follow Kevin Flanagan @KevinFlanaganWT The money and bond markets find themselves in an interesting spot on the calendar, nestled right between the May and June FOMC meetings. However, based upon recent price action and Fedspeak, perhaps the argument can be made that the markets find themselves in another far more important [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

By David Austerweil Deputy Portfolio Manager, Emerging Markets Fixed Income Turkey’s May elections are the most important in a generation and will have a major impact on its debt market. (UPDATE as of May 19, 2023) President Erdogan and his Parliamentary coalition significantly outperformed expectations in the first-round electoral vote with Erdogan’s vote share of 49.5% [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Family offices – investment vehicles geared toward high-net-worth individuals and their heirs – are among the professional market participants who are increasing allocations to digital assets. New research from Ocorian, a firm specializing in “fund administration, capital markets, corporate and fiduciary services,” confirms 130 global family office professionals managing more than $62.4 billion in combined [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

In this week’s edition of the ETF Issuer League, firms across multiple ETF AUM tiers have reason to celebrate. Shops including Avantis, Dimensional, Mirae’s Global X suite, and boutique Summit Investments all hit strong weekly inflows for their sizes. Avantis Investors, from American Century Investments, saw intriguing flows to build on its strong last few [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

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In trading on Friday, shares of the Vanguard Extended Market ETF (Symbol: VXF) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $139.05, changing hands as high as $139.14 per share. Vanguard Extended Market shares are currently trading up about 1.6% on the day. The chart below s

In trading on Friday, shares of the First Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF (Symbol: LMBS) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $47.475 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indi

Is this time different? U.S. debt ceiling negotiations are struggling, and with GOP members of Congress gone for Memorial Day weekend, prospects seem bleak. International equities had been appealing to U.S. investors already. With the possibility of a U.S. default, though, investors may want to take a closer look at a foreign equity ETF. Why [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Several key economic indicators come out every week to help provide insight into the overall health of the U.S. economy. Policymakers and advisors closely monitor these indicators to understand the direction of interest rates, as the data can significantly impact business decisions and financial markets. In this article, we take a deeper look at three [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

This week, the VettaFi Voices come together for an abbreviated chat about an important topic: the debt ceiling. How should investors be looking at the looming, near-term externality of a default? What kind of investments stand out in such an environment? What can be done from an investing perspective to deal with the debt ceiling? [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

According to a recent study, more than half of the risk-managed strategies that underlie ETFs designed to manage losses during market turbulence failed to fare better than equities in 2022, including several strategies marketed as hedges against black swan-type events. The study by consulting firm Global Finesse sampled a group of ETFs deemed to have [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

With uncertainty around interest rates, inflation, and the possibility of recession, most investors will benefit by staying within the short to intermediate part of the curve when allocating to fixed income ETFs. Similarly, opting for balanced fixed income exposure as opposed to making big bets is recommended in the current environment. Jason Bloom, Invesco’s head of [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

What does it mean to live a meaningful life and find community? Financial advisors often have to consider their clients’ vision for their lives in their work, but it’s a question for everyone. Investment decisions, in many ways, are means towards meaning. VettaFi’s financial futurist Dave Nadig spoke at length with Reverend Michael Tuck on [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

We’re days away from the U.S. being unable to pay its bills. And yet, there’s still no deal on raising or suspending the debt ceiling. But even if a deal is reached in time, market volatility may persist for months. Treasury Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expressed these concerns on Wednesday. “Even in the run-up to [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

When investing in emerging markets, Matthews Asia’s head of portfolio strategy David Dali said at Exchange 2023 that active management is key. “Our benchmarks tend to be blind to things like corporate governance and regulatory issues and geopolitics,” Dali told NYSE’s Judy Shaw. “So, it’s super important to go active.” In the eight months prior [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

The WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Fund ETF is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Friday, with over 324,000 shares traded versus three month average volume of about 52,000. Shares of WTAI were up about 3.1% on the day.

In trading on Friday, the SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF is outperforming other ETFs, up about 5.6% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of Marvell Technology, up about 28% and shares of Credo Technology Group Holding, up about 13.9% on