Nasdaq ETFs

Investors and advisors know by now that fixed income is back. Yields have risen to places they haven’t been in a long time. Just as that’s happened, however, bank volatility and government turmoil have roiled markets, including some parts of fixed income. Investors looking for durable yields might consider a floating rate Treasury ETF like [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

A lesser-known subsector of energy, midstream offers compelling investment opportunities. Investors may be less familiar with midstream as it serves an intermediary role in the energy value chain. However, this is a unique segment that provides stable cash flows, nice dividends, and can be really interesting for investors, Stacey Morris, head of energy research at [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Two of Invesco’s equal-weight sector ETFs have seen significant flows recently as advisors allocate to sectors positioned to outperform. Many advisors utilize sector rotation strategies as a way to generate alpha for clients. Nearly 27% of advisors recently polled said their approach to sector allocation is to rotate sectors that they believe will outperform the [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Two of Invesco’s equal-weight sector ETFs have seen significant flows recently as advisors allocate to sectors positioned to outperform. Many advisors utilize sector rotation strategies as a way to generate alpha for clients. Nearly 27% of advisors recently polled said their approach to sector allocation is to rotate sectors that they believe will outperform the [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

With Congress having until June 1 to raise or suspend the debt ceiling, the window to avoiding a default is rapidly closing. Should the U.S. default, the results would be far-reaching and potentially catastrophic. In a white paper issued by T. Rowe Price, Michael Pinkerton, an associate investment analyst in the firm’s U.S. equity division, explores [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

An influx of nickel from Indonesia has led to a global nickel oversupply that is driving prices down. It’s an imbalance that creates an opportunity for investors to gain exposure to one of the key metals for electrification. The supply and demand pendulum is likely to swing in the opposite direction in the coming years [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

ETF tax-loss harvesting offers significant advantages for advisors and retail investors. Tax-loss harvesting picks up around January and at the start of tax season, but has merit all year. How, then, does harvesting losses relate to the so-called “January Effect?” Stocks ring in each new year with a consistent and measurable boost, providing a teaching [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

In trading on Wednesday, shares of the First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF (Symbol: CIBR) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $40.84, changing hands as high as $41.19 per share. First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity shares are currently trading up about 1.1% on the day.

Investors have taken to dividends over the last year or so, drawn in by current income. Volatility remains an ongoing concern, whether due to rising rates, inflation, or the growing threat of U.S. default. Some of that volatility has put pressure on real estate, but the sector can still add value to investor portfolios. That [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

In trading on Wednesday, shares of the CALF ETF (Symbol: CALF) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $37.39, changing hands as high as $37.54 per share. CALF shares are currently trading up about 1.9% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of CALF

In trading on Wednesday, shares of the Invesco FTSE RAFI US 1000 ETF (Symbol: PRF) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $155.92, changing hands as high as $156.22 per share. Invesco FTSE RAFI US 1000 shares are currently trading up about 1.3% on the day. The chart be

Hospitality companies are among the biggest gainers during the broad market rally on Wednesday. The Invesco Dynamic Leisure & Entertainment ETF (PEJ) is up over 2.1% on Wednesday, lifted by hospitality names including United Airlines Holdings Inc (UAL), up 6.1%, and Alaska Air Group Inc (ALK), up 5.7%.  Stocks broadly were higher on Wednesday after President [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

abrdn’s director of investment strategy Robert Minter said the firm’s clients are seeking “exposure to the energy transition that’s coming.” Minter told NYSE’s Judy Shaw that abrdn’s clients not only want “to get the theme correct, but also to get the implementation correct.” However, he noted that “a number of mistakes have been made” when [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

The iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Wednesday, with over 1.3 million shares traded versus three month average volume of about 189,000. Shares of ACWV were up about 0.1% on the day.

In trading on Wednesday, the SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF is outperforming other ETFs, up about 7.3% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of Pacwest Bancorp, up about 21.3% and shares of Western Alliance, up about 14.9% on the day.

By John A. Forlines, III Chief Investment Officer A few weeks ago we shared our thoughts on the SVB collapse and the regional bank crisis. As we enter the fourth week of this crisis, we can begin to draw more conclusions. First, banks do not seem to have the same balance sheet problems as in 2008. [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

ETFGI reported today that ETFs industry in the United States gathered net inflows of US$29.14 billion during April.

Tencent, one of China’s tech and entertainment giants, announced noteworthy revenue gains in its earnings report. The rebound is reflective of China’s ongoing economic recovery, which the KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB) is positioned to capture. In the earnings release on Wednesday, Tencent’s revenue rose 11% for the quarter, reported CNBC. It’s the fastest [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

By John A. Forlines, III Chief Investment Officer Don’t Fight the Tape. Animal spirits are alive and well as financial conditions have eased considerably the past few months – lower dollar, lower yields, lower volatility. Add reduced inflationary pressure and a more dovish Federal Reserve — that equals a significant rally in global equities. Major [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Editor’s note: Any and all references to time frames longer than one trading day are for purposes of market context only, and not recommendations of any holding time frame. Daily rebalancing ETFs are not meant to be held unmonitored for long periods. If you don’t have the resources, time or inclination to constantly monitor and [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.