Nasdaq ETFs

Looking at the underlying holdings of the ETFs in our coverage universe at ETF Channel, we have compared the trading price of each holding against the average analyst 12-month forward target price, and computed the weighted average implied analyst target price for the ETF itsel

In recent trading, shares of Parsons Corp (Symbol: PSN) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $48.22, changing hands for $48.95/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrade on valuati

In recent trading, shares of AGNC Investment Corp (Symbol: AGNC) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $9.87, changing hands for $10.02/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrade on

In recent trading, shares of BancFirst Corp. (Symbol: BANF) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $101.33, changing hands for $103.69/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrade on v

In recent trading, shares of HCA Healthcare Inc (Symbol: HCA) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $237.89, changing hands for $239.37/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrade on

In recent trading, shares of Nordstrom, Inc. (Symbol: JWN) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $21.92, changing hands for $22.13/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrade on valua

In recent trading, shares of Spire Inc (Symbol: SR) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $73.75, changing hands for $74.67/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrade on valuation, o

In recent trading, shares of Idacorp Inc (Symbol: IDA) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $108.00, changing hands for $108.93/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrade on valuati

In recent trading, shares of Western Union Co (Symbol: WU) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $14.21, changing hands for $14.29/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrade on valua

By Christopher Gannatti, CFA Global Head of Research Each earnings season, we become accustomed to certain patterns. One pattern involves the biggest tech companies reporting earnings before many other smaller and medium-sized firms. In what we know is a very difficult economic backdrop, it’s important to look for the signals that some of the world’s [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

By Dominic Jacobson Analyst, Emerging Markets Equity and Oksana Miller Senior Product Manager The VanEck Emerging Markets Equity Investment Team takes a deep dive into the various aspects of South Korea’s battery space. As the world transitions to a low-carbon future, batteries are becoming critically important, given their key role in energy supply and global green transition. With battery [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

I bonds are a safe and easy way to save for the future and offset the negative impact of inflation over time. Inflation is often referred to as a “silent thief.” And for good reason. If inflation is running at 3% per year and a person has $10,000 in savings, then after one year their [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

By Frank Holmes The economy may be on shaky ground, but you wouldn’t know it by looking at U.S. consumer spending habits alone. The economy may be on shaky ground, but you wouldn’t know it by looking at U.S. consumer spending habits alone. Retail sales rose a healthy 1.3% in October from September, according to [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

A lower-than-expected CPI report resulted in a dramatic rally in equities. Also contributing to stability was the resilience of US consumer spending and domestic GDP growth. Stability seemed to take root across domestic markets during the recent period between Index selection dates (October 13, 2022 to November 10, 2022, the “Period”), with equities gaining and [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

The country of El Salvador is going all in on bitcoin despite its recent weakness, implementing a dollar cost averaging strategy where it looks to buy one coin per day. The leading cryptocurrency breached the $21,000 at one point, but recently fell below $16,000 thanks to the fallout from the FTX calamity. The digital coin [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

One of the reasons we formed RBA in 2009 was we thought the US was entering perhaps the biggest bull market of our careers.  Our view was highly contrarian, to say the least, because the combination of a decade of emerging markets outperforming and the global financial crisis made investors extremely fearful of the US [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

By Cinthia Murphy There are many reasons to invest in an ETF. There are just as many reasons to launch one. For starters, whether an investor or a product provider, this is an industry that has seen strong, continuous growth over the years. And everyone loves growth. Since the first U.S.-listed ETF came to market [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

With markets facing high volatility and many analysts foreseeing a recession in our midst, many investors see dividend-paying stocks as a potential haven. After all, when the broader market is down or flat, dividend payments can be a crucial source of return and serve as a good shock absorber. A white paper issued by T. [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

There’s still plenty of room to run to return to prior highs, but some biotech stocks and exchange traded funds are showing signs of life. That’s encouraging after what has been a surprisingly long dour run for biotech assets. For example, the VanEck Biotech ETF (BBH) is higher by 11% over the past month. Yes, [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

In what could be a major boon for the long-term growth of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) funds, the Department of Labor announced on Tuesday that it will allow the use of ESG funds in 401(k) plans, reversing the prior administration’s opposite policy. While exchange traded funds are making gradual inroads in the 401(k) space, [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.