A variety of sectors and industries are involved in the fight against climate change, but not surprisingly, technology is one epicenter of innovation in the quest to halt rising global temperatures. Knowing that tech is front and center in terms of solving climate change, investors should be selective when it comes to environmental, social, and [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
The performance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies, including exchange traded funds, is leaving something to be desired this year, but a new survey suggests high-level investors are seeing the forest through the trees and remain dedicated to ESG. A new PwC survey suggested that eight in 10 investors polled plan to boost exposure [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Schwab Asset Management, the asset management arm of The Charles Schwab Corp., launched the Schwab Municipal Bond ETF (NYSE Arca: SCMB). The fund begins trading on the NYSE Arca on October 12. This ETF provides access to the broad U.S. investment-grade, tax-exempt bond market with the additional benefit of potentially higher tax efficiency of its [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
During prior bitcoin bull markets, it was often said that institutional adoption of digital assets was a likely factor. With the largest cryptocurrency and its brethren faltering this year, some market participants are wondering if institutional investors are out of the market. Indeed, bitcoin prices are faltering this year, but there are overt signals that [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Small-caps are often to the first to take a hit in markets when concerns of recession rise to the surface, and while this year hasn’t been any different, the degree to which small-caps have been discounted remains disproportionate to their mid- and large-cap peers. This could provide continued opportunity for investors, particularly as the strong [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
It’s been about two months since President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law and the gains accrued by clean energy stocks and exchange traded funds leading up to that event are mostly erased due to broader weakness in the growth stock complex. However, some analysts argue that the benefits to renewable energy assets [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
The most recent attempt at a bear market rally of major indexes leading up to the release of the August CPI resulted in the S&P 500 clawing back almost 4% of losses over the course of four days before crashing on September 13 with a hotter-than-expected inflation report the catalyst for losses. It’s another brief [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
The overall bond market has been feeling the downward pressure of rising interest rates, but corporate bonds might be feeling an extra pinch. Nonetheless, investors seeking yield still offer an attractive option despite the dreary environment for bonds. With rising interest rates, corporations could see their profits suffer, translating to more weakness in the corporate [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Exchange: An ETF Experience is coming February 5th – February 8th, so Evan Harp is sitting down and chatting with some of the advisors that will be there. Today’s edition is focused on Harrison Quinn, founder and CEO of HDQ Wealth. Evan Harp: When and how did your practice begin? Harrison Quinn: Oh, man, so [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Semiconductor stocks are among the primary offenders in this year’s growth/technology equity slump, but some analysts argue that the 2022 slump is creating opportunities in the chip space for long-term investors. Assuming that forecast proves accurate, exchange traded funds such as the VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF (SMH) stand to benefit. The $5.7 billion SMH follows [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Microchip Technology Inc (Symbol: MCHP) has been named a Top Socially Responsible Dividend Stock by Dividend Channel, signifying a stock with above-average ''DividendRank'' statistics including a strong 2.0% yield, as well as being recognized by prominent asset managers as bein
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
To become a "Dividend Aristocrat," a dividend paying company must accomplish an incredible feat: consistently increase shareholder dividends every year for at least 20 consecutive years. Companies with this kind of track record tend to attract a lot of investor attention —
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 Boston Beer Co Inc (Symbol: SAM) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $351.45, changing hands for $356.91/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrade on
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
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
HONG KONG (Reuters Breakingviews) - Never underestimate the power of China’s netizens. Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food, a $46 billion soy sauce maker, is the latest to learn that lesson after videos went viral of consumers questioning why its produc
How Financial Advisors Can Help Their Clients Navigate Turbulent Economic Times Don’t Panic In the face of pessimism about the possibility of a recession and the Fed’s efforts to curb inflation at any cost, many investors may be worried. An analysis of the historical data from past recessions suggests that waiting for favorable market conditions [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Contemporary Amperax Technology Co., Ltd (CATL) is the global leader in electric vehicle batteries and is the main supplier for companies such as Tesla, NIO, Ford, BMW, and more. CATL is also a Chinese company and trades on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, meaning that access to it is limited for most investors and requires access [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.