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

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

By William Sokol Director of Product Management Rising rates have driven volatility in the leveraged loan market. We believe CLOs offer attractive access to loans in this environment, given their structural risk mitigation. Increasing economic uncertainty and concern about the impact of rising interest rates on non–investment grade borrowers have resulted in increased volatility in [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

By Christopher Gannatti, CFA Global Head of Research 2022 has been a difficult year for European agriculture. We can start with the Russia/Ukraine conflict and how that has changed market conditions and supply chains of certain critical things, like fertilizers. Then, we can continue with the fact that these difficulties were followed by drought conditions. [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

By Natalia Gurushina Chief Economist, Emerging Markets Fixed Income Unexpected policy U-turns in DM are testing EMs’ ability to conduct independent monetary policy. Global Volatility Global interest rates’ volatility (MOVE Index)1remains extremely high by historical standards, and global FX volatility (JPMVXYGL Index)2is the highest since the onset of the COVID pandemic. Emerging markets (EM) currencies with questionable [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

By Brandon Rakszawski Director of Product Management Powerful moats can be built on switching costs, which lock customers into a company’s unique ecosystem and make it expensive to move. The term “economic moat” describes a company’s ability to maintain its competitive advantages and defend its long-term profitability. This moat investing education series explores the five [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

“Gold is no longer a safe haven.” “Gold isn’t an effective hedge against inflation.” “Gold is dead.” You may have heard and read these comments, and others like it, numerous times over the course of the recent “everything selloff.” This is staggeringly shortsighted to me. Gold is down only around 9.5% for the year, despite [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

By Brandon Rakszawski Director of Product Management Although not always easy to quantify, intangible assets are one of the primary sources of strong competitive advantages for businesses and a key source of economic moats. The term “economic moat” describes a company’s ability to maintain its competitive advantages and defend its long-term profitability. This moat investing [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

In trading on Friday, shares of the iShares MSCI Canada ETF (Symbol: EWC) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $30.80 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to measure

Creating a modern practice is fraught with challenges today, between inflation, rising rates, and multiple unprecedented geopolitical crises, the modern advisor is tasked with making sense of the incomprehensible. Though keeping clients calm amid a likely global recession might be an impossible task, there are ways to find opportunities and protect your client’s assets. ShoreHaven [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

  To learn more about Main Management and how some of our strategies could help you with your investment needs, please contact Darol Ryan, our Head of Sales and National Accounts, at ryan@mainmgt.com. Also check out Main Management CEO Kim Arthur on Twitter and Main Management on LinkedIn. Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Fed raised interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday. In this short video hosted by our Co-Chief Investment Officer, Timothy D. Calkins, CFA. Timothy briefly touches on key points of Wednesday’s FOMC meeting. For more news, information, and strategy, visit VettaFi.com. Read more at ETFtrends.com.

By Andrew Poreda, Vice President & Senior Research Analyst A biweekly roundup of Sage’s top ESG news picks 1. What New ESG Approach ‘Double Materiality’ Means — And Why JPMorgan is a Fan What it means: ESG has been part of many contentious debates within the investing universe recently. One of the core issues that [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Free cash flow is the cash a company generates after its cash outflows to pay expenses or support operations. FCF Advisors specializes in free cash flow investment strategies, primarily through its Free Cash Flow Quality Model. The FCF US Quality ETF (TTAC) aims to outperform the Russell 3000 through a fundamentals-driven investment process that selects about [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

NVIDIA has evolved into a key enabler of the life sciences industry with graphics processing units (GPUs), which were originally developed for the gaming industry, now being used to accelerate computational tasks like deep learning. GPUs allow researchers to process the data explosion associated with life science tools like DNA sequencers and analyze the complexity [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

There’s no denying that alternatives have become much more popular with advisors and investors this year than they have been over the last decade. The environment of sustained volatility and correlated, largely negative performance of stocks and bonds in 2022 have advisors hunting for volatility mitigation, uncorrelated return streams, and diversification, all things that alternatives [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Economic Overview Although an inverted yield curve and consecutive quarterly declines in GDP might fit the “old” definition of a recession, the economic data published in August didn’t quite corroborate that view.  Continued low unemployment, robust job openings and PMI readings around 50 would seem to suggest that while the rate of growth might be [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Recession concerns continue to grow after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell underscored the commitment to driving down inflation even at the cost of economic “pain” after the most recent FOMC meeting and 0.75% rate hike. In an environment of rising rates, advisors and investors have rotated from growth-oriented strategies focused on future earnings to a [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

The Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight ETF (RSP) can be paired with factor ETFs to complement the fund’s tilt toward size and value.  Particularly as markets are anticipating an increase in volatility ahead, investors may want to enhance their core equity holdings. RSP is a favored strategy for investors looking to diversify their portfolios and [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Investors that are bullish on the energy transition have the opportunity to buy in at a discount. With both clean energy and traditional energy stocks trading below their recent highs but well positioned to rebound, now is an opportune time to add exposure to the energy transition portfolio by pairing investments in fossil fuels, such [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.