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ETF Technical Trading FAQ

Stoyan Bojinov — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:00:33 +0000

The growth of the ETF industry has spawned numerous tools that bring forth previously difficult-to-reach corners of the market at the fingertips of mainstream investors. The evolution of the exchange-traded product structure has not only become the preferred vehicle for investors looking to achieve cost-efficient diversification, this instrument has also struck a chord with active traders. ETFs are useful as building blocks in long-term portfolios, however they can also serve as incredibly powerful tactical tools for those looking to implement shorter-term trading strategies. The trading community has embraced ETFs given their unparalleled transparency, cost-efficiency, ease-of-use, and intraday liquidity. Likewise, technical analysis studies used in the equity market have also carried over to ETFs; traders and investors alike can serve to benefit from using technical analysis in their ETF investment experience [see also Free Report: How To Pick The Right ETF Every Time]. The guide below offers an insightful and educational look at the concepts [...]

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ETF Insider: Beware Of Bargain Shopping

Stoyan Bojinov — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:35:57 +0000

Stock markets headed south last week as uncertainty over the political situation in Greece led many investors to question the health of the fragile currency bloc as a whole. Amidst the flurry of volatile trading on Wall Street, profit taking pressures also spread to commodities; futures prices for gold and oil both traded lower, settling below $1,600 an ounce and $96 a barrel respectively. The coming week appears to be stacked with key economic releases from both sides of the Atlantic ocean, and as such, investors will look for signs to bolster confidence in the global recovery [see also 3 ETFs For A Euro Zone Double-Dip]. Weekly Outlook Below, we highlight ETFs that may see an increase in trading activity as relevant market data is released and evaluated by investors: MSCI Germany Index Fund (EWG): European equity markets will likely take cues from the latest German GDP report on Tuesday. [...]

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Three ETFs To Watch This Week: EWG, FXB, TVIX

Jared Cummans — Mon, 14 May 2012 08:00:54 +0000

After a relatively dull week on Wall Street, the coming trading days will see the heat turned up on markets as a wealth of economic data will be reported from all over the world. But that is not to say that last week did not see any developing trends, as there were a few key takeaways. For starters, both gold and crude oil have been sliding as of late as investors and analysts try to call entry points into each major commodity. Last week also saw news that JP Morgan was on the sour end of a trade executed by the company, losing approximately $2 billion and causing the stock to plummet. Below, we outline three funds to keep a close eye on as the week unfolds [see also 3 ETFs For A Euro Zone Double-Dip]. MSCI Germany Index Fund (EWG) Why EWG Will Be In Focus: This fund measures the [...]

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Wednesday’s ETF Chart To Watch: MSCI Germany Index Fund (EWG)

Stoyan Bojinov — Wed, 02 May 2012 08:00:51 +0000

Stocks staged an impressive rally on Wall Street yesterday as optimism bolstered indexes higher following encouraging economic data releases. The latest ISM figure painted a bullish picture as manufacturing data, which is considered to be a leading indicator, came in stronger-than-expected; growth among U.S. manufacturers increased as the ISM came in at 54.8% for April, beating expectations of 53.3% as well as last month’s reading of 53.4% [see Free Report: How To Pick The Right ETF Every Time]. Investors will turn their attention overseas later today as German employment data comes out, helping to shed light on the health of this economic powerhouse in an otherwise fragile region. As such, our ETF to watch for today is the iShares MSCI Germany Index Fund (EWG), which may see an increase in trading volumes as investors digest the latest employment data; analysts are expecting for a loss of 10k jobs versus the previous decline of 18k [...]

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ETF Insider: Uncertainty Has Returned

Stoyan Bojinov — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 13:00:18 +0000

Stocks endured a volatile trading week, the first one in a while, as investors digested a number of worse-than-expected economic data releases along with the general feelings of uncertainty that are associated with corporate earnings season. Resurfacing Euro zone debt woes also played a key role in bringing back the bears, as markets endured a rough sell-off to close the week [see also Free Report: Everything You Need To Know About Commodity ETFs]. Actionable ETF Trade Ideas Last Week’s Actionable ETF Ideas Ticker Position Performance EWG Long -1.1% SCZ Long -1.5% PCY Long – 0% Our picks from Monday’s Insider posted a disappointing performance as volatility from the first half of the week threw off our technical recommendations. Below, we highlight how our trade ideas fared during the week [sign up for a free trial of ETFdb Pro to get actionable ETF ideas every Monday, as well as access to more than 40 all-ETF [...]

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ETF Insider: Will The Bears Crash Earnings Season?

Stoyan Bojinov — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:16:13 +0000

After taking a dip lower last week, equity markets will look to shake off profit taking pressures and resume the bull-run on Wall Street. With corporate earnings season on tap to kick-off with Alcoa on Tuesday, investors will have platefuls of fresh economic data to digest throughout the trading week. In international developments, the China GDP release towards the end of the week will surely attract plenty of attention as investors look to gain insights into the health of the growing Asian behemoth. Weekly Outlook Below, we highlight ETFs that may see an increase in trading activity as relevant market data is released and evaluated by investors: CurrencyShares Japanese Yen Trust (FXY): This ETF could gap in either direction on Wednesday morning depending on currency market volatility following the latest Bank of Japan rate decision. Analysts are expecting for the interest rate to remain unchanged at 0.10%, although economic commentary following the decision could [...]

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ETF Insider: Do Fundamentals Justify The Wall Street Rally?

Stoyan Bojinov — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:20:38 +0000

Stock markets retreated last week as sparse economic data releases paved the way for profit taking. This week will see a host of important fundamental news on the home front as investors digest durable goods orders, GDP, and consumer spending data. Markets are off to a hot start as Ben Bernanke’s speech on Monday morning lifted hopes for an additional round of stimulus, however expectations for further quantitative easing are still purely speculation at this point. The bull-train is gearing up again, although investors will need some fundamental evidence for the rally to be sustained. Weekly Outlook Below, we highlight ETFs that may see an increase in trading activity as relevant market data is released and evaluated by investors: State Street SPDR Homebuilders ETF (XHB): The Case-Shiller home prices index is slated to come out on Tuesday morning, which could spark volatile trading in XHB as investors gain insights into the health [...]

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ETF Insider: Will Economic Data Derail The Bull Train?

Daniela Pylypczak — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:40:57 +0000

Stocks tacked on gains last week although trading activity on Wall Street was quite muted considering all of the encouraging economic data releases. Indexes ended the week on a high note after a better-than-expected consumer sentiment figure, which bolstered investors’ confidence. The real challenge comes this week however, as investors prepare to digest several key manufacturing reports at home, including GDP on Wednesday. Weekly Outlook Below, we highlight ETFs that may see an increase in trading activity as relevant market data is released and evaluated by investors: iShares MSCI Germany Index Fund (EWG): The German Consumer Price index is slated to come on Tuesday, bringing the spotlight onto the popular EWG. This ETF may experience volatile trading depending on the results; analysts are expecting the German consumer price index to remain unchanged at 2.1%. State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI): This ETF may experience some volatility on Tuesday as [...]

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Three ETFs To Watch This Week: EWG, FXE, SPY

Jared Cummans — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:00:29 +0000

This past week was relatively tame as far as important data is concerned, but that does not mean that it was without its high points. The Greek debt deal certainly sparked life in trading as the world formed their own opinions on the second bailout and whether or not it would save the drowning country. All the while, crude oil was surging, as the commodity closed out the week above $109/barrel, its highest point for several weeks. Gold had a strong week as well, though the precious metal surrendered some of its advances during Friday’s trading session. This coming week will be packed with significant data and markets will surely move big in either direction. Below, we outline three funds to keep a close eye on as this busy week unfolds [see also Why No Investor Should Own GLD]. MSCI Germany Index Fund (EWG) Why EWG Will Be In Focus: This ETF [...]

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ETF Insider: Progress In Greece Will Tip Markets

Stoyan Bojinov — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:44:07 +0000

Markets broadly climbed higher last week amidst ongoing uncertainty stemming from the Euro zone, although this week should offer investors more concrete insights on just how the Greek bailout negotiations are moving along. Wall Street is taking the day off today in observance of Presidents Day. With no major economic data releases due out this week on the home front, investors are sure to keep their eyes and ears fixed on developments in the currency bloc overseas. Weekly Outlook The coming week will be fairly light on central bank meetings, although several important housing market data releases will steal the spotlight on the home front. Below, we highlight ETFs that may see an increase in trading activity as relevant market data is released and evaluated by investors: iShares MSCI New Zealand Investable Market Index Fund (ENZL): This ETF could gap on Tuesday morning following the release of the latest Reserve Bank of New Zealand [...]

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