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ETF Insider: 2011 Ends With A Whimper

Stoyan Bojinov — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:00:25 +0000

Wall Street was fairly tame these last few trading days of the year as light volume trading and an uncertain economic backdrop gave way to a less-than-spectacular finale to one of the most volatile years in financial history. Amongst the major domestic equity indexes, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was the only one to finish 2011 in positive territory; both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq posted minor losses on the year. Developed and emerging market equity indexes have endured a tougher year as risk-aversion has played a key role in funneling capital towards “safer” U.S. stocks. Despite recent headwinds, gold still came out on top in the end, clinching gains of 10% amidst a volatile trading year abundant with uncertainty. Actionable ETF Trade Ideas Last Week’s Actionable ETF Ideas Ticker Position Performance ECH Long -0.8% EWJ Long 1.2% GUR Long -1.9% Our picks from Monday’s Insider posted a mixed [...]

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ETF Insider: Slick Picks For Year End Bulls

Stoyan Bojinov — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:26:12 +0000

Equity markets inched higher last week as news from the Euro zone was sparse, while economic data releases on the home front surprised to the upside. The final trading week of one of the most volatile periods in financial history is sure to abundant with more of the same: excitement, drama, and perhaps even the usual chaos. Domestic equity indexes are flirting with modest gains for 2011, although year end selling pressures may create headwinds as investors lock-in profits in anticipation of more turmoil next year. In this edition of ETF Insider we outline three bullish actionable ideas with conservative stop-loss recommendations; positioning our trades favorably in case the bulls continue their stampede, while also protecting ourselves from a potential sell-off. Weekly Outlook The coming week will be very sparse with economic data releases at home and on the international front. Below, we highlight ETFs that may see an increase [...]

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ETF Insider: Euro Drama Far From Gone

Stoyan Bojinov — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 16:13:48 +0000

European debt woes dominated headlines all of last week yet again as investor worries over the debt burdened currency bloc continue to weigh down on the markets. Euphoria swept over the markets after Berlusconi’s resignation announcement earlier in the week, paving the way higher for European and U.S. equities alike. However, fear quickly returned the following day as yields on Italian bonds spiked, worrying many that the ECB would not be able to deal with a potentially full blow financial crisis. On the home front, the U.S. trade deficit shrank more than expected and new claims for unemployment benefits sank to a multi-month low, improving investors’ confidence in the domestic economic recovery. Gold inched a bit higher amidst all of the Euro zone drama last week, with the precious metal closing just underneath $1,800 an ounce. Actionable ETF Trade Ideas Last Week’s Actionable ETF Ideas Ticker Position Performance JXI Long [...]

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ETF Insider: Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day

Stoyan Bojinov — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:50:56 +0000

Equity markets rejoiced all of last week as the cloud of uncertainty looming over the Greek debt crisis appeared to be shrinking. Euphoria quickly evaporated this week however, as equity indexes resumed their volatile ways thanks to resurfacing Italian debt woes. News of Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi resigning lifted stocks on Tuesday, although investor confidence in the Euro zone deteriorated significantly on Wednesday as yields on 10-Year Italian Bonds spiked above 7%. Stock markets plunged as investor worries over the Euro zone escalated, with many worrying that EU leaders are unprepared to potentially deal with a full blown crisis in the debt burdened currency bloc. Gold re-conquered the $1,800 mark earlier in the week, although the precious metal sank alongside stocks on Wednesday, with futures prices for the precious metal closing around $1,770 an ounce for the day. Checking In: Trading Ideas This week, our technical trading ideas included long [...]

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ETF Insider: Bulls Look To Stampede Over Euro Drama

Stoyan Bojinov — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:22:13 +0000

Financial markets saw a whirlwind of activity last week as Euro zone debt woes swayed investor sentiment from euphoric to fearful. Equity markets came under serious selling pressures after news of a Greek referendum reignited default fears. Confidence in the currency bloc quickly returned however as the Greeks rescinded their referendum and bullish investors were quick to pile into equity markets following the sell-off the day before. The European Central Bank interest rate cut further bolstered markets higher as investors were happy to see the ECB taking preemptive measures to ensure financial stability in the debt burdened region. Gold worked its way higher amidst the continuing uncertainty, and the precious metal closed right around $1,760 an ounce for the week. Weekly Outlook The coming week is quite sparse of economic data releases both at home and on the international front. Stock markets will likely continue to take cues from the [...]

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Study: ETFs Are Honing In On Their Benchmarks

Eric Dutram — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 16:00:28 +0000

As the ETF world has continued to grow over the past few years, funds have stretched beyond the typical benchmarks such as the S&P 500 or the DJIA and into more exotic or extensive indexes. While this has been welcomed news for investors seeking further diversification, there has also been a downside to this expansion as well. These more unique benchmarks are much harder targets for ETF issuers to hit, and as a result tracking error for ETFs has surged higher in recent years–hitting 0.84% in 2009. However, recent data suggests that ETF issuers are increasing their accuracy and are becoming better at matching their benchmark’s returns. According to a report from Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, tracking error declined significantly in 2010 for all U.S.-listed ETFs, down to just 0.57%. Meanwhile, in the international fund segment, where it can be more difficult to match benchmarks thanks to timezone differences and [...]

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Surging Warsaw Puts Polish ETFs In Focus

Eric Dutram — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 12:00:55 +0000

Over the past few years, many investors have taken a closer look at emerging markets in order to power their portfolios in a sluggish economic environment. A great deal of interest has been seen in the major BRIC economies of Brazil, Russia, India, and China, while smaller markets in Asia and Latin America have also seen high levels of investment inflows as well. While this increased attention to emerging markets has no doubt helped to diversify investors’ portfolios, many have overlooked the surging region of central Europe and the increasingly important economic center in Poland. Poland’s recent history is most memorable for its tragedy; earlier this year a plane carrying key members of the country’s executive branch–including President Lech Kaczynski–crashed in rural Russia. But the country has bounced back extremely quickly and is once again leading the region in many measures of economic expansion. The country’s GDP is now growing [...]

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ETF Plays To Follow Cisco Into Russia

Eric Dutram — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:44:42 +0000

Earlier this week, communication and IT industry giant Cisco Systems announced a massive push into the Russian market by investing more than $1 billion in the country over the next decade. The company will also be providing $100 million in venture capital in order to establish a “dedicated physical presence” in a planned technology hub outside Moscow, being dubbed “Russia’s Silicon Valley.” The company will also look to drastically increase the number of its networking academies and to establish a second global headquarters for its Emerging Technologies Group in a leading area on the outskirts of Moscow. This massive expansion in Russia represents a huge development for not only the company but for the Russian technology industry as a whole. The fact that Russia was able to attract such a large investment from Cisco to develop better infrastructure in the country suggests that the industry is up-and-coming and that efforts [...]

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World Cup Of ETFs: Plays On All 32 Countries

Michael Johnston — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 07:00:57 +0000

One of the greatest spectacles in sports kicks off in South Africa over the weekend, with 32 countries gathering to compete in the final stages of the World Cup. Even the economists of the world have taken an interest in the upcoming matches; ABN Amro recently released a note predicting that the world economy would benefit more from a German victory than if any other national team were to win. In reality, any connection between success on the soccer pitch and an economic boost would be minimal. The biggest winner over the coming month could be South Africa, which has a chance to display its infrastructure and business environment to the world. To get in the spirit as the competition begins, we run through the 32 competitors, highlighting the ETF options available for each (for more ETF insights, sign up for our free ETF newsletter): Group A France: The iShares [...]

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Hungary Exposure Weighs On Eastern Europe ETFs

Michael Johnston — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 15:42:29 +0000

In recent weeks, the fiscal health of Europe has dominated headlines of the financial presses and moved to the forefront of many investors’ minds. With most expecting the worst in Greece, attention has turned to the handful of other cash-strapped governments across the continent, with investors wondering which will be the next to buckle under the weight of a mounting debt burden (see Five Safe Haven ETFs To Ride Out The Storm). Much of the speculation has focused on Spain, Italy, and Portugal, three major euro zone economies that have been battered by the recent economic downturn and now find themselves in dire financial situations. Economies outside of the euro zone had largely been flying under investors’ radars, so when recently-elected Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary declared recently that the eastern European country had “slim chance” to avoid a “Greek situation,” anxiety spiked around the world. State Secretary Mihaly [...]

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