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ETF Insider: Greek Drama Off The Table

Daniela Pylypczak — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 12:00:34 +0000

Stocks endured a rather volatile week as resurfacing Greek drama on Tuesday paved the way for broad-based profit taking. Despite the sell-off, investors’ confidence improved throughout the week as better-than-expected economic data on the home front coupled with optimism kept markets afloat. Equity indexes regained most of their lost ground by the closing bell on Friday as investors cheered on the successful completion of the Greek debt swap arrangement along with an encouraging U.S. employment report. Actionable ETF Trade Ideas Last Week’s Actionable ETF Ideas Ticker Position Performance XLB Short +1.4% IBB Short +0.4% IWM Long -1.9% Our picks from Monday’s Insider posted a mixed performance as our well timed short recommendations unfortunately gave up gains towards the end of the week as indexes recouped losses. 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 [...]

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ETF Insider: Did Wall Street Forget About Greece?

Stoyan Bojinov — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 18:15:43 +0000

Bullish euphoria bolstered equity markets higher last week as better-than-expected economic data stole the headlines. Investors were more than happy to see a big jump in consumer confidence as well as an encouraging GDP report, both of which boosted confidence in the recovery. The biggest surprise on Wall Street was Ben Bernanke’s testimony before Congress; the Fed Chairman sparked volatile trading after he gave no indication that there would be an additional round of quantitative easing like many had anticipated [see Gold Hits Resistance, Time To Worry?]. Several key economic data releases from all over the globe as well as ongoing developments in the debt burdened Euro zone will likely dominate the headlines this week. Weekly Outlook The unemployment report will take center stage at home on Friday, while earlier in the week investors will also digest the latest European Central Bank rate decision. Below, we highlight ETFs that may [...]

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Five Leveraged ETFs Delivering Big Gains

Michael Johnston — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:08 +0000

Despite some rather significant bumps along the road in 2011, many asset classes are now well into positive territory on a one year trailing basis as January draws to a close, riding high thanks to a strong finish to last year and start to 2012. Included on that list are a number of leveraged ETFs that seek to amplify exposure to various asset classes, highlighting the potential to use these products to capture attractive returns over extended periods of time [see also Leveraged ETFs FAQs]. That might come as a bit of a surprise to some investors, as there remains a bit of a misconception over the performance attributes of leveraged ETPs that are held for multiple months. While there exists the potential for “return erosion” related to the resets of exposure in volatile markets, it is certainly possible for leveraged products to deliver big returns when held throughout any type [...]

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ETF Insider: Bulls Lose Steam

Stoyan Bojinov — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 15:00:05 +0000

Investors had high hopes for the week after last Friday’s positive developments at the summit in Brussels. Unfortunately, bullish sentiment quickly wore off as European debt woes resurfaced, sparking a wave of fear seeing as how policymakers overseas have yet to decide on a comprehensive plan to ensure stability. Choppy trading was a dominant theme across equity markets despite better-than-expected jobless claims and manufacturing data on the home front. Gold was in the limelight all week as the precious yellow metal sank desperately lower for three days in a row, settling near $1,600 an ounce as the week drew to a close. Actionable ETF Trade Ideas Last Week’s Actionable ETF Ideas Ticker Position Performance DIA Short 2.2% IBB Long 1.6% PCY Long 1% Our picks from Monday’s Insider posted a mixed performance this past week, with our two long positions turning in small losses, while our short recommendation turned out [...]

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ETF Insider: Equities Fall Prey To Bears

Stoyan Bojinov — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:07:22 +0000

Equity market turmoil remains a dominant theme as ongoing Euro zone worries are proving to be a major headwind as investors struggle to regain confidence. Europe’s financially fragile health is sparking concerns for a global economic slowdown, which would in turn drag down even the healthiest of markets, including the U.S., which has demonstrated resilience as economic data release on the home front have been predominantly better-than-expected in recent months. The Volatility Index (VIX) continues to hoover above the 25 mark, which has effectively discouraged long-term investors from jumping into the market at current levels given the expectations for more uncertainty [see Low Volatility ETFdb Portfolio]. Checking In: Trading Ideas This week, our technical trading ideas included long recommendations in a sector-specific ETF and an emerging market bond fund along with a short position in a popular domestic equity fund. Below, we highlight how our trade recommendations from Monday’s Insider [...]

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ETF Insider: Stay On The Defense

Stoyan Bojinov — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:12:25 +0000

Last week shaped out to be yet another range-bound trading frenzy, dominated by fear induced selling in the early part of the week, and ending with a modest rally on Friday as investors cheered on the developments at the summit in Brussels. Gold drifted lower towards $1,700 an ounce amidst the uncertain backdrop. The precious metal has been losing its luster lately as broad-based profit taking across commodities has proven to be a headwind for the yellow metal’s appeal as a safe haven [see Simple (But Effective) Safe Haven ETFdb Portfolio]. Although fear in the market, as measured by the Volatility Index (VIX), decreased considerably last week thanks to the positive developments in Brussels; the VIX remains above 25, a worrisome level which it has held since the U.S. credit quality in early August. Weekly Outlook The coming week will be stacked with economic data releases and important central bank [...]

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ETF Insider: Pessimism Prevails

Stoyan Bojinov — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 15:00:45 +0000

Equity indexes endured another volatile week as persistent Euro zone debt woes paved the way for profit-taking across virtually every segment of the market. Investor worries over the debt crisis brewing overseas overshadowed positive economic data releases on the home front, including better-than-expected retail sales, new home starts, jobless claims, and industrial production. Fundamental investors are likely scratching their heads in disbelief, seeing as how domestic stocks completely ignored the good news this past week, but instead focused on the worrisome political drama plaguing the debt burdened currency bloc. Even gold fell victim to profit taking, as futures prices for the precious yellow metal inched lower throughout the week, settling near $1,725 an ounce. Actionable ETF Trade Ideas Last Week’s Actionable ETF Ideas Ticker Position Performance EWA Short +4.8% IBB Long -2.2% LQD Long -0.4% Our picks from Monday’s Insider performed surprisingly well as whole, with our short position turning [...]

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ETF Insider: Euro Fears Overshadow Domestic Recovery

Stoyan Bojinov — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:29:40 +0000

Equity markets remain plagued with volatility as Euro zone debt woes weigh down on investors’ confidence. Uncertainty stemming from the debt burdened currency bloc continues to dominate headlines all over the globe as investors anxiously await for EU leaders to bring forth a comprehensive plan that ensures the region won’t succumb to a potentially devastating financial crisis. Prospects for the U.S. economic recovery are slowly improving following a better-than-expected retail sales report, which paved the way higher for domestic equity indexes on Tuesday. Gold prices remain range-bound between $1,750 and $1,800 an ounce, while crude oil on the other hand has been charging full steam ahead. Prices for the precious fossil fuel have soared over the past few weeks, and crude oil futures closed above the $101 a barrel as Wednesday’s trading session drew to a close. Checking In: Trading Ideas This week, our technical trading ideas included a short [...]

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ETF Insider: Expect More Volatility

Stoyan Bojinov — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:02:10 +0000

After another up-down week dominated by Euro zone debt drama, domestic equity indexes managed to clinch a gain amidst the volatility. Investor sentiment swayed wildly as the anticipation of Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi’s resignation coupled with ongoing Italian debt woes sparked sell-offs one day and rallies the next, across virtually every corner of the global equity market. Gold prices oscillated between the $1,800 and$1,750 levels, managing to settle in the upper-half of its trading range as the trading week drew to a close. Weekly Outlook The coming week will see a host of economic releases both at home and on the international front, including several key CPI releases. Stock markets will likely continue to take cues from the Euro zone as investors keep their eye on the Italian debt situation. Below, we highlight ETFs that may see an increase in trading activity as relevant market data is released and evaluated [...]

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Three ETFs To Watch This Week: GDX, HHH, IBB

Eric Dutram — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:00:08 +0000

The past week was, again, extremely choppy as European rumors took center stage, leaving investors fixated on events coming out of Germany and France. While some progress was definitely made in the negotiations, this week’s summit could play a key role in determining the long term future of the currency bloc. Beyond these events, investors also cheered the results of earnings season as a number of key companies gave their quarterly updates. For the most part, these reports were positive, especially in the banking and transports sector, although a rare earnings miss from Apple helped to drag down tech over the past five trading sessions. Nevertheless, broad markets rose over the past five days while bonds and other safe havens such as gold continued to slump, posting modest losses in the time period. However, it should be noted that this could quickly reverse if European trading remains choppy and investors [...]

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