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Daily ETF Roundup: VXX Preys On Choppy Trading, XLF Sinks on JPM Losses

Jared Cummans — Fri, 11 May 2012 22:00:31 +0000

Markets were on a wild ride today as a number of conflicting data points pushed and pulled major equities in either direction. Eventually, the bears took over and most major benchmarks ended the week down, capping off another losing week on the street. The Dow lost 34 points and the S&P 500 surrendered 0.34% in today’s trading while the Nasdaq squeaked out a 0.01% gain. Although consumer sentiment was better than expected for the day, news of JP Morgan’s astronomical trading losses were enough to spook investors [see also 3 ETFs For A Euro Zone Double-Dip]. On the commodity side of things crude oil continued to take a beating as it lost 1.5% in trading. This marks a near two-week wallop for the fossil fuel as it has failed to establish any positive momentum in recent sessions. Gold also saw big losses on the day, creating a very enticing buy for those who believe [...]

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ETF Insider: Euro Drama Steals Spotlight From Earnings

Stoyan Bojinov — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:00:29 +0000

Equity markets endured another bumpy week as mixed earnings coupled with resurfacing Euro zone debt woes tipped major indexes lower. Upbeat surprises from earnings season at home were largely overshadowed by looming concerns stemming from the debt burdened currency bloc overseas. Amidst the uncertainty, equities, bonds, and gold all oscillated between minor gains and losses throughout 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 EMLC Long +0.8% XLF Long -0.5% TLT Long +0.3% Our picks from Monday’s Insider posted a respectable performance during an otherwise lackluster week on Wall Street. 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 model portfolios]. Trade #1 Long EMLC: Up [...]

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ETF Insider: More Earnings, More Volatility

Stoyan Bojinov — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:07:29 +0000

With Euro zone debt woes creeping back onto Wall Street last week, investors were reminded of the looming challenges that will continue to pose headwinds for the currency bloc in the foreseeable future. Nonetheless, from a technical perspective, the longer-term uptrend in broad equity indexes including the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq remains in-tact; if these benchmarks tumble past last week’s lows, however, then there is a great possibility that a major correction will unfold, perhaps eating away most of this year’s gains [see Free Report: How To Pick The Right ETF Every Time]. Weekly Outlook Below, we highlight ETFs that may see an increase in trading activity as relevant market data is released and evaluated by investors: Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF): This ETF could see major swings in price throughout the week as two bellwether financial firms report earnings results; Goldman Sachs is slated to [...]

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Three ETFs To Watch This Week: XLF, XLP, XLY

Jared Cummans — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:00:36 +0000

The past week was a relatively unstable one for major equities, as markets teetered back and forth based on economic data and outlooks from all over the world. But earnings season will go into full throttle this week, as some of the world’s biggest and most significant firms detail their most recent quarter. So far, we have seen big news from companies like Google, who beat their marks and also announced a share split, shooting the stock upwards. Friday watched both Wells Fargo and JP Morgan beat their targets, though China’s weak GDP result overshadowed any win in the financial sector. With the coming week packed full of major earnings, we will keep a close eye on three sector SPDRs that would make any arachnophobic cringe [see also 12 High-Yielding Commodities For 2012]. Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) XLF is one of the most popular financial funds in the world, with nearly $7 billion in [...]

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Daily ETF Roundup: VXX Recovers As Market Tank, XLF Leads Losses

Jared Cummans — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:00:56 +0000

It seems that yesterday’s rumors of strong China GDP growth were merely that, rumors. GDP sank to 8.1%, the weakest in three years, causing stocks to erase Thursday’s bull run as volatility spiked yet again, marking one of the more active weeks in recent memory. The Dow lost over 130 points while the S&P surrendered nearly 1.3%, all of this coming even after Google, JP Morgan, and Wells Fargo surpassed earnings expectations. While many investors had hoped for earnings season to be the main focus of the next few weeks, global issues concerning the euro debt crisis and now China’s lagging growth is creating a major cause for concern [see also Doomsday Special: 7 Hard Asset Investments You Can Hold in Your Hand]. Gold was one of the hardest hit assets on the day, as it sank 25 points, creating a major opportunity for gold bugs around the world. Crude [...]

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4 Sector ETFs Up Over 20% YTD

Stoyan Bojinov — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:00:26 +0000

For anyone that has been asleep the last few weeks, bullish momentum has without a doubt been the dominant force on Wall Street since the start of 2012. Encouraging economic data releases on the home front have helped to bolster equity markets higher thanks to improving growth expectations. With the bull-train firing strong on all cylinders, many are wondering which corners of the market are still attractive and which ones could be due for a correction [see also Free Report: How To Pick The Right ETF Every Time]. Identifying the strongest performers leading the rally on Wall Street can have a two-fold benefit; first and foremost, investors can get a “big picture” overview of which asset classes are attracting interest in the current environment. This simple, but useful observation, can help to shed light on gauging the overall market sentiment. Second, some may treat the list of best performers as [...]

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Daily ETF Roundup: XLF Leads The Rally, GLD Plunges

Stoyan Bojinov — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 23:09:22 +0000

The bulls ran will on Wall Street as fairly upbeat commentary from the Fed coupled with better-than-expected retail sales data paved the way higher for stocks across the board. The Nasdaq led the way higher, gaining 1.88% on the day, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged behind, although not by much, inching higher by 1.68%. Crude oil prices took traders for a wild ride amidst the stock market euphoria; prices hit a low near $105.80 a barrel barrel in early morning trading, only to climb as high as $107.35 a barrel around noon [see also Why You Should Sell UNG, Buy FCG]. Positive economic data on the home front rightfully set the tone for a broad-based rally. The NFIB Index, which measures small business optimism, came in at 94.3, inching past the previous reading of 93.9. Retail data further bolstered investors’ confidence; sales in February grew by 1.1%, posting a modest [...]

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Fund Managers Turn Bullish As “Risk Appetite” Increases

Stoyan Bojinov — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:00:44 +0000

Although uncertainty continues to linger across financial markets, investors’ confidence in the global economic recovery has without a doubt improved considerably going forward, shaking off much of last year’s pessimism. Debt negotiations in the Euro zone have played a key role in ensuring stability, while better-than-expected economic data releases on the home front have helped to reignite optimism. According to a recent survey by Bank of America, global investors have started 2012 with fairly bullish prospects and greater appetite for risk [see also 12 Rapid Fire ETF Ideas For 2012]. The Bank of America Merrill Lynch Fund Manager Survey, which was conducted earlier in January of this year, shows that of the participating 214 institutional investors, reveals that few are predicting a global slowdown. Bullish Sentiment Is Building The survey revealed that only 3% of the participants believe economic growth will weaken in 2012; this is a drastic improvement from [...]

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The 10 Most Actively Traded ETFs In The World

Jared Cummans — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:00:31 +0000

ETF investing has surged in recent years as the industry has experienced exponential growth in nearly all aspects of the universe. Now, there are over 1,400 products with more than $1 trillion in combined assets to offer exposure to just about every corner of the market an investor could ever want. But while these products had originally been designed for more traditional, “buy and hold”, investors in mind, they have evolved into trading instruments as well. Many traders utilize exchange traded products for exposure given their transparency, ease of trade, and low expense structures [see also 12 High-Yielding Commodities For 2012]. When it comes time to find the perfect trading instrument, many will start with average daily volume and then work their way through the fund’s holdings. Now it should be noted that ADV and ETFs do not necessarily align; because ETFs can undergo creation, a fund with a low [...]

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Three ETFs To Watch This Week: EWQ, FXI, XLF

Jared Cummans — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:00:07 +0000

This week sees earnings season kick into full gear, and most companies will be trying to shake off the blow that JP Morgan delivered with light revenues on Friday. Earnings season is always a major market mover, but for the US, the past few strong earnings periods have been overshadowed by things like the euro crisis. Financials will be especially key this week as investors will be anxious to hear the projections from big banks and how the euro crisis will affect domestic equities. Below, we outline three ETFs to keep a close eye on as a big week unfolds [see also Lessons Learned From Gold in 2011]: MSCI France Index Fund (EWQ) Why EWQ Will Be In Focus: Early on Friday, it was confirmed by an anonymous EU government source that France would lose its coveted ‘AAA’ rating. Speculation had been swirling ever since December when Standard and Poor’s announced [...]

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