Nasdaq ETFs

Housing starts were better than expected during the month of March, raising the prospect that the real estate sector may not be hurting amid rising interest rates. “US housing starts unexpectedly rose in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.79 million units, the Commerce Department announced Tuesday morning,” a Business Insider article says. [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

This exchange traded fund strategy is designed to capitalize on the opportunities at the forefront of India’s internet and e-commerce sector. In the recent webcast, For Tomorrow’s Brightest Internet Opportunities, Look to India, Kevin T. Carter, founder and CIO of EMQQ Global, highlights the emerging opportunity in developing economies, such as their favorable demographics that [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

U.S. dollar exchange traded funds have been enjoying a great 2022, with the greenback on pace to hit two-year highs, as the Federal Reserve tightens its monetary policy, the U.S. economy maintains strong growth and geopolitical uncertainty overseas sends global investors toward steadier plays. Year-to-date, the Invesco DB US Dollar Bullish (NYSEArca: UUP) rose 5.4% [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

The Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) dominated flows into ETFs in March, taking in more new assets than any other ETF available to U.S. investors. QQQ closed the month with $197 billion in assets under management after taking in $6 billion in March. QQQ owns the most valuable stocks trading on the Nasdaq and is, by a [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

As geopolitical tensions have intensified, so too has focus on commodities. While the humanitarian impact is, of course, the most important, there are also significant economic impacts to already-heightened energy costs, inflation, and supply chain disruptions. In the upcoming webcast, How Global Tension Has Fueled Inflation and Commodities, Robert Minter, Director of ETF Investment Strategy, [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Communication services sector-related exchange traded funds were reeling Wednesday after Netflix (NasdaqGS: NFLX) shares plunged. It was one of its worst days in over a decade. On Wednesday, the Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEArca: XLC) decreased 4.0%, the Vanguard Communication Services (NYSEArca: VOX) fell 4.0%, and the Fidelity MSCI Communication Services ETF (NYSEArca: FCOM) dropped [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Ethereum is on the cusp of a major network upgrade this summer that is set to completely change the way that coins are created, make the network 99.9% more energy-efficient, and provide longer-term investors with a chance to capture higher yields. This growth and evolution highlights the importance of diversifying within crypto as the space [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Investors looking to add exposure to MLPs must understand the differences between RIC-compliant ETFs and C-Corp MLP ETFs. Open- and closed-end funds may own up to 25% MLPs to maintain their pass-through status as RICs — but holding more than 25% MLPs will result in the fund being taxed as a corporation, according to Stacey Morris, [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

In trading on Wednesday, shares of the SPDR S&P MIDCAP 400 Trust ETF (Symbol: MDY) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $494.75, changing hands as high as $495.50 per share. SPDR S&P MIDCAP 400 Trust shares are currently trading up about 1.1% on the day. The

In trading on Wednesday, shares of the BBAX ETF (Symbol: BBAX) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $55.48, changing hands as high as $55.61 per share. BBAX shares are currently trading up about 0.5% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of BBAX

As clean energy names continue to climb amid global tensions and favorable legislation, investors can add exposure with the SmartETFs Smart Transportation & Technology ETF (MOTO). MOTO is an ETF to consider for investing in autonomous and electric vehicles and transportation as a service. The ETF is actively managed and fully transparent, investing in approximately [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

When saving for retirement, which plan is better, the taxable non-retirement account or the defined contribution retirement plan? While tax-sheltered retirement plans offer the convenience of automatic investments and tax breaks, the tax efficiency for investors’ non-retirement accounts over the years has improved. Plus, not all 401(k) plans are created equal. Morningstar’s director of personal [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Traders have become increasingly comfortable using social media platforms like Twitter to share and receive market information. However, it can be tough to discern the valuable insights from the ill-informed musings. “The influence of social media on financial markets is here to stay, as younger generations start saving and investing,” write Claudia Biancotti and Paolo [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Researchers from the Framington Heart Study, a multi-generational study that began in 1948, have found that men and women are living longer and incidents of heart disease are occurring later in life on average. Overall, the study also found that people are less at risk for dying from coronary disease or having a heart attack [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

BMW announced that it is expanding its flagship 7-Series with an all-electric sedan, called the i7, reports CNBC. This makes it the third all-electric offering from the company as it seeks to compete with Tesla as the demand for electric vehicles grows. The i7 will have a beginning sticker price of $119,300 and will begin [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

It’s increasingly common for companies to discuss their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts, and quarterly earnings conference calls are fertile ground for those conversations. However, simply because a company openly discusses ESG doesn’t mean it’s a “good” ESG firm. Fortunately, a variety of exchange traded funds identify companies that are doing more than talking [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Rising interest rates, high valuations, and a growing concern about a possible economic recession have led investors to be more skittish about technology stocks. Despite the surge in bond yields putting pressure on tech valuations, analysts from Citigroup have cited Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Airbnb (ABNB) as some of their top stock picks. “Should a (mild) recession [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

By Chris Konstantinos, CFA, Director of Investments, Chief Investment Committee SUMMARY Volatility is back as war in Europe and inflation has rattled investors. We believe our ‘Four I’s’ – Inflation, Interest Rates, Innovation, and Intrinsic Value, will determine market direction from here. Our optimism is dependent on inflation cresting, interest rates remaining relatively low, innovation [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

In markets plagued by volatility and uncertainty, the prior experience with financial crises that many advisors have can be a huge boon for investors. Advisors, from their experience, can help guide investors to the assets that are best-suited to help mitigate risk in fluctuating markets. Nationwide has found that approximately 70% of financial professionals feel [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

The iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Wednesday, with over 57,000 shares traded versus three month average volume of about 38,000. Shares of HEEM were down about 0.4% on the day.