Nasdaq ETFs

Amazon.com Inc (NasdaqGS: AMZN) surged after announcing a stock split and share buyback plans, lifting consumer discretionary sector-related exchange traded funds. On Thursday, the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLY) rose 0.6%, the Vanguard Consumer Discretionary (NYSEArca: VCR) gained 0.6%, and the Fidelity MSCI Consumer Discretionary Index (NYSEArca: FDIS) was up 0.7%. Meanwhile, Amazon shares advanced 6.4%. [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

We recently looked at the LULD rules and found that ETFs trigger LULD bands much less frequently than stocks. Given that, we mused about whether it might make sense to consider tighter LULD bands for ETFs than stocks. We look at how that might work in practice.

COVID-19 lockdowns not only sped the digitalization of media entertainment, but they also accelerated permanent shifts in consumer behaviors that are now driving strong demand for digital media even as economies reopen. Looking ahead, evolving media habits supported by the rise of mobile devices and increasingly faster internet connections provide a compelling investment case for [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Brazil’s embedded finance industry is expected to grow by 45.3% on an annual basis to reach $3.74 billion in 2022, according to a new report from ResearchAndMarkets.com. Per the report, the embedded finance industry is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 27% from 2022 to 2029. The embedded finance revenues in the [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

In early 2022, fear of higher interest rates contributed to a tech sell-off, and many investors exited riskier emerging technology companies, start-ups, and other high volatility investments within the space sector. But recent geopolitical conditions relating to Ukraine have revitalized interest in a different segment of the space sector—satellite and aerospace companies that provide “earth [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

ETF Trends’ CEO Tom Lydon discusses the Aberdeen Standard Physical Palladium Shares ETF (PALL) on this week’s ETF of the Week podcast with Chuck Jaffe of the MoneyLife Show. PALL is a commodities ETF, as palladium is a precious metal that is used mostly in catalytic converters to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in vehicles. Palladium is [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

The shipping industry experienced record profits in 2021 driven by high freight rates as supply chain issues persisted. Air freight and cargo shipping companies have proven that they have great pricing power and would benefit in an environment of increasing consumption and recovering global trade. U.S. Global Investors gave a recent webcast with Tom Lydon, [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

In trading on Thursday, shares of the SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (Symbol: SDY) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $124.25, changing hands as low as $123.35 per share. SPDR S&P Dividend shares are currently trading down about 0.4% on the day. The chart below show

A look at the weighted underlying holdings of the The Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (Symbol: XLB) shows an impressive 22.0% of holdings on a weighted basis have experienced insider buying within the past six months. Ball Corp (Symbol: BLL), which makes up 3.13% of the The

A look at the weighted underlying holdings of the Invesco S&P SmallCap Momentum ETF (XSMO) shows an impressive 11.1% of holdings on a weighted basis have experienced insider buying within the past six months. Perficient Inc (Symbol: PRFT), which makes up 2.57% of the Inves

A look at the weighted underlying holdings of the First Trust Dow 30 Equal Weight ETF (EDOW) shows an impressive 10.1% of holdings on a weighted basis have experienced insider buying within the past six months. Dow Inc (Symbol: DOW), which makes up 3.80% of the First Trust Dow

Emerging markets (EM) have had a rough outing amid the pandemic, a rising U.S. dollar, global inflation, and now Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. However, should EM roar back in a big way, its bonds could also get a boost. The MSCI Emerging Markets index is down 11% in 2022 and 16% within the past year. [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Interpublic Group of Companies Inc. (Symbol: IPG) has been named a Top Socially Responsible Dividend Stock by Dividend Channel, signifying a stock with above-average ''DividendRank'' statistics including a strong 3.4% yield, as well as being recognized by prominent asset manage

Looking at the underlying holdings of the ETFs in our coverage universe at ETF Channel, we have compared the trading price of each holding against the average analyst 12-month forward target price, and computed the weighted average implied analyst target price for the ETF itsel

Looking at the underlying holdings of the ETFs in our coverage universe at ETF Channel, we have compared the trading price of each holding against the average analyst 12-month forward target price, and computed the weighted average implied analyst target price for the ETF itsel

Looking at the underlying holdings of the ETFs in our coverage universe at ETF Channel, we have compared the trading price of each holding against the average analyst 12-month forward target price, and computed the weighted average implied analyst target price for the ETF itsel

In recent trading, shares of JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (Symbol: JKS) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $55.51, changing hands for $57.00/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downg

In recent trading, shares of Vornado Realty Trust (Symbol: VNO) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $45.50, changing hands for $46.12/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrade on

Looking at the underlying holdings of the ETFs in our coverage universe at ETF Channel, we have compared the trading price of each holding against the average analyst 12-month forward target price, and computed the weighted average implied analyst target price for the ETF itsel

Investors flock toward commodities as a hedge against inflation. Over a period of decades, commodities typically keep pace or exceed the rate of inflation. Adding to the appeal, commodities are an asset class that is typically negatively correlated with other asset classes, including stocks and bonds.  The price of commodities is also expected to be [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.