Nasdaq ETFs

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

Investment-grade floating rate notes are in high demand as fixed income traders try to get ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes. Investors can also diversify their bond portfolios with exchange traded funds that specifically focus on this market segment. In response to the surge in demand, large banks like JPMorgan Chase & Co., [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Travel and tourism in the U.S. will outpace pre-pandemic levels this year, with the sector projected to generate $2 trillion, or 6% more than it did in 2019. That’s according to new economic modeling by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), working with Oxford Economics. The London-based group—whose members include executives from over 200 [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

By Doug Sandler, CFA, & Kevin Nicholson, CFA SUMMARY Multiple crosscurrents are creating volatility, in our view. We see near-term pressure to the downside. However, we expect stocks to be by year-end than the current level on the S&P 500. Stock Market Volatility to Remain High, But We Believe Investors Will Be Rewarded for Their [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Ready or not, the world is in the middle of a transition away from carbon-intensive energy sources towards cleaner alternatives. As the transition continues, there will be significant opportunities for long-term investors who get ahead of the economic, fiscal, and regulatory support around the world. In the upcoming webcast, Get Ahead of the Curve: How [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

While the FMQQ index declined by 17.6% in January against a backdrop of a larger global tech sell-off and expectations of higher rates in the U.S., the pullback has already helped reset valuations to more comfortable levels across the Next Frontier Internet & Ecommerce ETF (FMQQ) portfolio. One example where this is being seen is with [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

As part of its goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, Pepsico Inc. (PEP) has announced that it will begin using an innovative plastic alternative that prevents greenhouse gas emissions in two of its logistics centers in Brazil. UBQ is a new bio-based thermoplastic material developed by the Israeli startup of the same name to [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

In trading on Wednesday, shares of the iShares MSCI KLD 400 Social ETF (Symbol: DSI) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $86.38, changing hands as high as $86.41 per share. iShares MSCI KLD 400 Social shares are currently trading up about 0.3% on the day. The chart

In trading on Wednesday, shares of the BBRE ETF (Symbol: BBRE) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $100.98, changing hands as high as $100.99 per share. BBRE shares are currently trading up about 0.6% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of BBR

In trading on Wednesday, shares of the USRT ETF (Symbol: USRT) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $61.47, changing hands as high as $61.58 per share. USRT shares are currently trading up about 0.8% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of USRT

In trading on Wednesday, shares of the ETFS Physical Platinum Shares ETF (Symbol: PPLT) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $97.20, changing hands as high as $99.42 per share. ETFS Physical Platinum Shares shares are currently trading up about 3.5% on the day. The c

Investors can incorporate exposure to certain asset classes to help mitigate the corrosive effects of inflation on a traditional portfolio. Inflation in the U.S. has continued to increase. The CPI print for January, released last week, showed that the year-over-year headline CPI was 7.5%, exceeding analyst expectations of 7.3%. While a spike in inflation was [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

After hitting its highest mark since June 11th earlier this week, spot gold has retreated. Building geopolitical tensions and volatile markets pushed gold to $1,879.48 early in the week, but news of Russia removing some troops from the border and a 3.8% rise in U.S. retail sales have dampened the brief surge. “As a result [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

United Kingdom stock markets and country-specific exchange traded funds are outperforming global markets. The iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (NYSEArca: EWU) rose 4.0% year-to-date. In comparison, the S&P 500 dipped 6.1%, the MSCI European Economic and Monetary Union Index was down 3.3%, and the MSCI Emerging Markets Index was up 1.2% so far in 2022. [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

High crude oil prices aren’t going to let up anytime soon, with oil futures signaling elevated pricing for the summer. Investors can capture the strength in the energy markets with exchange traded funds. The spread between crude oil for delivery in April and contracts for delivery in May jumped above $2 per barrel, or the [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Treasury bond exchange traded funds strengthened as investors reassessed the geopolitical tensions over Russian and Ukraine on NATO warnings over the lack of a drawdown in troop movements. On Wednesday, the iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF (IEF) rose 0.1%, and the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NasdaqGS: TLT) increased 0.3%. Meanwhile, yields on [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Most geopolitical issues do not have an impact on markets beyond short-term volatility, but the current situation in Russia and Ukraine may have more substantial implications. Last Friday, the market saw increased volatility in response to the White House announcement that a Russian invasion of Ukraine appeared to be imminent. Geopolitical events could add significant [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Extreme poverty continues to afflict many countries globally, with the division in wealth only growing greater. In a global economy driven by consumption, some of the poorest countries end up significant carbon emissions producers as they manufacture goods for consumers elsewhere, something that needs to be taken into account when working to alleviate poverty. A [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

India is a land of diversity with many different types of cultures, languages, religions, ethnicities, geographical features and climates. The country is currently the world’s sixth largest economy and one of the fastest-growing trillion-dollar economies in the world.

The Invesco Dynamic Large Cap Growth ETF is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Wednesday, with over 163,000 shares traded versus three month average volume of about 41,000. Shares of PWB were down about 1.3% on the day.