China isn’t just the world’s second-largest economy; owing to its status as the world’s largest country, China’s healthcare is predictably massive. It’s also ripe with opportunity for investors due to a vibrant research and development setting, a rising biotechnology segment, and an aging population, among other factors. However, China needs to catch up to markets [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Unemployment decreased to 5.5% as the U.S. added nearly one million jobs on the month. Q2 GDP missed estimates but still grew at a 6.5% pace. Going forward, the trade deficit is expected to reduce GDP by 4% annually. These and other economic topics are examined in July’s edition of Julex’s Monthly Macro Chart Book. [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Some market observers believe Europe is ready for its closeup in the reopening trade conversation. If that prognosis proves accurate, it could be meaningful for an array of exchange traded funds, including the First Trust Eurozone AlphaDEX ETF (NasdaqGM: FEUZ). FEUZ, which tracks the Nasdaq AlphaDEX® Eurozone Index, could be one of the prime beneficiaries [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Getting extra yield in the current market landscape requires investors to take on more risk. One option is to head for overseas markets with ETFs like the Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares (VIGI). option for fixed income investors where max yields domestically might not be available. “With interest rates in the U.S. [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
In trading on Tuesday, the SPDR— S&P— Metals & Mining ETF is outperforming other ETFs, up about 3.7% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of Timkensteel hares, up about 9.1% and shares of Nucor, up about 8.3% on the
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) continues to shine, despite a minor setback in the second quarter, as sustainable fund assets hit record highs. “Global sustainable mutual fund assets hit a fresh record high in the second quarter, led by flows into equities, although the pace of net inflows slowed from the prior quarter, data from [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Confluence Investment Management offers various asset allocation products which are managed using “top down,” or macro, analysis. We publish asset allocation thoughts on a weekly basis in this report, updating the report every Friday, along with an accompanying podcast and chart book. August 6, 2021 In last week’s report, we updated our views on long-duration Treasuries, using our [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
In trading on Tuesday, shares of the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (Symbol: TLT) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $146.94, changing hands as low as $146.73 per share. iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond shares are currently trading off about 0.3% on the day. The
Looking at units outstanding versus one week prior within the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the biggest outflow was seen in the Invesco S&P SmallCap Energy ETF, where 3,130,000 units were destroyed, or a 13.2% decrease week over week.
Comparing units outstanding versus one week ago at the coverage universe of ETFs at ETF Channel, the biggest inflow was seen in the ProShares ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF, which added 9,050,000 units, or a 31.6% increase week over week.
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF (Symbol: MTUM) where we have detected an approximate $63.4 million dollar outflow -- that's a 0.4% decrease wee
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the Invesco S&P MidCap Value with Momentum ETF (Symbol: XMVM) where we have detected an approximate $61.9 million dollar outflow -- that's a 26.6% d
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares MSCI Germany ETF (Symbol: EWG) where we have detected an approximate $62.4 million dollar outflow -- that's a 2.1% decrease week over week (
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF (Symbol: IWF) where we have detected an approximate $467.3 million dollar inflow -- that's a 0.6% increase week over
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the Invesco S&P 500— Pure Growth ETF (Symbol: RPG) where we have detected an approximate $159.7 million dollar inflow -- that's a 5.4% increas
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the Invesco S&P 500— Low Volatility ETF (Symbol: SPLV) where we have detected an approximate $125.4 million dollar inflow -- that's a 1.6% inc
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR— Fund (Symbol: XLP) where we have detected an approximate $284.8 million dollar inflow -- that's a 2.2
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF (Symbol: IJH) where we have detected an approximate $67.6 million dollar outflow -- that's a 0.1% decrease week ove
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (Symbol: TLT) where we have detected an approximate $677.4 million dollar inflow -- that's a 4.1% increase week o