For many income investors, closed-end funds are an alluring asset class. These funds typically lob off above-average yields, and there are many instances when close-ended funds trade at discounts to net asset values (NAVs), offering something of a value proposition. However, picking the right closed-end fund is no less tricky than selecting individual stocks. Fortunately, [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
After hitting a series of fresh highs, Wall Street caught in uncertainty brought about by concerns over the sustainability of economic recovery. This is especially true as the highly contagious Delta variant of coronavirus is spreading rapidly in the United States with th
Inflation is still here, but there are some indications that the reflation trade is encountering headwinds. Those factors and more could propel disruptive growth strategies back into the spotlight. Consider the following. Over the past month, the ARK Innovation ETF (NYSEArca: ARKK), the benchmark for disruptive growth exchange traded funds, is higher by 9%. That’s [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
In trading on Friday, shares of the ETFS Physical Platinum Shares ETF (Symbol: PPLT) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $101.58, changing hands as high as $102.50 per share. ETFS Physical Platinum Shares shares are currently trading up about 1.8% on the day. The ch
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares S&P 500 Value ETF (Symbol: IVE) where we have detected an approximate $80.4 million dollar outflow -- that's a 0.4% decrease week over w
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the SPDR— Dow Jones— REIT ETF (Symbol: RWR) where we have detected an approximate $83.1 million dollar outflow -- that's a 4.3% decrease wee
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the SPDR— Gold Shares (Symbol: GLD) where we have detected an approximate $185.5 million dollar outflow -- that's a 0.3% decrease week over week (
The CBOE Volatility Index hit its highest level in over two weeks Thursday, as equity markets reeled and investors turned risk off in face of growing concerns over the market’s economic outlook. On Thursday, the iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short Term Futures ETN (NYSEArca: VXX) and ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (NYSEArca: VIXY) [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
By: BCM Investment Team The U.S. economy continues its pursuit of “normal” as both the manufacturing and services PMIs ease off their post-pandemic surges into more typical growth territory. Could this signal an easing in inflationary pressures as growth in services prices also decelerates? Banks meanwhile are easing lending standards to give greater access to [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
My wife recently received a humorous book as a gift titled The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Expert Advice for Extreme Situations. The book describes in detail how to act if faced with a variety of unpleasant or dangerous situations. Chapters range from “How to Leap from a Motorcycle into a Car” to “How to Escape [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
ETF Trends CEO Tom Lydon discussed the Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF (BLOK) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe on the MoneyLife Show. The Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF is one of a handful of funds that invests in blockchain technology, the technology behind cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Beyond the viability and [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Crude oil and energy sector-related exchange traded funds were among the small areas of the market that bucked the overall negative trend Thursday after a government report revealed rapidly declining inventories amid record-high demand. On Thursday, the SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (NYSEArca: XOP) was up 0.2%, the Invesco Dynamic Energy Exploration & [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Bond exchange traded funds strengthened Thursday as the equity markets retreated on concerns over the economic recovery and the Covid-19 delta variant gaining traction. “Markets are having a bad morning, but this is normal and even healthy given the recent strong run,” Brad McMillan, chief investment officer at Commonwealth Financial Network, told Reuters. “This looks [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Municipal bonds have been praised for their stable nature, but even more stabilization should lead fixed income investors to consider Invesco’s BulletShares municipal bond ETFs. Overall, munis give investors exposure to a bond market that historically has low default rates. While a company can fold, local government typically won’t do so. The safety of investing in [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Nobody can predict what the Federal Reserve will do next, which is why the Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares (BSV) may be an optimal choice in the current market environment. Short-term bonds can help diversify a fixed income portfolio, while limiting duration risk. With inflationary pressures increasing, the shorter duration limits the damage if [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Investors have taken a sigh of relief with the new Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) minutes from the Jun 15-16 meeting. Accordingly, the S&P 500 index rose 0.34% to an all-time high of 4,358.13 on Jul 7, after snapping its seven-day winning streak the previous
In trading on Thursday, shares of the Junior Gold Miners ETF (Symbol: GDXJ) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $45.252 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to meas
In trading on Thursday, shares of the Silver Miners ETF (Symbol: SIL) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $41.19 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to measure mom
In trading on Thursday, shares of the Gold Miners ETF (Symbol: GDX) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $33.385 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to measure mome
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