Nasdaq ETFs

ARK Investment Management has one of the more famous lineups of exchange funds in the industry and that’s saying something because it’s small relative to some issuers. However, there’s a hidden gem or two on that roster. That includes the ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF (Cboe: IZRL). IZRL, one of two passively managed ETFs from [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

In trading on Thursday, shares of the KWEB ETF (Symbol: KWEB) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $76.49, changing hands as high as $76.76 per share. KWEB shares are currently trading up about 1.5% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of KWEB s

When it comes to choosing exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for the long-term horizon, sometimes bigger is better with mega equities via the Vanguard Mega Cap Growth Index Fund ETF Shares (MGK). “The concept of building your portfolio around several core positions that offer upside and consistent returns is a great way to approach long-term investing,” a [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Investors can look to exchange traded fund solutions to adapt to an environment characterized by volatile equity markets and low but rising interest rates. In the recent webcast, Optimizing the 60/40 Portfolio Through Varying Market Conditions with Liquid Alts, Salvatore Bruno, Chief Investment Officer and Managing Director, IndexIQ; Kelly Ye, Director of Research, IndexIQ; and [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Covid-19 certainly changed the way health care delivery was performed. The pandemic saw a substantial rise in telemedicine, which investors capitalized on using the Global X Telemedicine and Digital Health ETF (EDOC). “The COVID-19 pandemic shifted life as we knew it prompting the adoption of technological medical approaches,” a Benzinga article noted, highlighting stocks that [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

For long-term investors, diversification is often advantageous with domestic equities. That principle holds true with international stocks. The WisdomTree Developed International Multi-Factor Model Portfolio offers advisors an effective way to position client portfolios for more upside in internationally developed markets with ample diversification. “This model portfolio is designed for investors with a long-term horizon looking [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

International diversification isn’t just an investing buzz phrase. It’s a viable, important strategy and one accessible with the ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (NYSEArca: IDOG). ALPS identifies the five highest-yielding securities in the 10 GICS sectors on the last trading day of November. From there, IDOG is rebalanced quarterly in an effort to keep [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Go-go days are here again for palladium as the metal is notching record highs on what feels like a regular basis. Obviously, that’s good news for the Sprott Physical Platinum and Palladium Trust (NYSEArca: SPPP). SPPP provides “a secure, convenient and exchange-traded investment alternative for investors who want to hold physical platinum and palladium. The [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Money market funds (MMFs) don’t sport hefty yields, but the asset class has long been a favored destination for investors looking to conservatively position and ride out rocky equity markets. Still, money market funds are facing regulatory scrutiny, both in the U.S. and the European Union, after the coronavirus market swoon of March 2020 forced [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

On Thursday, ETF newcomer Acruence Capital launched its first fund, the Acruence Active Hedge U.S. Equity ETF (XVOL), an actively managed large cap equity ETF that uses VIX options to reduce volatility. The fund, which is listed on the NYSE, carries an expense ratio of 0.83%. According to the press release announcing the launch, XVOL [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

With its hefty allocations to communication services and technology stocks, the Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX) is a favored destination for many growth investors. The cap-weighted version of that index allocates over two-thirds of its weight to tech and communication services stocks and is top-heavy with its top five holdings combining for about 38% of its weight. [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

The financial sector, which accounts for around one-fifth of the S&P 500 Index, had a decent Q1. Results of the Finance sector have benefited from releases of loan-loss reserves that big banks believe will not be required any more, considering the improving outlook for the U.

With the energy sector roaring higher after a lengthy slumber, plenty of income investors are renewing their affinity for master limited partnerships (MLPs). A slew of passive ETFs provide exposure to the income-generating asset class, but there are benefits to active management, which is accessible via the First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund (NYSEArca: [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

The personal computer (PC) market has been booming with no signs of a slowdown despite the chip shortage. This is especially true as PC sales saw the fastest year-over-year growth in the last two decades for the first quarter of 2021 buoyed by strong demand from consumers working

As the vaccination rollout continues globally, the oil and gas industries are thriving. Meanwhile, the Invesco Dynamic Energy Exploration & Production ETF (PXE) continues to climb as global economies heal. “Virtually all segments of the energy sector stank the place out in 2020,” an OilPrice.com article noted. “The average midstream company fell 31.9%. These are companies [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Investors looking for the allure combination of international small caps and diversification have an ally in the form of the ERShares International Entrepreneur ETF (ERSX). ERSX selects the most entrepreneurial, primarily Non-US Small Cap companies, that meet the thresholds embedded in their proprietary Entrepreneur Factor (EF). ERShares’ EF delivers strong performance across a variety of [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

With developed markets, ex-US equities offering an array of alluring traits right now, the FlexShares Morningstar Developed Markets ex-US Factor Tilt Index Fund (NYSEArca: TLTD) is an ETF for investors looking for broad-based exposure. On the surface, TLTD, which carries an annual expense ratio of 0.42% looks like a standard EAFE ETF due to its [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

It’s been a while since the Invesco Taxable Municipal Bond Fund (NYSEArca: BAB) was one of the municipal bond ETFs generating buzz, but that could change and do so imminently thanks to the American Rescue Plan. The $2.29 billion BAB tracks the ICE BofAML US Taxable Municipal Securities Plus Index, which uses a sampling methodology [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.