Technology has performed in 2020 despite the pandemic, a narrative which has held true internationally, especially in Russia. In this case, online sales have been a key driver despite the pandemic causing doom and gloom in the country’s economy, all to the aid of the VanEck Vectors Russia Small-Cap ETF (RSXJ). RSXJ seeks to replicate [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
When it comes to betting on a 2021 recovery, ETF investors shouldn’t leave out the economic force millennials are packing. With positivity surrounding a vaccine and a sense that some pre-pandemic normalcy might be around the corner, millennials could lead the charge towards an economic bounce-back. Savvy ETF investors sensing an opportunity may consider the [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Interest rates have been at basement-level lows with the Federal Reserve keeping a cautious eye on the economy. However, rates are starting to tick higher and this could feed into strength for financial ETFs like the Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF (PSCF). The fund is based on the S&P SmallCap 600® Capped Financials & Real [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
The Invesco S&P 500— High Beta ETF is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Tuesday, with over 7.0 million shares traded versus three month average volume of about 536,000. Shares of SPHB were up about 1.6% on the day.
There’s no doubt that the ETF explosion in the U.S. is unlike any other. In places like Brazil, the industry is still in its infancy. Nonetheless, global investment firm BlackRock has spotted an opportunity in the nascent Brazil ETF market, which should bode well for funds like the iShares MSCI Brazil Capped ETF (EWZ). EWZ [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
In trading on Tuesday, the Silver Miners ETF is outperforming other ETFs, up about 4.6% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of Coeur Mining, up about 8.3% and shares of Hecla Mining, up about 6.8% on the day.
Amplify Seymour Cannabis ETF CNBS topped the list of the best-performing ETFs of November with impressive returns of more than 47%.The rally came primarily post election with Biden's victory as he is expected to speed up the legalization of marijuana at the federal level, thereby
Unless you’ve been living under a rock (possibly to avoid COVID-19, so it’s forgivable), you’re well aware of the rising popularity of environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing in the capital markets. If you’re still not on the ESG bandwagon, then add some green to your portfolio with ETFs like the Xtrackers MSCI EAFE ESG Leaders [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Thanksgiving is a time to pause and reflect on many things we often take for granted: health, time spent with loved ones, or just getting through another day in this weirdest of years. In such a tumultuous time, it’s easy to forget that we Americans still have a lot to be thankful for. Our doctors, [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
While it may seem like the pandemic tamped down ETF risk through leveraged and inverse funds, the opposite has actually occurred. As the markets continue to flux, investors can utilize trading options for the S&P 500 from Direxion Investments that go in either direction. Right now, there’s a lot of positivity permeating the markets around [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
European equities are cobbling together some momentum to end 2020, but after years of under-performance by the asset class, investors are understandably hesitant about embracing these stocks. An idea to consider revisiting Europe without the full commitment is the FlexShares Developed Markets ex-US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund (NYSE: QLVD). QLVD’s quality screen analyzes a [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Global X ETFs, the New York-based provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), announced on Monday the launch of its European business operation. Global X, known for its thematic growth, income, and international access strategies, will aim to bring its intelligent investment solutions to a European audience of investors via UCITS ETFs. To support the expansion, Global [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Amid rising COVID-19 cases, the Dow Jones Industrial Average wrapped up its best month in more than 30 years after hitting the major milestone of 30,000 for the first time last week. The blue-chip index gained 11.8% in November. The slew of positive news about the COVID-19 vaccin
In trading on Tuesday, shares of the iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (Symbol: IEI) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $132.96, changing hands as low as $132.60 per share. iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond shares are currently trading off about 0.3% on the day. The
When a coronavirus vaccine is finally ready for widespread distribution, developing economies won’t be left out of the fray. That’s good news for exchange traded funds such as the ALPS Emerging Sector Dogs ETF (NYSEArca: EDOG). EDOG, which debuted over six years ago, tracks the performance of the S-Network Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs Index. The [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (Symbol: IEI) where we have detected an approximate $79.8 million dollar outflow -- that's a 0.7% decrease week o
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (Symbol: IGV) where we have detected an approximate $118.2 million dollar outflow -- that's a 2.0% decreas
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the ProShares ProShares UltraPro QQQ (Symbol: TQQQ) where we have detected an approximate $442.5 million dollar outflow -- that's a 4.5% decrease week o
A look at the weighted underlying holdings of the Vanguard Utilities ETF (Symbol: VPU) shows an impressive 10.1% of holdings on a weighted basis have experienced insider buying within the past six months.
MDU Resources Group Inc (Symbol: MDU), which makes up 0.51% of the Vangu
For investors seeking momentum, Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF VTWG is probably on radar. The fund just hit a 52-week high and is up 103% from its 52-week low of $94.30 per share.But are more gains in store for this ETF? Let’s take a quick look at the fund and the near-term o