Nasdaq ETFs

In recent trading, shares of Applied Materials, Inc. (Symbol: AMAT) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $137.81, changing hands for $138.92/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgra

To become a "Dividend Aristocrat," a dividend paying company must accomplish an incredible feat: consistently increase shareholder dividends every year for at least 20 consecutive years. Companies with this kind of track record tend to attract a lot of investor attention —

In recent trading, shares of Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (Symbol: ODFL) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $330.13, changing hands for $330.91/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react:

Semiconductors, AI, crypto — megatrend investing remains a popular option for all manner of advisors and investors. Megatrends remain ever changing but there’s an even larger super cycle in global markets that many investors may be missing. In fact, it’s the most substantial macro capital trend in modern history and it’s happening right now. Decarbonization [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Direct indexing allows advisors to build customized portfolios based on their client’s individual investment goals. As Morningstar’s Karen Wallace wrote: “When you own the stocks directly, you are ultimately the portfolio manager.” Wallace added: “That means you can customize the index if you want to.” While a great deal of digital ink has been spilled [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

With half of 2023 already in the books, active ETFs are still performing well among advisors, likely due to strong returns. Whether thanks to managers helping active ETFs outperform or their ability to navigate volatility, actives are riding a popular wave. Perhaps no ETF exemplifies the year in actives more than the T. Rowe Price [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Looking down the cap spectrum presents unique opportunities for investors. An allocation to U.S. small-cap equities has the potential to provide compelling returns for clients. Additionally, targeted exposure to small caps can also help diversify portfolios, particularly those concentrated in mega-cap names. “The equity market has been led by mega-cap growth stocks, but many advisors [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Japan has been gaining traction among investors and advisors as a topic of interest recently. Some of the top investors and investment firms continue to increase their investments in Japanese stocks and Japan ETFs. As Japan’s economy continues to recover from years of stagnation, it has become an attractive destination for many investors. Japan’s policies [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

An ETF’s spread is the difference between the price at which investors can buy the fund on the exchange and the price at which it can’t be sold. For sure, an ETF’s spread is important, especially for shorter holding periods. But when does its expense ratio become more significant? According to new research from Vanguard, [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

In trading on Thursday, shares of the ETFS Physical Silver Shares ETF (Symbol: SIVR) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $21.41, changing hands as low as $21.38 per share. ETFS Physical Silver Shares shares are currently trading down about 1.2% on the day. The chart

The WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Fund ETF is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Thursday, with over 95,000 shares traded versus three month average volume of about 32,000. Shares of EZM were down about 0.6% on the day.

Fixed income is offering investors and advisors potent yields right now, but it isn’t always straightforward to pick the right asset. Some yields may be deceptive if they come with unnecessary risks, like certain tracts of corporate or even municipal bonds. Treasuries, on the other hand, offer debt security backed by the U.S. government with [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Dividends remain a compelling buy for a turbulent second-half fraught with U.S. recession risk and continued global slowing. The dividend aristocrats strategy is appealing in economic downturns for the reliable income potential for portfolios as well as stability of the underlying securities. Dividend aristocrats are companies that both pay reliable dividends and grow those dividends [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Yields make the world go round, and that may be truer than ever. U.S. investors and advisors can not only find potent yields domestically but also abroad. Global high yield, particularly corporate bonds, are offering compelling yields above 8%, according to insights from T. Rowe Price. What’s more, active investing may provide a potent way [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Clouty has launched a new exchange-traded fund for investors looking to participate in the music and entertainment sectors. The Clouty Tune ETF (NYSE Arca: TUNE) invests in global companies in the music, media, and entertainment industries. This includes companies engaged in music production, broadcasting, streaming platforms, event management, and content creation. Mass consumption of music, [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

The ROBO Global Healthcare Technology and Innovation Index (HTEC) has underperformed compared to the equity market this year. At the time of writing on June 20th, 2023, the HTEC index is up +4.5% YTD vs MSCI World Index +8.4% and S&P 500 +14.8%. Investor interest in healthcare appears jaded after years of Covid disruptions, and [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

In trading on Thursday, the The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF is outperforming other ETFs, up about 1% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of AMAZON.COM, up about 3.9% and shares of Expedia Group, up about 1.9% on

VettaFi’s vice chairman Tom Lydon discussed the PIMCO Multisector Bond Active ETF (PYLD) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” For more news, information, and analysis, visit VettaFi | ETF Trends. Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Direxion launched the actively managed Direxion HCM Tactical Enhanced US ETF (NYSE Arca: HCMT) on the New York Stock Exchange. HCMT seeks to provide enhanced returns across multiple market cycles that are broadly correlated to the U.S. equity markets. HCMT attempts to outperform the major U.S. equity indices during market upswings by using derivatives. Meanwhile, it [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

In trading on Thursday, shares of the BBAX ETF (Symbol: BBAX) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $48.38, changing hands as low as $48.07 per share. BBAX shares are currently trading down about 1.6% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of BBAX