Nasdaq ETFs

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares MSCI Intl Quality Factor ETF (Symbol: IQLT) where we have detected an approximate $79.5 million dollar inflow -- that's a 1.5% increase week

In recent trading, shares of Crocs Inc (Symbol: CROX) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $134.17, changing hands for $134.30/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrade on valuatio

Looking at the underlying holdings of the ETFs in our coverage universe at ETF Channel, we have compared the trading price of each holding against the average analyst 12-month forward target price, and computed the weighted average implied analyst target price for the ETF itsel

In recent trading, shares of Boston Scientific Corp. (Symbol: BSX) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $51.67, changing hands for $51.77/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrade

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 Vail Resorts Inc (Symbol: MTN) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $243.43, changing hands for $244.83/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrade on va

By Roland Morris Portfolio Manager and Strategist, Commodities The first quarter of 2023 highlighted CMCI’s index design advantages. Macro Outlook: Index Design Mitigated the Potential for Greater Losses The UBS Constant Maturity Commodity Index (CMCI) was down slightly in the first quarter of 2023, declining by 1.15%. On a relative basis, CMCI had a good quarter [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

By Hyun Kang Research Analyst Almost a year has passed since the Japan Exchange Group doubled down on corporate governance enhancements. The reforms were billed as the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s (TSE) biggest overhaul in 60 years and a clear attempt to reinvigorate enthusiasm for Japanese equities.1 These initiatives included the restructuring of TSE’s cash equity [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

By David Austerweil Deputy Portfolio Manager, Emerging Markets Fixed Income Turkey’s May elections are the most important in a generation and will have a major impact on its debt market. Deputy Portfolio Manager David Austerweil recently returned from Istanbul where he met with government officials, multilateral institutions and the private sector. Turkey faces its most consequential elections [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

We may be about to enter a new golden age of gold mining deals as explorers and producers seek to capitalize on higher metal prices and gain exposure to other key minerals, including copper, at a time when consolidation in the gold industry vastly trails that of other metals. This week, major U.S. gold producer [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

By Natalia Gurushina Chief Economist, Emerging Markets Fixed Income EM debt is not a monolith, which creates challenges but also opportunities during volatile times, like the most consequential elections in a generation. EM Bonds Performance The latest IMF projections show that the growth differential between emerging and developed economies should improve noticeably in favor of EMs [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

The market is ending the week on a sour note after rallying sharply for most of the week. The CPI and PPI readings for March came in cooler than expected making investors cautiously optimistic that the Fed may pause their campaign of interest rate hikes. However, a further declin

To learn more about Main Management and how some of our strategies could help you with your investment needs, please contact Darol Ryan, our Head of Sales and National Accounts, at ryan@mainmgt.com. Also check out Main Management CEO Kim Arthur on Twitter and Main Management on LinkedIn. Read more at ETFtrends.com.

The start of earnings season proper provides investors with the opportunity to take stock and reassess how certain themes might be primed to perform for the rest of the year. One area that deserves a second look according to a recent research note from American Century Investments may be emerging markets, or EM equities, and [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Short-term treasury yields jumped up on Friday after Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller said that the U.S. central bank can be expected to continue raising interest rates since inflation is “still much too high.” “Monetary policy needs to be tightened further,” said Waller in a speech in San Antonio on Friday. “I would welcome signs [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

This week, the VettaFi Voices gathered around the water cooler to talk AI, robotics, and the opportunities therein. AI is more than just ChatGPT; though it has ignited new, widespread interest in AI’s power and has the potential to ignite significant growth in all kinds of industries. There are plenty of ETFs to play the [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Vanguard’s ETF suite hit $2 trillion weeks ago, but having dipped in value, once again reached that vaunted AUM over the last week according to the ETF Issuer League. The firm didn’t see the highest net inflows in that time, though – that title goes to State Street and its SPDR suite of ETFs, adding [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

In trading on Friday, shares of the iShares China Large-Cap ETF (Symbol: FXI) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $28.71, changing hands as low as $28.61 per share. iShares China Large-Cap shares are currently trading off about 1.2% on the day. The chart below shows

In trading on Friday, shares of the iShares 10-20 Year Treasury Bond ETF (Symbol: TLH) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $113.27, changing hands as low as $113.19 per share. iShares 10-20 Year Treasury Bond shares are currently trading down about 0.8% on the day.

This post originally appeared on Advisor Perspectives. Gaining Perspective, featuring: Emily LeStrange of Vanguard, 4/13/23. About This Episode While direct indexing has been a hot topic for the past couple of years, many advisors and investors are still trying to assess what it is, if it’s right for them, and where it might fit into their [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.