In trading on Friday, shares of the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF (Symbol: EMXC) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $48.17 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indic
In trading on Friday, shares of the GUNR ETF (Symbol: GUNR) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $41.92, changing hands as low as $40.77 per share. GUNR shares are currently trading down about 3.8% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of GUNR sh
Inflation fears and rate hikes aren’t stopping companies from offering dividends. In fact, according to a recent Barron’s article, companies that do offer a dividend are upping the ante despite fears of an economic recession. “Even as worries about a recession grow louder, several companies have been putting through large dividend increases, signaling confidence in [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Benchmark Treasury yields are climbing and the U.S. Federal Reserve is more hawkish than ever, having recently raised the federal funds rate by 75 basis points. This opens up opportunities for traders to get strategic with bearish plays on Treasury notes. The Fed could continue to get aggressive with another rate hike come July. “The [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Municipal bonds could be falling back into favor for investors amid the volatility not only seen in the stock market, but also the bond market. One way to get exposure is via actively managed exchange traded funds (ETFs). Speaking of which, muni bond ETFs are starting to see more inflows in recent weeks. “While weekly [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Biotechnology stocks and exchange traded funds are in the midst of one of their longest declines in recent memory, providing investors with ample reasons to avoid these assets. On the other hand, some analysts are becoming more constructive on biotech stocks. That’s a positive, and every rebound has to start somewhere, but investors have no [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
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
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
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
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
Earlier this week, the Federal Reserve boosted interest rates by 75 basis points, overtly signaling that the central bank intends to be more aggressive in its fight against inflation. As a result, the U.S. dollar is one of the best-performing currencies in the world this year. Related to that, the Japanese yen resides at its [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
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
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
By Michael Contopoulos, Director of Fixed Income Given year-to-date fixed income returns, one would be forgiven if they never wanted to own the asset class again. Such a view, however, could prove costly as, for the first time in a year, areas of the market are starting to look attractive. We believe that through tactical management and [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
VettaFi’s vice chairman Tom Lydon discussed the Pacer Industrials and Logistics ETF (SHPP) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” Despite supply-side struggles, demand for goods has not only remained elevated but has actually increased in the last year, providing steady demand pressures for global supply chains. “What this [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Energy sector-related exchange traded funds could maintain their forward momentum to next year as global demand for crude oil surpasses pre-pandemic levels and supply remains constrained. According to the International Energy Agency, global oil demand will rise above pre-pandemic levels next year, with much of the growth in demand driven by China as the developing [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
The CBOE Volatility Index and VIX-related exchange traded funds spiked Thursday as the markets cogitated over the ramifications of the Federal Reserve’s latest rate hike and the potential for an economic recession. The iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short Term Futures ETN (NYSEArca: VXX) increased 5.9% and the ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (NYSEArca: VIXY) [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
It’s been difficult to stomach the recent market action. Unless red is your favorite color and wild price volatility your thrill, this hasn’t been an easy market to navigate. We look at data and seek historical precedence to keep price action in perspective, but we also lose sleep and panic as mounting losses in portfolios [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Investors who are seeking an alternative method to diversify a portfolio in these troubled times can consider a managed futures exchange traded fund strategy. In the recent webcast, Can a Managed Futures Strategy Come to the Rescue as Stocks and Bonds Struggle?, Gerald Prior III, chief operating officer, and senior portfolio manager at Mount Lucas, [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
The Voluntary Carbon Markets are growing at a rapid pace as increasingly more companies look to reduce emissions practices. With a host of voluntary carbon offset credit options and a huge variety of market participants, buying into the markets can be confusing for companies wanting to account for their scoped emissions. Several entities are working [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.