As inflation rages on to a 40-year high, the U.S. dollar and currency-related exchange traded funds stand out on increased bets of a more aggressive Federal Reserve policy outlook. On Friday, the Invesco DB US Dollar Bullish (NYSEArca: UUP) was up 0.8% and the WisdomTree Bloomberg U.S. Dollar Bullish Fund (NYSEArca: USDU) increased 1.2%. UUP tracks [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
The CBOE Volatility Index and VIX-related exchange traded funds surged Friday after new data revealed inflation accelerated to a four-decade high. The iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short Term Futures ETN (NYSEArca: VXX) increased 2.4% and the ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (NYSEArca: VIXY) advanced 6.2% on Friday. Meanwhile, the CBOE Volatility Index jumped 8.6% [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
In trading on Friday, shares of the MINT ETF (Symbol: MINT) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $99.33 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to measure momentum on a
In trading on Friday, shares of the iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF (Symbol: SHY) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $82.55 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used
In trading on Friday, shares of the SPDR Portfolio Short Term Treasury ETF (Symbol: SPTS) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $29.37 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator
The recent release of May’s consumer price index has come as a surprise to many, with words like “shocking” trending in headlines. While it’s an indicator that inflation is yet to peak, trying to ascertain exactly where that peak lies remains a difficult task. Managed futures can help take the added stress out of trying [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
While entering retirement can be exciting for new retirees, it can also be tough to accurately predict just how much income is needed during retirement. Unforeseen expenses like healthcare costs can throw off budgets and alter spending habits year-to-year. Since planning for retirement requires foreseeing income needs, it can help to establish a realistic figure [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
Today’s CPI print delivered worse than expected inflation. We are once again at a 40-year high. And to think the Fed kept on telling us last year that inflation was transitory. Luckily, Astoria told our clients that inflation would remain structurally higher for a much longer period. We wrote about the risks of a higher [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
John Love, president and CEO of USCF, is “very concerned about inflation.” In fact, he’s “been concerned about it since I heard the term quantitative easing in 2008.” Speaking with NYSE’s Judy Shaw for “ETF Leaders Powered by the NYSE,” Love explained that he believes that back in 2008, “the Fed engineered things correctly and [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
May’s CPI is looming large over markets and investors today. For some, it’s been a shock, as many believed that perhaps we had seen the peak in March, with a small decline in April seeming to indicate the trend might finally be changing. For others, it’s just confirmation of the difficulties to come. KFA Funds [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
With inflation hitting a record high combined with uncertainty over economic growth, analysts and industry observers contend that this is the time for active managers to show their worth. And while it’s true that active management does have a leg up in this environment over index funds, Anu Ganti, senior director, index investment strategy at [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.
That’s excellent news for investors at a time when bond yields are soaring and volatility is high. Accounting for those factors, some of the following dividend ETFs may be worth considering.
Merck & Co Inc (Symbol: MRK) has been named as a Top 25 ''Dividend Giant'' by ETF Channel, with a staggering $29.04B worth of stock held by ETFs, and above-average ''DividendRank'' statistics including a strong 3.14% yield, according to the most recent Dividend Channel ''Di
In recent trading, shares of National Health Investors, Inc. (Symbol: NHI) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $61.25, changing hands for $61.78/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: do
In recent trading, shares of Greif Inc (Symbol: GEF) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $62.75, changing hands for $64.60/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrade on valuation,
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 —
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