What does your ETF cost? If your answer is the prospectus net expense ratio, you got it wrong. Of course the expense ratio is important. It rolls in the fees paid to those who manage a fund and to those who have custody of the assets. Those costs are deducted directly from your ETF's returns and mean less money in your pocket, says Ben Johnson, director of global ETF research for Morningstar. "As Jack Bogle (Vanguard's founder) has reminded us
Thursday 10 September 2015
That Low Cost ETF Could End Up Costing You
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What does your ETF cost? If your answer is the prospectus net expense ratio, you got it wrong. Of course the expense ratio is important. It rolls in the fees paid to those who manage a fund and to those who have custody of the assets. Those costs are deducted directly from your ETF's returns and mean less money in your pocket, says Ben Johnson, director of global ETF research for Morningstar. "As Jack Bogle (Vanguard's founder) has reminded us
What does your ETF cost? If your answer is the prospectus net expense ratio, you got it wrong. Of course the expense ratio is important. It rolls in the fees paid to those who manage a fund and to those who have custody of the assets. Those costs are deducted directly from your ETF's returns and mean less money in your pocket, says Ben Johnson, director of global ETF research for Morningstar. "As Jack Bogle (Vanguard's founder) has reminded us
Brazil ETFs Get Whacked On 'Junk' Credit Downgrade
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Brazil ETFs sold off briskly Thursday, a day after the country was downgraded to "junk" status by a U.S. credit rating agency. Major stock exchange traded funds rallied in afternoon trade as investors digested mixed economic data, including falling import prices and a drop in weekly jobless claims. Market Vectors Brazil Small-Cap (BRF) dropped 3.7% to 11.36 in the stock market today. The ETF is 62% off its 52-week high of 30.45, set a year ago.
Brazil ETFs sold off briskly Thursday, a day after the country was downgraded to "junk" status by a U.S. credit rating agency. Major stock exchange traded funds rallied in afternoon trade as investors digested mixed economic data, including falling import prices and a drop in weekly jobless claims. Market Vectors Brazil Small-Cap (BRF) dropped 3.7% to 11.36 in the stock market today. The ETF is 62% off its 52-week high of 30.45, set a year ago.
Internet ETFs Slip As Apple's Web Ambitions Grow
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Internet stock ETFs reversed sharply Wednesday along with the broad market as data showed that job openings surged in July. The news rattled investors, sparking fears of an earlier-than-expected rate hike. Internet stocks trimmed early gains amid today's launch of a new Web-focused Apple TV. First Trust Dow Jones Internet (FDN) inched 0.07% lower on the stock market today. Among its top holdings, Amazon (AMZN), Priceline (PCLN) and Google (GOOGL)
Internet stock ETFs reversed sharply Wednesday along with the broad market as data showed that job openings surged in July. The news rattled investors, sparking fears of an earlier-than-expected rate hike. Internet stocks trimmed early gains amid today's launch of a new Web-focused Apple TV. First Trust Dow Jones Internet (FDN) inched 0.07% lower on the stock market today. Among its top holdings, Amazon (AMZN), Priceline (PCLN) and Google (GOOGL)
Wednesday 9 September 2015
Internet ETFs Gain As Netflix Eyes Asia
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Internet stock ETFs led the technology rally Wednesday as fiscal moves in China and Japan lifted investor sentiment. However, exchange traded funds tracking major domestic indexes trimmed gains by midday as data showed that job openings surged in July. Social media and Internet stocks, led by Netflix (NFLX), bagged gains. The streaming TV giant recently launched in Japan and this week announced plans to expand services to Hong Kong, Singapore,
Internet stock ETFs led the technology rally Wednesday as fiscal moves in China and Japan lifted investor sentiment. However, exchange traded funds tracking major domestic indexes trimmed gains by midday as data showed that job openings surged in July. Social media and Internet stocks, led by Netflix (NFLX), bagged gains. The streaming TV giant recently launched in Japan and this week announced plans to expand services to Hong Kong, Singapore,
Tuesday 8 September 2015
What ETF Investors Can Do When Market Is Volatile
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You're rattled, and you have reason to be. It's scary when your hard-earned investments are gouged more than 6% in a month, as S&P 500 ETFs were in August. It's been three years since SPDR S&P 500 (SPY) took such a big monthly hit. So what to do? Different action is called for from different types of exchange traded fund investors, experts say. But mainly, don't panic. The average long-term investor is better off not heeding advice from traders to
You're rattled, and you have reason to be. It's scary when your hard-earned investments are gouged more than 6% in a month, as S&P 500 ETFs were in August. It's been three years since SPDR S&P 500 (SPY) took such a big monthly hit. So what to do? Different action is called for from different types of exchange traded fund investors, experts say. But mainly, don't panic. The average long-term investor is better off not heeding advice from traders to
Chip ETFs Pop As New Apple IPhones Loom; China Spikes
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Chip-stock ETFs surged Tuesday ahead of Apple 's (AAPL) reveal of new iPhones, leading a broad rally in the U.S. stock market after last week's pummeling. Exchange traded funds tracking major indexes recovered somewhat from their second-worst weekly decline of 2015. Meanwhile, China ETFs spiked as much as 13%, with weak export data buoying investors' hopes of fresh stimulus measures. SPDR S&P Semiconductor (XSD) popped 3.6% on the stock market
Chip-stock ETFs surged Tuesday ahead of Apple 's (AAPL) reveal of new iPhones, leading a broad rally in the U.S. stock market after last week's pummeling. Exchange traded funds tracking major indexes recovered somewhat from their second-worst weekly decline of 2015. Meanwhile, China ETFs spiked as much as 13%, with weak export data buoying investors' hopes of fresh stimulus measures. SPDR S&P Semiconductor (XSD) popped 3.6% on the stock market
ETFs Vs. Mutual Funds: Score One For ETFs
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Either way you don't lose. Actively managed mutual funds are a great way to diversify portfolios. So are index-tracking exchange traded funds. But there's one key advantage that ETFs offer: low portfolio turnover. Turnover is the percentage of a fund's underlying holdings that's bought or sold over a one-year period. That number can approach 100% for some mutual funds trying to beat the market, say investing experts at Charles Schwab. For example,
Either way you don't lose. Actively managed mutual funds are a great way to diversify portfolios. So are index-tracking exchange traded funds. But there's one key advantage that ETFs offer: low portfolio turnover. Turnover is the percentage of a fund's underlying holdings that's bought or sold over a one-year period. That number can approach 100% for some mutual funds trying to beat the market, say investing experts at Charles Schwab. For example,
Friday 4 September 2015
NorthCoast Cushioned By Diversification, Now Looks For Bargains
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August brought an extreme dose of volatility for stocks. Many indexes entered correction territory as investors became jittery on concerns of slowing growth in China. NorthCoast Asset Management seized the opportunity to adjust its ETF retirement portfolios amid the pullback. "Rebalancing the portfolios during volatile periods enables us to add value and create alpha," said Patrick Jamin, chief investment officer for NorthCoast.
August brought an extreme dose of volatility for stocks. Many indexes entered correction territory as investors became jittery on concerns of slowing growth in China. NorthCoast Asset Management seized the opportunity to adjust its ETF retirement portfolios amid the pullback. "Rebalancing the portfolios during volatile periods enables us to add value and create alpha," said Patrick Jamin, chief investment officer for NorthCoast.
Financial ETFs Fall On Weak Jobs Data As Fed Eyed
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Financial sector ETFs stumbled hard Friday on a mixed jobs report. Benchmark ETFs reversed sharply as investors weighed the implications of slower job growth on the timing of the Federal Reserve's normalization of interest rates. However, a decline in joblessness and signs of wage growth may keep the case for a rate hike alive. The financial sector is especially sensitive to monetary policy. For banks and insurers, rising rates tend to mean higher
Financial sector ETFs stumbled hard Friday on a mixed jobs report. Benchmark ETFs reversed sharply as investors weighed the implications of slower job growth on the timing of the Federal Reserve's normalization of interest rates. However, a decline in joblessness and signs of wage growth may keep the case for a rate hike alive. The financial sector is especially sensitive to monetary policy. For banks and insurers, rising rates tend to mean higher
Thursday 3 September 2015
This ETF Is Twice As Nice: Low Volatility, High Yield
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Let's leave the wild gyrations to Nicki Minaj. The stock market's erratic moves this quarter frayed ETF investors' nerves and sent them scurrying to products that promise a smoother ride. Many dividend ETFs are packed with larger, blue-chip companies that are seen as more stable. And low volatility exchange traded funds specifically target the risk-averse investor. But why settle for one or the other? An ETF offering both high dividends and low
Let's leave the wild gyrations to Nicki Minaj. The stock market's erratic moves this quarter frayed ETF investors' nerves and sent them scurrying to products that promise a smoother ride. Many dividend ETFs are packed with larger, blue-chip companies that are seen as more stable. And low volatility exchange traded funds specifically target the risk-averse investor. But why settle for one or the other? An ETF offering both high dividends and low
Draghi's Birthday Gift: Germany ETFs Pop On QE Hints
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Germany ETFs steered higher Thursday as investors cheered news of continued stimulus in Europe. U.S. and international stock ETFs traded higher, buoyed by data showing a slowing down in layoffs and comments from the European Central Bank. European stocks rallied as ECB President Mario Draghi, who turned 68 today, cut growth forecasts and hinted that more quantitative easing could be needed. The German DAX rose more than 3%. IShares MSCI Germany
Germany ETFs steered higher Thursday as investors cheered news of continued stimulus in Europe. U.S. and international stock ETFs traded higher, buoyed by data showing a slowing down in layoffs and comments from the European Central Bank. European stocks rallied as ECB President Mario Draghi, who turned 68 today, cut growth forecasts and hinted that more quantitative easing could be needed. The German DAX rose more than 3%. IShares MSCI Germany
Wednesday 2 September 2015
Chip, Biotech ETFs, Gutted In August, Lead Relief Rally
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Major U.S. index ETFs jabbed higher Wednesday, rallying after a two-day rout as Chinese markets calmed and domestic data showed jobs and productivity gains. In late morning trade, ETFs tracking the S&P 500 index rose enough to trim their losses from their 52-week highs to under 10%. That level is widely seen as the threshold for a correction. SPDR S&P 500 (SPY) popped 0.7%, with technology leading the sectors higher and utilities the greatest
Major U.S. index ETFs jabbed higher Wednesday, rallying after a two-day rout as Chinese markets calmed and domestic data showed jobs and productivity gains. In late morning trade, ETFs tracking the S&P 500 index rose enough to trim their losses from their 52-week highs to under 10%. That level is widely seen as the threshold for a correction. SPDR S&P 500 (SPY) popped 0.7%, with technology leading the sectors higher and utilities the greatest
Tuesday 1 September 2015
U.S. ETFs Knocked Back Further; China ETFs Gouged
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U.S. ETFs swooned Tuesday afternoon, with the major domestic indexes trading in or near correction territory. Global markets sold off on grim factory data from China that suggest the world's second-largest economy may be headed for a hard landing. A grim mood gripped investors on the first trading day of September, with reports of deep cuts in corporate spending in Japan and a sharp drop in exports in South Korea. Meanwhile, the latest data show
U.S. ETFs swooned Tuesday afternoon, with the major domestic indexes trading in or near correction territory. Global markets sold off on grim factory data from China that suggest the world's second-largest economy may be headed for a hard landing. A grim mood gripped investors on the first trading day of September, with reports of deep cuts in corporate spending in Japan and a sharp drop in exports in South Korea. Meanwhile, the latest data show
Monday 31 August 2015
NorthCoast Cushioned By Diversification, Now Looks For Bargains
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August brought an extreme dose of volatility for stocks. Many indexes entered correction territory as investors became jittery on concerns of slowing growth in China. NorthCoast Asset Management seized the opportunity to adjust its ETF retirement portfolios amid the pullback. "Rebalancing the portfolios during volatile periods enables us to add value and create alpha," said Patrick Jamin, chief investment officer for NorthCoast.
August brought an extreme dose of volatility for stocks. Many indexes entered correction territory as investors became jittery on concerns of slowing growth in China. NorthCoast Asset Management seized the opportunity to adjust its ETF retirement portfolios amid the pullback. "Rebalancing the portfolios during volatile periods enables us to add value and create alpha," said Patrick Jamin, chief investment officer for NorthCoast.
You're Not ETF Tax-Loss Harvesting? You're Losing Out
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The stock market's in a correction, with bellwether ETFs holding U.S. stocks poised for their biggest monthly loss since 2012. Don't panic. Savvy ETF investors see a downtrending market as an opportunity. As they wait for an uptrend to resume, they may adjust exposures within their ETF portfolios or add to and subtract from their watch lists. There's something else you could be doing. Now's a good time to use a tax-loss harvesting strategy, says
The stock market's in a correction, with bellwether ETFs holding U.S. stocks poised for their biggest monthly loss since 2012. Don't panic. Savvy ETF investors see a downtrending market as an opportunity. As they wait for an uptrend to resume, they may adjust exposures within their ETF portfolios or add to and subtract from their watch lists. There's something else you could be doing. Now's a good time to use a tax-loss harvesting strategy, says
Flagship ETFs Hit Worst Month In 3 Years; Biotechs Fall
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The major index ETFs downshifted further Monday, as China and the Federal Reserve have continued to weigh on the stock market. On the last trading day of August, exchange traded funds tracking the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq 100 posted their largest monthly losses since 2012. Last week, turbulence in the stock market whipsawed investors even as it intensified worries about a global slowdown and raised doubts about the wisdom
The major index ETFs downshifted further Monday, as China and the Federal Reserve have continued to weigh on the stock market. On the last trading day of August, exchange traded funds tracking the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq 100 posted their largest monthly losses since 2012. Last week, turbulence in the stock market whipsawed investors even as it intensified worries about a global slowdown and raised doubts about the wisdom
These 3 Flagship ETFs Are Poised For 6% August Losses
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The major index ETFs downshifted further Monday, as China and the Federal Reserve have continued to weigh on the stock market. On the last trading day of August, exchange traded funds tracking the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq 100 were poised for their largest monthly losses since 2012. Last week, turbulence in the stock market whipsawed investors even as it intensified worries about a global slowdown and raised doubts about the
The major index ETFs downshifted further Monday, as China and the Federal Reserve have continued to weigh on the stock market. On the last trading day of August, exchange traded funds tracking the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq 100 were poised for their largest monthly losses since 2012. Last week, turbulence in the stock market whipsawed investors even as it intensified worries about a global slowdown and raised doubts about the
Friday 28 August 2015
A Warning Sign For S&P 500 ETF As Energy Stocks Lead
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The major index-tracking ETFs hiccupped Friday after two stellar trading sessions as consumer confidence eased to a three-month low in August. Exchange traded funds holding energy stocks had led the broad market higher around midday on the back of rising oil prices. By early afternoon, the market was losing ground again. SPDR S&P 500 (SPY) edged 0.2% higher intraday, but a bearish sign appeared on its chart. It entered the "Death Cross" as the
The major index-tracking ETFs hiccupped Friday after two stellar trading sessions as consumer confidence eased to a three-month low in August. Exchange traded funds holding energy stocks had led the broad market higher around midday on the back of rising oil prices. By early afternoon, the market was losing ground again. SPDR S&P 500 (SPY) edged 0.2% higher intraday, but a bearish sign appeared on its chart. It entered the "Death Cross" as the
Thursday 27 August 2015
Enjoy The Ride: Low Volatility ETFs Deliver In August
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Low volatility ETFs delivered in what has been a decidedly rocky month for global markets. China's yuan devaluation, intended to shore up its economy, sent U.S. and international stocks into a tailspin in August. Against that backdrop, smart beta ETF investment strategies that focus on less volatile stocks held up relatively better. Smart beta ETFs screen and select stocks based on alternative weighting methods or specific factors such as
Low volatility ETFs delivered in what has been a decidedly rocky month for global markets. China's yuan devaluation, intended to shore up its economy, sent U.S. and international stocks into a tailspin in August. Against that backdrop, smart beta ETF investment strategies that focus on less volatile stocks held up relatively better. Smart beta ETFs screen and select stocks based on alternative weighting methods or specific factors such as
3 Flagship ETFs Rally On GDP Data; Blue Chips Gain
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ETFs tracking major benchmarks extended their gains for a second straight day. Investors cheered as China stocks surged for the first time in several sessions and as GDP data showed strength in the U.S. economy. The relief rally, as of around midday, saw three exchange traded funds following major U.S. indexes recover some of their damages from recent days. Their sharp plunge this week followed a yuan devaluation that clouded views of China's
ETFs tracking major benchmarks extended their gains for a second straight day. Investors cheered as China stocks surged for the first time in several sessions and as GDP data showed strength in the U.S. economy. The relief rally, as of around midday, saw three exchange traded funds following major U.S. indexes recover some of their damages from recent days. Their sharp plunge this week followed a yuan devaluation that clouded views of China's
Wednesday 26 August 2015
Investors Seem Calm Amid Steep Losses in Key Markets
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The old saw on Wall Street is "sell in May and go away." However, it appears from new data on net inflows into exchange traded funds that despite investors going away, few sold their ETF shares even as commodity and emerging markets ETFs experienced big performance declines this summer. And that was before stock market news began to unnerve investors about the worst of the recent made-in-China sell-off. From July 1 through Aug. 19, the broad
The old saw on Wall Street is "sell in May and go away." However, it appears from new data on net inflows into exchange traded funds that despite investors going away, few sold their ETF shares even as commodity and emerging markets ETFs experienced big performance declines this summer. And that was before stock market news began to unnerve investors about the worst of the recent made-in-China sell-off. From July 1 through Aug. 19, the broad
ETF Firm Finds Interim Fix For Mispricing Disruptions
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Some mutual fund firms are implementing a work-around solution to the mispricing issue that has recently disrupted the ETF and mutual fund industries. On its website, Guggenheim Partners is using the previous day's closing indicative net asset value (NAV) for the benefit of ETF shareholders. A computer glitch has kept Guggenheim and a handful of industry peers from accurately and promptly pricing securities using confirmed NAV figures. One company
Some mutual fund firms are implementing a work-around solution to the mispricing issue that has recently disrupted the ETF and mutual fund industries. On its website, Guggenheim Partners is using the previous day's closing indicative net asset value (NAV) for the benefit of ETF shareholders. A computer glitch has kept Guggenheim and a handful of industry peers from accurately and promptly pricing securities using confirmed NAV figures. One company
These ETFs Are Wobbling On China, Fed Moves
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Major U.S. index ETFs wobbled Wednesday, opening high for the second consecutive day but paring gains as investors weighed overseas action and Fed comments on rate normalization. Stock ETFs pulled back after a top Federal Reserve official described a September rate hike as "less compelling" now. PowerShares QQQ (QQQ), tracking the tech-laden Nasdaq composite index, popped 2.3% to 100.25 intraday. Among its top 25 stocks, Google (GOOG), Amazon
Major U.S. index ETFs wobbled Wednesday, opening high for the second consecutive day but paring gains as investors weighed overseas action and Fed comments on rate normalization. Stock ETFs pulled back after a top Federal Reserve official described a September rate hike as "less compelling" now. PowerShares QQQ (QQQ), tracking the tech-laden Nasdaq composite index, popped 2.3% to 100.25 intraday. Among its top 25 stocks, Google (GOOG), Amazon
Tuesday 25 August 2015
S&P 500 ETF Repairs Some Damage: 'Not Near A Recession'
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Major U.S. ETFs bounded out of the starting gate Tuesday, with SPDR S&P 500 (SPY) grabbing back much of its Monday loss. Emerging market and China ETFs drove international action, rallying from a weeklong slump as China overnight cut interest rates for a fifth time in nine months to buttress economic growth. Doubts about China's economic stability precipitated a global stock market rout Monday, causing major indexes to fall into a correction and
Major U.S. ETFs bounded out of the starting gate Tuesday, with SPDR S&P 500 (SPY) grabbing back much of its Monday loss. Emerging market and China ETFs drove international action, rallying from a weeklong slump as China overnight cut interest rates for a fifth time in nine months to buttress economic growth. Doubts about China's economic stability precipitated a global stock market rout Monday, causing major indexes to fall into a correction and
Monday 24 August 2015
Top ETF Firm Is 'Adding To Energy Positions Slowly'
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Neither an oil plunge nor an economic slowdown in the world's largest oil importer is rattling some ETF investors. Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE), the $10.74 billion exchange traded fund bogey, absorbed nearly $31 million in new investor money last week. Many investors, seeing a long-term buying opportunity in its rock-bottom share prices, defied last week's violent China sell-off and oil's slump to multiyear lows. At CLS Investments in Omaha,
Neither an oil plunge nor an economic slowdown in the world's largest oil importer is rattling some ETF investors. Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE), the $10.74 billion exchange traded fund bogey, absorbed nearly $31 million in new investor money last week. Many investors, seeing a long-term buying opportunity in its rock-bottom share prices, defied last week's violent China sell-off and oil's slump to multiyear lows. At CLS Investments in Omaha,
3 Energy ETFs With A Better View As Oil Prices Crash
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Battered, bruised and coveted: Energy ETFs have been gutted in the past year amid falling oil prices, but investors keep piling in. The three largest exchange traded funds holding broad-based energy stocks absorbed roughly $3 billion in new money combined in the first seven months of this year. CLS Investments, an ETF strategist firm in Nebraska, has been cautiously adding to its energy stakes. "While we believe current prices are attractive, we
Battered, bruised and coveted: Energy ETFs have been gutted in the past year amid falling oil prices, but investors keep piling in. The three largest exchange traded funds holding broad-based energy stocks absorbed roughly $3 billion in new money combined in the first seven months of this year. CLS Investments, an ETF strategist firm in Nebraska, has been cautiously adding to its energy stakes. "While we believe current prices are attractive, we
China ETF Dumps 15%; QQQ And DIA ETFs In Correction
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China ETFs tanked anew Monday as the Shanghai Composite index posted its biggest one-day percentage loss since 2007. Chinese news agencies described the trading session as "Black Monday" -- and the phrase reverberated around the world as U.S. and global markets sold off on the China panic. Fears about the health of the world's second largest economy continued to rattle Wall Street, as in the past week. Two flagship domestic exchange traded funds
China ETFs tanked anew Monday as the Shanghai Composite index posted its biggest one-day percentage loss since 2007. Chinese news agencies described the trading session as "Black Monday" -- and the phrase reverberated around the world as U.S. and global markets sold off on the China panic. Fears about the health of the world's second largest economy continued to rattle Wall Street, as in the past week. Two flagship domestic exchange traded funds
Friday 21 August 2015
Psst! Look Abroad For ETFs With Big Gains And Income
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Several of the international stock ETFs that are outperforming the S&P 500 index this year also have higher yields. At least five are from WisdomTree Investments (WETF), the fifth largest ETF sponsor and an IBD 50 stock. WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend (DFE) is up 11.95% year to date as of Thursday's close vs. SPDR S&P 500's (SPY) 0.16% gain. And it yields 2.59% vs. 1.92%. DFE, a $1.02 billion ETF, tracks a dividend-weighted index of the
Several of the international stock ETFs that are outperforming the S&P 500 index this year also have higher yields. At least five are from WisdomTree Investments (WETF), the fifth largest ETF sponsor and an IBD 50 stock. WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend (DFE) is up 11.95% year to date as of Thursday's close vs. SPDR S&P 500's (SPY) 0.16% gain. And it yields 2.59% vs. 1.92%. DFE, a $1.02 billion ETF, tracks a dividend-weighted index of the
As Dividend ETFs Gain, 7 Top Picks For Investing Success
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Dividend ETFs are charging ahead in the performance stakes, and little wonder. Amid China-induced choppiness, these funds brought a measure of reassurance to frayed nerves. They're packed with well-established companies, often with a value tilt. PowerShares S&P 500 High Dividend (SPHD) -- a top-performing ETF in the past month with a 2.6% gain -- holds IBD Dividend Leaders AT&T (T), Philip Morris (PM) and Altria Group (MO) in its 50-stock portfolio.
Dividend ETFs are charging ahead in the performance stakes, and little wonder. Amid China-induced choppiness, these funds brought a measure of reassurance to frayed nerves. They're packed with well-established companies, often with a value tilt. PowerShares S&P 500 High Dividend (SPHD) -- a top-performing ETF in the past month with a 2.6% gain -- holds IBD Dividend Leaders AT&T (T), Philip Morris (PM) and Altria Group (MO) in its 50-stock portfolio.
Small-Cap ETF Hits Correction; Gold ETF Shines Bright
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The largest small-cap ETF entered correction territory Friday as weak Chinese factory data fanned the flames of this week's global sell-off. Gold prices firmed in afternoon trade, with the flagship ETF holding physical bullion poised to hit its biggest weekly gains since January. Investors have flocked to haven assets amid anxieties that the carnage in emerging markets could set back the Federal Reserve's hopes for a rate lift-off. IShares Russell
The largest small-cap ETF entered correction territory Friday as weak Chinese factory data fanned the flames of this week's global sell-off. Gold prices firmed in afternoon trade, with the flagship ETF holding physical bullion poised to hit its biggest weekly gains since January. Investors have flocked to haven assets amid anxieties that the carnage in emerging markets could set back the Federal Reserve's hopes for a rate lift-off. IShares Russell
Thursday 20 August 2015
Buy And Hold ETFs? Just What Does That Mean To Pros?
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Ever wonder how the pros use exchange traded funds, and how that might differ from the ordinary investor? Ordinary investors looking ETFs often fall into one of two camps: 1. They choose to buy an index ETF they feel they can forget about. 2. They try to find an ETF for the next hot sector. How do the pros differ? They try to avoid both of the above choices. Take the buy and hold index camp. "We will fall on the side of buy and hold, not timing
Ever wonder how the pros use exchange traded funds, and how that might differ from the ordinary investor? Ordinary investors looking ETFs often fall into one of two camps: 1. They choose to buy an index ETF they feel they can forget about. 2. They try to find an ETF for the next hot sector. How do the pros differ? They try to avoid both of the above choices. Take the buy and hold index camp. "We will fall on the side of buy and hold, not timing
SPY ETF Turns Negative For Year Before Clawing Back
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The largest U.S. exchange traded fund surrendered its gains for the year before recovering Thursday. Major stock ETFs got off to a weak start, heading toward their third consecutive day of losses. The Federal Reserve's coy stance on the exact timing of a rate lift-off, coupled with new lows in oil prices, rattled investors. Amid a sell-off in China and European equities, investors fled to haven assets. SDPR S&P 500 (SPY) dropped more than 1% on
The largest U.S. exchange traded fund surrendered its gains for the year before recovering Thursday. Major stock ETFs got off to a weak start, heading toward their third consecutive day of losses. The Federal Reserve's coy stance on the exact timing of a rate lift-off, coupled with new lows in oil prices, rattled investors. Amid a sell-off in China and European equities, investors fled to haven assets. SDPR S&P 500 (SPY) dropped more than 1% on
Wednesday 19 August 2015
Gold ETFs Regain Some Luster As China Looks Weak, Fed Eyed
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Gold ETFs popped Wednesday in early afternoon trade as the stock market wilted further. China spooked investors again. Anxieties about a hard landing for the Chinese economy revived after wild swings in the nation's trading session. Worries about the Federal Reserve's course of action on a Fed rate liftoff also intensified ahead of the release of July Federal Open Market Committee meeting minutes. The Shanghai Composite Index flipped to gains
Gold ETFs popped Wednesday in early afternoon trade as the stock market wilted further. China spooked investors again. Anxieties about a hard landing for the Chinese economy revived after wild swings in the nation's trading session. Worries about the Federal Reserve's course of action on a Fed rate liftoff also intensified ahead of the release of July Federal Open Market Committee meeting minutes. The Shanghai Composite Index flipped to gains
Tuesday 18 August 2015
Tough Month For 3 Most Heavily Traded ETFs
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The most highly traded ETFs have struggled the past month. SPDR S&P 500 (SPY) has held up best and is still within 1% of its all-time high. PowerShares QQQ (QQQ) is within 3% of its 52-week high. Small-cap iShares Russell 2000 (IWM) has fallen 6% below its all-time high. Two resurgent Internet technology megacap stocks drove SPY's recent performance. Search giant Google (GOOGL) vaulted 27% higher in the past three months. It fell 5% in 2014. No. 1
The most highly traded ETFs have struggled the past month. SPDR S&P 500 (SPY) has held up best and is still within 1% of its all-time high. PowerShares QQQ (QQQ) is within 3% of its 52-week high. Small-cap iShares Russell 2000 (IWM) has fallen 6% below its all-time high. Two resurgent Internet technology megacap stocks drove SPY's recent performance. Search giant Google (GOOGL) vaulted 27% higher in the past three months. It fell 5% in 2014. No. 1
As Dividend ETFs Gain, 7 Top Picks For Investing Success
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Dividend ETFs are charging ahead in the performance stakes, and little wonder. Amid China-induced choppiness, these funds brought a measure of reassurance to frayed nerves. They're packed with well-established companies, often with a value tilt. PowerShares S&P 500 High Dividend (SPHD) -- a top-performing ETF in the past month with a 2.6% gain -- holds IBD Dividend Leaders AT&T (T), Philip Morris (PM) and Altria Group (MO) in its 50-stock portfolio.
Dividend ETFs are charging ahead in the performance stakes, and little wonder. Amid China-induced choppiness, these funds brought a measure of reassurance to frayed nerves. They're packed with well-established companies, often with a value tilt. PowerShares S&P 500 High Dividend (SPHD) -- a top-performing ETF in the past month with a 2.6% gain -- holds IBD Dividend Leaders AT&T (T), Philip Morris (PM) and Altria Group (MO) in its 50-stock portfolio.
Top ETF Strategist's Tips For Reducing Portfolio Risk
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Windhaven Investment Management recently overtook F-Squared Investments as the ETF industry's largest strategist. Its Windhaven Diversified Growth strategy seeks capital appreciation while managing downside risk and diversifying investments across the globe and asset classes. It was the largest ETF managed portfolio at the end of the first quarter, holding more than $8 billion in assets. It produced an annual average 7.1% gain over the past 10
Windhaven Investment Management recently overtook F-Squared Investments as the ETF industry's largest strategist. Its Windhaven Diversified Growth strategy seeks capital appreciation while managing downside risk and diversifying investments across the globe and asset classes. It was the largest ETF managed portfolio at the end of the first quarter, holding more than $8 billion in assets. It produced an annual average 7.1% gain over the past 10
Retail ETFs Propped By Home Depot Amid Broad Stock Losses
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Retail and consumer discretionary ETFs bucked the general market trend Tuesday to advance on Home Depot's (HD) resounding earnings beat. China ETFs nose-dived amid the latest plunge in the country's volatile stock markets. Major U.S. stock ETFs traded modestly lower, weighed down by the Chinese sell-off and mixed housing data. Market Vectors Retail (RTH) climbed 0.2% to 78.72. No. 2 holding Home Depot gapped up 2% to multiyear highs on the stock
Retail and consumer discretionary ETFs bucked the general market trend Tuesday to advance on Home Depot's (HD) resounding earnings beat. China ETFs nose-dived amid the latest plunge in the country's volatile stock markets. Major U.S. stock ETFs traded modestly lower, weighed down by the Chinese sell-off and mixed housing data. Market Vectors Retail (RTH) climbed 0.2% to 78.72. No. 2 holding Home Depot gapped up 2% to multiyear highs on the stock
Monday 17 August 2015
Hedge Fund ETFs Are Poised For A Fresh New Look
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What's the smart money been buying and selling lately? ETF investors will find out Aug. 27. That's when AlphaClone Alternative Alpha (ALFA), the exchange traded fund that taps into hedge funds' top picks for successful investing, undergoes quarterly rebalancing. Expect to see big new bets on financial stocks such as American International Group (AIG) and Bank of America (BAC), says Maz Jadallah, CEO of AlphaClone. On the other hand, booming
What's the smart money been buying and selling lately? ETF investors will find out Aug. 27. That's when AlphaClone Alternative Alpha (ALFA), the exchange traded fund that taps into hedge funds' top picks for successful investing, undergoes quarterly rebalancing. Expect to see big new bets on financial stocks such as American International Group (AIG) and Bank of America (BAC), says Maz Jadallah, CEO of AlphaClone. On the other hand, booming
Homebuilder ETFs Rise On Upbeat Data In Earnings Week
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Major U.S. ETFs clawed back from early losses Monday with positive homebuilder data giving stocks a boost. Stock ETFs hobbled out of the starting gate amid surprisingly weak New York manufacturing data. Exchange traded funds holding homebuilder stocks hit 52-week highs as the key Housing Market Index, a gauge of builder sentiment, recorded its highest level since November 2005. They led sector equity ETFs higher, along with biotechs and precious
Major U.S. ETFs clawed back from early losses Monday with positive homebuilder data giving stocks a boost. Stock ETFs hobbled out of the starting gate amid surprisingly weak New York manufacturing data. Exchange traded funds holding homebuilder stocks hit 52-week highs as the key Housing Market Index, a gauge of builder sentiment, recorded its highest level since November 2005. They led sector equity ETFs higher, along with biotechs and precious
Friday 14 August 2015
Biotech, Semiconductor ETFs Enter Dangerous Ground
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Red-hot biotechnology and semiconductor ETFs are cooling dramatically. They led Friday's sell-off among sector equity funds, heading toward their second week of steep declines. That has analysts wringing their hands over what the red wash over biotech stocks means for investors. Is it an overdue correction for a frothy sector or a mere blip in the rally? IShares Nasdaq Biotechnology (IBB) dropped 2% intraday as it struggled to retake its 50-day
Red-hot biotechnology and semiconductor ETFs are cooling dramatically. They led Friday's sell-off among sector equity funds, heading toward their second week of steep declines. That has analysts wringing their hands over what the red wash over biotech stocks means for investors. Is it an overdue correction for a frothy sector or a mere blip in the rally? IShares Nasdaq Biotechnology (IBB) dropped 2% intraday as it struggled to retake its 50-day
Thursday 13 August 2015
Dividend Investing: Is This Real Estate ETF Smarter?
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The prospect of rising rates has weighed on ETFs holding real estate investment trusts (REITS) in 2015. IShares U.S. Real Estate (IYR) has fallen 0.2% year to date. But it's a top performer among sector equity exchange traded funds over the past 15 years, with an average annual 10% gain. Real estate is increasingly important to investment success for financial advisors and investors. It's seen as a distinct asset class, offering both capital
The prospect of rising rates has weighed on ETFs holding real estate investment trusts (REITS) in 2015. IShares U.S. Real Estate (IYR) has fallen 0.2% year to date. But it's a top performer among sector equity exchange traded funds over the past 15 years, with an average annual 10% gain. Real estate is increasingly important to investment success for financial advisors and investors. It's seen as a distinct asset class, offering both capital
Consumer ETFs Gain On Retail Data; IBD 50 Stocks Rise
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Major index ETFs hobbled out of the starting gate Thursday, wavering between narrow gains and losses in a reflection of the stock market's unsettled mood. Investors weighed relatively upbeat retail sales and job numbers against China's market-roiling currency devaluation. Consumer discretionary exchange traded funds traded higher as the latest economic data show wallet-wielding Americans gave the economy a boost in July. Retail sales rose 0.6%,
Major index ETFs hobbled out of the starting gate Thursday, wavering between narrow gains and losses in a reflection of the stock market's unsettled mood. Investors weighed relatively upbeat retail sales and job numbers against China's market-roiling currency devaluation. Consumer discretionary exchange traded funds traded higher as the latest economic data show wallet-wielding Americans gave the economy a boost in July. Retail sales rose 0.6%,
Wednesday 12 August 2015
As CyberArk Beats, Cybersecurity ETF Draws A Warning
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Israeli firm CyberArk Software (CYBR) smashed Wall Street expectations with its Q2 earnings beat Tuesday. The network security provider's stock price has almost doubled since its September IPO. Savvy Americans rode the coattails of a new ETF for investment success in the relatively young cybersecurity industry. PureFunds ISE Cyber Security (HACK) launched in November 2014 and rapidly swelled to more than a billion dollar in assets. But that very
Israeli firm CyberArk Software (CYBR) smashed Wall Street expectations with its Q2 earnings beat Tuesday. The network security provider's stock price has almost doubled since its September IPO. Savvy Americans rode the coattails of a new ETF for investment success in the relatively young cybersecurity industry. PureFunds ISE Cyber Security (HACK) launched in November 2014 and rapidly swelled to more than a billion dollar in assets. But that very
Earnings Put Spotlight On Airlines, Homebuilder ETFs
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The ETF market is on fire, and investors are showing an undimmed appetite for risk. Neither a spectacular China sell-off nor Greek drama kept investors from piling into ETFs in July. Equity exchange traded funds absorbed $18.69 billion in new money last month. Investors poured $4.63 billion into SPDR S&P 500 (SPY) alone. By comparison, bond ETFs hauled in $7.35 billion. As Q2 earnings season enters its final stages, the overall results have
The ETF market is on fire, and investors are showing an undimmed appetite for risk. Neither a spectacular China sell-off nor Greek drama kept investors from piling into ETFs in July. Equity exchange traded funds absorbed $18.69 billion in new money last month. Investors poured $4.63 billion into SPDR S&P 500 (SPY) alone. By comparison, bond ETFs hauled in $7.35 billion. As Q2 earnings season enters its final stages, the overall results have
IPO, Internet ETFs Groan On Alibaba Results
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ETFs with big stakes in Alibaba (BABA) tanked Wednesday as the Chinese e-commerce leader narrowly beat earnings estimates, but missed on revenue. China ETFs, and peers with hefty exposure to Asian stocks, led the sell-off on the stock market today. The yuan extended sharp losses for the second straight day following the Chinese central bank's currency devaluation. Investors sought out haven assets such as gold and bonds amid sharp questions about
ETFs with big stakes in Alibaba (BABA) tanked Wednesday as the Chinese e-commerce leader narrowly beat earnings estimates, but missed on revenue. China ETFs, and peers with hefty exposure to Asian stocks, led the sell-off on the stock market today. The yuan extended sharp losses for the second straight day following the Chinese central bank's currency devaluation. Investors sought out haven assets such as gold and bonds amid sharp questions about
ETFs Resume Record Growth Pace
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Exchange traded funds aren't just growing fast. They're growing faster than ever. ETFs and their kissing cousins, such as ETNs, listed in the U.S. pulled in net new assets 8% faster than in recent years, according to research and consulting firm ETFGI. A record $125.1 billion in net new assets were gathered during the first seven months of 2015. That topped the prior record of $115.9 billion, which were drawn in during the same period in 2013. ETF
Exchange traded funds aren't just growing fast. They're growing faster than ever. ETFs and their kissing cousins, such as ETNs, listed in the U.S. pulled in net new assets 8% faster than in recent years, according to research and consulting firm ETFGI. A record $125.1 billion in net new assets were gathered during the first seven months of 2015. That topped the prior record of $115.9 billion, which were drawn in during the same period in 2013. ETF
Tuesday 11 August 2015
Shock Yuan Move Sinks China, Global ETFs; Gold Climbs
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China's shock move to devalue the yuan sank both China and emerging market ETFs Tuesday. Gold hit a three-week high as the desperate Chinese action rattled global investors. Worries about China's economy, the world's second largest, ramped up over the weekend on poor export data. The currency devaluation -- the latest in a series of steps to shore up growth -- is further undermining investor confidence in the Asian nation. Its effects rippled across
China's shock move to devalue the yuan sank both China and emerging market ETFs Tuesday. Gold hit a three-week high as the desperate Chinese action rattled global investors. Worries about China's economy, the world's second largest, ramped up over the weekend on poor export data. The currency devaluation -- the latest in a series of steps to shore up growth -- is further undermining investor confidence in the Asian nation. Its effects rippled across
Monday 10 August 2015
Smart Beta ETFs: Is Yours Silly Or Seriously Good?
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In a year of modest stock market gains, smart beta ETFs -- many of which try to beat cap-weighted benchmarks -- are more popular than ever. Forty-seven smart, or strategic, beta ETFs have debuted in the U.S. this year, lifting the U.S. total to 432. Globally, these exchange traded products are seeing strong inflow for a third consecutive year. Assets have grown at an annualized clip of nearly 40% since the beginning of 2012 -- twice the rate for the
In a year of modest stock market gains, smart beta ETFs -- many of which try to beat cap-weighted benchmarks -- are more popular than ever. Forty-seven smart, or strategic, beta ETFs have debuted in the U.S. this year, lifting the U.S. total to 432. Globally, these exchange traded products are seeing strong inflow for a third consecutive year. Assets have grown at an annualized clip of nearly 40% since the beginning of 2012 -- twice the rate for the
Midcap, Web Security ETFs Eye Zebra, CyberArk Results
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Midcap ETFs took the vanguard of stock market action Monday as investors eyed earnings from top-rated Zebra Technologies (ZBRA) and CyberArk Software (CYBR). Zebra, the tracking technology expert and IBD Leaderboard stock, reports Q2 results Tuesday. The maker of radio frequency identification (RFID) and thermal printers is a key holding in several First Trust exchange traded funds including Industrials/Producer Durables AlphaDEX (FXR) and Mid Cap
Midcap ETFs took the vanguard of stock market action Monday as investors eyed earnings from top-rated Zebra Technologies (ZBRA) and CyberArk Software (CYBR). Zebra, the tracking technology expert and IBD Leaderboard stock, reports Q2 results Tuesday. The maker of radio frequency identification (RFID) and thermal printers is a key holding in several First Trust exchange traded funds including Industrials/Producer Durables AlphaDEX (FXR) and Mid Cap
Friday 7 August 2015
Why This ETF Strategist Sold Off Gold Mining ETFs
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Gold and silver mining stocks have done precious little for ETF investors' portfolios in 2015. In fact, their performance has been negative for several years in a row. Spot gold is trading at multiyear lows. Some market watchers view this as a buying opportunity for gold, as well as gold miners and explorers. But not one ETF strategist, who in January sold out of gold miners in a flagship asset allocation model. Year to date, Market Vectors Gold
Gold and silver mining stocks have done precious little for ETF investors' portfolios in 2015. In fact, their performance has been negative for several years in a row. Spot gold is trading at multiyear lows. Some market watchers view this as a buying opportunity for gold, as well as gold miners and explorers. But not one ETF strategist, who in January sold out of gold miners in a flagship asset allocation model. Year to date, Market Vectors Gold
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