NorthCoast Asset Management's Diversified Core portfolio seeks a balance between income and long-term growth. The mix aims to give retirees peace of mind. "It's an all-in-one solution for somebody who wants to invest in a well-balanced global portfolio with mild tactical shifts," said Patrick Jamin, chief investment officer for NorthCoast. "The portfolio is based on a thorough analysis of valuation, macroeconomic sentiment and
Friday 29 May 2015
Retirement ETFs: NorthCoast Diversified Core
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NorthCoast Asset Management's Diversified Core portfolio seeks a balance between income and long-term growth. The mix aims to give retirees peace of mind. "It's an all-in-one solution for somebody who wants to invest in a well-balanced global portfolio with mild tactical shifts," said Patrick Jamin, chief investment officer for NorthCoast. "The portfolio is based on a thorough analysis of valuation, macroeconomic sentiment and
NorthCoast Asset Management's Diversified Core portfolio seeks a balance between income and long-term growth. The mix aims to give retirees peace of mind. "It's an all-in-one solution for somebody who wants to invest in a well-balanced global portfolio with mild tactical shifts," said Patrick Jamin, chief investment officer for NorthCoast. "The portfolio is based on a thorough analysis of valuation, macroeconomic sentiment and
Technology ETFs Surge On Big Avago-Broadcom Deal
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The biggest chip deal ever has lit a fire under exchange traded funds holding semiconductor equities. Market Vectors Semiconductor (SMH), the largest ETF focused on the subindustry, was up 0.6% to 59.88 in the stock market today. That number marks a new high as investors digest the news of Avago Technologies' (AVGO) record $37 billion buy of Broadcom (BRCM). The Singapore-based maker of radio frequency chips is poised to become the world's No. 3
The biggest chip deal ever has lit a fire under exchange traded funds holding semiconductor equities. Market Vectors Semiconductor (SMH), the largest ETF focused on the subindustry, was up 0.6% to 59.88 in the stock market today. That number marks a new high as investors digest the news of Avago Technologies' (AVGO) record $37 billion buy of Broadcom (BRCM). The Singapore-based maker of radio frequency chips is poised to become the world's No. 3
Thursday 28 May 2015
Will Strong Pending Home Sales Propel Housing Stocks?
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In a sign that more prospective homebuyers are moving off the sidelines, pending home sales rose to their highest level in nine years in April, according to a National Association of Realtors report Thursday. Led by the Northeast and Midwest, all four major regions saw increases in April. The Pending Home Sales Index, which is based on contract signings, increased 3.4% to 112.4 in April from a slight upward revision of 108.7 in March. The index is
In a sign that more prospective homebuyers are moving off the sidelines, pending home sales rose to their highest level in nine years in April, according to a National Association of Realtors report Thursday. Led by the Northeast and Midwest, all four major regions saw increases in April. The Pending Home Sales Index, which is based on contract signings, increased 3.4% to 112.4 in April from a slight upward revision of 108.7 in March. The index is
Which Dividend ETFs Provide Steadiest Income?
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Some investors building equity income portfolios seek out ETFs holding big dividend payers. Others focus on exchange traded funds that consistently grow dividends. But what's more important than high yields or dividend growth? A stable income stream, says a leading ETF expert. "After all, investors looking to these funds as a source of cash flow would be disappointed to find that their income stream is volatile," said Ben Johnson, director of
Some investors building equity income portfolios seek out ETFs holding big dividend payers. Others focus on exchange traded funds that consistently grow dividends. But what's more important than high yields or dividend growth? A stable income stream, says a leading ETF expert. "After all, investors looking to these funds as a source of cash flow would be disappointed to find that their income stream is volatile," said Ben Johnson, director of
Wednesday 27 May 2015
ETFs Top Mutual Funds In Popularity With Financial Advisors
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ETFs have overtaken mutual funds as the top investment choice of financial advisors. More than 80% of advisors recently surveyed by the Financial Planning Association use or recommend ETFs. And more than half -- 51% -- planned to increase their use or recommendation of these investments. Exchange traded funds were the most popular investment vehicle among 17 options in the survey. Stand-alone mutual funds -- those not in wrap accounts (which are
ETFs have overtaken mutual funds as the top investment choice of financial advisors. More than 80% of advisors recently surveyed by the Financial Planning Association use or recommend ETFs. And more than half -- 51% -- planned to increase their use or recommendation of these investments. Exchange traded funds were the most popular investment vehicle among 17 options in the survey. Stand-alone mutual funds -- those not in wrap accounts (which are
Invest In These ETFs To Tap Into Cross-Border Merger Boom
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A cross-border merger boom is boosting ETFs holding Catamaran (CTRX), Dresser-Rand (DRC) and other pharma and energy companies that are hot takeover targets. Merger-arbitrage exchange traded funds profit from the difference between a stock's price when a deal is announced and its final purchase price. Typically, that's an upward move. Cross-border mergers and acquisitions have totaled roughly $594 billion in 2015, up 29% from a year ago, IBD
A cross-border merger boom is boosting ETFs holding Catamaran (CTRX), Dresser-Rand (DRC) and other pharma and energy companies that are hot takeover targets. Merger-arbitrage exchange traded funds profit from the difference between a stock's price when a deal is announced and its final purchase price. Typically, that's an upward move. Cross-border mergers and acquisitions have totaled roughly $594 billion in 2015, up 29% from a year ago, IBD
Tuesday 26 May 2015
Europe, Japan, Gold ETFs Tripped Up By Dollar Rally
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A surging dollar lifted the largest ETF long the greenback Tuesday to its highest level in more than a month. And it served up another lesson on hedging international bets in the current climate. As the euro tumbled to a one-month low, PowerShares DB U.S. Dollar Bullish (UUP) gapped up roughly 1% on the stock market today. UUP, with $1.34 billion in assets, also retook its 50-day moving average line. The 50-day line is a key measure of technical
A surging dollar lifted the largest ETF long the greenback Tuesday to its highest level in more than a month. And it served up another lesson on hedging international bets in the current climate. As the euro tumbled to a one-month low, PowerShares DB U.S. Dollar Bullish (UUP) gapped up roughly 1% on the stock market today. UUP, with $1.34 billion in assets, also retook its 50-day moving average line. The 50-day line is a key measure of technical
Friday 22 May 2015
Hedge Funds Buy Actavis, Valeant. ETFs Join The Party
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What are the brains behind top hedge funds buying? Valeant (VRX), Actavis (ACT) and other stocks that have helped health care top every other S&P sector with an 8.6% rise so far in 2015. Two ETFs offer access to the best ideas of hedge fund managers. Global X Guru (GURU) peeks into the Form 13F holding disclosures that large, successful hedge funds must publish every quarter. It sifts through these to pick "high conviction" ideas. That means
What are the brains behind top hedge funds buying? Valeant (VRX), Actavis (ACT) and other stocks that have helped health care top every other S&P sector with an 8.6% rise so far in 2015. Two ETFs offer access to the best ideas of hedge fund managers. Global X Guru (GURU) peeks into the Form 13F holding disclosures that large, successful hedge funds must publish every quarter. It sifts through these to pick "high conviction" ideas. That means
Thursday 21 May 2015
Guggenheim Solar ETF To Drop Hanergy When It Resumes Trading
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The largest exchange traded fund holding solar equities rallied Thursday as its sponsor announced plans to shut out a problematic holding. "MAC Solar, the index provider for Guggenheim Solar (TAN), will drop Hanergy from its index, effective on the close of the date Hanergy resumes trading," Ivy McLemore, a spokesman for Guggenheim Partners, said in a press statement Thursday. Trading in Hanergy was halted Wednesday as questions swirled about the
The largest exchange traded fund holding solar equities rallied Thursday as its sponsor announced plans to shut out a problematic holding. "MAC Solar, the index provider for Guggenheim Solar (TAN), will drop Hanergy from its index, effective on the close of the date Hanergy resumes trading," Ivy McLemore, a spokesman for Guggenheim Partners, said in a press statement Thursday. Trading in Hanergy was halted Wednesday as questions swirled about the
Wednesday 20 May 2015
Solar ETFs Lose Some Shine As Top Stock Hanergy Stops Trading
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Is the sun setting on solar ETFs? Guggenheim Solar (TAN) gapped lower in the stock market today, sinking 8% on continued woes for its top holding Hanergy. TAN had soared 39.4% in 2015 as of Tuesday, making it the best-performing sector ETF. "Trading in this specific holding has been halted, and the index provider, MAC Solar, is monitoring developments and reviewing Hanergy's status in the ETF's portfolio," Ivy McLemore, a spokesperson for
Is the sun setting on solar ETFs? Guggenheim Solar (TAN) gapped lower in the stock market today, sinking 8% on continued woes for its top holding Hanergy. TAN had soared 39.4% in 2015 as of Tuesday, making it the best-performing sector ETF. "Trading in this specific holding has been halted, and the index provider, MAC Solar, is monitoring developments and reviewing Hanergy's status in the ETF's portfolio," Ivy McLemore, a spokesperson for
Tuesday 19 May 2015
China ETFs Power Ahead In 2015; Gold, Silver Get Shine Back
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Several sector ETFs have solar-powered investors to double-digit gains in 2015 so far. But for the brightest gains, Americans turned to foreign shores where China lords over all. U.S. equity exchange traded funds recovered in recent trading sessions after broad losses as April gave way to May. Both higher interest rates and mixed earnings weighed on U.S. stocks. "We don't expect more than a modest increase in rates, but even that may be enough to
Several sector ETFs have solar-powered investors to double-digit gains in 2015 so far. But for the brightest gains, Americans turned to foreign shores where China lords over all. U.S. equity exchange traded funds recovered in recent trading sessions after broad losses as April gave way to May. Both higher interest rates and mixed earnings weighed on U.S. stocks. "We don't expect more than a modest increase in rates, but even that may be enough to
Deutsche X-trackers ETFs Blaze An International Investing Path
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Deutsche X-trackers ETFs has been at the forefront of two of the biggest recent investment trends: China A-shares and currency hedging. The platform has racked up $17.36 billion in assets under management. A year ago, it held roughly $1.5 billion. That explosive growth has taken it from No. 24 among ETF providers by asset size in 2014 to No. 11 today. Dodd Kittsley, head of ETF strategy in the Americas for Deutsche Asset and Wealth Management, has
Deutsche X-trackers ETFs has been at the forefront of two of the biggest recent investment trends: China A-shares and currency hedging. The platform has racked up $17.36 billion in assets under management. A year ago, it held roughly $1.5 billion. That explosive growth has taken it from No. 24 among ETF providers by asset size in 2014 to No. 11 today. Dodd Kittsley, head of ETF strategy in the Americas for Deutsche Asset and Wealth Management, has
Monday 18 May 2015
3 Things To Know About Active ETFs Before You Invest
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Actively managed ETFs grew faster than the overall industry in April. Assets in active exchange traded funds rose by $550 million, or 2.8%, to $20.07 billion. That's 28% growth in the past 12 months, or $4.44 billion, according to a new study by AdvisorShares. Of 125 actively managed ETFs in total, two launched in April. Total ETF industry assets grew 1.8% last month to $2.135 trillion, ETF.com recently reported. Two experts from the ETF industry
Actively managed ETFs grew faster than the overall industry in April. Assets in active exchange traded funds rose by $550 million, or 2.8%, to $20.07 billion. That's 28% growth in the past 12 months, or $4.44 billion, according to a new study by AdvisorShares. Of 125 actively managed ETFs in total, two launched in April. Total ETF industry assets grew 1.8% last month to $2.135 trillion, ETF.com recently reported. Two experts from the ETF industry
Thursday 14 May 2015
Solar ETFs Bask In Warm Glow Of Improving Industry Profits
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Fatter profits for solar firms have helped ETFs holding these stocks blaze a trail among sector funds in 2015. Guggenheim Solar (TAN), the $446.79 million exchange traded fund tracking solar equities, soared 40% year to date as of Thursday. Market Vectors Solar Energy (KWT), with $26.2 million in assets, was up 30%. That performance was powered by stocks such as SunEdison (SUNE), Canadian Solar (CSIQ), Jinko Solar (JKS) and Vivint Solar (VSLR).
Fatter profits for solar firms have helped ETFs holding these stocks blaze a trail among sector funds in 2015. Guggenheim Solar (TAN), the $446.79 million exchange traded fund tracking solar equities, soared 40% year to date as of Thursday. Market Vectors Solar Energy (KWT), with $26.2 million in assets, was up 30%. That performance was powered by stocks such as SunEdison (SUNE), Canadian Solar (CSIQ), Jinko Solar (JKS) and Vivint Solar (VSLR).
Wednesday 13 May 2015
Gold, Silver ETFs Surge As Dollar Nears 3-Month Low
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Spot gold prices surged to $1,218 an ounce on Wednesday, hitting a six-week high before easing somewhat. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), the $27.89 billion ETF tracking bullion, gapped up 2%. The $5.31 billion iShares Silver Trust (SLV) also gapped up, surging 3.4% to retake its 200-day moving average line. So why did the yellow metal suddenly shoot up by over $20 in one day? The gains came on disappointing jobs data Tuesday that caused the U.S. dollar to
Spot gold prices surged to $1,218 an ounce on Wednesday, hitting a six-week high before easing somewhat. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), the $27.89 billion ETF tracking bullion, gapped up 2%. The $5.31 billion iShares Silver Trust (SLV) also gapped up, surging 3.4% to retake its 200-day moving average line. So why did the yellow metal suddenly shoot up by over $20 in one day? The gains came on disappointing jobs data Tuesday that caused the U.S. dollar to
Like Apple, Tesla Green Moves? So Do New ETFs
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Companies are going green, and more ETFs are going after green-minded investors. Two new planet-saving exchange traded funds count Apple (AAPL) as their top holding. They also have stakes in Tesla Motors (TSLA). Both companies have unveiled major environmental efforts. SPDR Low Carbon (LOWC) and iShares Low Carbon (CRBN) both track the MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target Index. Peers include iShares Global Clean Energy (ICLN), PowerShares WilderHill Clean
Companies are going green, and more ETFs are going after green-minded investors. Two new planet-saving exchange traded funds count Apple (AAPL) as their top holding. They also have stakes in Tesla Motors (TSLA). Both companies have unveiled major environmental efforts. SPDR Low Carbon (LOWC) and iShares Low Carbon (CRBN) both track the MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target Index. Peers include iShares Global Clean Energy (ICLN), PowerShares WilderHill Clean
Tuesday 12 May 2015
Are Gold ETFs Poised To Rally? Rate Scenario Holds Clue
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Could diversifier assets, such and gold and silver ETFs, recover? SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), the largest exchange traded fund tracking the physical metal, sneaked back above its 50-day moving average in early Tuesday trade. So did iShares Silver Trust (SLV). The 50-day line is a key measure of technical support and one the precious metal ETFs have been straddling since April. These bellwether commodity ETFs have been hard hit in the past year. GLD is
Could diversifier assets, such and gold and silver ETFs, recover? SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), the largest exchange traded fund tracking the physical metal, sneaked back above its 50-day moving average in early Tuesday trade. So did iShares Silver Trust (SLV). The 50-day line is a key measure of technical support and one the precious metal ETFs have been straddling since April. These bellwether commodity ETFs have been hard hit in the past year. GLD is
Monday 11 May 2015
As Greece Drags Down Europe ETFs, U.K. Stocks Buck The Tide
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Investors have piled into exchange trading funds holding European equities this year. But given the region's increasingly mixed outlook, where to invest? Greece on Monday sought a eurozone nod towards its economic progress. That, it said, would loosen the purse strings on a major repayment due to creditors. Not everyone shares the radical left Syriza party's confidence that reforms are under way. "Greece's financial troubles and possible exit from
Investors have piled into exchange trading funds holding European equities this year. But given the region's increasingly mixed outlook, where to invest? Greece on Monday sought a eurozone nod towards its economic progress. That, it said, would loosen the purse strings on a major repayment due to creditors. Not everyone shares the radical left Syriza party's confidence that reforms are under way. "Greece's financial troubles and possible exit from
Friday 8 May 2015
'A Cry For Growth': U.K. ETFs Spike On Cameron Win
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Exchange traded funds tracking U.K. equities surged Friday, a day after voters embraced incumbent Prime Minister David Cameron at the polls. The Conservative Party's surprisingly robust victory was "a cry for policies that are pro-growth," said Nick Kalivas, senior equity product strategist for ETF provider Invesco PowerShares. Cameron has pledged tax cuts and is expected to institute fiscal consolidation measures. "That's why the markets are
Exchange traded funds tracking U.K. equities surged Friday, a day after voters embraced incumbent Prime Minister David Cameron at the polls. The Conservative Party's surprisingly robust victory was "a cry for policies that are pro-growth," said Nick Kalivas, senior equity product strategist for ETF provider Invesco PowerShares. Cameron has pledged tax cuts and is expected to institute fiscal consolidation measures. "That's why the markets are
Thursday 7 May 2015
Look Abroad For ETFs With Tastiest Dividend Income
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Investors in the largest dividend ETFs have scored the best returns from non-U.S. stocks in 2015. Both developed and emerging markets have paid off handsomely. International ETFs with a small-cap focus have seen the biggest stock market gains. They account for three of the five best performers in the category. WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend (DFE) has risen 14.6% so far this year vs. Vanguard Dividend Appreciation's (VIG) 0.5% decline. Over
Investors in the largest dividend ETFs have scored the best returns from non-U.S. stocks in 2015. Both developed and emerging markets have paid off handsomely. International ETFs with a small-cap focus have seen the biggest stock market gains. They account for three of the five best performers in the category. WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend (DFE) has risen 14.6% so far this year vs. Vanguard Dividend Appreciation's (VIG) 0.5% decline. Over
Wednesday 6 May 2015
Internet ETFs With Big Alibaba Stakes Await Earnings
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Two ETFs have a lot riding on earnings news from rivals Alibaba (BABA) and JD.com (JD) this week. Both exchange traded funds have the two Chinese Internet giants plus Tencent (TCEHY) -- which owns an 18% stake in JD.com -- among their top five holdings. Both also have smaller positions in Autohome (ATHM), an IBD Sector Leader. The car website operator fell 4% Wednesday despite a positive Q1 earnings report and Q2 outlook. These relatively new ETFs,
Two ETFs have a lot riding on earnings news from rivals Alibaba (BABA) and JD.com (JD) this week. Both exchange traded funds have the two Chinese Internet giants plus Tencent (TCEHY) -- which owns an 18% stake in JD.com -- among their top five holdings. Both also have smaller positions in Autohome (ATHM), an IBD Sector Leader. The car website operator fell 4% Wednesday despite a positive Q1 earnings report and Q2 outlook. These relatively new ETFs,
Monday 4 May 2015
Small-Cap Sector ETFs To Beat 'Sell In May' Doldrums
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It's May, but don't go away. That's the advice for ETF investors from research firm S&P Capital IQ. Small-cap stocks, like their larger peers, lag from May through October. In fact, since 1979, they rose 2% on average during this period vs. 10.5% from November through April, says Capital IQ U.S. equity strategist Sam Stovall. That's more than investors would get by sitting in cash or sheltering in a money market account. But it's less than what
It's May, but don't go away. That's the advice for ETF investors from research firm S&P Capital IQ. Small-cap stocks, like their larger peers, lag from May through October. In fact, since 1979, they rose 2% on average during this period vs. 10.5% from November through April, says Capital IQ U.S. equity strategist Sam Stovall. That's more than investors would get by sitting in cash or sheltering in a money market account. But it's less than what
Friday 1 May 2015
More Currency Hedged ETFs From Fast-Growing WisdomTree
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Currency hedging drove WisdomTree ETFs' record performance in the first quarter. So the asset manager is giving investors more currency hedged products to choose from. WisdomTree's exchange traded funds absorbed $13.5 billion in Q1 -- nearly a quarter of the $56.7 billion that flowed into the U.S. ETF industry as a whole. The firm's assets reached $55.8 billion, up 42% from the end of 2014. Investors poured $10.3 billion into WisdomTree Europe
Currency hedging drove WisdomTree ETFs' record performance in the first quarter. So the asset manager is giving investors more currency hedged products to choose from. WisdomTree's exchange traded funds absorbed $13.5 billion in Q1 -- nearly a quarter of the $56.7 billion that flowed into the U.S. ETF industry as a whole. The firm's assets reached $55.8 billion, up 42% from the end of 2014. Investors poured $10.3 billion into WisdomTree Europe
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