NorthCoast Asset Management employs a family of ETF portfolios to help clients get ready for retirement. Its Diversified Growth offering caters to those with longer time horizons. "It's ideal for investors that want to retire in 10 to 20 years," said Patrick Jamin, chief investment officer for NorthCoast. "It's equally suitable for investors with similar long-term growth goals preferring to consolidate their equity and fixed income
Friday 31 July 2015
NorthCoast Diversified Growth Portfolio Has Global Reach
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NorthCoast Asset Management employs a family of ETF portfolios to help clients get ready for retirement. Its Diversified Growth offering caters to those with longer time horizons. "It's ideal for investors that want to retire in 10 to 20 years," said Patrick Jamin, chief investment officer for NorthCoast. "It's equally suitable for investors with similar long-term growth goals preferring to consolidate their equity and fixed income
NorthCoast Asset Management employs a family of ETF portfolios to help clients get ready for retirement. Its Diversified Growth offering caters to those with longer time horizons. "It's ideal for investors that want to retire in 10 to 20 years," said Patrick Jamin, chief investment officer for NorthCoast. "It's equally suitable for investors with similar long-term growth goals preferring to consolidate their equity and fixed income
Energy ETFs Whacked By Chevron, Exxon Mobil
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Big Oil hit the skids on Friday, weighing on ETFs tracking the Dow Jones Industrial Average as well as energy benchmarks. Major exchange traded funds holding U.S. and international stocks eked out narrow gains as upbeat news on employee costs and manufacturing rolled in. But the dollar bullish ETF fell amid soft data on wage growth. That dulls the likelihood of a September rate hike. IShares U.S. Energy (IYE) fell 1.5% to 19.94, leading energy
Big Oil hit the skids on Friday, weighing on ETFs tracking the Dow Jones Industrial Average as well as energy benchmarks. Major exchange traded funds holding U.S. and international stocks eked out narrow gains as upbeat news on employee costs and manufacturing rolled in. But the dollar bullish ETF fell amid soft data on wage growth. That dulls the likelihood of a September rate hike. IShares U.S. Energy (IYE) fell 1.5% to 19.94, leading energy
Thursday 30 July 2015
A Pharma ETF Focused On Quality, Fast-Growing Stocks
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Drugmakers delivered tasty returns to investors in July. Pharmaceutical ETFs topped peers holding broadly diversified health care stocks as well as those focused on red-hot biotechs. (PJP) lags its pharma ETF peers this month despite a 3.6% rise. But it leads year to date with a 22% advance, and over longer periods. It produced an annual average 35% gain over five years vs. 30% for (XPH). The $2.14 billion ETF holds several IBD Sector Leaders in
Drugmakers delivered tasty returns to investors in July. Pharmaceutical ETFs topped peers holding broadly diversified health care stocks as well as those focused on red-hot biotechs. (PJP) lags its pharma ETF peers this month despite a 3.6% rise. But it leads year to date with a 22% advance, and over longer periods. It produced an annual average 35% gain over five years vs. 30% for (XPH). The $2.14 billion ETF holds several IBD Sector Leaders in
Gold Miner ETFs Shrink Again As Dollar Gains Ground
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Major U.S. ETFs hiccupped Thursday as investors reckoned with muddy results at the halfway mark in earnings season. (QQQ), tracking the Nasdaq Composite index, opened lower but tried to nudge up as economic data sank in. Key holding (FB) gave up 2% on heavy volume. The IBD Leaderboard stock delivered on Q2 earnings Wednesday, but reported that costs spiked 82%. The Federal Reserve gave no hint Wednesday of an exact timing for a rate lift-off,
Major U.S. ETFs hiccupped Thursday as investors reckoned with muddy results at the halfway mark in earnings season. (QQQ), tracking the Nasdaq Composite index, opened lower but tried to nudge up as economic data sank in. Key holding (FB) gave up 2% on heavy volume. The IBD Leaderboard stock delivered on Q2 earnings Wednesday, but reported that costs spiked 82%. The Federal Reserve gave no hint Wednesday of an exact timing for a rate lift-off,
Wednesday 29 July 2015
Do You Have Too Much Apple In Your ETF Portfolio?
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Apple has played its part in juicing ETF investments. But the stock's stumble post-earnings last week saw several exchange traded funds sour in a flash. PowerShares QQQ (QQQ), the Nasdaq-tracking ETF with a hefty stake in Apple stock, slipped 1% upon the company's mixed results. Apple is a top 10 holding in 105 equity exchange traded funds, according to financial data provider S&P Capital IQ. ETFs tracking the S&P 500 index have it. So do broadly
Apple has played its part in juicing ETF investments. But the stock's stumble post-earnings last week saw several exchange traded funds sour in a flash. PowerShares QQQ (QQQ), the Nasdaq-tracking ETF with a hefty stake in Apple stock, slipped 1% upon the company's mixed results. Apple is a top 10 holding in 105 equity exchange traded funds, according to financial data provider S&P Capital IQ. ETFs tracking the S&P 500 index have it. So do broadly
Hello Facebook. Social Media ETF Dislikes Yelp Results
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Major U.S. and international ETFs nudged higher Wednesday as investors eyed a Federal Reserve statement on rate policy this afternoon and the benchmark Shanghai Composite healed somewhat from recent bruising. Exchange traded funds holding Chinese and energy equities led the way higher in early trade. But some of 2015's well-loved ETF investment strategies flailed amid the broad rally as key earnings disappointed. SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration &
Major U.S. and international ETFs nudged higher Wednesday as investors eyed a Federal Reserve statement on rate policy this afternoon and the benchmark Shanghai Composite healed somewhat from recent bruising. Exchange traded funds holding Chinese and energy equities led the way higher in early trade. But some of 2015's well-loved ETF investment strategies flailed amid the broad rally as key earnings disappointed. SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration &
Tuesday 28 July 2015
Bah Baidu! Internet ETFs Eye Facebook, Twitter Results
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Baidu's tumble on mixed Q2 results took down Internet-focused ETFs in intraday trade Tuesday. But major exchange traded funds rallied in early action from a series of declines brought on by a tepid earnings season thus far and an ugly China sell-off yesterday. Baidu (BIDU) stock nosedived 14% after a Q2 earnings miss late Monday. Plus, the China-based search engine provider guided Q3 revenue below expectations. With microblog Twitter (TWTR) set to
Baidu's tumble on mixed Q2 results took down Internet-focused ETFs in intraday trade Tuesday. But major exchange traded funds rallied in early action from a series of declines brought on by a tepid earnings season thus far and an ugly China sell-off yesterday. Baidu (BIDU) stock nosedived 14% after a Q2 earnings miss late Monday. Plus, the China-based search engine provider guided Q3 revenue below expectations. With microblog Twitter (TWTR) set to
Monday 27 July 2015
5 New ETFs Bring Innovation To Currency, Hedging
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Currency hedged ETFs proved a hit with investors as a rising dollar took a generous bite out of gains on foreign investments. Now comes a slew of innovative ETFs tied to the currency space. WisdomTree Strong Dollar U.S. Equity (USSD) minimizes exposure to U.S. exporters who could get hurt by a strengthening greenback. WisdomTree Weak Dollar U.S. Equity (USWD) does the opposite, focusing on exporters who stand to benefit from a weaker dollar.
Currency hedged ETFs proved a hit with investors as a rising dollar took a generous bite out of gains on foreign investments. Now comes a slew of innovative ETFs tied to the currency space. WisdomTree Strong Dollar U.S. Equity (USSD) minimizes exposure to U.S. exporters who could get hurt by a strengthening greenback. WisdomTree Weak Dollar U.S. Equity (USWD) does the opposite, focusing on exporters who stand to benefit from a weaker dollar.
China ETFs Sink Again; 3 Sector ETFs' Earnings Stakes
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ETF investors woke Monday to an ugly sense of deja vu as Chinese equities sold off aggressively for the second time in as many months. The benchmark Shanghai composite index plunged nearly 8.5% -- its largest one-day loss since 2007 -- on renewed concerns about government policy and industrial growth in China's state-managed economy. The Hang Seng index of Hong Kong-listed stocks closed about 3% lower. Market Vectors ChinaAMC SME-ChiNext (CNXT)
ETF investors woke Monday to an ugly sense of deja vu as Chinese equities sold off aggressively for the second time in as many months. The benchmark Shanghai composite index plunged nearly 8.5% -- its largest one-day loss since 2007 -- on renewed concerns about government policy and industrial growth in China's state-managed economy. The Hang Seng index of Hong Kong-listed stocks closed about 3% lower. Market Vectors ChinaAMC SME-ChiNext (CNXT)
Friday 24 July 2015
Amazon Primes Both Tech And Consumer ETFs For Success
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Exchange traded funds continued to flounder Friday as earnings from major technology companies disappointed investors and doubts about global growth grew. Amid the gloom this week, Amazon's (AMZN) blowout results buoyed I nternet and consumer discretionary ETFs. The online retail giant stunned the markets by posting a profit and gave upbeat guidance for the current quarter. It may be somewhat simplistic to describe Amazon as just a retailer. It's
Exchange traded funds continued to flounder Friday as earnings from major technology companies disappointed investors and doubts about global growth grew. Amid the gloom this week, Amazon's (AMZN) blowout results buoyed I nternet and consumer discretionary ETFs. The online retail giant stunned the markets by posting a profit and gave upbeat guidance for the current quarter. It may be somewhat simplistic to describe Amazon as just a retailer. It's
Thursday 23 July 2015
India ETFs Awaken As Reforms, Rate Cuts Take Effect
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India ETFs are awakening from deep slumber after neighboring China sidelined them in the first half of 2015. Market Vectors India Small-Cap (SCIF), a $245.6 million exchange traded fund, was the top performer among foreign funds tracked by IBD in the past month. It was one of 2014's big winners, too. India's booming middle class is bolstering demand for infrastructure and consumer goods. SCIF is benefiting from this trend more than larger rivals
India ETFs are awakening from deep slumber after neighboring China sidelined them in the first half of 2015. Market Vectors India Small-Cap (SCIF), a $245.6 million exchange traded fund, was the top performer among foreign funds tracked by IBD in the past month. It was one of 2014's big winners, too. India's booming middle class is bolstering demand for infrastructure and consumer goods. SCIF is benefiting from this trend more than larger rivals
Cybersecurity ETF Rallies As Fortinet Foils Hackers
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China ETFs outperformed Thursday as the local market continued recovery from June's stunning plunge. But there was big action on the domestic front too as investors in exchange traded funds digested a heavy slate of earnings news. Cybersecurity and semiconductor ETFs, along with broader technology peers, took the vanguard in early afternoon trading on big moves from key holdings. "We are just entering the busy season for cybersecurity earnings,
China ETFs outperformed Thursday as the local market continued recovery from June's stunning plunge. But there was big action on the domestic front too as investors in exchange traded funds digested a heavy slate of earnings news. Cybersecurity and semiconductor ETFs, along with broader technology peers, took the vanguard in early afternoon trading on big moves from key holdings. "We are just entering the busy season for cybersecurity earnings,
Wednesday 22 July 2015
Biotech ETFs: 3 Questions For IShares Investing Expert
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ETF investors in biotechnology stocks may be rattled by the nose-dive of the first heavyweight out of the earnings gate. IShares Nasdaq Biotechnology (IBB), the $10 billion biotech exchange traded fund, has lost 0.8% in the past three trading sessions as Illumina (ILMN) stumbled. Ahead of Celgene's (CELG) and Biogen's (BIIB) reports this week, IBD spoke to Tushar Yadava, an iShares investment strategist, on whether the biotech sector has room to
ETF investors in biotechnology stocks may be rattled by the nose-dive of the first heavyweight out of the earnings gate. IShares Nasdaq Biotechnology (IBB), the $10 billion biotech exchange traded fund, has lost 0.8% in the past three trading sessions as Illumina (ILMN) stumbled. Ahead of Celgene's (CELG) and Biogen's (BIIB) reports this week, IBD spoke to Tushar Yadava, an iShares investment strategist, on whether the biotech sector has room to
Why Earnings Season Should Matter To ETF Investors
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ETF investors might be inclined to let the big hits and misses of earnings season pass them by. After all, they buy exchange traded funds for instant diversification that sidesteps single-stock risk. But not so fast. "Earnings season is particularly important for investors in industry- or sector-focused ETFs," said Todd Rosenbluth, director of ETF research for S&P Capital IQ. "Those products tend to be more concentrated at the stock level and are
ETF investors might be inclined to let the big hits and misses of earnings season pass them by. After all, they buy exchange traded funds for instant diversification that sidesteps single-stock risk. But not so fast. "Earnings season is particularly important for investors in industry- or sector-focused ETFs," said Todd Rosenbluth, director of ETF research for S&P Capital IQ. "Those products tend to be more concentrated at the stock level and are
Chip ETFs Slump On Apple Woes As Focus Turns To Amazon
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Semiconductor ETFs opened sharply lower Wednesday as earnings from Apple (AAPL) disappointed investors. But the downtrend could reverse as Web giant Amazon (AMZN), a growing player in the cloud computing space, reports tomorrow. The iPhone maker dropped 5% in big volume intraday, weighing down major index exchange traded funds. The company reported narrowly better-than-expected fiscal Q3 sales and earnings, but its Q4 revenue guidance was softer
Semiconductor ETFs opened sharply lower Wednesday as earnings from Apple (AAPL) disappointed investors. But the downtrend could reverse as Web giant Amazon (AMZN), a growing player in the cloud computing space, reports tomorrow. The iPhone maker dropped 5% in big volume intraday, weighing down major index exchange traded funds. The company reported narrowly better-than-expected fiscal Q3 sales and earnings, but its Q4 revenue guidance was softer
Tuesday 21 July 2015
5 ETFs Train Sights On Chipotle, Blackhawk, GoPro
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The stock market opened weaker Tuesday as investors hoped Apple (AAPL) and Microsoft (MSFT) will inject cheer into earnings season again. SPDR Dow Jones (DIA), the $12.6 billion ETF tracking a select basket of industry leaders, slipped 1%, with IBM (IBM) and United Technologies (UTX) among the biggest decliners. Both of these top 10 holdings of DIA sold off hard in late morning trading, on the heels of downbeat reports yesterday. Telecom giant
The stock market opened weaker Tuesday as investors hoped Apple (AAPL) and Microsoft (MSFT) will inject cheer into earnings season again. SPDR Dow Jones (DIA), the $12.6 billion ETF tracking a select basket of industry leaders, slipped 1%, with IBM (IBM) and United Technologies (UTX) among the biggest decliners. Both of these top 10 holdings of DIA sold off hard in late morning trading, on the heels of downbeat reports yesterday. Telecom giant
Monday 20 July 2015
Small-Cap Dividend ETFs Target Quality, Cut Risk
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Historically low interest rates have polished the appeal of dividend equity ETFs. But with interest rates widely expected to rise by year-end, what can investors expect? Dividend-paying firms could be hard hit when the Federal Reserve normalizes policy. With stable cash flows, they typically don't get the same boost that nondividend payers do from an improving economy . But in a rising rate environment, dividend growth ETFs should fare better than
Historically low interest rates have polished the appeal of dividend equity ETFs. But with interest rates widely expected to rise by year-end, what can investors expect? Dividend-paying firms could be hard hit when the Federal Reserve normalizes policy. With stable cash flows, they typically don't get the same boost that nondividend payers do from an improving economy . But in a rising rate environment, dividend growth ETFs should fare better than
Gold Miner ETFs Sink But Some See Positive Activity
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Gold got slammed in trading Monday, tumbling below $1,100 an ounce before recovering a bit, and ETFs tracking the metal and its miners followed suit. Speculators in Shanghai reportedly drove the big sell-off, causing $25.35 billion SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) to gap down 2.6% to 106.02 -- its lowest level in almost five years. IShares MSCI Global Gold Miners (RING) and Market Vectors Gold Miners (GDX) tumbled more than 8% each, making them the
Gold got slammed in trading Monday, tumbling below $1,100 an ounce before recovering a bit, and ETFs tracking the metal and its miners followed suit. Speculators in Shanghai reportedly drove the big sell-off, causing $25.35 billion SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) to gap down 2.6% to 106.02 -- its lowest level in almost five years. IShares MSCI Global Gold Miners (RING) and Market Vectors Gold Miners (GDX) tumbled more than 8% each, making them the
Friday 17 July 2015
This Dividend ETF Pulls It Off: Quality And Yield
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The largest dividend ETFs have been in the doldrums lately. They took a hit as investors piled into small-cap funds in June. Vanguard High Dividend Yield (VYM) is one of the select few dividend exchange traded funds pegging gains in 2015. It's also a longer-term winner, narrowly beating SPDR S&P 500's (SPY) 16.3% average annual return the past five years. Here's a closer look at this top-performing exchange traded fund: An equity-income ETF
The largest dividend ETFs have been in the doldrums lately. They took a hit as investors piled into small-cap funds in June. Vanguard High Dividend Yield (VYM) is one of the select few dividend exchange traded funds pegging gains in 2015. It's also a longer-term winner, narrowly beating SPDR S&P 500's (SPY) 16.3% average annual return the past five years. Here's a closer look at this top-performing exchange traded fund: An equity-income ETF
As Google Spikes, 5 ETFs Put Focus On Apple Earnings
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PowerShares QQQ (QQQ) and its technology-focused ETF peers defied general stock market action to move higher Friday. The world's largest Internet search engine scored gains in its mobile and YouTube offerings, beating Wall Street estimates on Q2 earnings and sales. QQQ gapped up 1.06% to 113.10, a new high, with Google (GOOG) stock leading the advancers. It allocates roughly 3.7% of assets to Google Class C shares, which spiked 14.2% on the stock
PowerShares QQQ (QQQ) and its technology-focused ETF peers defied general stock market action to move higher Friday. The world's largest Internet search engine scored gains in its mobile and YouTube offerings, beating Wall Street estimates on Q2 earnings and sales. QQQ gapped up 1.06% to 113.10, a new high, with Google (GOOG) stock leading the advancers. It allocates roughly 3.7% of assets to Google Class C shares, which spiked 14.2% on the stock
Thursday 16 July 2015
Manager Of Hot New Biotech ETFs Explains The Strategy
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Biotechnology exchange traded funds can hold a hodgepodge of businesses with approved drugs and those focused on clinical trials. So ETF sponsor BioShares puts these companies into two distinct funds. Biotechnology Clinical Trials (BBC) and Biotechnology Products (BBP) launched in December 2014. The ETFs started with a little over $5 million combined. They now together hold roughly $58 million. They're also outperforming bigger, more established <>
Biotechnology exchange traded funds can hold a hodgepodge of businesses with approved drugs and those focused on clinical trials. So ETF sponsor BioShares puts these companies into two distinct funds. Biotechnology Clinical Trials (BBC) and Biotechnology Products (BBP) launched in December 2014. The ETFs started with a little over $5 million combined. They now together hold roughly $58 million. They're also outperforming bigger, more established <>
Is Your Biotech ETF Keeping Up With 3 New Standouts?
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It's old hat that biotech ETFs are beating the stock market. But three are new launches flying under the radar of many investors. BioShares Biotechnology Products (BBP) holds stocks such as Celgene (CELG) and Anacor Pharmaceuticals (ANAC) that have shone of late. Two others focus on businesses in the clinical trial stage. "These are very innovative ETFs investing in companies at the cutting edge of medical research," says Neena Mishra, director of
It's old hat that biotech ETFs are beating the stock market. But three are new launches flying under the radar of many investors. BioShares Biotechnology Products (BBP) holds stocks such as Celgene (CELG) and Anacor Pharmaceuticals (ANAC) that have shone of late. Two others focus on businesses in the clinical trial stage. "These are very innovative ETFs investing in companies at the cutting edge of medical research," says Neena Mishra, director of
Netflix Stock Jump Puts Glitz On Internet ETFs
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ETFs with hefty stakes in Netflix (NFLX) plowed ahead on the stock market today, buoyed by its better-than-expected Q2 results late Wednesday. First Trust Dow Jones Internet (FDN), a $3.11 billion ETF with 4.5% of assets allocated to the Internet TV service, advanced 1.9%. ARK Web x.0 (ARKW) edged up 1.4% on higher-than-average volume, First Trust ISE Cloud Computing (SKYY) 1.1% and PowerShares Nasdaq Internet (PNQI) 2.2%. Those gains came as the
ETFs with hefty stakes in Netflix (NFLX) plowed ahead on the stock market today, buoyed by its better-than-expected Q2 results late Wednesday. First Trust Dow Jones Internet (FDN), a $3.11 billion ETF with 4.5% of assets allocated to the Internet TV service, advanced 1.9%. ARK Web x.0 (ARKW) edged up 1.4% on higher-than-average volume, First Trust ISE Cloud Computing (SKYY) 1.1% and PowerShares Nasdaq Internet (PNQI) 2.2%. Those gains came as the
Wednesday 15 July 2015
Gold ETF Slips As Fed Rate Worries Spook Investors
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The largest gold ETF briefly hit a 52-week low before closing at the top of its trading range Wednesday. Gold prices sank to an eight-month low after the Federal Reserve signaled it's on track to raise interest rates by year-end. The outlook for the precious metal isn't all grim. The second half of the year is typically a stronger season for the metal, as gold fabricators return to the market to replenish supplies, said RalphAldis, a portfolio
The largest gold ETF briefly hit a 52-week low before closing at the top of its trading range Wednesday. Gold prices sank to an eight-month low after the Federal Reserve signaled it's on track to raise interest rates by year-end. The outlook for the precious metal isn't all grim. The second half of the year is typically a stronger season for the metal, as gold fabricators return to the market to replenish supplies, said RalphAldis, a portfolio
Biotech ETF Pops On Celgene-Receptos Deal
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A 10% pop for top holding Celgene (CELG) drove iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology (IBB) -- the second largest health care ETF -- to a new high on the stock market today. Celgene announced late Tuesday that it would acquire San Diego-based Receptos (RCPT) for $7.2 billion. Celgene's robust Q2 earnings and revenue results also beat analyst consensus estimates. The New Jersey-based biotech giant said the Receptos buy "significantly enhances Celgene's
A 10% pop for top holding Celgene (CELG) drove iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology (IBB) -- the second largest health care ETF -- to a new high on the stock market today. Celgene announced late Tuesday that it would acquire San Diego-based Receptos (RCPT) for $7.2 billion. Celgene's robust Q2 earnings and revenue results also beat analyst consensus estimates. The New Jersey-based biotech giant said the Receptos buy "significantly enhances Celgene's
Tuesday 14 July 2015
5 Highly Rated IBD Stocks Within PowerShares QQQ ETF
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The most heavily traded ETFs have rallied from their early-month lows. PowerShares QQQ (QQQ) is up 3% so far in July, 1.6% in the past month and 7.3% year to date. That compares with iShares Russell 2000's (IWM) gain of 1.5%, 0.6% and 6.3% in those periods and SPDR S&P 500's (SPY) 2.4%, 0.8% and 3.5%. QQQ holds $38.78 billion in assets and roughly 100 of the largest nonfinancial stocks in the Nasdaq composite index. The technology sector accounts
The most heavily traded ETFs have rallied from their early-month lows. PowerShares QQQ (QQQ) is up 3% so far in July, 1.6% in the past month and 7.3% year to date. That compares with iShares Russell 2000's (IWM) gain of 1.5%, 0.6% and 6.3% in those periods and SPDR S&P 500's (SPY) 2.4%, 0.8% and 3.5%. QQQ holds $38.78 billion in assets and roughly 100 of the largest nonfinancial stocks in the Nasdaq composite index. The technology sector accounts
As Biotech Beats, 6 Top ETF Picks For Rest Of 2015
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Biotechnology and pharmaceutical ETFs powered ahead in the past month, handing profits-on-steroids to investors. A wave of mergers, robust pipelines and busier-than-ever hospitals continue to drive these industries forward. The iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology (IBB) -- a best-performing ETF in the past four weeks and year to date -- has big stakes in IBD Leaderboard stock Illumina (ILMN), a leader in the field of genetic testing kits. ETF investors
Biotechnology and pharmaceutical ETFs powered ahead in the past month, handing profits-on-steroids to investors. A wave of mergers, robust pipelines and busier-than-ever hospitals continue to drive these industries forward. The iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology (IBB) -- a best-performing ETF in the past four weeks and year to date -- has big stakes in IBD Leaderboard stock Illumina (ILMN), a leader in the field of genetic testing kits. ETF investors
Dorsey Wright Exec: Our Momentum ETFs 'Let Winners Run'
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Tammy DeRosier enjoys baking peach cobblers and biscuits with her young daughter. As president of Dorsey Wright & Associates (DWA), she cooks up strategies to empower investors. The firm's specialty is technical analysis based on relative price strength -- a method of evaluating the performance of investment choices against one another. It underlies both the "momentum" ETF suite from PowerShares and a best-performing ETF in 2015, a First Trust fund
Tammy DeRosier enjoys baking peach cobblers and biscuits with her young daughter. As president of Dorsey Wright & Associates (DWA), she cooks up strategies to empower investors. The firm's specialty is technical analysis based on relative price strength -- a method of evaluating the performance of investment choices against one another. It underlies both the "momentum" ETF suite from PowerShares and a best-performing ETF in 2015, a First Trust fund
Tuesday ETF Winners: Energy Leads As Nuclear Deal Announced
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The energy sector led ETFs tracking the S&P 500 higher Tuesday as investors weighed a downbeat retail report, lackluster big bank earnings and a landmark nuclear deal with Iran. Meanwhile, the start of earnings season had a modest impact on SDPR Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA). The $12.55 billion ETF gained 0.3%, led by a 1.1% advance for JPMorgan Chase (JPM). The largest U.S. bank by assets reported Tuesday that second-quarter profits rose 4%
The energy sector led ETFs tracking the S&P 500 higher Tuesday as investors weighed a downbeat retail report, lackluster big bank earnings and a landmark nuclear deal with Iran. Meanwhile, the start of earnings season had a modest impact on SDPR Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA). The $12.55 billion ETF gained 0.3%, led by a 1.1% advance for JPMorgan Chase (JPM). The largest U.S. bank by assets reported Tuesday that second-quarter profits rose 4%
Monday 13 July 2015
ETF Holding 100 Least Risky Stocks Tops S&P 500 Peers
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A choppy June gouged many ETF investment portfolios. But investors in low volatility strategies fared relatively better amid tough Greek debt negotiations, a China sell-off and, closer to home, an uncertain rate outlook. In the past year, "plain vanilla" cap-weighted ETF strategies outperformed in a market that's still in an overall uptrend. Recent results may offer a lesson for ETF investors. "It reinforced that different factors do well across
A choppy June gouged many ETF investment portfolios. But investors in low volatility strategies fared relatively better amid tough Greek debt negotiations, a China sell-off and, closer to home, an uncertain rate outlook. In the past year, "plain vanilla" cap-weighted ETF strategies outperformed in a market that's still in an overall uptrend. Recent results may offer a lesson for ETF investors. "It reinforced that different factors do well across
Monday ETF Winners: Retail, Banks Rise Ahead Of Earnings
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Major domestic and international ETFs rallied smartly Monday on news of a bailout deal between Greece and its creditors. PowerShares QQQ (QQQ) climbed 1.4% to 109.17 on strong moves from Facebook (FB), an IBD Leaderboard stock, Amazon (AMZN) and Priceline.com (PCLN). Each of the stocks gained more than 2% in midday trade. QQQ counts Amazon and Facebook among its top five holdings. Priceline is among its top 25 holdings of 109 in total. Exchange
Major domestic and international ETFs rallied smartly Monday on news of a bailout deal between Greece and its creditors. PowerShares QQQ (QQQ) climbed 1.4% to 109.17 on strong moves from Facebook (FB), an IBD Leaderboard stock, Amazon (AMZN) and Priceline.com (PCLN). Each of the stocks gained more than 2% in midday trade. QQQ counts Amazon and Facebook among its top five holdings. Priceline is among its top 25 holdings of 109 in total. Exchange
Friday 10 July 2015
As 21.5 Mil Hacked, A New Cybersecurity ETF Debuts
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A staggering 21.5 million Americans were exposed in a government data breach revealed yesterday. A new cybersecurity ETF aims to take on hackers -- as well as an existing peer that has gained assets at a blistering pace. First Trust Nasdaq CEA Cybersecurity (CIBR) debuted July 7 and is a lower-cost rival to one of this year's hottest exchange traded funds. "We look at cybersecurity as one of those themes in the early stages of a long-term secular
A staggering 21.5 million Americans were exposed in a government data breach revealed yesterday. A new cybersecurity ETF aims to take on hackers -- as well as an existing peer that has gained assets at a blistering pace. First Trust Nasdaq CEA Cybersecurity (CIBR) debuted July 7 and is a lower-cost rival to one of this year's hottest exchange traded funds. "We look at cybersecurity as one of those themes in the early stages of a long-term secular
Greece, Europe, China ETFs Surge In World Recovery
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Stock ETFs surged Friday as investors cheered renewed signs of a eurozone deal with debt-saddled Greece. A second day of robust market action in China further boosted the stock market today is well below both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. China accounts for 21% of assets -- the largest single-country allocation. But soaring over all, Market Vectors China AMC SME-ChiNext (CNXT) notched a 23% gain. It's trading at 49.50, having recouped
Stock ETFs surged Friday as investors cheered renewed signs of a eurozone deal with debt-saddled Greece. A second day of robust market action in China further boosted the stock market today is well below both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. China accounts for 21% of assets -- the largest single-country allocation. But soaring over all, Market Vectors China AMC SME-ChiNext (CNXT) notched a 23% gain. It's trading at 49.50, having recouped
Thursday 9 July 2015
A Large-Cap ETF Beating Its Passive Peers
Otmane El Rhazi from Investor's Business Daily - ETFs RSS.
Several actively managed ETFs holding diversified U.S. equities are beating their passive, indexed peers so far in 2015. Columbia Large Cap Growth (RPX) delivered 8.8% gains year to date as of July 8. By comparison, iShares Russell 1000 Growth (IWF) was up 3.4%. RPX's average gain over the past three years also beats the Russell 1000 Growth benchmark. So what's behind its successful investing strategy? Fund managers select fast-growing stocks with
Several actively managed ETFs holding diversified U.S. equities are beating their passive, indexed peers so far in 2015. Columbia Large Cap Growth (RPX) delivered 8.8% gains year to date as of July 8. By comparison, iShares Russell 1000 Growth (IWF) was up 3.4%. RPX's average gain over the past three years also beats the Russell 1000 Growth benchmark. So what's behind its successful investing strategy? Fund managers select fast-growing stocks with
Thursday ETF Winners: Solar, China Lead Charge Back
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China ETFs led the charge Thursday as U.S. stocks rallied from a sharp sell-off the previous trading session. Guggenheim Solar (TAN) gapped up nearly 6%, making it a top performer in intraday trade. The $285.32 million exchange traded fund has a third of its assets in Chinese solar equities. Surging holdings included China-based GCL-Poly, up nearly 21%, JA Solar (JASO) 11%, Yingli Green Energy (YGE) 8%, Trina Solar (TSL) 6% and Jinko Solar (JKS)
China ETFs led the charge Thursday as U.S. stocks rallied from a sharp sell-off the previous trading session. Guggenheim Solar (TAN) gapped up nearly 6%, making it a top performer in intraday trade. The $285.32 million exchange traded fund has a third of its assets in Chinese solar equities. Surging holdings included China-based GCL-Poly, up nearly 21%, JA Solar (JASO) 11%, Yingli Green Energy (YGE) 8%, Trina Solar (TSL) 6% and Jinko Solar (JKS)
Wednesday 8 July 2015
F-Squared, A Top ETF Strategist, Declares Bankruptcy
Otmane El Rhazi from Investor's Business Daily - ETFs RSS.
ETF strategist F-Squared Investments has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The Massachusetts-based firm was mired in a regulatory probe last year that resulted in a $5 million fine. Broadmeadow Capital announced Wednesday that it has signed an agreement to acquire the assets of F-Squared Investments. That includes the strategist firm's intellectual property, investment strategies and investment management contracts. Its flagship products are
ETF strategist F-Squared Investments has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The Massachusetts-based firm was mired in a regulatory probe last year that resulted in a $5 million fine. Broadmeadow Capital announced Wednesday that it has signed an agreement to acquire the assets of F-Squared Investments. That includes the strategist firm's intellectual property, investment strategies and investment management contracts. Its flagship products are
A China ETF That Cuts One Big But Little-Discussed Risk
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The violent sell-off in China stocks has put many ETF investors on edge. They bought these shares during their massive run-up in the past year. Now their prized investments are fast dwindling in value. Warnings about a Chinese stock bubble and frothy valuations are becoming common. But there's an elephant in the room when it comes to investing in the region, say ETF experts. That's the extremely large presence of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in
The violent sell-off in China stocks has put many ETF investors on edge. They bought these shares during their massive run-up in the past year. Now their prized investments are fast dwindling in value. Warnings about a Chinese stock bubble and frothy valuations are becoming common. But there's an elephant in the room when it comes to investing in the region, say ETF experts. That's the extremely large presence of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in
Wednesday ETF Winners: A High Beta ETF's Surprise Gain
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The largest ETF holding U.S. equities tested support at the 200-day line again Wednesday as gloom descended on global markets. Stock exchange traded funds veered sharply downward as besieged investors eyed a violent sell-off in Chinese shares, the eurozone crisis and an update from the Federal Reserve later today. Amid the volatility, a $10.9 million ETF with a high risk-reward investment strategy surprised with a 2.9% gain. PowerShares S&P
The largest ETF holding U.S. equities tested support at the 200-day line again Wednesday as gloom descended on global markets. Stock exchange traded funds veered sharply downward as besieged investors eyed a violent sell-off in Chinese shares, the eurozone crisis and an update from the Federal Reserve later today. Amid the volatility, a $10.9 million ETF with a high risk-reward investment strategy surprised with a 2.9% gain. PowerShares S&P
Tuesday 7 July 2015
Tuesday ETF Winners: SPY Now In Red But Dollar Gains
Otmane El Rhazi from Investor's Business Daily - ETFs RSS.
The major index-tracking stock ETFs were mired in red early Tuesday as investors braced for a possible Greek exit from the eurozone. SDPR S&P 500 (SPY) and SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA) dropped nearly a percent each, falling through their 200-day line, a bearish sign. Both exchange traded funds are now negative for 2015. China stocks also sold off violently with the Shanghai Composite benchmark shrinking more than 1%. Efforts to shore up
The major index-tracking stock ETFs were mired in red early Tuesday as investors braced for a possible Greek exit from the eurozone. SDPR S&P 500 (SPY) and SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA) dropped nearly a percent each, falling through their 200-day line, a bearish sign. Both exchange traded funds are now negative for 2015. China stocks also sold off violently with the Shanghai Composite benchmark shrinking more than 1%. Efforts to shore up
Monday 6 July 2015
Which Tech ETFs Could Benefit As Landscape Changes?
Otmane El Rhazi from Investor's Business Daily - ETFs RSS.
Is your technology ETF keeping up with a rapidly morphing sector? Microsoft (MSFT), Intel (INTC) and other hardware-focused companies are struggling. Younger businesses such as Facebook (FB) and Palo Alto Networks (PANW) that power mobile Internet, cloud computing and enterprise software services are growing profits and market share. The shifting tech landscape is a mixed bag for the firms within it. But the outlook for the sector overall may be
Is your technology ETF keeping up with a rapidly morphing sector? Microsoft (MSFT), Intel (INTC) and other hardware-focused companies are struggling. Younger businesses such as Facebook (FB) and Palo Alto Networks (PANW) that power mobile Internet, cloud computing and enterprise software services are growing profits and market share. The shifting tech landscape is a mixed bag for the firms within it. But the outlook for the sector overall may be
Monday ETF Winners: Health Care ETF Inches Up On Deals
Otmane El Rhazi from Investor's Business Daily - ETFs RSS.
A landslide 'no' vote in Greece sent rattled ETF investors flocking to haven assets Monday. As bellwether ETFs holding bonds and physical gold edged up, stocks were hard hit in early post-holiday trading. Most sector SPDR ETFs tracked lower. Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) bucked the trend, gaining 0.04% by noon Eastern time. Aetna (AET) announced Friday that it would pay $34.1 billion to buy Humana (HUM) . That cash-and-stock deal is
A landslide 'no' vote in Greece sent rattled ETF investors flocking to haven assets Monday. As bellwether ETFs holding bonds and physical gold edged up, stocks were hard hit in early post-holiday trading. Most sector SPDR ETFs tracked lower. Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) bucked the trend, gaining 0.04% by noon Eastern time. Aetna (AET) announced Friday that it would pay $34.1 billion to buy Humana (HUM) . That cash-and-stock deal is
Thursday 2 July 2015
Thursday ETF Winners: Emerging Market ETFs Beat SPY
Otmane El Rhazi from Investor's Business Daily - ETFs RSS.
Emerging market ETFs shrugged off a suspenseful Greek drama to serve up big gains Thursday. Equities from Brazil, Vietnam and Indonesia led the way, with China on the tail end. Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets (VWO) climbed 0.6% in intraday trade. At Thursday's open, VWO had advanced 3.3% year to date. By comparison, SPDR S&P 500 (SPY) was up 1.9% over the same period. VWO is also beating its main rival, iShares MSCI Emerging Markets (EEM), which
Emerging market ETFs shrugged off a suspenseful Greek drama to serve up big gains Thursday. Equities from Brazil, Vietnam and Indonesia led the way, with China on the tail end. Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets (VWO) climbed 0.6% in intraday trade. At Thursday's open, VWO had advanced 3.3% year to date. By comparison, SPDR S&P 500 (SPY) was up 1.9% over the same period. VWO is also beating its main rival, iShares MSCI Emerging Markets (EEM), which
Wednesday 1 July 2015
Major ETFs Get New Look After Russell Index Rebalance
Otmane El Rhazi from Investor's Business Daily - ETFs RSS.
ETFs tracking the newly rebalanced Russell indexes received a lickety-spit makeover Monday. The large-cap index tracked by the $11.3 billion iShares Russell 1000 (IWB) gained 48 stocks including biotech firms Receptos (RCPT) and Bluebird Bio (BLBD). It also lost 50 companies such as Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and retailer Big Lots (BIG). The underlying small-cap index followed by the $29.69 billion iShares Russell 2000 (IWM) saw 177 additions
ETFs tracking the newly rebalanced Russell indexes received a lickety-spit makeover Monday. The large-cap index tracked by the $11.3 billion iShares Russell 1000 (IWB) gained 48 stocks including biotech firms Receptos (RCPT) and Bluebird Bio (BLBD). It also lost 50 companies such as Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and retailer Big Lots (BIG). The underlying small-cap index followed by the $29.69 billion iShares Russell 2000 (IWM) saw 177 additions
Wednesday ETF Winners: Insurance ETF Gains On Deal
Otmane El Rhazi from Investor's Business Daily - ETFs RSS.
Financial ETFs led the stock market higher Wednesday on the first day of trading for the second half of the year. A niche $13.22 million exchange traded fund, focused on insurance stocks, beat its larger sector peers in early trade. PowerShares KBW Property & Casualty Insurance (KBWP) gapped up 4.3% to 46.12. It benefited from Ace's (ACE) $28.3 billion bid for Chubb (CB) -- the largest-ever merger deal in the insurance industry. Major ETFs tracking
Financial ETFs led the stock market higher Wednesday on the first day of trading for the second half of the year. A niche $13.22 million exchange traded fund, focused on insurance stocks, beat its larger sector peers in early trade. PowerShares KBW Property & Casualty Insurance (KBWP) gapped up 4.3% to 46.12. It benefited from Ace's (ACE) $28.3 billion bid for Chubb (CB) -- the largest-ever merger deal in the insurance industry. Major ETFs tracking
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