ETFs
Fund Flows After The Fed
Today we’re taking a look at ETF fund flows in Market Vectors Gold Miners (GDX) and iShares MSCI Emerging Markets (EEM). ETF fund flows are a valuable indicator of what traders are thinking. It takes a lot of buying or selling to drive millions or even billions of dollars into or out of individual ETFs. […]
ETFs Surging After Fed Delays Taper – GDX, SOCL, EEME
In what was a surprise to many market participants, the Fed delayed reducing their monetary stimulus at this week’s FOMC meeting. Let’s take a closer look at three ETFs that are moving higher this week… Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) GDX has been hit hard by falling gold prices this year. The gold miners […]
Regional Banking ETF Showdown – KRE, IAT, KBWR
In today’s ETF showdown, we’re taking a look at Regional Bank ETFs. As you know, ETF providers like iShares, State Street, ProShares, and many others offer ETFs that sound similar. But just because they have a similar name doesn’t mean they’ll have the same performance. When your hard-earned money is on the line, selecting the […]
Emerging Markets Are Hot, Yellow Metal’s Not – ETF Fund Flows
Today we’re taking a look at ETF fund flows in iShares MSCI Emerging Markets (EEM) and SPDR Gold Trust (GLD). ETF fund flows are a valuable indicator of what traders are thinking. It takes a lot of buying or selling to drive millions or even billions of dollars into or out of individual ETFs. Fund […]
Beaten Down Foreign Market ETFs Rebound – PLND, TUR, IDX
The current bull market in US stocks has been well documented. The S&P 500 is up about 20% year-to-date and just below its all-time high set last month. Outside of the US it’s a different story. A number of foreign market ETFs are down 5% to 10% and in some cases 20% or 30% this […]
An ETF To Profit From The Rich Getting Richer
There’s no denying the last few years have been great for the stock market. The S&P 500 has recouped all of the losses and then some from the 2008 financial crisis and stock market crash. Not surprisingly, the stock market’s gains are helping the rich get richer. According to a study of IRS tax filings, […]
Europe’s Hot, Gold’s Not – ETF Fund Flows
Today we’re taking a look at ETF fund flows in Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK) and SPDR Gold Trust (GLD). ETF fund flows are a valuable indicator of what traders are thinking. It takes a lot of buying or selling to drive millions or even billions of dollars into or out of individual ETFs. Fund […]
Hot US Industry ETFs – TAN, BBH, SOCL
Stocks are coming off their worst month since May 2012. It’s clear that uncertainty about Syria, Fed tapering, and emerging markets have taken the wind out the bull markets’ sails. But some ETFs continue to roll higher. Let’s take a closer look at the three industry ETFs with the best performance year-to-date. Guggenheim Solar ETF […]
Bonds Bounce Back – Weekly ETF Fund Flows
Today we’re taking a look at ETF fund flows in iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond (IEI) and SPDR S&P 500 (SPY). ETF fund flows are a valuable indicator of what traders are thinking. It takes a lot of buying or selling to drive millions or even billions of dollars into or out of individual ETFs. […]
Emerging Markets ETF Losers – IDX, EPHE, INDA
Emerging markets have been hit hard by fears the Federal Reserve taper and trouble in Syria could derail economic growth. Let’s take a closer look at the three emerging markets ETFs that took the biggest hit this week… Market Vectors Indonesia Index ETF (IDX) IDX was one of the worst performing ETFs this week with […]
