ETFs
ETFs With Tesla Motors (TSLA) – GEX, QCLN
Tesla Motors (TSLA) is a growth investor’s dream. The fully electric Tesla Model S has captured 12% of the luxury car sales in California. And the most impressive part is how quickly they did it… production of Model S began in June of 2012. Anytime a new product can come into a competitive market like […]
Real Estate ETFs Are Hot, Energy ETF Are Not – Weekly ETF Fund Flows
Today we’re taking a look at ETF fund flows in iShares US Real Estate (IYR) and Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE). 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. […]
Silver ETF Winners – SIL, SLV, GDXJ
One theme that pops up time and time again lately is the revival of the European economy. And investors are pouring money into European stock ETFs. But that’s not all the optimism about Europe is doing… It also sparked a rally in the Euro currency. In fact, the US Dollar has been losing ground to […]
Schwab’s New Actively Managed Fundamental ETFs
Actively managed ETFs are opening up new opportunities for investors. These cutting edge investments use innovative indexes to combine the benefits of active portfolio management with the low-cost of passive investing. Charles Schwab jumped on the actively managed ETF bandwagon when they launched six new funds earlier this month. The “Fundamental Index ETFs From Schwab” […]
European Stock ETFs Are Hot – Weekly ETF Fund Flows
Today we’re taking a look at ETF fund flows in iShares MSCI EAFE (EFA) 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. Fund flows […]
Weekly ETF Losers – EGPT, PBW, FBT
It’s been a rough week for stocks. The S&P 500 has lost 2% as traders locked in profits in some of the year’s best performing ETFs. Let’s take a closer look at the three ETFs that lost the most ground this week… Market Vector Egypt Index ETF (EGPT) EGPT dropped 6% this week. The selloff […]
European ETF Showdown – VGK, DFE, FEZ
In today’s ETF showdown, we’re taking a look at European stock 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 […]
Developed Markets ETF Gains While Financial ETFs Lose – Weekly ETF Fund Flows
Today we’re taking a look at ETF fund flows in Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets (VEA) and Financial Select SPDR (XLF). 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 […]
ETFs Riding High After Earnings – GREK, QQQC, SOCL
The bulk of second quarter earnings are in. According to CNBC, 72% of the companies reporting have beat the consensus estimate for EPS and 56% beat the consensus estimate for revenue. Not surprisingly, we’ve seen the S&P 500 soar to record highs as investors digested these better than expected earnings. But US stocks aren’t […]
Global X Launches New MLP ETF
In today’s world of low interest rates, investors are constantly on the hunt for high yielding investments. They just can’t generate enough income with traditional sources like Treasuries, corporate bonds, and money markets. Investors have flocked to high dividend paying sectors like Master Limited Partnerships, or MLPs, in search of bigger payouts. Midstream energy […]
