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ETF News and Commentary: Archive

Sweta Killa

5 ETFs to Gain as Inflation Drops to a 2-Year Low

The Consumer Price Index rose 3% year over year, marking the lowest rate since early 2021, and 0.2% over the last month.

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Sanghamitra Saha

4 Sector ETFs to Win from 2-Year Low June Inflation Data

The U.S. consumer inflation rate took a dip to 3.0% in June 2023, marking the lowest since March 2021 and slightly below market expectations of 3.1%.

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Sanghamitra Saha

Quality ETFs to Shine in Second Half of 2023?

The interest rates in the United States are expected to remain higher for longer. Are quality ETFs better bets to cash in on this trend?

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Sanghamitra Saha

Markets Anticipate Peaking Fed Rate Hikes: Growth ETFs to Gain

While the latest inflation data hints at some moderation, the Fed faces uncertainty in deciding the path forward. With a July rate hike largely anticipated, the focus now shifts to future meetings.

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Sanghamitra Saha

Time for Short-Term Bond ETFs to Enjoy Solid Current Income?

The interest rates in the United States are expected to remain higher for longer.

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Sanghamitra Saha

Missing the Rally in 2023? Play these ETFs

According to BofA Global Research, there is still an opportunity to capitalize on the stock market's strength in the second half of 2023, as quoted on Morningstar. This will happen because the market breadth will likely broader ahead.

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Sanghamitra Saha

Time for Equal-Weighed ETFs on Nasdaq's Special Rebalancing?

Due to the rapid rise of some tech behemoths and their consequent impact on the Nasdaq-100 index concentration, the said index will undergo adjustments.

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Sweta Killa

Will Q2 Earnings Drive Dow ETFs Higher?

Nearly one-fourth of the blue-chip firms are expected to announce results this week and the next.

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Sweta Killa

4 Top-Ranked Sector ETFs to Buy in the Second Half

Investors could be well served by ETFs from sectors that house the top-ranked industries.

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Yashwardhan Jain

Is Now the Right Time to Embrace Biotech ETFs?

Look if it's the right time to invest in biotech ETFs to help diversify your portfolio.

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Sweta Killa

ETFs in Focus as Nasdaq 100 Undergoes Rejiggering

The Nasdaq 100 is set to undergo a special rebalance on Jul 24 to address overconcentration issues posed by a handful of technology stocks on the index by redistributing the weights.

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Sweta Killa

Mid-Cap Growth ETF (IMCG) Hits New 52-Week High

This mid-cap growth ETF hits a new 52-week high. Are more gains in store for this ETF?

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Sanghamitra Saha

Cathie Wood Cuts Coinbase Stake: ETFs in Focus

Cathie Wood's move to reduce Ark Investment Management LLC's holdings of Coinbase (COIN) has sparked speculation about the future prospects of the cryptocurrency exchange as well as entire growth investing. While COIN is overvalued, Fed rate hike worries made the matter worse.

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Sanghamitra Saha

Will the Rally in Bitcoin Mining ETFs Last in 2H23?

Bitcoin mining stocks have outperformed Bitcoin itself by a significant margin in the first half of 2023, thanks to a less-hawkish Fed, increased transaction fees, Blackrock's interest in launching a bitcoin ETF and the leveraged beta effect.

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Neena Mishra

Best Performing Active ETFs of 1H 2023

Active ETFs have outperformed passive ETFs in terms of inflows

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Sanghamitra Saha

4 ETF Categories That Have Gained Prominence Past Year

Issuers have mainly launched four types of ETFs in the past one year, namely -- thematic, smart-beta, international equity and managed risk/defined outcome.

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Sanghamitra Saha

ETFs in Focus as Buffett Gains Dominion Energy's Stake in LNG Project

Warren Buffett's latest move includes majority ownership of Cove Point LNG project, which was a part of Dominion Energy (D).

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Sanghamitra Saha

Why AI ETFs Will Continue to Prevail in the Long Run

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has pervasively permeated into various sectors of our society. From healthcare to transportation, entertainment to cybersecurity, AI continues to enhance, reshape, and revolutionize these industries.

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Sweta Killa

Equity ETFs Attract Investors Amid Market Downturn Last Week

The ETF buying spree continued last week despite the weakness in stock market.

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Sweta Killa

Appeal for Cash-Like ETFs Returns With Fed Rate Hike Bets

Amid growing anticipation that the Fed will continue to raise interest rates, the appeal for cash-like ETFs returned.

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Sweta Killa

Travel ETF (CRUZ) Hits New 52-Week High

This travel ETF hits a new 52-week high. Are more gains in store for this ETF?

Sanghamitra Saha

5 ETF Underdogs of 1H Likely to Turnaround in 2H

The Wall Street rally in the first half of 2023 involved a narrow market breadth. Hence, there were many ETF under-performers. But these ETFs could rebound in the second half.

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Sanghamitra Saha

5 Top-Performing ETFs of Last Week

Wall Street was downbeat due to rising rate worries.

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Yashwardhan Jain

Transportation ETF (XTN) Hits New 52-Week High

52-week high summary: This transportation ETF hits a new 52-week high. Are more gains in store for this ETF?

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Sanghamitra Saha

How Will Bank ETFs Perform in Light of Q2 Earnings?

Big banks will start releasing their quarterly numbers this week. Let's find out what's in store for bank ETFs.

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