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ETF News and Commentary: Archive
Utilities ETF (XLU) Hits New 52-Week High
by Sanghamitra Saha
The utilities ETF XLU hit a 52-week high lately. Can it soar higher?
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Bet on These ETFs as Fed Might Turn Super Hawkish in 2022
by Sweta Jaiswal, FRM
Apart from the Fed's rate hike uncertainty, the investment world is clouded by several concerning factors like the Russia-Ukraine crisis, recession fears and resurging COVID-19 cases in China.
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consumer-staples etfs medical
Best & Worst Performing ETFs of Q1
by Neena Mishra
Commodities were the biggest winners, while Russia and ARK ETFs were the worst performers
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Leveraged Oil-Energy ETFs Up More Than 50% YTD: Take a Look
by Sweta Jaiswal, FRM
Here we highlight some oil-energy ETFs which have gained more than 50% so far in 2022.
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Top ETF Stories of Q1 Worth a Watch in Q2
by Sanghamitra Saha
The Russia-Ukraine war, hot inflation, Fed rate hike worries and oil price rally pulled the strings of the investment world in Q1 and will also remain in focus in Q2.
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Inverse Treasury ETFs to Fly Higher on an Aggressive Fed
by Sweta Killa
Investors should put their money in ETFs that bet against U.S. Treasury bonds.
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5 ETFs to Bet on Value Comeback
by Sweta Killa
After years of underperformance, value investing came back. Investors could tap the strength in value in the basket form through ETFs.
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Utilities ETF (VPU) Hits New 52-Week High
by Sweta Killa
This utilities ETF hits a new 52-week high. Are more gains in store for this ETF?
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5 Sector ETFs to Tap for Q2
by Sanghamitra Saha
The broader market has become extremely volatile and news-driven. Bond Yields are going up and down every day. Accordingly, value and growth investing are flexing muscles alternatively.
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Grab These Top-Ranked Tech ETFs to Join the Rebound Rally
by Sweta Jaiswal, FRM
Here we highlight some top-ranked technology ETFs that investors can consider betting on as a rebound rally is witnessed in tech stocks.
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North American Energy Infrastructure Fund (EMLP) at a 52-Week High
by Sweta Jaiswal, FRM
The First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund (EMLP) scales a new 52-week high. Are more gains in store?
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Alternative Energy ETFs Sizzling With Opportunities: Here's Why
by Sweta Jaiswal, FRM
The renewable energy sector is gaining increased attention amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war crisis as oil and natural gas prices are rallying along with other favorable factors.
CHKPositive Net Change ENPHPositive Net Change TANNegative Net Change ICLNNegative Net Change QCLNPositive Net Change PBDPositive Net Change ACESPositive Net Change
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Yield Curve Inverts: Which Value ETFs Should You Buy Now?
by Sanghamitra Saha
While most value ETFs are heavy on the financial sector, the latest inversion of yield curve suggests investors to stay away from such value ETFs and put more focus on the ones that are heavy on utilities, staples and energy.
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Gold ETFs Continue to Shine After Best Quarter in 2 Years
by Sweta Killa
Gold had a solid start this year, logging in the biggest quarterly gain since September 2020 as the ongoing war in Ukraine and concerns over sky-high inflation raised demand for the safe-haven asset.
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Cannabis ETFs Set to Soar on Passage of Legalization Bill
by Sweta Killa
Cannabis stocks are poised to surge further especially following the legislation passed by the House to legalize marijuana nationwide.
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etfs marijuana
Is Recession Fear Exaggerated? 5 Top ETF Plays for Q2
by Sanghamitra Saha
The outcome of the latest Fed meeting which reinforced the need for faster Fed rate hikes to counter accelerating inflation, caused an inverted yield curve last week. However, recession fears seem exaggerated.
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Bet on Consumer Staples ETFs as Recession Fears Intensify
by Sweta Jaiswal, FRM
Investors can consider putting their money on non-cyclical consumer staples ETFs amid fears of an economic recession.
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ETF Areas in Focus Amid the Russia-Ukraine Crisis
by Sweta Jaiswal, FRM
The raging war between Russia and Ukraine has brought some ETF areas into the limelight as they are seeing some gains since the attack.
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aerospace agriculture cybersecurity energy etfs gold
4 Sector ETFs to Bet Big On Despite Subdued Manufacturing Data
by Sanghamitra Saha
On Apr 1, 2022, the Institute of Supply Management reported that its manufacturing index for March decline to 57.1% from 58.6% in February.
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5 ETFs to Ride on Tesla's Record Q1 Deliveries
by Sweta Killa
Tesla delivered a record 310,048 (295,324 Model 3 and Y, and 14,724 Model S and X) vehicles.
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5 ETFs That Gained Investors' Love in Q1
by Sweta Killa
Overall ETFs pulled in $197.3 billion capital in the first quarter. U.S. equity ETFs led the way higher last week with $99.2 billion inflows.
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5 Commodity ETFs Enjoying Hot Streak in Q1
by Sweta Killa
Commodities continued their hot streak this year, wrapping up their best quarter in more than 30 years.
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Fearing an Inverted Yield Curve? Short Financials With ETFs
by Sanghamitra Saha
Financial stocks have been going through a rough patch lately due to inverted yield curve. bet on inverse financial ETFs.
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Utilities ETF (RYU) Hits New 52-Week High
by Sanghamitra Saha
The utilities ETF RYU hit a 52-week high. Can it soar further?
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etfs utilities
Play Dividend Aristocrat ETFs After a Dull Q1 as Threats Remain
by Sweta Jaiswal, FRM
Investors can take shelter in dividend aristocrat ETFs as market uncertainties remain.
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