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ETF News and Commentary: Archive

Sweta Jaiswal, FRM

Try Dividend Aristocrat ETFs to Fight Rising Delta Variant Woes

Dividend aristocrats are likely to perform well and are attractive investment options for an impressive finish to 2021, especially amid the rapidly spreading delta variant.

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Sanghamitra Saha

Shipping ETF Up 230% This Year: What Lies Ahead?

A global economic recovery has brightened the demand outlook for all vessel categories, leading to a spike in the shipping rates this year. However, rising rate concerns may slow down the winning momentum.

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Sweta Killa

Amazon Q2 Earnings Disappoint: ETFs in Focus

Amazon missed revenue estimates for the first time in three quarters and offered weak third-quarter guidance though it beat on the bottom line.

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Sweta Killa

U.S. Economy Returns to Pre-Pandemic Level: 4 ETF Picks

The American economy has been booming with growth exceeding the pre-pandemic level.

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Sweta Killa

Large-Cap Growth ETF (RPG) Hits New 52-Week High

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

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Sanghamitra Saha

Pharma & Healthcare ETFs at a One-Year High: Here's Why

Upbeat earnings, COVID-19-related sales, compelling valuation and lucrative dividend prospects are boosting pharma and healthcare ETFs.

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Sweta Jaiswal, FRM

Can Google ETFs Keep Gaining on Q2 Earnings Optimism?

With support from the search, advertising, cloud and YouTube businesses, Google (GOOGL) has posted better-than-expected Q2 earnings results amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Sweta Jaiswal, FRM

Will ETFs Gain on Starbucks' Q3 Earnings Beat Amid Pandemic?

Starbucks' Q3 earnings release looks encouraging on better-than-expected earnings results amid the coronavirus crisis.

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Sanghamitra Saha

Time for 5 Small-Cap Sector ETFs on Earnings Strength?

Some small-cap sectors are likely to log triple-digit earnings growth this reporting season.

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Sweta Killa

5 Sector ETFs That Crushed the Market in July

While concerns about the spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19 made investors jittery, a spate of upbeat corporate earnings and continued optimism bolstered risk-on trade.

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Sweta Killa

Facebook Beats on Q2 Earnings, Shares Fall: ETFs in Focus

Facebook (FB) delivered robust second-quarter 2021 results wherein it beat both earnings and revenue estimates, However, its shares dropped.

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Sanghamitra Saha

Fed Less Likely to Taper Soon on Delta Concerns: ETFs to Buy

The Fed chief Powell has said that the central bank wants to see "substantial further progress" in terms of maximum employment and stability in price inflation before it would mull over lowering the bond purchases

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Sweta Jaiswal, FRM

Quality ETFs Worth Your Attention Amid Delta Variant Blues

Here we highlight some Quality ETFs that can be promising bets amid the current market conditions.

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Sweta Jaiswal, FRM

ETFs to Win on Strong US Consumer Confidence Levels in July

The impressive consumer confidence levels are likely to boost the consumer discretionary sector, which attracts a major portion of consumer spending.

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Sweta Jaiswal, FRM

Real Estate ETF (XLRE) Hits a New 52-Week High

The Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLRE) hits a new 52-week high. Are more gains in store?

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Sanghamitra Saha

Pain or Gain Ahead for Homebuilding ETFs?

Sales of new single-family homes dropped to an annualized rate of 676,000, 6.6% below May???s data. But existing home sales gained moderately last month and lower rates may keep the demand for housing still somewhat-steady.

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Sweta Killa

5 Most Loved Funds of the Booming ETF Industry

Investors have poured more than $500 billion into ETFs so far this year, very close to an annual record of $504 inflows seen last year. This suggests the wider adoption of the ETFs at breakneck pace.

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Sweta Killa

Tech ETFs to Gain on Upbeat Apple, Microsoft Earnings

Both tech titans topped revenue and earnings estimates, making technology ETFs excellent choices to play the upbeat results.

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Sanghamitra Saha

2021 to be a Record Year for IPOs? ETFs in Focus

The global market for initial public offerings was off to a great start this year and is still running hot. There have been 250 IPOs priced this year, up 190.7% from last year.

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Sweta Jaiswal, FRM

ETF Areas in Spotlight as Delta Variant Cases Rise

Here we highlight some ETF areas that can gain in an attempt to minimize human-to-human contact as delta variant cases continue to spike globally.

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Neena Mishra

Why Tech Investors Should not Ignore These ETFs

Communication Services ETFs usually do not get investors' attention

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Sanghamitra Saha

Play This New Direxion ETF if You Are Eyeing Penny Stocks

Direxion recently launched the Direxion Low Priced Stock ETF (LOPX). The stocks are mainly penny stocks that LPX is eyeing.

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Sweta Killa

5 Hot Equity ETFs of Last Week to Sizzle on Solid Earnings

Despite the outflows, some U.S. equity ETFs topped the creation list last week on earnings optimism.

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Sweta Killa

ETFs to Buy on Tesla's Q2 Earnings Strength

We have highlighted seven ETFs having a double-digit allocation to this luxury carmaker that could be compelling picks to tap Tesla's strength.

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Sweta Killa

Mid-Cap ETF (VO) Hits New 52-Week High

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

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