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ETF News and Commentary: Archive
Mid-Cap Growth ETF (VOT) Hits New 52-Week High
by Sanghamitra Saha
The mid-cap growth ETF VOT hit a 52-week high recently,. Can it rally further?
VOTNegative Net Change
etfs
ETF Areas Thriving During Coronavirus Pandemic
by Sweta Jaiswal, FRM
We highlight some ETF areas that held their ground and gained popularity among investors amid the coronavirus crisis.
HERONegative Net Change IBBNegative Net Change XBINegative Net Change IBUYPositive Net Change SKYYPositive Net Change CLIXPositive Net Change ESGUNegative Net Change ESPONegative Net Change CLOUPositive Net Change USSGNegative Net Change
biotechs cloud-computing e-commerce esg etfs
The Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB) Hits a 52-Week High
by Sweta Jaiswal, FRM
The Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB) has hit a new 52-week high. Are more gains in store?
XLBNegative Net Change
basic-materials etfs
5 ETFs to Buy for the Blue Wave
by Sanghamitra Saha
Democrats taking control of both House and Senate and the OPEC output cut deal coming in favorable for markets, these ETFs should stay strong in January.
ICLNNegative Net Change BNONegative Net Change SCHANegative Net Change IFRANegative Net Change
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ETFs to Gain on UnitedHealth and Change Healthcare Deal
by Sweta Killa
UnitedHealth agreed to buy Change Healthcare for $7.84 billion in cash.
UNHNegative Net Change MGLNPositive Net Change CNCNegative Net Change XLVNegative Net Change VHTNegative Net Change IYHNegative Net Change IHFNegative Net Change IEHSPositive Net Change
etfs medical
U.S. Manufacturing Rebounds: Sector ETFs That Deserve Thanks
by Sanghamitra Saha
The ISM Manufacturing PMI for the United States rose to 60.7 in December 2020 from 57.5 in November and beat forecasts of 56.6.
VISNegative Net Change SMHNegative Net Change XMEPositive Net Change
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Top-Ranked Material ETFs to Park Your Money in This Year
by Sweta Jaiswal, FRM
Let's look at a few material ETFs that are sizzling with opportunities as the sector is anticipated to remain a hot space for investments amid the worsening global health crisis.
XLBNegative Net Change FMATNegative Net Change VAWNegative Net Change IYMNegative Net Change
basic-materials
A Sneak Peek Into Popular ETF Investing Areas for Q1
by Sweta Jaiswal, FRM
Let's check out some ETF areas that can be solid investment picks in the first quarter of 2021 even as the coronavirus cases continue to rise.
EEMNegative Net Change PNQIPositive Net Change VIGNegative Net Change SDYNegative Net Change IEMGNegative Net Change BOTZNegative Net Change SLYPositive Net Change SCHANegative Net Change IRBOPositive Net Change OGIGPositive Net Change
emerging-markets etfs internet
5 ETFs Under $20 Up for Gains in 2021
by Sanghamitra Saha
The U.S. market was in great shape as 2020 came to a close thanks mainly to massive global policy easing and vaccine rollouts.
DIVNegative Net Change SILJPositive Net Change SPFFPositive Net Change SRETNegative Net Change
etfs
3 Fintech Stocks & ETFs to Shine as Bitcoin Crosses $35,000
by Sweta Jaiswal, FRM
The rising participation of traditional investment banks and fintech firms to add cryptocurrency to products is creating opportunities for investors, keeping the solid bitcoin rally in mind.
AXPNegative Net Change VNegative Net Change PYPLPositive Net Change SQPositive Net Change IPAYPositive Net Change FINXPositive Net Change ARKFPositive Net Change
cryptocurrency etfs
5 Small-Cap ETFs & Stocks to Make the Most of January Effect
by Sweta Killa
While large caps tend to perform better, small-cap securities have historically proven their outperformance in January.
HIBBPositive Net Change TITNPositive Net Change LQDTPositive Net Change GOGONegative Net Change IWONegative Net Change IJTNegative Net Change BSETPositive Net Change JKKPositive Net Change VBKNegative Net Change SLYGNegative Net Change
business-services computers consumer-discretionary etfs retail
TIPS ETF (STPZ) Hits New 52-Week High
by Sweta Killa
This TIPS ETF hits a new 52-week high. Are more gains in store for this ETF?
STPZNegative Net Change
etfs
Oil & Energy ETFs Rallying on Output Cuts, Can the Rally Last?
by Sanghamitra Saha
Oil prices jumped on Tuesday as tensions flared up following Iran's seizure of a South Korean vessel and Saudi gearing up to cut output in February.
XLENegative Net Change DBONegative Net Change USLNegative Net Change USONegative Net Change IXCNegative Net Change BNONegative Net Change
energy etfs
Top Performing ETF Areas of 2020
by Neena Mishra
We highlight some ETFs that more than doubled in 2020
TSLAPositive Net Change TANPositive Net Change PBWNegative Net Change ARKWPositive Net Change QCLNNegative Net Change IBUYPositive Net Change ARKKPositive Net Change SKYYPositive Net Change ARKGNegative Net Change ONLNPositive Net Change CLOUPositive Net Change WCLDPositive Net Change
alt-energy cloud-computing e-commerce esg etfs
ETFs to Counter Georgia Senate Runoffs-Induced Volatility
by Sweta Jaiswal, FRM
Given the spike in coronavirus outbreak and uncertainty surrounding the Senate run-off elections in Georgia, it seems investors might opt for low-volatility products.
USMVNegative Net Change SPHDNegative Net Change EFAVNegative Net Change ACWVNegative Net Change SPLVNegative Net Change
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6 Predictions for the ETF World in 2021
by Sanghamitra Saha
These ETF trends may rule the market in 2021
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Most Loved and Hated ETFs of 2020
by Sweta Killa
We have highlighted ETFs that saw huge inflows and outflows during 2020.
GLDPositive Net Change SPYNegative Net Change QQQPositive Net Change EFANegative Net Change EEMNegative Net Change LQDPositive Net Change VTINegative Net Change VOONegative Net Change VWONegative Net Change BNDPositive Net Change VXUSNegative Net Change
emerging-markets etfs gold
U.S. Dollar Sees First Drop Since 2017: ETFs & Stocks to Buy
by Sweta Killa
The super-easy policies by the Fed and the central government as well as a series of vaccine development have pushed the U.S. dollar down.
DENegative Net Change PFENegative Net Change MRNANegative Net Change RIOPositive Net Change BBLPositive Net Change AVGOPositive Net Change UUPNegative Net Change GDXPositive Net Change UDNPositive Net Change IEMGNegative Net Change MGKPositive Net Change
agriculture emerging-markets etfs gold semiconductor
Defense ETFs to Gain on Teledyne's FLIR Systems Buyout Deal
by Sweta Killa
Teledyne Technologies (TDY) has agreed to acquire thermal imaging camera supplier FLIR Systems (FLIR) for $8 billion in cash and stock.
FLIRPositive Net Change TDYNegative Net Change XARNegative Net Change ITANegative Net Change FITENegative Net Change ROKTNegative Net Change
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Mid-Cap ETF (JKG) Hits New 52-Week High
by Sweta Killa
This mid-cap ETF hits a new 52-week high. Are more gains in store for this ETF?
JKGPositive Net Change
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ETFs to Watch Ahead of Georgia Senate Runoff
by Sanghamitra Saha
Stocks came crashing on the first day of the New Year in apprehension of the outcome of the Georgia run-off elections.
ICLNNegative Net Change TANPositive Net Change PKBNegative Net Change IHFNegative Net Change PJPNegative Net Change ITOTNegative Net Change KRENegative Net Change IFRANegative Net Change
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U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM) Hits a 52-Week High
by Sweta Jaiswal, FRM
The iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM) has hit a new 52-week high. Are more gains in store?
IYMNegative Net Change
basic-materials etfs
AI & Robotics ETFs to Keep Shining on Expanding Applications
by Sweta Jaiswal, FRM
Technologies like AI, ML, robotics and IoT are fast evolving the business landscape by expanding opportunities, driving revenues and enhancing efficiencies.
BOTZNegative Net Change ROBTNegative Net Change IRBOPositive Net Change
etfs
VanEck Files for a Bitcoin ETF All Over Again
by Sanghamitra Saha
A bitcoin ETF could finally see the day of the light in 2021 as VanEck recently filed an application with the SEC and the cryptocurrency is also gaining precedence.
SOXXNegative Net Change SMHNegative Net Change BLOKPositive Net Change
cryptocurrency
Wil Nasdaq ETFs Win in 2021 After the Best Year Since 2009?
by Sanghamitra Saha
The Nasdaq clocked double-digit gains for two years in a row in 2020. It may log double-digit gains in 2021 all over again if the virus scenario does not improve as fast as expected.
SPYNegative Net Change IBBNegative Net Change QQQPositive Net Change IWMNegative Net Change QQEWNegative Net Change TDIVPositive Net Change ONEQPositive Net Change