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ETF News and Commentary: Archive
Volatility ETFs Spike on Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict
by Sweta Killa
Market volatility roared back last week on intensifying tensions in the Middle East. The fear gauge rose 16% on Apr 12, marking the highest level since late October, suggesting that market worries have started to set in.
VXXPositive Net Change VIXYPositive Net Change
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5 ETF Zones to Keep Your Money Safe Amid Market Volatility
by Sweta Killa
The combination of factors like fading rate cut optimism and escalating tensions in the Middle East has prompted investors to re-access their portfolios, leading to higher demand for lower-risk securities.
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4 Best Inverse/Leveraged ETF Areas of Last Week
by Sanghamitra Saha
There was growing uneasiness on Wall Street last week, caused by disappointing corporate updates from major banks, reigniting concerns about persistent inflation and the likelihood of sustained elevated interest rates.
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Inverse ETFs to Play Now on Middle East Tension & Rising Rates?
by Sanghamitra Saha
Wall Street wavered this week on high inflation data which lowered chances of an imminent Fed rate cut. Plus, geopolitical tension in Middle East has weighed on stocks.
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What's Ahead for Nvidia ETFs?
by Sanghamitra Saha
Chip giant Nvidia (NVDA) has already entered a correction territory this week. Although it recovered the strength later on, there is limited upside potential.
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5 ETFs Leading the Tech Rebound: Will the Rally Continue?
by Sweta Killa
The technology sector gained momentum in the Apr 11 trading session, buoyed by a jump in big tech stocks. The upside came on softer-than-expected producer prices data, which supported the belief that inflation is cooling.
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5 ETFs to Tap Amazon's Growth Story
by Sweta Killa
Amazon (AMZN) registered its first new all-time high in almost three years, reflecting a dramatic rebound from its slump in 2022 and the resurgence of confidence in the company's future growth potential.
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Magnificent Seven ETF (MAGS) Hits New 52-Week High
by Sweta Killa
This Magnificent Seven ETF hits a new 52-week high. Are more gains in store for this ETF?
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Is the Banking Sector Booming? 5 ETF Picks
by Sanghamitra Saha
After a decade of decline following the 2008 financial crisis, U.S. banks are once again expanding their physical footprint, with 94 net new branches added in 2023, marking the first annual increase since 2012, as quoted in a Yahoo Finance article.
SPYNegative Net Change XLFPositive Net Change KBEPositive Net Change KBWBPositive Net Change IYGPositive Net Change VFHPositive Net Change IYFPositive Net Change FTXOPositive Net Change
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Copper ETF (COPX) Hits New 52-Week High
by Yashwardhan Jain
This Copper ETF hits a new 52-week high. Are more gains in store for this ETF?
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4 Sector ETFs & Stocks to Benefit From Hot Inflation
by Sanghamitra Saha
U.S. inflation jumped in March, surpassing expectations primarily due to higher petrol and shelter costs, dashing hopes of a June interest rate cut by the Fed.
HSTNegative Net Change FDXPositive Net Change MUSANegative Net Change HCANegative Net Change XLVPositive Net Change IEZPositive Net Change XTNNegative Net Change XLREPositive Net Change
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ETF Strategies to Play Hot inflation Data
by Sanghamitra Saha
U.S. inflation jumped in March, surpassing expectations primarily due to higher petrol and shelter costs, dashing hopes of a June interest rate cut by the Fed.
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Tap Taiwan Semiconductor Growth With These ETFs
by Sweta Killa
Taiwan-based chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) posted its fastest quarterly revenue growth in more than a year.
AAPLNegative Net Change NVDAPositive Net Change TSMNegative Net Change SMHNegative Net Change CHPSNegative Net Change SPTENegative Net Change SPWONegative Net Change
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6 Reasons to Tap India ETFs Now: 4 Low P/E Picks
by Sanghamitra Saha
India's long-term growth prospects remain promising, due to favorable demographic trends and ongoing economic reforms, However, concerns over stretched valuations persist.
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Agricultural ETF (DBA) Hits New 52-Week High
by Sanghamitra Saha
The agricultural ETF hit a 52-week high lately. Can it soar higher?
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3 Excellent ETFs for Your IRA
by Neena Mishra
We highlight three low-cost, high-quality ETFs suitable for retirement investing
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Make Your ETF Portfolio AI-Rich in Buffett-Like Manner
by Sanghamitra Saha
Warren Buffett expressed his fascination with artificial intelligence (AI) in an interview with CNBC in April 2023. Buffett has invested $159 billion in eight tech stocks, per a Motley Fool article, as quoted on Yahoo Finance.
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What's in Store for Dow ETFs in Q1 Earnings?
by Sweta Killa
Of the 16 Zacks sectors, eight are expected to post earnings growth in the first quarter, with the strongest gains in the Technology sector (19.4%).
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Gold's Bull Run Likely to Continue: ETFs to Add More Shine
by Sweta Killa
Investors who are bullish on gold right now may want to consider a near-term long on the precious metal. There are several options in the leveraged gold and gold mining space to make quick profits, as these could see huge gains in a very short time frame compared to simple products.
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Emerging Market ETF (AVEM) Hits New 52-Week High
by Yashwardhan Jain
This Emerging Market ETF hits a new 52-week high. Are more gains in store for this ETF?
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What Will Election Bring About for Wall Street ETFs in 2024?
by Sanghamitra Saha
RBC Wealth Management vice president and financial advisor Nora Yousif recently indicated that the election might pose threats to Wall Street on a short-term basis, but not for the long term.
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Gold About to Hit $2,500? ETFs to Play
by Sanghamitra Saha
Gold prices jumped to a new record high on Monday, as UBS boosted its forecasts in anticipation of increased retail buying, as quoted on Morningstar.
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Best ETFs of Last Week
by Sanghamitra Saha
After recording a tumultuous week, Wall Street celebrated a triumph on Friday as tech stocks led a rally.
TSLANegative Net Change VXXPositive Net Change SILPositive Net Change SLVPPositive Net Change URNMPositive Net Change PFIXPositive Net Change
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Pick Leveraged ETFs to Tap Surging Oil Prices
by Sweta Killa
Investors could tap the bullish trend in the oil price with the help of leveraged ETFs to make quick profits, as these could see huge gains in a very short time frame compared to simple products.
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5 ETFs That Gained Investors' Attention Last Week
by Sweta Killa
Overall, ETFs pulled in $20.6 billion in capital last month, taking year-to-date inflows to $196.4 billion.
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