ETF & Stock Picks to Defy Subdued September US Retail Sales

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on October 17,2018

September retail sales data came in weaker-than-expected. Defy the trend with these stocks and ETFs.

• AMZN Quick QuoteAMZNPositive Net Change
• NPTN Quick QuoteNPTNNegative Net Change
• SMH Quick QuoteSMHPositive Net Change
• RTH Quick QuoteRTHNegative Net Change
• IBUY Quick QuoteIBUYPositive Net Change
• HVT Quick QuoteHVTNegative Net Change
• CLIX Quick QuoteCLIXPositive Net Change

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US-Sino Trade War Escalates: Most Vulnerable Sector ETFs

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on September 18,2018

These sector ETFs may face threats as the Trump administration will levy more tariffs on Chinese goods starting next week.

• QCOM Quick QuoteQCOMPositive Net Change
• SOYB Quick QuoteSOYBNegative Net Change
• SMH Quick QuoteSMHPositive Net Change
• IYC Quick QuoteIYCPositive Net Change
• XTH Quick QuoteXTHPositive Net Change
• BJK Quick QuoteBJKNo Net Change
• DBA Quick QuoteDBANo Net Change
• CARZ Quick QuoteCARZPositive Net Change
• INTC Quick QuoteINTCPositive Net Change
• NVDA Quick QuoteNVDANegative Net Change
• MU Quick QuoteMUPositive Net Change
• AMAT Quick QuoteAMATNegative Net Change

Trump Slaps $200B in China Tariffs: ETFs in Focus

by Sweta Killa Published on September 18,2018

Several ETFs could be hit by the latest round of tariffs and will be in focus in the weeks ahead.

• SMH Quick QuoteSMHPositive Net Change
• XRT Quick QuoteXRTPositive Net Change
• PBJ Quick QuotePBJPositive Net Change
• IYK Quick QuoteIYKPositive Net Change
• PAGG Quick QuotePAGGNegative Net Change

ETF & Stock Picks to Defy Subdued US Retail Sales in August

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on September 17,2018

Retail sales data for the month of August came in disappointing and put these stocks and ETFs in focus.

• AMZN Quick QuoteAMZNPositive Net Change
• SMH Quick QuoteSMHPositive Net Change
• UGA Quick QuoteUGANegative Net Change
• IBUY Quick QuoteIBUYPositive Net Change
• INT Quick QuoteINTPositive Net Change
• TXN Quick QuoteTXNNegative Net Change
• CLIX Quick QuoteCLIXPositive Net Change

Trade-Sensitive Sector ETFs & Stocks to Watch on Talk Hopes

by Sweta Killa Published on September 13,2018

We have highlighted a few ETFs and stocks from sectors that are expected to outperform at least in the near term following fresh U.S.-China trade talks.

• QRVO Quick QuoteQRVONegative Net Change
• BA Quick QuoteBANegative Net Change
• SMH Quick QuoteSMHPositive Net Change
• XLI Quick QuoteXLINegative Net Change
• DE Quick QuoteDENegative Net Change
• PAGG Quick QuotePAGGNegative Net Change

Semiconductor ETFs in Trouble?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on September 12,2018

The slag in demand is pushing prices lower for semiconductors, putting related ETFs in focus.

• QCOM Quick QuoteQCOMPositive Net Change
• AMD Quick QuoteAMDPositive Net Change
• SMH Quick QuoteSMHPositive Net Change
• XSD Quick QuoteXSDNegative Net Change
• PSI Quick QuotePSIPositive Net Change
• SOXX Quick QuoteSOXXNegative Net Change
• NVDA Quick QuoteNVDANegative Net Change
• MU Quick QuoteMUPositive Net Change
• KLAC Quick QuoteKLACPositive Net Change
• AMAT Quick QuoteAMATNegative Net Change
• TSM Quick QuoteTSMPositive Net Change

2 ETF & Stock Takeaways From Back-to-School Shopping Season

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on August 27,2018

What's hot and what's not this back-to-school season and their ETF and stock impact.

• DVP Quick QuoteDVPNo Net Change
• FONE Quick QuoteFONEPositive Net Change
• SMH Quick QuoteSMHPositive Net Change
• SOXX Quick QuoteSOXXNegative Net Change
• RTH Quick QuoteRTHNegative Net Change
• WMT Quick QuoteWMTPositive Net Change
• TGT Quick QuoteTGTPositive Net Change
• DLTR Quick QuoteDLTRNegative Net Change
• TJX Quick QuoteTJXNegative Net Change

SEC to Rethink Rejecting Bitcoin ETFs: Any Hopes Ahead?

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on August 24,2018

SEC to reconsider its decision of rejecting nine bitcoin ETFs.

• PSI Quick QuotePSIPositive Net Change
• SMH Quick QuoteSMHPositive Net Change
• NVDA Quick QuoteNVDANegative Net Change
• BLCN Quick QuoteBLCNPositive Net Change
• BLOK Quick QuoteBLOKPositive Net Change
• LEGR Quick QuoteLEGRNegative Net Change

Keep an Eye on These ETF Areas as US & China Plan Trade Meet

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on August 21,2018

These ETFs may gain/lose post US-China trade talks.

• QCOM Quick QuoteQCOMPositive Net Change
• BA Quick QuoteBANegative Net Change
• USO Quick QuoteUSONegative Net Change
• XOP Quick QuoteXOPPositive Net Change
• SMH Quick QuoteSMHPositive Net Change
• ITA Quick QuoteITANegative Net Change
• FRAK Quick QuoteFRAKPositive Net Change
• SOYB Quick QuoteSOYBNegative Net Change
• CARZ Quick QuoteCARZPositive Net Change
• XTH Quick QuoteXTHPositive Net Change
• INTC Quick QuoteINTCPositive Net Change
• MU Quick QuoteMUPositive Net Change
• AMAT Quick QuoteAMATNegative Net Change

Is Fading Crypto Demand At All a Threat to Semiconductor ETFs?

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on August 17,2018

Ignore the decline in crypto demand, these powerful areas should drive semiconductor ETFs.

• AMZN Quick QuoteAMZNPositive Net Change
• GOOGL Quick QuoteGOOGLPositive Net Change
• MSFT Quick QuoteMSFTPositive Net Change
• SOXX Quick QuoteSOXXNegative Net Change
• PSI Quick QuotePSIPositive Net Change
• SMH Quick QuoteSMHPositive Net Change
• XSD Quick QuoteXSDNegative Net Change
• NVDA Quick QuoteNVDANegative Net Change

ETFs to Buy as NVIDIA Shares Dip on Bleak Outlook

by Sweta Killa Published on August 17,2018

Investors seeking to bet with lower risk could invest in ETFs that have a higher allocation to this graphics chipmaker.

• SOXX Quick QuoteSOXXNegative Net Change
• PTF Quick QuotePTFPositive Net Change
• PSI Quick QuotePSIPositive Net Change
• SMH Quick QuoteSMHPositive Net Change
• FNG Quick QuoteFNGNo Net Change
• BOTZ Quick QuoteBOTZNegative Net Change

Semiconductor ETFs to Tap Intel's Dip Post Q2 Earnings

by Sweta Killa Published on July 27,2018

Though Intel surpassed estimates for both revenues and earnings and increased its full-year outlook, lower-than-expected revenue growth in data center business took a toll on its shares.

• SOXX Quick QuoteSOXXNegative Net Change
• PSI Quick QuotePSIPositive Net Change
• SMH Quick QuoteSMHPositive Net Change
• FTXL Quick QuoteFTXLPositive Net Change
• INTC Quick QuoteINTCPositive Net Change

What's in Store for Chip ETFs in Q2 Earnings?

by Sweta Killa Published on July 23,2018

With most of the companies in the space likely to beat on earnings and witnessing positive estimate revisions, semiconductor ETFs are poised to surge higher in the weeks ahead.

• QCOM Quick QuoteQCOMPositive Net Change
• SOXX Quick QuoteSOXXNegative Net Change
• PSI Quick QuotePSIPositive Net Change
• SMH Quick QuoteSMHPositive Net Change
• INTC Quick QuoteINTCPositive Net Change
• TXN Quick QuoteTXNNegative Net Change
• NVDA Quick QuoteNVDANegative Net Change
• AMAT Quick QuoteAMATNegative Net Change

Broadcom to Acquire CA: Tech ETFs in Focus

by Sweta Killa Published on July 13,2018

The announced acquisition has put the spotlight on a few technology ETFs focusing on either semiconductor or software.

• C Quick QuoteCPositive Net Change
• QCOM Quick QuoteQCOMPositive Net Change
• AVGO Quick QuoteAVGOPositive Net Change
• SOXX Quick QuoteSOXXNegative Net Change
• SMH Quick QuoteSMHPositive Net Change
• XSD Quick QuoteXSDNegative Net Change
• IGV Quick QuoteIGVPositive Net Change
• PXQ Quick QuotePXQPositive Net Change

5 Small-Cap Tech Stocks to Keep Trade Tensions At Bay

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on June 28,2018

These small-cap tech stocks will likely provide investors shield from the ongoing trade tensions.

• SMCI Quick QuoteSMCINegative Net Change
• UPLD Quick QuoteUPLDPositive Net Change
• QCOM Quick QuoteQCOMPositive Net Change
• IMMR Quick QuoteIMMRNegative Net Change
• XPLR Quick QuoteXPLRNegative Net Change
• XLK Quick QuoteXLKPositive Net Change
• SMH Quick QuoteSMHPositive Net Change
• ESIO Quick QuoteESIONo Net Change
• INTC Quick QuoteINTCPositive Net Change
• NVDA Quick QuoteNVDANegative Net Change
• MU Quick QuoteMUPositive Net Change
• AMAT Quick QuoteAMATNegative Net Change

Bear of the Day: Ichor Holdings (ICHR)

by Ryan McQueeney Published on June 27,2018

Avoid this supplier as chips look volatile.

• SMH Quick QuoteSMHPositive Net Change
• ICHR Quick QuoteICHRPositive Net Change

Chip ETFs Tumble as Trade Fears Intensify: Time to Buy?

by Sweta Killa Published on June 26,2018

Chip stocks were the hardest hit by escalating trade tensions with Beijing. Despite this, the outlook for the semiconductor sector is solid.

• MRVL Quick QuoteMRVLNegative Net Change
• AMD Quick QuoteAMDPositive Net Change
• PSI Quick QuotePSIPositive Net Change
• SMH Quick QuoteSMHPositive Net Change
• XSD Quick QuoteXSDNegative Net Change
• INTC Quick QuoteINTCPositive Net Change
• NVDA Quick QuoteNVDANegative Net Change
• MCHP Quick QuoteMCHPNegative Net Change
• MU Quick QuoteMUPositive Net Change
• SGH Quick QuoteSGHPositive Net Change

5 Sector ETFs Most Exposed to Trade Tensions

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on June 22,2018

These sector ETFs may suffer the consequences of U.S.-China trade tensions heavily.

• QCOM Quick QuoteQCOMPositive Net Change
• AMLP Quick QuoteAMLPNegative Net Change
• XLE Quick QuoteXLEPositive Net Change
• SMH Quick QuoteSMHPositive Net Change
• CARZ Quick QuoteCARZPositive Net Change
• XTH Quick QuoteXTHPositive Net Change
• IYC Quick QuoteIYCPositive Net Change
• KMI Quick QuoteKMIPositive Net Change
• INTC Quick QuoteINTCPositive Net Change
• NVDA Quick QuoteNVDANegative Net Change
• MU Quick QuoteMUPositive Net Change
• AMAT Quick QuoteAMATNegative Net Change

Is PowerShares Dynamic Semiconductors Portfolio (PSI) a Hot ETF Right Now?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on May 25,2018

Smart Beta ETF report for PSI

• PSI Quick QuotePSIPositive Net Change
• SOXX Quick QuoteSOXXNegative Net Change
• SMH Quick QuoteSMHPositive Net Change
• INTC Quick QuoteINTCPositive Net Change

Should You Invest in the PowerShares Dynamic Semiconductors Portfolio (PSI)?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on May 22,2018

Sector ETF report for PSI

• SOXX Quick QuoteSOXXNegative Net Change
• PSI Quick QuotePSIPositive Net Change
• SMH Quick QuoteSMHPositive Net Change
• INTC Quick QuoteINTCPositive Net Change

Should You Invest in the PowerShares Dynamic Semiconductors Portfolio (PSI)?

by Sweta Killa Published on May 21,2018

Sector ETF report for PSI

• SOXX Quick QuoteSOXXNegative Net Change
• PSI Quick QuotePSIPositive Net Change
• SMH Quick QuoteSMHPositive Net Change
• INTC Quick QuoteINTCPositive Net Change

5 Reasons to Bet on the Rebound in Semiconductor ETFs

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on May 15,2018

Semiconductor ETFs are on a rallying mode. Why?

• SOXX Quick QuoteSOXXNegative Net Change
• PSI Quick QuotePSIPositive Net Change
• SMH Quick QuoteSMHPositive Net Change

Intel's Strong Q1 Results to Power Semiconductor ETFs

by Sweta Killa Published on April 27,2018

Investors could tap the solid Q1 Intel results and the upcoming surge in its share price with the help of these ETFs.

• SOXX Quick QuoteSOXXNegative Net Change
• PSI Quick QuotePSIPositive Net Change
• SMH Quick QuoteSMHPositive Net Change
• FTXL Quick QuoteFTXLPositive Net Change

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: VanEck Vectors Semiconductor, iShares PHLX Semiconductor, PowerShares Dynamic Semiconductor, SPDR S&P Semiconductor and First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor

by Zacks Equity Research Published on April 18,2018

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: VanEck Vectors Semiconductor, iShares PHLX Semiconductor, PowerShares Dynamic Semiconductor, SPDR S&P Semiconductor and First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor

• SOXX Quick QuoteSOXXNegative Net Change
• PSI Quick QuotePSIPositive Net Change
• SMH Quick QuoteSMHPositive Net Change

Should You Snap Up Downtrodden Semiconductor ETFs Now?

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on April 17,2018

Semiconductors ETFs may have suffered a lot in the last one month but may be up for gains in the coming days.

• SOXX Quick QuoteSOXXNegative Net Change
• PSI Quick QuotePSIPositive Net Change
• SMH Quick QuoteSMHPositive Net Change