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Daily ETF Roundup: UNG Pops Ahead Of Inventory Report, EWY Falls On Profit Taking

Stoyan Bojinov — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:40:20 +0000

The bears strolled through Wall Street yet again as looming uncertainties coupled with fresh worries from the latest Fed minutes paved the way lower for major equity benchmarks. On Wall Street, the Nasdaq led the way lower, shedding 0.68% on the day, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average held its ground best, losing just 0.26% as the closing bell rang. Gold and oil followed stocks lower for another session; futures prices for these two commodities settled near $1,540 an ounce and $92.60 a barrel respectively as the trading session drew to a close [see also 3 ETFs For A Euro Zone Double-Dip]. On the home front, major economic data releases all came in better-than-expected, although bearish pressures still prevailed throughout the day. Housing starts in April surpassed analyst expectations; this figure came in at 717,000 versus the expected 690,000. Industrial production in April grew by 1.1%, marking a modest improvement from last [...]

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12 High-Yielding Monthly Distribution Bond ETFs

Stoyan Bojinov — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:00:52 +0000

The hunt for yield continues to challenge investors of all walks in this historically ultra low-rate environment, although a certain breed of ETFs may offer a creative solution. Dividend investing is a staple strategy in any long-term portfolio and the evolution of the exchange-traded product structure has brought forth the benefits associated with monthly dividend distributions to ETF investors. While many ETFs make payouts annually or quarterly, there are several that pay distributions on a monthly basis. For those looking to collect a distribution twelve times a year, below we highlight 12 high-yielding monthly dividend-paying bond ETFs [see also Bond ETFs For Every Objective]. Each of the ETF highlighted below has an annual yield of 5% or more at present, and makes payouts to investors on a monthly basis. For those who value a steady stream of cash flow, these bond ETFs could be an answer to the low yield puzzle [see also High Yield [...]

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How To Find The Best Gold Miner ETF

Michael Johnston — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:00:13 +0000

In recent years ETFs have become popular tools for pursuing a wide range of investment objectives. As the product lineup has become more granular in nature, investors have turned to exchange-traded products as a way to tap into narrow segments of the global stock market; the current product offerings include a number of funds that zero in on very specific industries. Gold mining stocks have been the target of growing interest in recent years, as investors have sought out ways to play precious metals. And in many cases, those seeking out gold miner stocks are using the exchange-traded structure to get there; currently, there is more than $7 billion invested in gold miner ETFs. Gold Miner ETFs 101 Gold mining stocks generally appeal to those looking to increase their allocation to gold, but are interested in doing so through securities that generate cash flows. Whereas a bar of gold bullion will [...]

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Wednesday’s ETF Chart To Watch: SPDR Homebuilders ETF (XHB)

Stoyan Bojinov — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:00:43 +0000

Profit taking pressures continue to sweep over global markets as investors expressed their concerns over the latest developments in the debt burdened currency bloc. Greece will host another round of elections in an effort to form a ruling coalition, although the bigger question at hand is whether or not the nation will keep its spot in the Euro zone. Amidst the looming uncertainty, major equity indexes on Wall Street closed in red territory for another session, while gold futures plunged over 1% on the day, settling just below $1,545 an ounce [see also Have Gold ETFs Lost Their Luster?] The onslaught of economic data releases on the home front continues and investors will focus their attention on the health of the housing market later today. Housing starts data is expected to come out at the opening bell, and as such, our chart to watch for the day is the State Street SPDR Homebuilders ETF [...]

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Daily ETF Roundup: VXX Pops With Uncertainty, GDX Drops With Gold

Stoyan Bojinov — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:00:59 +0000

Greek drama is the name of the game. Selling forces prevailed for yet another day on Wall Street as uncertainty climbed following the latest decision to host another round of elections in Greece. On the home front, the S&P 500 Index led the way lower, sinking by 0.57% on the day, while the Nasdaq proved most resilient, shedding just 0.30%. Gold and oil extended their losses as well, settling near $1,545 an ounce and $93 a barrel respectively [see also How To Hedge For A Market Correction With ETFs]. Better-than-expected economic data releases on the home front went largely unnoticed given the clouds of uncertainty looming over Europe. On the home front, retail sales grew by 0.1% in April, sailing past analyst estimates which called for a flat reading. The Empire State Index came in at 17.1, blowing past estimates of 9.5, as well as the previous reading of 6.6. To top [...]

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Which ETFs Will Own Facebook (And When)

Michael Johnston — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:00:18 +0000

Talk about going out with a bang. The last day of the current trading week is expected to feature what might be the most anticipated IPO in history, with social media giant Facebook finally becoming a public company. Preparations have been underway for the past several weeks, with the Nasdaq even conducting test sessions to ensure it can handle the massive volumes expected in initial trading. With investors embracing ETFs and indexing strategy in droves, the nuances of index methodologies are a topic of growing interest. High profile IPOs can ultimately lead to meaningful rebalancings–which in turn can trigger multi-billion dollar purchases of target stocks [see also Hitchhiker's Guide To The ETF Galaxy]. The upcoming IPO highlights an interesting element of index-based exchange-traded funds: the waiting time between a public offering and inclusion within these products can vary considerably, and depend on a number of factors. Below, we highlight a [...]

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Forget AAPL, Find Some ISRG

Stoyan Bojinov — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:00:59 +0000

Few companies can generate buzz comparable to the euphoria radiating from beloved consumer electronics giant Apple. This industry bellwether stole the headlines in the first few month of 2012, and for good reasons to. Shares of Apple rallied 55% from the start of the year up to their most recent peak at $644 a share on 4/10/2012 as investors have been impressed, to say the least, with the company’s stellar earnings results and optimistic outlook. However, this tech giant has been losing steam recently as resurfacing Euro zone debt woes have paved the way for profit taking pressures across equity markets. The recent correction in Apple has lead many to wonder if the top has been set, or if the stock is merely taking a breather before its next leg-up [see also 3 ETFs For A Euro Zone Double-Dip]. With Apple (AAPL) falling out of headlines in recent weeks thanks to its sluggish performance, [...]

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Tuesday’s ETF To Watch: SPDR Gold Trust (GLD)

Jared Cummans — Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:08 +0000

Stocks started off the week on the wrong foot yesterday, as more euro worries forced major benchmarks to stumble out of the gate. The first quarter of the year was generally positive, but that momentum has shifted for the worse in recent weeks as investors and analysts have begun to worry about our economic future not only in the U.S. but for many nations around the world. But while equities have been having some trouble finding their footing, a number of commodities have been stuck in a similar rut, namely, gold [see also Three Reasons Why Gold Is Overvalued].After a monster performance in 2009 and 2010, gold quickly became an investor favorite as the precious metal could be used as a safe haven and a speculative tool. But the asset saw a slowdown in 2011 and has hit a wall in 2012. Though gold started off the year with gains, [...]

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Daily ETF Roundup: VXX Jumps On Greek Woes, EWZ Slides With Petrobras

Stoyan Bojinov — Mon, 14 May 2012 22:22:08 +0000

Stocks on Wall Street extended their losing streak from last week as the ongoing political gridlock in Greece continues to weigh down on investors’ confidence. On the home front, profit taking pressures hit the S&P 500 Index the hardest, dragging it down by 1.11% on the day, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fared slightly better, shedding 0.98% on the day. Amidst the looming uncertainties, gold also fell victim to profit taking; futures prices for the precious yellow metal slid roughly 2% on the session, settling near $1,560 an ounce [see also ETF Insider: Beware Of Bargain Shopping]. With no major economic data releases taking place on the home front this Monday, investors focused their attention overseas, where developments remain clouded with uncertainty. Madelynn Matlock of Huntington Asset Advisors, commented, “The whole European political situation is really the focus at this point. Nobody really knows what’s going to happen next and the market [...]

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ETF Insider: Beware Of Bargain Shopping

Stoyan Bojinov — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:35:57 +0000

Stock markets headed south last week as uncertainty over the political situation in Greece led many investors to question the health of the fragile currency bloc as a whole. Amidst the flurry of volatile trading on Wall Street, profit taking pressures also spread to commodities; futures prices for gold and oil both traded lower, settling below $1,600 an ounce and $96 a barrel respectively. The coming week appears to be stacked with key economic releases from both sides of the Atlantic ocean, and as such, investors will look for signs to bolster confidence in the global recovery [see also 3 ETFs For A Euro Zone Double-Dip]. Weekly Outlook Below, we highlight ETFs that may see an increase in trading activity as relevant market data is released and evaluated by investors: MSCI Germany Index Fund (EWG): European equity markets will likely take cues from the latest German GDP report on Tuesday. [...]

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