In case you missed it, here’s a summary of the ETF topics and market reviews I posted to my blog during the week ending on 5/19/2013.
It seems like I am saying the same thing every week as the major equity indexes are being propelled deeper into record territory. A short pause this week did nothing to reverse the major trend; it only offered an opportunity to deploy more money before the S&P 500 regained momentum by adding another 2%.
Again, my theme remains the same in that we are participating in this rally via low volatility ETFs, which surprisingly have outperformed the S&P YTD. For example, XLP, which we own, is up slightly over 20% vs. the S&P’s 17%.
Yes, that is YTD, as unbelievable as it may sound. Of course, there will be a correction at some point after this parabolic rally, which makes it an absolute must to have an exit strategy in place. If you don’t have one, you are not thinking clearly and are taking a huge risk.
Over past week, we covered the following:
One Man’s Opinion: Can High Yield Bonds Give Decent Returns In A Low Interest Environment?
New ETFs On The Block: Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond Index Fund (VWOB)
ETF/No Load Fund Tracker Newsletter For Friday, May 17, 2013
Weekly StatSheet For The ETF/No Load Fund Tracker Newsletter – Updated Through 5/16/2013
7 ETF Model Portfolios You Can Use – Updated through 5/14/2013
After A Breather, Bulls Hit Fresh All-Time Highs
Bulls Take a Break in Quiet Session
ETFs/Mutual Funds On The Cutline – Updated Through 5/10/2013
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