[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Following a recent wave of optimism, markets began to slightly retreat today after yesterday’s relatively flat performance. The S&P fell 0.3% although the NASDAQ rose 0.60% due to positive tech news, further bolstered by Google’s greater than expected third quarter earnings, resulting in a 6% boost in after hours trading that might carry on into tomorrow. …
Another Day in the Green – Is This Cause for Changing Your ETF Strategy?
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Although not a huge day, markets remained in the green, with the S&P 500 rising 0.98% and the dollar continuing its downward slide against the Euro to $1.38/Euro. Again, volatility decreased significantly, with the VIX falling 4.87%. This recent market run-up beckons the question of whether one should dive in and seek to capitalize on this …
7 ETF Model Portfolios You Can Use – Updated through 10/11/2011
The markets staged a recovery since last week’s report and surged from the low point of the trading range back to the upper part, but not close enough to demonstrate a break out to the upside. I displayed the S&P 500 graph in Tuesday’s market commentary. With all portfolios, we continue to be in a holding pattern waiting for new …
Quieter Day for ETFs, But That May Change Very Soon; Trading Range Still Intact
It was a somewhat uneventful day as markets ended relatively flat from the S&P to commodities and exchange rates. Is this a sign of a sea change following a week of up days? It just might be. Leaving Europe aside, the start of the earnings season kicked off rather disappointingly, which is likely to be reflected in tomorrow’s trading session. …
Market Euphoria Shouldn’t Change Your ETF Strategy
Last week’s market gains continued through today, as major indices posted large gains (S&P 500 up 3.41%) while oil and gold experienced sizeable pops (3.40% and 2.59%, respectively), and the dollar sharply depreciated against the Euro ($1.36/Euro). Although a long-term debt overhaul plan in Europe isn’t fully in place, and I have to question whether it actually ever will, the …
To Be or Not To Be Back In Equity ETFs
Last week’s market run-up has probably got you thinking whether you should head back into equities. While the short-term positive trend in equities looks promising, the long-term trend is still well into bear territory, especially given the uncertain long-term future of the Eurozone and other negative global economic developments. On this basis, I suggest remaining out of equities. Nevertheless, it …