[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Equity ETFs made a strong comeback Thursday, recouping nearly half of previous day’s losses after latest job market data showed recovery is truly gaining traction. Sentiments improved further as news of a possible Greek PSI settlement by Thursday-deadline emerged. Also the Fed devising a new method to keep interest rates low aimed at boosting investments helped …
7 ETF Model Portfolios You Can Use – Updated through 3/6/2012
Today’s sell off pulled the S&P 500 off its lofty level. Since last week’s report, the index gave back 2.11%, while the equity portion of our portfolios headed south as well. The bond ETFs offered a nice balance so that the bottom line effect was manageable. There’s no doubt that the major indexes have been struggling to maintain their positions …
Dow Witnesses Biggest Fall In Three Months; VXX Soars On Higher Volatility, ERUS Sinks
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] U.S. stocks suffered their biggest drop this year on Tuesday as fears of a disorderly Greek default loomed large. The DJIA sank by more than 200 points after the US markets witnessed a sell-off following weak economic data from Europe and rising yields on EZ government bonds. As Greece struggles to meet Thursday’s deadline to convince …
U.S. Stocks Decline Despite Rising Service-Sector Index; GAZ Burns Bright, KWT Slumps
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] U.S. stocks ended lower Monday despite the service-sector gauge advancing in February. The Institute for Supply Management’s non-manufacturing index came in better-than-expected. However, its employment index dropped, while the inflation-measuring price index jumped in January. Not helping the markets were the Chinese lowest growth target in eight years for 2012 and a survey that showed a …
03-05-2012
The ETF/No Load Fund Tracker—Monthly Review—February 29, 2011 Major Market ETFs Maintain Upward Momentum February started on a strong note after some January economic reports came in stronger than expected, driving both the DJIA and the S&P 500 to multi-month highs. The NASDAQ went on to touch its best level in a decade. Fed Chairman Bernanke testified before the House …
ETFs/Mutual Funds On The Cutline – Updated Through 3/2/2012
Below are the latest ETF Cutline reports, which show how far above or below their respective long-term trend lines (39 week SMA) my currently tracked ETFs/MFs are positioned. The first report covers the ETF Master List from Thursday’s StatSheet and includes 398 ETFs, of which currently 365 (last week 360) of them are hovering in bullish territory. The second report …