[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] 1. Moving the Markets Markets ended mostly lower today, with tech stocks making a big drag, especially Apple (AAPL). The S&P 500 dropped a slight 0.06%, the Nasdaq fell 0.55% and the Dow was the only major index that gain, closing up 0.06%. There seems to be notable anticipation from investors regarding the European Central Bank’s …
A Slow Start For The Markets In September
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] 1. Moving the Markets Stocks ended in a similar fashion to last Friday, mostly lower despite encouraging economic data and a plethora of corporate deals. The S&P 500 managed to stay above the 2,000 mark after dropping 0.07%, closing at 2,002.28. The Dow fell 0.18%, while the Nasdaq gained 0.39%. On the economic front, two reports …
ETFs/Mutual Funds On The Cutline – Updated Through 08/29/2014
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 354 (last week 344) are hovering in bullish territory. The second report includes only …
One Man’s Opinion: Will the European Central Banks Initiate QE?
Latest data from he European Union showed annual inflation rate in the euro-zone slowed further to 0.3 percent in July from 0.4 percent in the prior month. A combination of two factors –low import prices, which is a legacy of a stronger euro, and low food prices are pushing the euro-area into the low inflation regime, said Paul Donovan, Managing …
New ETFs On The Block: Compass EMP US Discovery 500 Enhanced Volatility Weighted Index ETF (CSF)
Compass Efficient Model Portfolio Funds, the Tennessee-based registered investment advisor and fund issuer, introduced its fourth Smart-Beta exchange-traded fund on the NASDAQ following the firm’s debut in the ETF segment last month. The newly launched Compass EMP US Discovery 500 Enhanced Volatility Weighted Index ETF (CSF) seeks exposure in US small-cap stocks while giving protection against downside risks. CSF tracks …
08-29-2014
ETF/No Load Fund Tracker Newsletter For August 29, 2014 ETF/No Load Fund Tracker StatSheet ————————————————————- THE LINK TO OUR CURRENT ETF/MUTUAL FUND STATSHEET IS: https://theetfbully.com/2014/08/weekly-statsheet-for-the-etfno-load-fund-tracker-newsletter-updated-through-08282014/ ———————————————————— Market Commentary Friday, August 29, 2014 STOCKS CONTINUE RIDING HIGH ON IMPROVING U.S. ECONOMY [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] 1. Moving the Markets Equities finished higher on the week, led by the increase in utilities …