New ETFs On The Block: Wisdomtree Japan Hedged Smallcap And UK Hedged Equity ETFs (DXJS, DXPS)

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105487691WisdomTree, the New York-based fifth largest provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that sponsors 51 different ETFs spanning asset classes and geographies, launched two new ETFs recently.  The WisdomTree Japan Hedged SmallCap Equity ETF (DXJS) provides exposure to small cap Japanese stocks, while the WisdomTree United Kingdom Hedged Equity ETF (DXPS) provides exposure to UK equities.

The year 2013 has been fairly rewarding for WisdomTree due to growing investor interest in the firm’s pioneering products like active ETFs and fundamentally weighted ETFs. The immensely popular Japan Hedged Equity Fund (DXJ) is a case in point; the hedged yen ETF has raked in about $7.9 billion in fresh investments as advisors and investors lapped up Japanese equities.

Both of the new funds come at a critical time for the respective currencies versus the US dollar since both the Bank of Japan and the Bank of England are likely to continue with their quantitative easing measures while the US Fed is likely to start scaling down its monetary stimulus program later this year.

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07-26-2013

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ETF/No Load Fund Tracker Newsletter For Friday, July 26, 2013

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Market Commentary

Friday, July 26, 2013

DOWN EARLY, BUT UP LATE

Despite starting the day sharply lower, the U.S. equity markets eked out gains to close the Friday session marginally higher. Stocks started the day to the downside in the wake of a 3% decline in the Japanese equity sell-off, as did a series of mixed earnings reports that featured notable misses from Amazon.com and Expedia.

Major averages hit their lows shortly after a headline crossed saying the IMF felt the interest rate volatility in the U.S. could have an adverse global effect and that economic risks remain tilted to the downside. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 3 points higher at 15,559, the S&P 500 Index gained 1 point (0.1%) to 1,692, and the Nasdaq Composite added 8 points (0.2%) to 3,613.

In economic news, consumer confidence unexpectedly increased in July to the highest level in six years as Americans’ views of their finances improved, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan final index of U.S. consumer sentiment. The measure advanced 1.2 points from mid-month to 85.1 in July; economists expected a slight uptick to 84.1. The improvement suggests stronger GDP growth in 2H while inflation expectations eased slightly.

Overseas, consumer prices in Japan excluding food rose 0.4 percent in June, more than economists estimated and the biggest jump since 2008, damping speculation the country will need to expand stimulus. In China, the government directed more than 1,400 companies in industries from steelmaking to papermaking to cut excess capacity by year-end.

In earnings news, Amazon.com reported a 2Q net loss of $0.02 per share, compared to the $0.05 per share profit that analysts had expected, as revenues rose 22% year-over-year (y/y) to $15.7 billion, roughly in line with the Street’s forecasts.

Elsewhere, Expedia recorded 2Q EPS ex-items of $0.64, well below the $0.79 that the Street was projecting, as revenues rose 16% y/y to $1.2 billion, compared to the $1.3 billion that analysts had expected.

The recovery off the lows wasn’t necessarily fueled by a single sector that was undeniably strong.  Five of the 10 S&P 500 industry sector indexes advanced, with the health sector (+0.7%) leading the gains while the materials sector (-0.4%) brought up the rear. With just three trading days left in the month, the S&P 500 is set to post its best month since October 2011. The Nasdaq’s advance makes July so far the best month in a year and a half.

For the week, the S&P 500 finished essentially flat – down just 0.03 pct – the first week in five that it did not manage a gain. But the benchmark index is up 5.3 percent so far in July. The Dow rose 0.1 percent for the week, extending its string of weekly gains.

Our Trend Tracking Indexes (TTIs) closed the week as follows:

Domestic TTI: +3.32% (last week +3.47%)

International TTI: +6.66% (last week +6.76%)

Have a great week.

Ulli…

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READER Q & A FOR THE WEEK

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A note from reader Jeff:

Q: Ulli: I noticed you repurchased VNQ on July 10th at $69.91 after the sell stop was triggered from the high of $78.15. I thought you mentioned you would not re-enter a position you were stopped out of until it went back of above its high ($78.15).  Please let me know if I’m misinterpreting your methodology.

A: Jeff: Yes; that is correct. However, there are 2 re-entry points. If VNQ breaks below its long-term trend line, then a crossing back above it would be the signal to buy back in. If, however, it does not break below its trend line, then the breaking of the previous high of 78.15 would be the re-entry point.

I have elaborated on this in my latest e-book as well.

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ETF/No Load Fund Tracker Newsletter For Friday, July 26, 2013

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ETF/No Load Fund Tracker StatSheet

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THE LINK TO OUR CURRENT ETF/MUTUAL FUND STATSHEET IS:

https://theetfbully.com/2013/07/weekly-statsheet-for-the-etfno-load-fund-tracker-newsletter-updated-through-07252013/

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Market Commentary

Friday, July 26, 2013

DOWN EARLY, BUT UP LATE

Despite starting the day sharply lower, the U.S. equity markets eked out gains to close the Friday session marginally higher. Stocks started the day to the downside in the wake of a 3% decline in the Japanese equity sell-off, as did a series of mixed earnings reports that featured notable misses from Amazon.com and Expedia.

Major averages hit their lows shortly after a headline crossed saying the IMF felt the interest rate volatility in the U.S. could have an adverse global effect and that economic risks remain tilted to the downside. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 3 points higher at 15,559, the S&P 500 Index gained 1 point (0.1%) to 1,692, and the Nasdaq Composite added 8 points (0.2%) to 3,613.

In economic news, consumer confidence unexpectedly increased in July to the highest level in six years as Americans’ views of their finances improved, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan final index of U.S. consumer sentiment. The measure advanced 1.2 points from mid-month to 85.1 in July; economists expected a slight uptick to 84.1. The improvement suggests stronger GDP growth in 2H while inflation expectations eased slightly.

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Weekly StatSheet For The ETF/No Load Fund Tracker Newsletter – Updated Through 07/25/2013

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ETF/Mutual Fund Data updated through Thursday, July 25, 2013

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If you are not familiar with some of the terminology used, please see the Glossary of Terms.

 

1. DOMESTIC EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS/ETFs: BUY — since 10/25/2011

TTI

The Domestic TTI broke through its long-term trend line generating a Sell for this area effective 8/9/2011. Over the recent past, we’ve seen the TTI hovering slightly below and above this dividing line between bullish and bearish territory. The clear break to the upside occurred on 10/24/11 and, effective 10/25/11, a new Buy signal for domestic equities went into effect.

As of today, our Trend Tracking Index (TTI—green line in above chart) has bounced off its long term trend line (red) by +3.49% after briefly dipping below it late in June.

To avoid a potential whip-saw, a Sell signal to move out of all domestic equity positions will be generated once we have clearly pierced the line to the downside. Be sure to tune in for the latest updates.

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Late Rally Helps Index ETFs Overcome Mixed Data

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U.S. equity indexes eked out gains, showing some resilience in the face of headwinds from mixed earnings reports and economic data. The broader market’s advance was modest after another round of mixed earnings reports. Specifically, PulteGroup Inc was sharply lower after the homebuilder’s results missed analysts’ forecasts, while General Motor’s stronger-than-anticipated results were overshadowed by continued weakness in Europe.

Elsewhere, shares of Facebook rallied after the social-networking site easily exceeded the Street’s quarterly expectations. In other earnings news, Dow member 3M Co, and Dow Chemical Co bested the Street’s earnings forecasts, while Bristol-Myers Squibb Co matched expectations.

On economics front, durable goods orders rose 4.2% in June, its third straight increase, and well above the consensus of 1.7%. The 12-month average of orders rose to its highest level since February 2012, indicating a positive trend. The latest gain was led by transportation, particularly aircraft. On a y/y trend basis, durable goods orders have increased 7.6%, the most since April 2012, while capex orders are up 4.7%. This suggests factory orders are regaining momentum, which bodes well for manufacturing output in the near term.

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Profit-Taking Pulls Stocks Down Despite Upbeat Data

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Wall Street backed off record highs despite a jump in U.S. new home sales to the highest level in five years and an unexpected expansion for Eurozone manufacturing activity. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index suffered its first-two day drop in a month, as losses in utility and commodity shares more than offset gains in the tech sector on Apple’s solid earnings. However, the benchmark index has ended twelve of the past fourteen sessions with gains, climbing 4.9% during that span.

Investors received a full slate of mostly better-than-expected earnings at the open. During today’s trading session, stocks declined across the board, with nine of the 10 S&P 500 industry sector indexes moving lower.

The utilities index was the worst performer, shedding 1.6 percent, while the materials and energy indexes fell nearly 1 percent apiece. The tech sector spent the entire session in positive territory after Apple’s earnings topped analyst estimates. The largest tech stock gained 5.1% but chipmakers did not fare as well. Broadcom tumbled 15.1% after its cautious guidance overshadowed the company’s in-line report.

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