New ETFs On The Block: Global X Superdividend US ETF (DIV)

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146026450Global X Funds, a New York-based provider of exchange-traded funds best known for its niche offerings, has launched the Global X SuperDividend US ETF (DIV). As the name suggests, the fund is a direct play on one prominent theme; the investors’ thirst for dividend and yield.

However, the new ETF features an additional source of appeal for the conservative investor; it plays on the soaring popularity of low volatility products. In short, it combines two highly popular styles – high dividends and low volatility.

Popularity of high income products have surged over the past couple of years as interest rates have hit rock-bottom, confining yield to fixed income instruments and savings products. Likewise, low volatility products have grown popular as investors sought protection from increasing market volatility caused by various factors including the European sovereign debt crisis, the global economic slowdown and the US political uncertainty over budget negotiations.

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03-15-2013

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ETF/No Load Fund Tracker Newsletter For Friday, March 15, 2013

ETF/No Load Fund Tracker StatSheet

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Market Commentary

Friday, March 15, 2013

DOW RETREATS AFTER 10-DAY STREAK OF GAINS; EUROPE SLIPS

US stock indexes retreated, sending the Dow Industrials lower for the first time in 11 days and containing the S&P 500 just as it neared its record close following a surprise drop in a gauge of consumer confidence.

Data released today painted a mixed picture of the economy. Equities eased up after the University of Michigan-Thomson Reuters index of consumer confidence fell to an initial March reading of 71.8 from a final 77.6 reading in February, and raising worries about the impact of higher income tax rates on household spending.

Earlier in the day, the Labor Department said consumer price index rose 0.7 percent in February, driven higher by a spike in energy prices. Annual inflation rate came in at 2 percent, within the range the Federal Reserve feels comfortable in.

Separately, data released by the Federal Reserve showed industrial production rose 0.7 percent last month after being flat in January, and beating forecasts for a 0.4 percent growth.

Also, a gauge of manufacturing in the New York region expanded for a second month in March while industry managers grew optimistic about the future.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) shed 25 points to 14,514, snapping a 10-day winning run, its longest in more than 16 years and leaving the blue-chip index with a 0.8 percent weekly gain.

The S&P 500 Index (SPX) slid 3 points to 1,561, trimming its weekly gain to 0.6 percent. Telecommunications and consumer staples declined the most while utilities were the sole winner among its 10 business groups.

Treasury prices surged for the first time in three days, pushing 10-year yields below the 2 percent mark for the first time in six days as an unexpected drop in consumer confidence cast doubt over the strength of the economic recovery.

The US dollar dropped, easing to a one-week low against the euro after a report showed inflation was contained within the Fed’s stated target, giving the Federal Reserve reason to maintain its accommodative policies.

Meanwhile, European stocks traded lower Friday as US consumer confidence dipped in February (as eurozone finance ministers prepared to discuss a bailout package for Cyprus), but finished the week higher for a fourth time, the longest winning streak in almost three months.

Discussions about Cyprus could prove thorny as European politicians seem to be reluctant to back a bailout without significant concessions.

The Stoxx Europe 600 index slid 0.4 percent to close at 297, closing out the week 0.6 percent higher. The pan-European index has added 2.6 percent since the beginning of March.

Our Trend Tracking Indexes (TTIs) moved higher over the past week and ended up as follows:

Domestic TTI: +3.51% (last week +3.29%)

International TTI: +10.50% (last week +10.24%)

That means, until proven otherwise, the bullish trend is alive and well, and we will follow it until our trailing sell stops give us the signal to exit.

Have a great week.

Ulli…

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READER Q & A FOR THE WEEK

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Check it out at:

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A note from reader Steve:

Q: Ulli: Can you provide a basic explanation of your momentum (M-Index) without giving away your proprietary method?

A: Steve: All terms are described in the Glossary section, which is posted on the top of every StatSheet. In case you missed it, you can read it here:

http://www.successful-investment.com/GlossaryOfTerms.pdf

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ETF/No Load Fund Tracker Newsletter For Friday, March 15, 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/2013/03/weekly-statsheet-for-the-etfno-load-fund-tracker-newsletter-updated-through-03142013/

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Market Commentary

Friday, March 15, 2013

DOW RETREATS AFTER 10-DAY STREAK OF GAINS; EUROPE SLIPS

US stock indexes retreated, sending the Dow Industrials lower for the first time in 11 days and containing the S&P 500 just as it neared its record close following a surprise drop in a gauge of consumer confidence.

Data released today painted a mixed picture of the economy. Equities eased up after the University of Michigan-Thomson Reuters index of consumer confidence fell to an initial March reading of 71.8 from a final 77.6 reading in February, and raising worries about the impact of higher income tax rates on household spending.

Earlier in the day, the Labor Department said consumer price index rose 0.7 percent in February, driven higher by a spike in energy prices. Annual inflation rate came in at 2 percent, within the range the Federal Reserve feels comfortable in.

Separately, data released by the Federal Reserve showed industrial production rose 0.7 percent last month after being flat in January, and beating forecasts for a 0.4 percent growth.

Also, a gauge of manufacturing in the New York region expanded for a second month in March while industry managers grew optimistic about the future.

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Weekly StatSheet For The ETF/No Load Fund Tracker Newsletter – Updated Through 03/14/2013

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ETF/Mutual Fund Data updated through Thursday, March 14, 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 +3.71% as part of the post election rebound.

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 into my blog for the latest updates.

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Jobless Data Lifts S&P 500 To Near Record; Europe Stocks Rise To 4 ½ Year High On US Rally

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[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com]

US stocks climbed today, sending the Standard & Poor’s 500 index within two points of its all-time closing high and lifting the Dow to yet another record high, after government data showed jobless claims dropped unexpectedly last week to the lowest level in almost two months in a sign the economy is expanding.

Earlier in the day, the Labor Department said first-time jobless claims fell by 10,000 to 332,000 in the week ended March 9, the least since mid-January.

Separately, the Labor Department reported a 0.7 percent jump in producer prices in February, boosted by an increase in gasoline prices.

The Chicago Boards Options Exchange Volatility Index, a gauge of the price of using options as insurance against declines in the S&P 500, fell 4.7 percent to 11.28, the lowest level since February 2007.

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Dow Records Longest Winning Streak Since 1996 On Retail Sales; Europe Lower On Data, Italy Auction

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[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com]

Domestic equities rose marginally with the Dow Industrials capping its longest wining streak since 1996 after data showed retail sales increased in February the most in five months, bolstering confidence in the world’s largest economy.

Economic numbers from Europe dampened sentiment before markets opened today. Data released by the EU statistics office showed industrial production fell 0.4 percent on a monthly basis in both the 17-member euro area and the 27-member European Union.

In the UK, industrial production slipped 1.2 percent in January, leading to an increased chatter of triple-dip recession there.

US equities headed higher after a Commerce Department release showed a 1.1 percent advance in retail sales in February, more than forecast and followed a 0.2 percent rise in January. Analysts believe the US consumers are showing remarkable resilience, having absorbed the payroll-tax increase and the continued dysfunction in Washington.

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