Weekly StatSheet For The ETF/No Load Fund Tracker Newsletter – Updated Through 05/10/2012

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ETF/Mutual Fund Data updated through Thursday, May 10, 2012

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

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 broken above its long term trend line (red) by +3.44%. Be sure to tune into my blog for the latest updates.

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US Broad Markets End Losing Streak; EWP Pops, KWT Drops

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[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com]

US broad markets ended higher with the NASDAQ dropping after blue-chips reversed their longest losing streak in nine months following a dip in jobless claims.

Investors, however, remained cautious as Europe wavered over Greece’s possible exit from the monetary union. Treasuries cut losses as investor-demand for safe-haven US debts remained strong, though yields rose for the first time this week today.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) struggled to gain 19.98 points, breaking the six-day losing streak. All but 11 of the blue-chip’s 30 components ended higher with computer networking gear-maker Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO) hitting the ground hardest, losing 10 percent for the day.

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Major Market ETFs Continue To Retreat On Europe Worries; International Trend Tracking Index (TTI) Slips Into Bear Market Territory

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[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com]

US stocks bounced back to pare losses suffered earlier in the day though all the three major market indexes closed lower Wednesday as the Greece political drama weighed on investor sentiment.

Treasuries rose as Europe continued to witness political turmoil following Greece’s failure to form a coalition government, driving the today’s 10-year auction-yield to record low levels.  The Treasury sold $24 billion in 10-year notes after investors showed strong appetite for safest assets amid increased uncertainties.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) shed 97 points to settle at 12,835, recovering from a 183-point slip. The Dow witnessed the sixth straight day of losses; it’s longest since an eight-day streak in August 2011. The blue-chip index recovered from a sharp fall after Europe’s lifeboat fund – the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) confirmed that Greece would receive its next tranche of funding.

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7 ETF Model Portfolios You Can Use – Updated through 5/8/2012

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What a difference a week makes. The S&P 500 ran into a brick wall as a result of the poor jobs report and the fallout from the elections in Greece and France. Since last week’s ETF Portfolio report, the index slumped some 3% with our conservative models losing to a lesser degree.

Our energy sector holding VDE (Portfolio #3) dropped below its predetermined sell stop point of 10% and was sold on Monday. Yesterdays down move pushed the more volatile ETFs VEU and GLD below their respective stop loss points as well, but only barely. I want to see more downside piercing before pulling the trigger in those sectors.

So far, this year is shaping up to be an exact repeat of 2010 and 2011, where the initial upside burst petered out and downside momentum was only halted later in the year due to the Fed’s stimulus initiatives. Will we see a threepeat? It’s too early to tell at this time.

Here’s the latest update:

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Equity Markets Celebrate A Delayed “Sinko De Mayo;” Fear Of Greece Exit From EU Spooks US Stocks

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[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com]

US equities sank Tuesday as the Greek political uncertainty continued to haunt markets though major indexes managed to cut losses and clawed back to recoup earlier losses. Good thing, because for a while serious downside prospects loomed very large.

As Athens struggled to form a coalition government, Treasury yields sank to a three-month low as demand for the world’s safest securities spiked at a three-year US note auction.  The bid-to-cover ratio, a gauge of investor demand for securities on offer, was recorded at a robust 3.65 at the $32 billion 3-year notes auction as Greece faced the real prospect of a default by an advanced economy.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) closed down 76.44 points, recovering smartly from the 198 points drop during the day’s trade. All but 5 components of the 30-component blue-chip index closed lower.

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US Equity ETFs Vacillate As Blue-Chips Retreat; INXX Soars, VXX Tanks

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[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com]

US equities wavered Monday with the blue-chip Index closing lower while the broader markets gained modestly as investors remained uncertain about the European debt crisis following the outcome of French and Greece elections.

Yield on 10-year notes continues to trade at three-month lows as investors continue to buy world’s safest assets in an increasingly uncertain environment.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) retreated 0.2 percent with 17 of the 30 components of the blue-chip index ending in the negative territory. PC maker Hewlett-Packard Co (HPQ) was the biggest loser while Bank of America Corp (BAC) and Walt Disney Co (DIS) surged in a choppy trading day.

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