ETF Data updated through Thursday, September 22, 2016 Methodology/Use of this StatSheet: From the universe of over 1,800 ETFs, I have selected only those with a trading volume of over $5 million per day (HV ETFs), so that liquidity and a small bid/ask spread are assured. Trend Tracking Indexes (TTIs) Buy or Sell decisions for Domestic and International ETFs (section …
The Fed’s In Charge: Equities, Bonds And Precious Metals Gain
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] 1. Moving the Markets Thanks to the Fed’s decision of not raising rates and thereby keeping the financial markets happy, the computer algos went wild for a second day in a row with the major indexes, along with gold and silver, benefitting by closing higher although on abysmal volume. Never mind that US growth was forecasted …
The Fed Blinks—Again; No Rate Hike Propels Indexes
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] 1. Moving the Markets Stocks rallied as the Nasdaq closed at a new record high after the Federal Reserve opted to leave interest rates unchanged but stressed that the case for a hike in rates has “strengthened”. In its statement, the Fed said the “case for an increase in (short-term) rates has strengthened” but that the …
Treading Water
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] 1. Moving the Markets Stocks inched slightly higher Tuesday ahead of Wednesday’s interest rate decision from the Federal Reserve. There is not much hype to get jittery about this time around, as most believe that there is no hike slated for this year. Also on deck for tomorrow: A rate policy announcement from the Japanese. Shares …
A Failed Rally
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] 1. Moving the Markets An early rally attempt failed with the major indexes slowly but surely retreating and ending just about unchanged. Anxiety prevailed as Wall Street awaits Wednesday’s key Federal Reserve decision on interest rates. To me, it’s a foregone conclusion that the Fed, for a variety of reasons, such as consistently weakening economic data …
ETFs On The Cutline – Updated Through 09/16/2016
Below please find the latest High Volume ETF Cutline report, which shows how far above or below their respective long-term trend lines (39 week SMA) my currently tracked ETFs are positioned. This report covers the HV ETF Master List from Thursday’s StatSheet and includes 366 High Volume ETFs ETFs, defined as those with an average daily volume of more than …