As announced last week, today’s issue of the High Volume ETF Cutline report features the expanded version, which makes it easy for you to track and review those ETFs that have moved above the cutline (trend line). To clarify, High Volume (HV) ETFs are defined as those with an average daily volume of $10 million or higher. These ETFs are …
6 ETF Model Portfolios You Can Use – Updated through 7/19/2011
Finally, we saw the major market ETFs make a solid rebound yesterday, supported by strong IBM earnings, followed by positive signs in the debt ceiling battle and blowout earnings by Apple. The mood was euphoric, but it remains to be seen if that is the beginning of more upside moves or just a typical head fake. Our ETF Model Portfolios …
ETFs On The Cutline – Updated through 7/15/2011 – Upcoming Improvements
With the S&P 500 having lost 2.1% during last week’s sell-off, most of the activity around the cutline was to the downside. Even High Yield Bonds (JNK) continued their roller coaster ride, as they now again slipped below the line to -10 from the previous +6 position. Right now, there is simply no stability as far as upside momentum in …
Last Week In Review: ETF News And Blog Posts
In case you missed it, here’s a summary of the ETF topics that I posted to my blog during the week ending on 7/15/2011. Continued global uncertainty, along with questionable economic data, made this past week a losing one for equity ETFs. On the positive side, the metals rallied strongly and helped elevate our core holding PRPFX. My published Cutline …
How should ETFs be used by Retirees and Conservative Investors?
That’s an interesting question indeed, and Seeking Alpha tried to cover some ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ via “An ETF Primer for Retirees and Conservative Investors.” Here are some highlights, but I suggest you read the entire article if that topic is of interest to you: Over the past few years, exchange-traded funds have made a big impact on the 80-year-old mutual …
ETF Leaders And Laggards – For The Week Ending 7/15/2011
Here is a quick ETF review of the past week’s winners and losers from my High Volume ETF Master list: Equities got slapped around this past week with the S&P 500 giving back 2.1%. Shining brightly were gold related ETFs along with Natural Gas. As you can see, gold had a super week by adding +3.29% on top of the …