ETF/Mutual Fund Data updated through Thursday, January 26, 2012 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 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 …
European Concerns Return As Equity ETFs Fall
Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Although today wasn’t a big mover or shaker, the S&P 500 fell 0.57%. However, some European indices such as the DAX and FTSE gained over 1%. Meanwhile, the Euro barely budged against the dollar, remaining at $1.31/Euro. The 10-year Treasury took another dip today, falling to a yield of 1.93%. Investors just don’t seem to have …
Sharp Upswing For Equity ETFs Despite Continued Negativity
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Despite a down opening for markets, Apple’s massive earnings caused quite a roar. The S&P 500 jumped 0.87% while the NASDAQ had a big gain of 1.14% as Apple roared ahead due to stellar earnings. However, the same optimism wasn’t echoed by Europe and Asia. Furthermore, the Euro rose to $1.31 against the dollar while the …
7 ETF Model Portfolios You Can Use – Updated through 1/24/2012
The markets picked up a little upward momentum since last week’s issue with the S&P 500 gaining about 1.5%. The seven ETF Model Portfolios increased in value as well. All eyes continue to focus on Greece and whether a suitable haircut with bond holders can be worked out. Looks to me that Greece is finally playing hardball as the possibility …
Still No Breakout or Breakdown for Major Market ETFs
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Major market ETFs hovered near the zero mark once again as Greece remains in a deadlock with its creditors. The S&P 500 marginally dipped 0.10% while European indices were down as well. Also, the Euro stood still at $1.30/Euro while the 10-year Treasury was virtually unchanged at 2.06%. Overall, the last couple weeks have presented an …
Flat Performance for ETFs Amidst Greek Uncertainty
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] As we wait for a resolution between Greece and its bondholders, markets stood flat as the S&P 500 chimed in a meager 0.05%. Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury climbed to a yield of 2.07%, indicating that investors are less risk averse than they have been in recent weeks. For the first time in over two weeks, the …