If you recognize the long-term value in the S&P 500 stocks, yet are adverse to volatility, you may consider using the S&P 500 Low Volatility Portfolio (SPLV) as opposed to SPY or the broad VTI. SPLV tracks the S&P Low Volatility Index and includes 100 stocks from the benchmark’s 500 with the lowest realized volatility over the past 12 months. …
European Fears Won’t Go Away – Continued Strain on Equity ETFs
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The situation in Europe remains a drag on equity ETFs as markets fell further once more. The S&P edged down 0.85%. The NASDAQ has also been in quite a slump in comparison to the S&P 500 and Dow Jones index, dropping 1.26%. The 10-year Treasury also fell once more, dipping to a yield of 1.96%. Most …
This Market Turbulence is Mind Boggling for ETFs
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Just when it seemed like markets came to reality and began taking Europe’s problems into account again, equities shot up, with the S&P 500 rising 2.04% while volatility subsided. The amount of sensitivity to news in the marketplace is borderline insane at the moment. I simply can’t deviate from our strategy yet, unless a viable long-term …
Quieter Day for ETFs, But That May Change Very Soon; Trading Range Still Intact
It was a somewhat uneventful day as markets ended relatively flat from the S&P to commodities and exchange rates. Is this a sign of a sea change following a week of up days? It just might be. Leaving Europe aside, the start of the earnings season kicked off rather disappointingly, which is likely to be reflected in tomorrow’s trading session. …
To Be or Not To Be Back In Equity ETFs
Last week’s market run-up has probably got you thinking whether you should head back into equities. While the short-term positive trend in equities looks promising, the long-term trend is still well into bear territory, especially given the uncertain long-term future of the Eurozone and other negative global economic developments. On this basis, I suggest remaining out of equities. Nevertheless, it …
ETFs On The Cutline – Updated through 6/17/2011
With the International Trend Tracking Index (TTI) having signaled a ‘Sell’ last Wednesday, can the domestic TTI be far behind? Judging by the action around the current ETF Cutline report, only a substantial rebound with legs may be able to stem the slide and reinstate upward momentum. Since the last report, several additional major indexes have slid below their long …