ETF Data updated through Thursday, August 20, 2026 How to use this StatSheet: These are the main indicators that tell you when to buy or sell Domestic and International ETFs (section 1 and 2). They do that by comparing their position to their long-term M/A (Moving Average). If they cross above, and stay there, it’s a green light to buy. …
The Bulls Took A Breather, But Gold And Bitcoin Kept Running
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks spent most of the day on the defensive as bond yields resumed their climb and oil prices pushed higher. Yesterday’s Treasury buyback announcement briefly calmed the bond market, but that optimism faded quickly, with long-term yields giving back those gains and reminding investors that deficits and borrowing needs remain front and center. Adding to the …
The Treasury Blinked. Gold And Bitcoin Noticed Immediately
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Today’s market move came down to one thing: the Treasury’s decision to significantly expand its buyback program for longer-term debt. That helped push long-term yields lower, and stocks responded with modest gains, led by small caps. The bigger story, though, was the message the market seemed to take from it. As the Treasury steps more aggressively …
The Bond Market Sends A Warning, And Wall Street Listens
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Today was a reminder that interest rates still matter, even in a market that’s been happily distracted by AI for much of the year. Global bond yields pushed to levels not seen in years, with the U.S. 30-year Treasury hovering around 5.3% and long-term rates climbing across Japan and Europe. That’s the kind of move that …
A Mixed Market Menu: AI Gains, Middle East Pains
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Today’s market felt like a tug-of-war with no clear winner. Early optimism around AI helped keep the S&P 500 on steady footing, while chip names such as Micron, Nvidia, and Broadcom benefited from continued enthusiasm for the AI story. But as the day wore on, rising oil prices and renewed U.S.-Iran tensions grabbed traders’ attention. Higher …
ETF Tracker Newsletter For August 14, 2026
ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. RECORD HIGHS MEET RISING YIELDS: A MARKET AT ODDS WITH ITSELF [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Over coffee this morning, I’d say the market’s most impressive feat was its ability to ignore almost everything thrown at it. Retail sales came in softer than expected, Applied Materials stumbled more than 4%, …