[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Equity ETFs rebounded Thursday following a streak of five down days that had wiped out more than 3 percent of the major indices, as concerns over Spain eased and hopes for better-than-expected profits rose ahead of the earnings season following Alcoa’s surprise profit surge. US Treasuries retreated after six sessions of gains amid rumors that Madrid …
US Stocks End Mixed; VXX Rallies On Fear, EWO Tanks
US stocks ended mixed Thursday with the broad market ETFs retreating for the third successive day in a shortened week, as worries over Spanish debt crisis returned to haunt Wall Street. All the indices closed lower for the week despite better weekly claims data ahead of Friday’s nonfarm payrolls reading for March. As equities sank, US Treasuries marched ahead for …
Do You Want To Bet On Asia And Wish To Look Beyond China And India? Five ETFs Worth Considering
These nations, excluding Japan, formerly known as the Asian Tigers, offer good investment opportunities for investors looking to diversify their Asia portfolio. Some of them, like Taiwan, South Korea and Singapore are industrial powerhouses while others like the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia enjoy excellent demographics and natural resources. Compared to more established markets, these markets display more volatility (higher beta). …
Major Market ETFs End Mixed On Weak Data; VXX Drops Slightly, GAZ Runs Out Of Gas
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The Dow staged a late-session comeback to break a two-session losing streak even as US stocks ended mixed Thursday. A raft of weak economic numbers, including a higher-than-expected jobless claim, soured investor sentiments driving both the NASDAQ and the S&P 500 lower for the second day in a row. Strong demand for Treasuries pushed yields down …
US Stock Rally Runs Out Of Steam; VXX Floats, VNM Sinks
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] US stocks took a break to close lower Tuesday, as the day’s economic data gave investor’s little reason to cheer about after Monday’s rally. Treasuries rallied today showing not everybody believed that the bond bear market started Monday when economic reports showed decline in home consumer confidence and prices. Demand for US debt was well supported …
ETF/No Load Fund Tracker Newsletter For Friday, March 16, 2012
ETF/No Load Fund Tracker StatSheet ————————————————————- THE LINK TO OUR CURRENT ETF/MUTUAL FUND STATSHEET IS: https://theetfbully.com/2012/03/weekly-statsheet-for-the-etfno-load-fund-tracker-newsletter-updated-through-03152012/ ———————————————————— Market Commentary Friday, March 16, 2012 EQUITY ETFS GAIN SHARPLY BUT END WEEK MIXED; GAZ STILL BURNING BRIGHT, VNM SINKS US stocks ended mixed Friday, restricting weekly gains as inflation climbed unexpectedly in March, and a slew of options contracts expired on the …