Just about everyone is familiar with Jeremy Siegel’s book, Stocks For The Long Run. ETF investors are probably aware that the good professor is also a co-founder of fund provider, WisdomTree. Yet, after the worst decade on record for the S&P 500, with a -1.2% annualized return for the 2000s (dividends included), it’s not too difficult [...] Continue Reading...
Make no mistake, like it or not, there is money to be made when a government invests in its military. With two wars in the Middle East as well as a variety of hot-beds around thre globe, some surmise the U.S. will be forced to spend in this area for years to come. Yet, do you know which ETFs [...] Continue Reading...
According to Investor’s Business Daily, online shopping sales were more robust in 2009 than in 2008. There are many reasons that this may have occurred. But, maybe… just maybe… the consumer is shopping a bit more freely. Gain some insight on Retail ETFs as we check into the hotel room of a New Year. Plus, if you are [...] Continue Reading...
Dan Deighan, head of Deighan Financial Advisors, believes that the bond market is going to experience a “meltdown.” He pointed to weak demand for 2-year U.S. Treasury bonds on Monday, 12/28, as well as the steepening of the yield curve. If you’re a U.S. treasury bond bear, “there’s an ETF for that.” The Proshares UltraShort 20+ U.S. Treasury [...] Continue Reading...
According to Bespoke, the NASDAQ is up 45% in 2009 and only down 18% since the October 2007 market highs. The S&P 500 in 2009 has garnered a respectable 25% in 2009. However, it is still down 28% from the 2007 peak. Do these numbers indicate that technology ETFs, both here and abroad, may be setting up [...] Continue Reading...
Real Estate Investment Trusts, or REITs, used to offer attractive yields and a measure of stability. These days, a REIT is one of the more volatile investment choices. What’s more, even the attractiveness of the income stream is questionable… when one considers alternative income producers (e.g., convertibles, preferreds, energy trusts, etc.). Nevertheless, in December, most REIT ETFs were [...] Continue Reading...
For many investors, the U.S. has lost its edge. Some go as far as to suggest that we’re stuck in the middle of a 20+ year, go-nowhere market… similar to the last 20+ years in Japan. In contrast, plenty of folks seem to think the emerging growth of China, Brazil, India and other up-n-comers has just gotten started. Could [...] Continue Reading...
Strategy ETFs (Buy Back ETFs, Dividend Growth ETFs, Hedge Fund ETFs) Click here to listen to the show: 12-27-09 Continue Reading...
Everyone enjoys a good Santa Claus rally. And in 2009, St. Nick has been noticeably kind to the major benchmarks. In the single week since 12/17/09, the S&P 500 has pushed 2.5% higher to new year-to-date peaks near 1125. The NASDAQ has been the gift that keeps on giving, catapulting 4.5% to a 52-week pinnacle. Indeed, most individual [...] Continue Reading...
The holidays are a time to share thankfulness with those we care about most. Family, friends, health, happiness… and yes, Exchange-Traded Funds! Here on Christmas Eve, we look at some trading and cost savings strategies for your ETF portfolio. Also, for those of you still looking for a last minute Christmas treat, give the gift of [...] Continue Reading...
