How many major sectors of the U.S. economy are riding above their respective long-term, 200-day trendlines? 3 of the big 10 are. Not surprisingly, Defensive Equity ETFs like SPDR Select Sector Utilities (XLU) and SPDR Select Sector Staples (XLP) made the cut. More surprisingly to some, however, is the recent emergence of a cyclical powerhouse like SPDR Select Sector [...] [...more]
ETFs For Volatile Markets, Volatility ETFs/ETNs, Dividend ETFs, Inverse ETFs, ETF Protection, “Dip-Buying” ETFs Click here to listen to the show: 8-14-2011 [...more]
After a few months in “dry dock,” the Claymore Shipping ETF is about to be relaunched. Are the factors that forced the shutdown a thing of the past? If not, are there other Transportation ETFs that have been trending higher? Claymore’s New ‘SEA’ To Set Sail Soon - Oliver Ludwig, Index Universe ETFs That Go Up When The Market [...] [...more]
Legitimate criticism of leveraged ETFs is rapidly fading from the blogosphere. In fact, a number of my peers serve up “champagne-and-caviar-like” praise for Leveraged ETFs. There may be a reason for that… and that reason may be a direct or indirect advertising/financial arrangement. In fact, one wonders why there isn’t a warning label with, “Caution: Commentators receive compensation from Leveraged ETF provider.” There’s nothing [...] [...more]
