Guggenheim Airline (NYSEArca: FAA) exchange traded fund (ETF) soared more than 4% in trading today. In the last three months, the ETF has lost more than 12%. What’s causing the reversal in sentiment?
For one, Americans are apparently traveling more. Southwest (NYSE: LUV) reported a 13% jump in traffic in February, as well as 8.6% growth in average seat miles flown. Southwest’s stock soared nearly 7% in trading. That, in turn lifted FAA, which gives 15.3% of its weight to Southwest.
For another, oil prices have taken a breather today, which no doubt fueled the improved sentiment. Oil prices are still high – above $100 a barrel – but analysts are encouraged that airlines have been raising prices to make up for it, passenger traffic hasn’t fallen accordingly.
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