Conversely, the biggest decliners included ETFs indexed to sugar, VIX futures, natural gas, real estate and Treasuries. [Options Trading Explodes in Bearish Treasury ETF]
The top three unleveraged ETFs this week were iShares S&P Network Index (IGN), SPDR Metals & Mining (XME) and Global X Silver Miners (SIL) with gains of over 5% in afternoon dealings Friday.
The bottom three unleveraged ETFs this week were iPath Sugar (SGG), Active Bear (HDGE) and iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures (VXX) with losses of 4% or more.
In next week’s economic data, look for reports on retail sales, producer and consumer prices, homebuilder confidence and housing starts.
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO)
