The Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (NYSEArca: VGK) was the most searched ex-U.S. developed markets ETF on ETF Trends this week while the ProShares S&P 500 Aristocrats ETF (NYSEArca: NOBL) took home most searched honors among dividend ETFs.
Coming off a strong showing in March, amid the hype about higher bank dividends and ahead of a period of seasonal strength, the Financial Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLF) was the most searched ETF after IBB. Talk of higher interest and subsequent benefit to bank stocks is another reason for the interest in XLF. [Higher Rate Talk Lifts Bank ETFs]
Speaking of higher rates, it is that talk that made the SPDR Barclays Convertible Securities ETF (NYSEArca: CWB) this week’s most searched bond ETF on ETF Trends. Convertible are usually one of the top-performing fixed income classes in rising rate environments.
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