Most Searched ETFs: Surging Sectors

The iShares Select Dividend ETF (NYSEArca: DVY) was also in the conversation among the most searched dividend ETFs.

Among international ETFs, the KraneShares CSI China Internet Fund (NYSEArca: KWEB) was the most searched on talk that Alibaba, one of the most widely anticipated initial public offerings in recent memory, will commence that IPO sooner than expected. In what appears to be a pre-World Cup bounce, the iShares MSCI Brazil Capped ETF (NYSEArca: EWZ) was the next most-trafficked single-country ETF. [Alibaba Lifts China Internet ETF Again]

In a sign that some traders are continuing to bet on an uptick in volatility, the iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN (NYSEArca: VXX) surged almost 6% this week, enough for the ETN to make its first appearance on our most searched list.

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Tom Lydon’s clients own shares of DVY.