U.S. stocks endured the first weekly loss in six weeks. Gold continued to careen while the U.S. dollar continued to impress.
Those issues loomed large this week, but there was more. Much, much more. Alibaba had its initial public offering road show and has ceased taking orders for that widely anticipated IPO. The U.S. and Europe bolstered economic sanctions and Apple (NasdaqGS: AAPL) unveiled a new iPhone, a watch and a new mobile payments platform.
With that, we turn to the biggest ETF stories of the week.
Broad Market/Sector ETFs
A quiet rise for an old dividend ETF. [The Quiet Rally of a Familiar Dividend ETF]
Miners ETFs keep cash even as gold funds falter. For how long is the question. [Investors Stick by Miners ETFs as Gold Falls]
Don’t forget to mind your ETF’s Apple weight.
Top sector ETFs ideas for a rising rate environment. [Rising Rates Defense With Sector ETFs]
A profitable marriage of dividends and quality under the umbrella of one ETF.
IPO ETF gets a pre-Alibaba IPO lift. [IPO ETF Awaits Alibaba]
Obamacare isn’t derailing this health care ETF.
Global ETFs
Alibaba’s ETF prospects got a big boost from a major index provider’s decision.
How institutional investors tap the liquidity of international ETFs. [The Refined Approach to ETF Liquidity]
It was a rough week for Russia ETFs, thanks to new sanctions from the West.
A favored emerging markets ETF looks to regain its lost luster. [Return to PIE]
Scotland’s independence vote and its impact on U.K. ETFs.
Commodities and Fixed Income ETFs
Silver ETFs look ready for more downside. [Silver: Worse Before it Gets Better]
The dollar is the 800-pound gorilla in the commodities and the gorilla is winning. [Dollar ETFs Loving Weak Commodities]
Believe it: Volatility increasing in Treasury ETFs.
The allure of California municipal bonds.
ETF Trends editorial team contributed to this post. Tom Lydon’s clients own shares of Apple.