Facing Obamacare Repeal, A Sturdy ETF Idea
U.S. Senate Republicans unveiled legislation last week that seeks to replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare. While controversial, the new…
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How to Find Value With International Smart Beta ETF Plays
With U.S. stocks looking expensive as the bull market ages, investors are looking for value opportunities and some developed international markets have plenty of…
Largest Mexico ETF Continues Impressive Performance
The iShares MSCI Mexico Capped ETF (NYSEArca: EWW), the largest exchange traded fund dedicated to Mexican equities, is up nearly 21% year-to-date. That is…
As Tech Stocks Surge, Bullishness Not Confined to U.S.
Tech stocks are surging this year, but the bullishness is not confined to U.S. technology equities and exchange traded funds. International technology stocks are…
Don’t Overlook Fed Decision When it Comes to Bank ETFs
The Financial Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLF), the largest exchange traded fund dedicated to the financial services sector, and some rival financial services ETFs…
Guggenheim Solar ETF Continues to Shine
The Guggenheim Solar ETF (NYSEArca: TAN), the largest exchange traded fund dedicated to solar stocks, jumped nearly 3% yesterday, bringing its year-to-date gain to…
Investors Embrace BDC (Business Development Companies) ETF
The search for added yield and income can take investors to some unique asset classes, including business development companies (BDCs). Often high-yielding, BDCs are…
Are Energy ETFs in Danger as Slump Continues?
The Energy Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLE), the largest exchange traded fund dedicated to energy equities, continues slumping and is down 3.3% this week,…
Optimism for Big China ETF After MSCI Announcement
The iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSEArca: FXI), one of the largest China exchange traded funds listed in the U.S., is up 13% year-to-date and…
Biotech ETFs Could Heat Up Thanks to Republican-Led Congress
The iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF (NasdaqGM: IBB), the largest biotechnology exchange traded fund by assets, and the rival SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (NYSEArca: XBI)…
As Bull Market Matures, Investors Prefer Higher Quality Fare
The quality factor is a point of emphasis for a growing number of strategic beta exchange traded funds. Though there has been debate surrounding…
As Sector Slides, Energy’s Influence Wanes
The Energy Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLE), the largest exchange traded fund dedicated to energy equities, is down nearly 14%. That is just one…