Inflows to Materials ETFs Rise Amid Trade War Talk
Speculation that the Trump Administration’s recently announced tariffs on imported aluminum and steel will spark a trade war is prompting some investors…
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Market Correction May Foreshadow Bullish Run for Stock ETFs
The U.S. equity market experienced a 10% drawdown in February, breaking into an official correction. If history has anything to say about…
Why It’s a Good Time to Consider Materials ETFs
The Materials Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLB) and other materials ETFs are performing admirably this year. For example, XLB, the largest materials…
Varying Growth Opportunities in Global ETFs
The global economy continues to chug along, but individual country growth remain disparate. Investors, though, may pick and choose their global exposures…
Hurricane Season Could Help Bolster Sector ETFs
A natural disaster is not something would immediately consider a benefit, but some sector and related exchange traded funds can still capitalize…
Sector, Factor ETF Strategies to Capitalize on a Changing Market Environment
As the economy moves towards the late business cycle, with shifting fiscal and monetary policies, exchange traded fund investors should consider targeted…
ETF Sectors: Areas of Strength in 2017
After a multi-year rally, the markets have slowed down and moved toward more steady late cycle growth. Nevertheless, investors can still tactically…
Material ETFs are Prime Trump Plays
The Materials Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLB) and other materials exchange traded funds are extending bullishness that started last year. Much of…
Materials ETFs Keep the Good Times Going
The Materials Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLB) and other materials exchange traded funds were standouts among sector ETFs last year. For example,…
Trump’s Wall Reinforces Materials ETFs
President Donald Trump’s has reiterated his plan to build a wall along the Mexican border, reinforcing construction and materials-related exchange traded funds.…
How Mixing Sector ETF Exposure Can Affect Portfolio Outcome
Many advisors and investors have utilized sector exchange traded funds to gain exposure to targeted areas of the market. However, maintaining the…
11 Sector ETFs for a Diversified Investment Portfolio
Investors who are just beginning to fill out their investments may gravitate toward name brand stocks that they are familiar with, but…
Fidelity Slashes Sector ETF Expenses in Fee War
Fidelity Investments has cut the expense ratios on its line of sector-specific exchange traded funds, taking the title of the lowest-cost ETFs…
Materials ETFs Shaping up as Second-Half Plays
The materials sector is the third-best performer in the S&P 500 this year, trailing only the utilities and groups. Good news for…