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Presidential Visit Puts Myanmar Investment Theme in Spotlight

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:11:48 -0400

Six months after President Barack Obama visited Myanmar, that country's president, Thein Sein, will visit the White House.

Sein's visit to Washington, D.C. marks the first such visit by a leader from the Southeast Asian nation in nearly five decades and it is one that again puts the spotlight on Myanmar's

TWM Crowded With Sellers

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:13:49 -0400

In trading on Friday, shares of the Proshares UltraShort Russell2000 ETF (TWM) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $17.55 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to measure momentum on a scale of zero to 100.

Proshares Short Russell2000 (RWM) Enters Oversold Territory

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:13:18 -0400

In trading on Friday, shares of the Proshares Short Russell2000 ETF (RWM) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $20.30 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to measure momentum on a scale of zero to 100.

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Getting Very Oversold

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:12:44 -0400

In trading on Friday, shares of the Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF (VTIP) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $49.85 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to measure momentum on a scale of zero to 100.

Shares of REW Now Oversold

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:11:41 -0400

In trading on Friday, shares of the Proshares UltraShort Technology ETF (REW) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $30.01 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to measure momentum on a scale of zero to 100.

Shares of MZZ Now Oversold

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:11:26 -0400

In trading on Friday, shares of the Proshares UltraShort MidCap400 ETF (MZZ) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $17.38 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to measure momentum on a scale of zero to 100.

Shares of SMDD Now Oversold

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:10:04 -0400

In trading on Friday, shares of the Proshares UltraPro Short MidCap400 ETF (SMDD) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $20.7186 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to measure momentum on a scale of zero to 100.

Singapore Dollar Trust (FXSG) Enters Oversold Territory

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:07:08 -0400

In trading on Friday, shares of the Singapore Dollar Trust ETF (FXSG) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $79.31 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to measure momentum on a scale of zero to 100.

Proshares UltraPro Short Russell2000 (SRTY) Enters Oversold Territory

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:06:51 -0400

In trading on Friday, shares of the Proshares UltraPro Short Russell2000 ETF (SRTY) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $19.27 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to measure momentum on a scale of zero to 100.

Friday's ETF with Unusual Volume: IYK

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:06:29 -0400

The iShares Dow Jones US Consumer Goods Sector Index Fund (IYK) is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Friday, with over 144,000 shares traded versus three month average volume of about 33,000. Shares of IYK were trading flat on the day.

Proshares Ultra 7-10 Year Treasury Breaks Below 200-Day Moving Average - Notable for UST

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:00:04 -0400

In trading on Friday, shares of the Proshares Ultra 7-10 Year Treasury ETF (UST) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $56.80, changing hands as low as $56.61 per share. Proshares Ultra 7-10 Year Treasury shares are currently trading off about 1.1% on the day.

Friday's ETF Movers: PSCM, PSAU

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:44:52 -0400

In trading on Friday, the S&P SmallCap Materials Portfolio (PSCM) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 9% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of Stillwater Mining (SWC), up about 4.6% and shares of Kraton Performance Polymers (KRA), up about 2.9% on the day.

Are Farmers Next to be Hit by Debt?

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:37:00 -0400

Currently the agriculture industry is in a boom cycle. A report by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, according to CNBC, says the boom may end soon, leaving farmers shouldering massive debt.

Farming is a business that involves constant investment. Investment in land, in equipment, storage, seed, fertilizer, you

HYG, RUSS: Big ETF Outflows

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:40:06 -0400

Turning today to week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the largest outflow was seen in the iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond Fund (HYG), which shed 4.6 million shares, or a 2.7% decrease week over week. And on a percentage change basis, the ETF with the largest outflow was the Daily Russia Bear 3x Shares (RUSS), which lost 3.1 million of its shares, for a whopping 58.5% decline in outstanding shares.

ITB, BIS: Big ETF Inflows

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:30:30 -0400

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the largest inflow was seen in the iShares Dow Jones US Home Construction Index Fund (ITB), which added 5.2 million shares, or a 5.6% increase week over week. Among the largest underlying components of ITB, in morning trading today PulteGroup (PHM) is up about 2.2%, and DR Horton (DHI) is higher by about 1.5%.

IEFA, CCH, RYAAY: Large Inflows Detected at ETF

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:38:49 -0400

Symbols mentioned in this story: IEFA, CCH, RYAAY Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand.

VYM, UPS, F, DD: Large Inflows Detected at ETF

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:37:04 -0400

Symbols mentioned in this story: VYM, UPS, F, DD Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand.

ITOT, GS, EBAY, USB: Large Inflows Detected at ETF

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:35:23 -0400

Symbols mentioned in this story: ITOT, GS, EBAY, USB Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand.

PRF, MET, PRU, TRV: Large Inflows Detected at ETF

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:34:21 -0400

Symbols mentioned in this story: PRF, MET, PRU, TRV Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand.

Noteworthy ETF Inflows: NUGT

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:33:06 -0400

Symbols mentioned in this story: NUGT Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand.

Notable ETF Outflow Detected - HDV, CTL, D, NEE

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:29:43 -0400

Symbols mentioned in this story: HDV, CTL, D, NEE Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand.

iShares MSCI Chile Capped Investable Market Index Fund Experiences Big Outflow

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:27:26 -0400

Symbols mentioned in this story: ECH Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand.

Vanguard Utilities ETF -- Insider Buying Index Registering 14.7%

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:26:35 -0400

A look at the weighted underlying holdings of the Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) shows an impressive 14.7% of holdings on a weighted basis have experienced insider buying within the past six months. Start slideshow:10 ETFs With Stocks That Insiders Are Buying UGI Corp.

BDC Income ETF -- Insider Buying Index Registering 25.1%

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:25:56 -0400

A look at the weighted underlying holdings of the BDC Income ETF (BIZD) shows an impressive 25.1% of holdings on a weighted basis have experienced insider buying within the past six months. Start slideshow:10 ETFs With Stocks That Insiders Are Buying Horizon Tech Finance Corporation (HRZN), which makes up 0.87% of the BDC Income ETF (BIZD), has seen 5 directors and officers purchase shares in the past six months, according to the recent Form 4 data.

SH: ETF Outflow Alert

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:25:53 -0400

Symbols mentioned in this story: SH Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand.

Shares of BWZ Now Oversold

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:21:27 -0400

In trading on Friday, shares of the SPDR Barclays Short Term International Treasury Bond ETF (BWZ) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $34.65 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to measure momentum on a scale of zero to 100.

GLD Crowded With Sellers

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:20:50 -0400

In trading on Friday, shares of the SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $132.084 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to measure momentum on a scale of zero to 100.

Notable ETF Inflow Detected - IWO, ALK, GWR, OHI

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:14:26 -0400

Symbols mentioned in this story: IWO, ALK, GWR, OHI Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand.

PFF, GM.PRB, HCS.PRB, ALLY.PRA: Large Outflows Detected at ETF

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:14:06 -0400

Symbols mentioned in this story: PFF, GM. RB, HCS.

SOXS Crosses Critical Technical Indicator

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:12:20 -0400

In trading on Friday, shares of the Daily Semiconductor Bear 3x Shares ETF (SOXS) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $16.08 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to measure momentum on a scale of zero to 100.

Shares of SDD Now Oversold

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:10:09 -0400

In trading on Friday, shares of the Proshares UltraShort SmallCap600 ETF (SDD) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $18.13 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to measure momentum on a scale of zero to 100.

Shares of ALD Now Oversold

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:07:24 -0400

In trading on Friday, shares of the WisdomTree Asia Local Debt Fund ETF (ALD) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $51.945 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to measure momentum on a scale of zero to 100.

Notable Two Hundred Day Moving Average Cross - RUSS

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:07:06 -0400

In trading on Friday, shares of the Daily Russia Bear 3x Shares ETF (RUSS) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $18.44, changing hands as low as $18.11 per share. Daily Russia Bear 3x Shares shares are currently trading off about 4.2% on the day.

ETF Flows Report for 05/17/2013

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:50:43 -0400

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The Meaning of the New Highs in the S&P500

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:26:14 -0400

by Geoff Considine The S&P500 has recently been hitting new all-time highs, which would seem to suggest that the economy is recovering and that the U.S. economy is back on track. The story does not look quite so rosy when you account for inflation, as Mark Hulbert has recently noted. The current level of the S&P500 is, in [...]

McGraw Hill Financial, Inc. a Top Ranked SAFE Dividend Stock With 2.0% Yield (MHFI)

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:40:24 -0400

McGraw Hill Financial, Inc. (MHFI) has been named to the Dividend Channel ''S.

Four Things Einhorn, Soros Are Forgetting About Gold Miners ETF

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:53:22 -0400

Highlighting fourth-quarter 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, it was noted hedge fund legends David Einhorn and George Soros held sizable stakes in the largest gold miners ETF, the Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSE: GDX).

To be fair to Soros, during the fourth quarter, he

These ETFs Could be Affected by Future Rate Cuts

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:42:21 -0400

In less than two months a dizzying array of global central banks have lowered interest rates. The European Central Bank, the Reserve Bank of Australia, the Reserve Bank of India, the Bank of Israel, the Central Bank of Turkey and the list goes on.

When the domino effect will end is

Europe Stock Market ETFs Defy Recession; Here's Why

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:18:00 -0400

European stock markets have scaled to new heights despite record unemployment and the longest recession in eurozone history, with no end in sight. It shows that stock market growth has little correlation with economic growth. Investors trading on fundamentals instead of technicals are missing a roaring bull market that contrarians dream of. Global X FTSE Greece 20 ETF (GREK), tracking the most beleaguered EU country, soared 31% in the trailing

Thursday's ETF with Unusual Volume: PRFZ

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:19:47 -0400

The FTSE US 1500 Small-Mid Portfolio (PRFZ) is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Thursday, with over 218,000 shares traded versus three month average volume of about 26,000. Shares of PRFZ were up about 0.2% on the day.

Market Wrap for Thursday, May 16: A Small Pullback For U.S. Stocks as Economic Data Disappoints

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:17:39 -0400

Stocks pulled back late on Thursday as bullish sentiment could not overcome disappointing economic reports. Initial jobless claims, housing starts and a reading of the Philadelphia Fed's Business Outlook Index all surprised to the downside.

Although it is far too early to predict a correction in the market, investors who have

SPLV, EFO: Big ETF Outflows

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:30:26 -0400

Turning today to week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the largest outflow was seen in the S&P 500 Low Volatility Portfolio (SPLV), which shed 12.5 million shares, or a 7.3% decrease week over week. Among the largest underlying components of SPLV, in morning trading today NextEra Energy (NEE) is down about 0.3%, and Consolidated Edison (ED) is lower by about 0.4%.

XLK, GASX: Big ETF Inflows

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:22:17 -0400

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the largest inflow was seen in the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK), which added 9.1 million shares, or a 2.8% increase week over week. Among the largest underlying components of XLK, in morning trading today Apple (AAPL) is up about 0.7%, and Microsoft (MSFT) is higher by about 0.7%.

XLY, MCD, AMZN, NWSA: ETF Inflow Alert

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:53:05 -0400

Symbols mentioned in this story: XLY, MCD, AMZN, NWSA Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand.

MDY, VRTX, KSU, AME: Large Inflows Detected at ETF

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:52:36 -0400

Symbols mentioned in this story: MDY, VRTX, KSU, AME Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand.

KRE, FNFG, FMER, RF: ETF Inflow Alert

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:52:20 -0400

Symbols mentioned in this story: KRE, FNFG, FMER, RF Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand.

Notable ETF Inflow Detected - VHT, JNJ, LLY, UNH

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:51:59 -0400

Symbols mentioned in this story: VHT, JNJ, LLY, UNH Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand.

Notable ETF Inflow Detected - DEM, SKM, TEO, MTL

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:51:34 -0400

Symbols mentioned in this story: DEM, SKM, TEO, MTL Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand.

Noteworthy ETF Inflows: CWB

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:51:22 -0400

Symbols mentioned in this story: CWB Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand.

SCO: Large Inflows Detected at ETF

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:51:11 -0400

Symbols mentioned in this story: SCO Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand.