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Time to bank on Regional Bank ETFs? – ETF News And Commentary

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:01:01 -0500

Smaller banks are benefiting from loan growth and mortgage refinancing boom.

U.S. benchmarks continue to take flight

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:24:37 -0500

Technically speaking, the major U.S. benchmarks have taken flight.

Regional Bank ETFs for Financial Sector Exposure

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 08:26:11 -0500

Regional banks are one of the best ways to gain exposure to the outperforming financial sector even though U.S banks have faced much uncertainty over the past few years. Exchange traded funds tracking regional banks focus in on the health of local markets, while offering diversification benefits....

Bank of America rises, leading financial gainers

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 10:27:01 -0500

Bank of America is the best-performing financial stock in the S&P 500 on Tuesday, rising almost 2% and continuing its run-up after regaining the $10-a-share mark earlier this month.

Zions off after tweaking outlook; financials weak

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 10:35:02 -0500

Share’s of Utah’s Zions Bancorp retreat on the heels a presentation to be delivered at a conference later that included updated outlooks for future performance.

Hope for unloved U.S. financial services stocks

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 09:35:58 -0500

John Wasik U.S. financial services stocks may be the most unloved sector in recent memory, but they may end up prospering in the coming year. Individual investors have had solid reasons to be sour on financials since 2008. Earlier this year, JPMorgan Chase & Co disclosed a $6.2 billion loss in trading as part of its “London Whale” scandal. Bank [...]

Sector ETFs for Obama and the Fiscal Cliff

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 07:53:17 -0500

Investors took bets ahead of the election with sector exchange traded funds in coal, clean energy, healthcare and other industries. Now with President Barack Obama securing his second term, the market’s attention is back on the fiscal cliff and the expiration of the Bush-era tax cuts. In a...

ETF Insider: Bull Train Hits Resistance Again

Sat, 20 Oct 2012 09:00:59 -0400

The bulls kicked off trading on Wall Street, but the bears certainly got the last laugh as major indexes settled just about where they started the week by Friday’s closing bell. Encouraging retail sales and housing market data collided with an uptick in weekly jobless claims along with a string of sour earnings from bellwethers like IBM, Google and Chipotle. From a technical perspective, the S&P 500 Index failed to settle above the 1,470 level for a third time in the past two months, opening up the doors to profit-taking pressures [see Free 7 Simple & Cheap All-ETF Model Portfolios]. Actionable ETF Trade Ideas Last Week’s Actionable ETF Ideas Ticker Position Week Performance KRE Long -1.1% SPLV Long +0.6% EWY Long -0.1% Our picks from Monday’s Insider posted a negative performance results during an otherwise up-down week on Wall Street. Below, we highlight how our trade ideas fared during the week [sign up [...]

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Hot Option Plays: Support Tested Midday

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:18:23 -0400

Cusick’s Corner 10-15-2012 Midday The market was tested early but has rebounded quite nicely into the Midday and start of expiration week. These are critical levels, 1420 on the S&Ps, which needs to be supported so as not to cause any mid-term damage to the uptrend. The Financials, XLF, were under stress early today but [...]

ETF Insider: Support Levels In Sight

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:34:31 -0400

U.S. stocks fell into the limelight last week as mixed earnings and continuing worries over the global recovery intensified after a number of bellwethers revised their outlook lower. Performance reports will continue to dominate headlines on the home front this week although key overseas developments may also become the center of attention. The Euro zone summit slated for the end of this week should offer insights as to whether or not Greece will move forward with austerity measures, while China GDP will look to restore confidence and erase manufacturing slowdown woes [see Free 7 Simple & Cheap All-ETF Model Portfolios]. Weekly Outlook Below, we highlight ETFs that may see an increase in trading activity as relevant market data is released and evaluated by investors: iShares Barclays TIPS Bond Fund (TIP): Inflation-protected bonds may take on safe haven appeal if the latest U.S. CPI report paints a worrisome outlook. Analysts are expecting for annualized [...]

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Charting the volatility bands

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:22:19 -0400

The market price action technically supports a bullish view.

B. of A., J.P. Morgan lift Dow as banks rise

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 10:35:08 -0400

Bank of America Corp. and J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. post some of the strongest gains in the financial sector Thursday, building on earlier gains following the latest factory orders data.

U.S.-listed European banks stage big rally

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 09:57:27 -0400

U.S. investors get in on a Europe-wide bank rally early Friday and bid up the American depositary shares of several of the region’s major financials.

(HBC) The Moody’s Downgrade: Hurt Some Banks – Helps Others

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 14:10:02 -0400

What’s the premise behind this whole downgrading business? “Hindsight is 20/20.” “Fool me once,...

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Regional Bank ETFs Under the Microscope

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 06:00:39 -0400

After Moody’s Investor Service downgraded several major global banks, the sector has become closely watched. Investors are beginning to add financial exposure to their portfolios yet again, however, the large-cap institutions have been replaced by regional banks as prime choice. “Clearly the...

ETF Insider: Mixed Data Welcomes Choppy Trading

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 10:00:13 -0400

Equity markets were fairly range-bound all week as investors were quick to buy on optimism and even quicker to take profits given the looming uncertainties at home and overseas. Concerning economic data releases on the homefront spooked investors while at the same time bolstering hopes for additional stimulus in the coming week. On the international front, investors will keep their eyes fixated on Greece as the nation struggles to find consensus in the latest round of elections over the week [see also 101 ETF Lessons Every Investor Should Learn]. Actionable ETF Trade Ideas Last Week’s Actionable ETF Ideas Ticker Position Performance EPU Long -1.8% KRE Long – 0% TLT Long +1.3% Our picks from Monday’s Insider posted a rather lackluster performance during an otherwise choppy trading week on Wall Street. Below, we highlight how our trade ideas fared during the week [sign up for a free trial of ETFdb Pro to get actionable [...]

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ETF Insider: Buy On The Dip With Caution

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:17:39 -0400

Equity markets have kicked off the week on a positive note although profit taking pressures continue to lurk around the corner as analysts scrutinize the Spanish bank-bailout plan proposed over the weekend. Domestic major equity indexes appear to have regained their footing; the S&P 500 Index has bounced off support at the 1,275 level and the next obstacle will be hurdling over resistance around the 1,350 level. One potential concern is the fact that 30-year U.S. Treasury bond futures also appear to have regained their footing, which could foreshadow further volatility in the stock market if momentum returns to the fixed income space [see ETF Technical Trading FAQ]. Weekly Outlook Below, we highlight ETFs that may see an increase in trading activity as relevant market data is released and evaluated by investors: MSCI Germany Index Fund (EWG): This ETF may experience volatile trading on Wednesday as investors react to German CPI data released earlier [...]

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How to handle ETFs’ double-edged sword

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:01:26 -0400

Exchange-traded funds open the door to just about every investment sector and style. They’re readily available anywhere, anytime, and they’re cheap. That’s the appeal of ETFs — and the problem, writes Jonathan Burton.

ETF Losers, April 30th 2012 (XIV, BAL, XHB, KRE, EWP)

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:56:08 -0400

ETF Losers, April 30th 2012:VelocityShares Daily Inverse VIX Short Term ETN (NYSEARCA:XIV): -2.21% iPath DJ-UBS Cotton Subindex Total Return SM Index ETN (NYSEARCA:BAL): -1.79% SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (NYSEARCA:XHB): -1.69% SPDR S&P Regiona...

Financial, Bank ETFs for Earnings Season

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:00:58 -0400

Financial sector stocks have slid back along with the broader markets over the past month, but the auspicious start to this earnings season has helped bank picks and financial sector exchange traded funds regain some of their lost strength. Companies like JPMorgan (NYSE: JPM), Wells Fargo (NYSE:...

Bank of America Might Spook Financials (BAC, XLF, KRE, KBE)

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:21:23 -0400

Brian Katt Financial sector feels heavy pressure from bad loans and earnings worries As earning season accelerates, investors are looking to the all important financial sector for signs that the bull market can continue and that world financial markets...

Regional Banks on the Radar: KRE, BBT, ZION, CMA

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:33:00 -0400

Over the past several days, regional bank stocks have begun popping up on my radar, looking quite promising...(Read More)

Hot Option Plays: Squeeze Is On

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:18:42 -0400

Cusick’s Corner 03-19-2012 AAPL announces a dividend (the worst kept secret) and a buyback and this was nothing spectacular, is this new Apple just laying seeds? It just doesn’t seem creative, not something that you would think is innovative or sparks of genius. Fading this move to the upside is difficult but if the trend [...]

ETF Chart of the Day: Banks

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:20:09 -0400

Bank exchange traded funds are moving higher with some of the sector’s top names unveiling share buybacks and dividend hikes. For example, SPDR S&P Regional Banking (NYSEArca: KRE) rallied nearly 4% on Tuesday. In notes to customers we have mentioned the outperformance in the Financial...

Hot Option Plays: Look At The Probability

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:18:25 -0500

Cusick’s Corner 03-07-2012 Yesterday was an example of the trader being tested. Almost every trade that I have ever put in action has been tested, in other words the underlying goes right to a price where you emotionally cannot stand being in the trade. This is where discipline and pre-trade planning come in handy. Make [...]

Deleveraging? What deleveraging? (XLF, KRE, XLY)

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:52:38 -0500

Consumers pile on debt in January The Federal Reserve reported today that consumers added on more than $17 Billion in debt in January which is the third straight month for more consumer debt, debunking the myth that the consumer is “deleve...

Bank On These Regional Bank ETFs – ETF News And Commentary

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:00:01 -0500

Bank On These Regional Bank ETFs

Financials Start Strong, Face Headwinds (KBE, KRE, XLF, BAC)

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:50:44 -0500

Brian Katt Financial ETFs have been strong performers but Europe’s downgrade on Friday could be a new headwind. The Financial sector represented by ETFs like Financial Select SPDR NYSEARCA: XLF) has enjoyed rapid, recent gains, up nearly 15% sinc...

Wall Street slips on reports of euro-zone downgrades – RSI picks IJS, IWB & KRE

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:56:00 -0500

S&P’s Picks for Regional Bank ETFs

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:46:54 -0500

Regional bank exchange traded funds have been rallying the past few weeks to lead the financial sector and outperform large-cap banks. Year to date through Jan. 11, SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (NYSEArca: KRE) was up 7.4%, more than doubling the 2.9% gain for the S&P 500, according to...

ETF Chart of the Day: Regional Banks

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:55:12 -0500

Today we highlight bullish-looking options flows seen in KRE (SPDR KBW Regional Banking) on Monday as the exchange traded fund makes a run at its highest levels in about a year. The fund tracks the S&P Regional Banks Select Industry Index, with top holdings including CapitalSource CSE (1.83%),...

Regional Banks Rock (KBE, KRE, RF, STI, IYF)

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:53:26 -0500

Regional banks power higher to lead financial sector to gains The regional banking sector, represented by SPDR KBW Bank Index (NYSEARCA:KBE) and SPDR KBW Regional banking (NYSEARCA:KRE) has been on a roll so far in 2012, with the sector up sharply o...

Wall St down, MF Global falls victim to Europe - RSI picks Indonesia & regional banks

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:55:00 -0400

T. Rowe, regionals lead steep financial drop

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:27:44 -0400

Shares of regional banks like Regions Financial and Zions Bancorp as well as asset managers like T. Rowe Price. and Franklin Resources lead sector shares lower in early activity after reporting results that show continued strain on customers and investors.

Fifth Third top gainer, but financials slip

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:01:23 -0400

Shares of Ohio-based regional bank Fifth Third Bancorp were the top gainer in the S&P 500 index and the financial sector on Thursday after the company said its profit grew in the third quarter and that it has no exposure to the European debt crisis.

Citi, B. of A. lead swoon in financial shares

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:14:33 -0400

U.S. financial stocks swoon Tuesday morning, catching up with markets in Europe and Asia, which fell the day before.

ETF Spotlight: SPDR KBW Regional Banking (KRE)

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 07:55:26 -0400

ETF Spotlight on SPDR KBW Regional Banking (NYSEArca: KRE), part of an ongoing series on individual exchange traded funds. Assets: $410.12 million. Objective: SPDR KBW Regional Banking ETF tries to reflect the performance of the KBW Regional Banking Index, which is an equal-weighted index that...

Bank of New York leads financials lower

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:27:44 -0400

Shares of Bank of New York Mellon led the financial sector lower on Thursday morning, falling 2% a day after the surprise resignation of the firm’s CEO Robert Kelly.

Eight Regional Bank Stocks on a Roll

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:53:05 -0400

Here's a quick look at eight dividend-paying regional bank stocks that are up year to date and trading near their 52-week highs.1st Source (NASDAQ: SRCE): This Indiana-company reported strong second-quarter results back in July, which it attributed i...

Fast Money Picks For July 14th (SLV, KRE, JPM, TM)

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:46:44 -0400

CNBC Fast Money's Brian Stutland thinks that it would be wise to buy iShares Silver Trust (ETF) (NYSE: SLV) tomorrow.

Regions stock drops on audit report; banks gain

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:00:16 -0400

Regions Financial shares fell after a report said the firm is looking at whether some executives made timely disclosure of some bad loans. But, the broader financial sector rose on Monday.

Keep an Eye on Brazil ETFs and Regional Banks: Strategist

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 05:00:17 -0400

An investment strategist for exchange traded fund (ETF) manager iShares recommends investors keep an eye on Brazil ETFs and regional banks. Some analysts like valuations in regional banks and the potential for takeovers by larger rivals. There are plenty of regional bank ETFs to help investors gain...

Hot Option Plays: Merger Announced

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:19:42 -0400

Cusick’s Corner Earlier this morning optionsXpress and The Charles Schwab Corporation announced that they agreed to merge. I am excited about the new offerings and opportunities that may come from this merger. With that said, M&A is on the rise (see Bullish Flow) and blue chips are under pressure (see Bearish Flow). Libya and Japan [...]

Regional Bank ETFs Await Their Turn

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 17:00:03 -0500

The improving economy has lifted Wall Street’s big banks out of their rut, but smaller community and regional bank exchange traded funds (ETFs) have yet to experience a similar rebound. What gives? While Main Street bankers are experiencing a rebound thanks to higher consumption, a...

December ETF Performance Report

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 17:00:36 -0500

Although stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) closed lower at the end of the year, December managed to send things out on a high note. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 2.9% this month. The S&P 500 added 4.3%, while the NASDAQ rose 4.1%. Just about anything commodity-related was hot in...

7 Regional Bank ETFs Betting on M&A Pickup

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:00:56 -0500

Greater mergers and acquisitions activity in the financial sector has been delivering a nice bump for regional banking exchange traded funds (ETFs). The Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Regional Bank Index rose 3% this month on regional banking M&A activity, reports Laurie Kulikowski for TheStreet....

Regional Bank ETFs: Best and Worst Performing Banks

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 14:00:12 -0500

Despite the optimistic news coming from a few Wall Street bankers, a majority of financial institutions are struggling in the fledgling recovery. Let’s take a look at some of the best and worst banks, along with the exchange traded funds (ETFs) that hold them. For 2010, 157 banks went under,...

Stock indices higher today - RSI picks financial ETFs IYG & KRE

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:39:00 -0500

Hot Option Plays: SPX Stuck With 1245 Resistance In Place

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 17:18:44 -0500

Cusick’s Corner The market stayed in this consolidative grind going into the After Hours. It was a fair and orderly Quad Witching, leaving us all with a lot of decisions to make over the weekend and into the holiday week. Right now the market is clearly stuck with overhead resistance in place, SPX 1245, and [...]

Regional Banking ETF Put Volume Pops During Afternoon Trading

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 16:20:22 -0500

Today’s tickers: KRE, CPN, PRGO, FITB, DPS, SMH & M

KRE - SPDR KBW Regional Banking ETF – A large-volume debit put spread initiated on the SPDR KBW Regional Banking ETF this afternoon suggests one options investor is wary that the significant run up in the price of the underlying fund since the start of December could reverse course next year. Shares of the KRE, an exchange-traded fund that tracks the performance of the KBW Regional Banking Index, are up slightly by 0.10% to trade at $25.18 as of 3:30pm. The strategist responsible for the put spread may be building up downside protection, or alternatively, could be taking an outright bearish stance on the regional banking sector through March 2011. Shares in the fund rallied 14.25% during December so far to reach a 6-month high of $25.59 this past Wednesday. The put-spreader picked up 19,000 put options at the March 2011 $24 strike for a premium of $0.81 each, and sold the same number of puts at the lower March 2011 $20 strike at a premium of $0.16 apiece. Net premium paid to initiate the spread amounts to $0.65 per contract. Thus, the investor is prepared to make money, or realize downside protection, if shares of the KRE fall 7.3% from the current price of $25.18 to breach the effective breakeven point on the spread at $23.35 by March 2011 expiration. Maximum potential profits of $3.35 per contract are available to the put-spreader should shares of the underlying fund plummet 20.6% lower to trade below $20.00 by expiration day next year. The fund’s shares have not traded below $20.00 in more than a year.

CPN - Calpine Corp. – A large chunk of call options were picked up on Calpine Corp. late in session by a bullish strategist positioning for shares to rally substantially ahead of January 2011 expiration. Shares of the independent power generation company are up 2.6% this afternoon to stand at $13.22 in the final hour of the trading week. Calpine was recently…

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