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Bearish Options Play Paying Off As Abercrombie Shares Lose Their Cool

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:06:55 -0400

Today’s tickers: ANF, XLU & XLV

ANF - Abercrombie & Fitch Co. – Shares in teen retailer, Abercrombie & Fitch Co., are getting hammered today, down 10% at $48.92 in early-afternoon trading after the company reported a wider-than-expected first-quarter loss and missed topline estimates, lowered its full year earnings forecast and said same-store sales would be down slightly for the rest of the year. A review of pre-earnings report activity in Abercrombie options yesterday indicates one trader was prepared for the pullback today. It looks like the strategist initiated a ratio put spread, picking up 500 May 31 ’13 $50 strike puts for a premium of $0.91 each, and selling 1,000 puts at the May 31 ’13 $47 strike at a premium of $0.35 apiece. The bearish trade cost a net premium of $0.21 per contract and established an effective breakeven price of $49.79, with maximum possible gains of $2.79 per contract given a 13.5% move lower (based on ANF’s closing price of $54.37 on Thursday 5/23/13) in the stock to $47.00 by expiration on the 31st of May. The $47/$50 ratio put spread is working today given the sharp selloff in the price of the underlying, and would cost roughly $1.20 per contract, or more than five times as much, to initiate as of the time of this writing.

XLU - Utilities Select Sector SPDR – At the end of April shares in the Utilities ETF were trading at the highest level since the summer of 2008, having rallied nearly 20% during the first four months of 2013 to hit $41.44 on April 30th. Several trading sessions prior to securing the $41.44 high, we noted a large trade in XLU options; the purchase of a block of 50,000 Jun $40 strike puts for a premium of $0.51 per contract. The trade was initiated within 30 minutes of the opening bell on April 25th when shares in the XLU were trading around $40.87. The slide in shares of the XLU during the month of May, including a 1.0% dip…

Daily ETF Roundup: Healthcare Shares Boost IHI And XLV

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:19:21 -0400

Wall Street regained some of its momentum today as investors digested the latest commentary from two Fed officials. Helping boost equities were a pair of speeches from St. Louis Fed President James Bullard and New York Fed President William Dudley; Bullard commented that the central bank’s stimulus measures have been “effective” and expressed his continuing support of the program, while Dudley indicated that the Fed could change asset purchases in either direction. Meanwhile, investors remain somewhat cautious ahead of Ben Bernanke’s testimony before the Senate tomorrow and the release of the latest FOMC minutes [see The Cheapest ETF for Every Investment Objective]. Global Market Overview: Healthcare Shares Boost IHI And XLV Ahead of Bernanke’s testimony, all three major U.S. equity indexes rose to close in positive territory. The S&P 500 ETF settled 0.13% higher, with its underlying index on track for its biggest one-month point gain since October 2011. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF rose [...]

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11 best charts for income-seeking investors

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:01:31 -0400

An investor looking for income-paying investments has to look far and wide for yield thanks to the aggressive money-pumping actions of the Federal Reserve and other central banks. But there are ways to beat Uncle Sam’s offer of less than 2% interest. MarketWatch asked money managers and strategists: Where do you go to hunt for yield?

Daily ETF Roundup: IGN Pops After Cisco Earnings, XLV Slumps

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:00:52 -0400

U.S. equities ended near session lows after several disappointing economic reports curbed bullish momentum today. The Labor Department reported a surprise uptick in jobless benefits, which posted the biggest one-week increase since November. Meanwhile U.S. building permits topped analysts’ expectations, while housing starts for April declined, posting its weakest reading since November. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s May index of business activity also fell unexpectedly. Investors also paid close attention to Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President John Williams comments, which indicated that he is open to the central bank scaling back its bond-buying program in coming months [see The Cheapest ETF for Every Investment Objective]. Global Market Overview: IGN Pops After Cisco Earnings, XLV Slumps Following a slew of disappointing economic reports, all three major U.S. equity indexes slid to close in negative territory. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF ended 0.22%, after its underlying index briefly hit a fresh all-time high. The S&P 500 ETF [...]

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Defensive Sector ETFs Leading the Market – ETF News And Commentary

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:46:01 -0400

3 Defensive sector ETFs that have been outperforming SPY so far in 2013.

4 stock sectors that should stay hot this summer

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:00:28 -0400

‘Sell in May and go away’ is good advice — the U.S. market typically suffers from the summertime blues. But for most investors, saying goodbye to stocks in May and returning in November is unrealistic, writes Jonathan Burton. If you’re concerned about the market, don’t jump — sidestep.

The Defensive Sector Led Stock Market Rally Continued

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:39:38 -0400

It’s been a while that this stock market rally has been led by often considered ‘defensive’ sectors such as consumer staples, health care and utilities, all of which occupied the top 3 trend score ranking table: Assets Class Symbols 05/01Trend Score 04/24Trend Score Direction Consumer Staples XLP 10.98% 11.42% v Healthcare XLV 10.85% 12.82% v [...]

Earnings Trigger Volume Spike in Pharma ETF

Wed, 01 May 2013 14:41:27 -0400

On Tuesday, it was Pfizer (NYSE: PFE).

Wednesday, it is Merck (NYSE: MRK). Earnings reports from the two pharmaceuticals giants and Dow components have triggered two consecutive volume spikes in the Market Vectors Pharmaceuticals ETF (NYSE: PPH), an arguably under-appreciated play on one this

Daily ETF Roundup: XLV Slips On Pfizer Earnings, VGT Jumps On Apple Bond Deal

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:03:41 -0400

U.S. equities rallied once again today after a brief morning slide; the S&P 500 and Nasdaq logged in their sixth-straight month of gains, while the Dow ended higher for the fifth-straight month. Earlier losses came after Pfizer (PFE) posted a disappointing earnings report and the Chicago-area purchasing managers’ index came in lower than expected for April. Pulling stocks back up was a report that showed the employment-cost index fising for the first quarter less than expected, and the S&P Case-Shiller 20-City home-price index coming in higher than expected for February [see What Can You Buy With Apple's Cash?]. Global Market Overview: XLV Slips On Pfizer Earnings, VGT Jumps On Apple Bond Deal To close out the month, all three major U.S. equity indexes managed to close in positive territory. The S&P 500 ETF rose 0.24% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq ETF gained 0.73%, as both underlying indexes logged in record closes. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF ended 0.11% higher. In Europe, markets [...]

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ETFs to Watch April 29, 2013 (ALD, EEV, XLV)

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:44:03 -0400

Here is the ETF Professor's ETF Watch List for Monday, April 29, 2013.

The iShares Gold Trust (NYSE: IAU) and the iShares Silver Trust (NYSE: SLV) should be in play.

Give the Health Care Select Sector SPDR (NYSE: XLV) a look.

Keep an eye on the Direxion

A Look Ahead: This Week's ETFs to Watch

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:28:16 -0400

Last week was another fine one for U.S. stocks as the broader market fought off an array of data points that can only be considered mixed at best to again close higher. With last week's 1.4 percent pop, the S&P 500 is now up 0.8 percent this month and has

Head-To-Head: Healthcare Industry Standouts

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:00:24 -0400

Over the last few years, interest in the healthcare industry has been on the rise as investors embrace this popular corner of the market for its lucrative opportunities and attractive growth potential. The investment thesis behind this sector is quite simple: the U.S.’s growing aging population has made healthcare spending a significant portion of our nation’s GDP, as well as job creation and stock market appreciation. And while there are some potential roadblocks that could curb the healthcare industry’s growth, the sector’s promising long-term trends certainly warrant a closer look [see also How To But The Right ETF Every Time]. Thanks to the evolution of the ETF industry, there are several ways investors can gain cheap and easy access to healthcare equities. One question in particular that stumps many investors, however, is which approach to take; some choose to cast a wider net over the space with broad-based ETFs, while others [...]

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3 Sector ETFs Surviving This Slump – ETF News And Commentary

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:30:01 -0400

Markets have been quite rough over the past few days. What are some sector ETFs that have resisted this downtrend?

Take A Defensive Approach with a Health Care ETF

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:21:12 -0400

I do the “ETF of the Week” for MarketWatch every Thursday on Chuck Jaffe’s MoneyLife Show where I highlight big movers and disappointments within the exchange traded fund market. On Thursday, I highlighted the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEArca: XLV). With broad stock indices hovering...

Daily ETF Roundup: Stocks Rebound From Worst One-Day Drop In 2013

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:52:40 -0400

Wall Street recovered from its biggest one-day drop this year, as U.S. equities rallied to finish near session highs today. Bolstering stocks were a slew of upbeat earnings results and encouraging economic reports. The Commerce Department stated that construction of new homes jumped to the highest level since the financial crisis, while industrial production also rose more than expected. In earnings news, Coca-Cola (KO) and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) both beat analysts expectations, while Goldman Sachs Group (GS) reported higher profit and revenue forecasts, but showed signs of weakness in trading revenue [see Free Member Report: How To Pick The Right ETF Every Time]. Global Market Overview: Stocks Rebound From Worst One-Day Drop In 2013 Following today’s upbeat earnings and economic reports, all three major U.S. equity indexes rallied into positive territory. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF gained 1.06%, as its underlying index soared 157.58 points. The S&P 500 ETF rallied 1.48%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq ETF rose 1.33%. In Europe, [...]

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A Look Ahead: This Week's ETFs to Watch

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 19:52:30 -0400

Last week was another strong one for U.S. stocks as the S&P 500 climbed 2.3 percent in what was benchmark index's best performance since the first week of the year.

The SPDR S&P 500 (NYSE: SPY) is now up 8.7 percent year-to-date. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 2.1

Daily ETF Roundup: Stocks Close Near Session Highs

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:45:05 -0400

U.S. equities were up across the board today, finishing near session highs with the Dow and S&P 500 clocking in new record levels. Meanwhile, investors digested the latest minutes from the Fed, which were “inadvertently” sent early to several individuals from Congress and various trading groups. According to reports, there were at least 12 banks, a Wall Street law firm, a hedge fund, and a private equity fund that were among the recipients of the “mistakenly” sent email. The minutes showed that committee members are still divided on the timeline for ending the central bank’s aggressive stimulus measures [see Free Member Report: How To Pick The Right ETF Every Time]. Global Market Overview: Stocks Close Near Session Highs As stocks soared broadly across the board, all three major U.S. equity indexes rallied to close in positive territory. The S&P 500 ETF jumped 1.22%, as its underlying index broke its previous all-time high of 1,576.09 set back in October of 2007. The Dow Jones [...]

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23-Year Trend: First-Quarter Market Gain Predicts Up Year – Sectors to Watch

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 09:05:31 -0400

Caution: Defensive Stock Led Rally

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:48:20 -0400

From MyPlanIQ 360 Degree Market View, U.S. stock sectors have the following trend scores: Assets Class Symbols 04/05Trend Score 03/28Trend Score Direction Healthcare XLV 11.91% 13.31% v Utilities XLU 9.17% 9.62% v Consumer Staples XLP 8.93% 11.05% v Consumer Discretionary XLY 7.6% 10.72% v Financial XLF 7.18% 10.46% v Industries XLI 5.32% 8.96% v Energy XLE [...]

Healthcare ETFs in Massive Rally on Defense Trade, J&J

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 07:30:25 -0400

The S&P 500 and Dow have hit record highs but healthcare ETFs have been leading the way along with other defensive sectors like utilities and consumer staples. Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEArca: XLV) has increased 17.5% year-to-date, compared to the 10.0% rise in the S&P 500....

STTG Market Recap Apr 2, 2013

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:46:28 -0400

Stocks continued their recent pattern with outperformance by the S&P 500 and underperformance by small caps as signified by the Russell 2000. Stocks gapped up to start the day, and seemed to be on cruise control but began selling off sharply in the last 20 minutes of the day, threatening to erase all the day's gains. But in the last few minutes of the day a sharp rally of about 5 S&P points helped keep the gains preserved; the S&P 500 gained 0.52% and the NASDAQ 0.48%. The Russell 2000 - which we have been harping on lately - was down 0.48% so you have a full 1% difference between how large(r) caps did versus small(er) caps.

Original post: STTG Market Recap Apr 2, 2013

Staples ETFs Rally: Here's Why It Can Continue

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:23:13 -0400

Considering that it is home to some of the sleepiest stocks on the market and that it is merely the fifth-largest sector weight in the S&P 500, the consumer staples group has sure been on the receiving end of a lot of attention.

Perhaps part of the reason is that

"Low Vol" ETF Inflows Underscore Rally's Risk-Off Nature

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:09:47 -0400

When it comes to sector ETFs, the proof is in the proverbial pudding regarding the risk off tenor of the rally in U.S. equities.

Through April 1, the average year-to-date return for the low beta trio comprised of the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (NYSE: XLP), the Health Care

A stock strategy to weather the downturn

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:52:44 -0400

How well do the market’s defensive sectors actually perform on a historical basis before and after a market peak? Do they move independently of the market and are they really a good way to weather a downturn?

Hot Option Plays: Equities Open Higher

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:17:48 -0400

Midday 04-02-2013 Stock market averages are rallying Tuesday. The only economic stat of the day showed Factory Orders up 3 percent for February and .4 percent more than expected. Ford and GM shares ticked higher in the wake of their monthly auto sales results. Meanwhile, United Healthcare (NYSE:UNH) gained 6 percent and is the best [...]

April 1, 2013: Momentum Over Stocks, Sector And Style Funds

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:28:52 -0400

We present performance results on momentum based stock funds, sector rotation and style rotation. We further make observations on the effectiveness of momentum based investing in various categories.

Hot Option Plays: Stock Market Averages Stumbled After Hours

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:17:49 -0400

04-01-2013 After Hours Stock market averages stumbled following a disappointing read on March manufacturing Monday. The report released this morning showed the ISM Index of manufacturing activity falling to 51.3 in March, from 54.2 and well below expectations of 54.0. Meanwhile, Construction Spending was up 1.2 percent for February and .3 percent more-than-expected. Stock market [...]

Why sharp fund, ETF gains can cut both ways

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 08:30:32 -0400

Investors in mutual funds and exchange-traded funds begin the second quarter of 2013 with less clarity. But, writes Jonathan Burton, after the best quarter in a year for the U.S. stock market, many relieved investors may be more inclined to say, “Why ask why?”

A Look Ahead: This Week's ETFs to Watch

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 10:33:57 -0400

The big news last week was that the S&P 500 finally managed to notch a new all-time high just 1,570 and the benchmark U.S. index did so in a holiday-shortened week.

The first quarter is now in the books and it was the best first quarter for U.S. stocks

Buy These ETFs in April...Or Now

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:07:45 -0400

With just one full trading day remaining in March (U.S. markets are closed Friday), now is the ideal time to take a look at how April factors into the market's seasonal trends.

Importantly, the fourth month of the year marks the start of the second quarter, which can trigger some window-dressing

3 Sector Rotation Strategies ETF Investors Must Know

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:00:43 -0400

Short-term traders and long-term investors alike have flocked to exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in large part because of the exposure they provide to different segments of the economy, including stock sectors, commodities, bonds, real estate and global markets. Investors can now buy a single ETF providing diversified exposure to a specific area of the global economy, which means strategies that were once reserved mostly for professionals are now accessible to everyone. One such strategy is sector rotation [see also How To Swing Trade ETFs]. Equities often move in patterns, with certain types of stocks performing better in certain economic conditions, and other types of stocks performing better in other types of conditions. There are three general rotation strategies you can use to attempt to capitalize on these patterns [Download 101 ETF Lessons Every Financial Advisor Should Learn]. What’s the Appeal? Not all securities move together at the same time, or least not with [...]

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Daily ETF Roundup: S&P Closes Near All-Time High

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:00:37 -0400

Wall Street seemingly shrugged off the latest euro zone developments today, pushing equity indexes towards record levels despite a number of mixed economic reports. U.S. durable goods spending came in better-than-expected, though civilian aircraft and parts purchases, which vary from month to month, accounted for the majority of the increase. The Standard & Poor’s and Case-Shiller home-price index also topped analysts’ expectations, while the number of new home sales fell more than expected in February. In a separate report, the Conference Board’s U.S. consumer confidence metric took a significant tumble; concerns over federal government spending and tax rates were cited as the main reasons for the decline in confidence [see Free Member Report: How To Pick The Right ETF Every Time]. Global Market Overview: S&P Closes Near All-Time High Despite a mixed bag of domestic economic reports, all three major U.S. equity indexes rallied to close in positive territory. The S&P 500 ETF rallied 0.80%, as its [...]

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STTG Market Recap Mar 22, 2013

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:17:21 -0400

What a finish to a very volatile week. The past three sessions have seen gaps at the opening of the day in completely opposite directions - up Wednesday, down Thursday, and up again Friday. There was really no news today to pin on the gap up and rally other than optimism that "something" will get done with the Cyprus situation early next week. This is one of those weeks that felt like two or three weeks in one as we returned to the days of Euro-drama. Barry Ritholtz at The Big Picture did a nice summation of the week's events. In the end the market's did not finish much different than from where they started but with almost every day being a violent move up or down, we did move around a lot to get nowhere. Friday the S&P 500 gained 0.72% and the NASDAQ added 0.70%; quite a bit of this came in the closing few minutes of the day as the S&P jumped 2 points in the closing 2-3 minutes.

Original post: STTG Market Recap Mar 22, 2013

12 Cheap ETFs Every Trader Must Know

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 07:00:41 -0400

The popularity of ETFs–for their transparency, diversity across asset classes and low fees–have created a lot of competition between ETF providers to attract volume. One way ETFs attract volume is through a low expense ratio (ER). The ER is the fee charged to manage your funds on a yearly basis, expressed as a percentage. While the ER is not the only factor to consider when investing in ETFs, a lower ER means you keep more of the generated profits, and pay less when you realize a loss [Download 101 ETF Lessons Every Financial Advisor Should Learn]. Below is a list of the cheapest ETFs in the short/inverse, leveraged and major asset categories; please note this includes only ETFs in the top 100 by trading volume, and as such, is intended for active investors who are looking to keep their trading costs to a minimum: Major Asset Classes for Cheap There are [...]

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3 ETFs for Value Investors

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:44:25 -0400

U.S. stocks have performed quite well through the first two-and-a-half months of 2013, but what may come as a surprise to some is the out-performance of so-called value sectors.

As measured by some major sector ETFs, funds such as the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (NYSE: XLP) and

As stocks extend gains, volume gets even thinner

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:54:41 -0400

Trading volume drops below averages for month, year, as indexes climb to new heights.

STTG Market Recap Mar 12, 2013

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:30:57 -0400

Stocks snapped their 7 day winning streak as the S&P 500 fell 0.24% and the NASDAQ 0.32%. In light of the latest advance it was a very minor pullback. News flow continues to be light as the main event of the week - tomorrow morning's retail sales - await. There was some news overseas but to show you how backwards everything is, in Britain there was a poor industrial output report but since that dropped the pound versus other currencies, and brought in hopes for more quantitative easing from the Bank of England, the FTSE in Britain rallied. We truly live in a George Costanza world.

Original post: STTG Market Recap Mar 12, 2013

3 Sector ETFs Outpacing Larger Rivals

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:39:58 -0500

Sectors lead the broader market, not the other way around. With U.S. stocks flirting with all-time highs, it is a good idea to identify leaders and laggards at the sector level. This exercise is also an excellent way for investors to take part in the ongoing debate about large ETFs

February Select SPDR ETF Sector Review

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:22:53 -0500

A look back on February's Select SPDR ETF Sector performance through technical analysis.

See January's Select SPDR ETF Sector Review HERE!

Performance results; January 30, 2013- March 5, 2013.

Consumer Discretionary (XLY)

XLY continues to push higher breaking out over $51 resistance toward the end on February. Prices up 3.28% in February.

STTG Market Recap Mar 1, 2013

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:51:40 -0500

Stocks had another volatile day, in one of the most volatile weeks in a long time. After a big gap down to start the day as global purchasing manager index data came in weak, a better than expected U.S. ISM Manufacturing report caused the market to rip higher, gaining some 15 S&P points in about an hour. In the end the S&P 500 added 0.23% and the NASDAQ 0.3%. In this hectic week that began with a major selloff, the indexes actually both gained ~0.2% when it was all said and done.The pace of growth in the U.S. manufacturing sector edged up to 54.2 from 53.1 in January, exceeding forecasts for a pullback to 52.5. A reading above 50 signals expansion in manufacturing.There was also a huge drop in personal incomes reported pre-market but part of that was due to the payroll tax holiday ending on December 31st.

Original post: STTG Market Recap Mar 1, 2013

Ths State of the Markets: What Did We Learn From The Volatility?

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:59:29 -0500

After a fourth straight day of triple digit moves on the Dow (something that hasn't happened since November 2011) the headlines of the major news outlets proclaimed "Dow Hits Five-Year High." And after disappearing for a couple of days, CNBC's countdown to new all-time highs returned yesterday afternoon. So I

ETFs to Watch February 11, 2013 (DEM, EWI, XLV)

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 07:24:27 -0500

Here is the ETF Professor's ETF Watch List for Monday, February 11, 2013.

The Market Vectors Gaming ETF (NYSE: BJK) continues to look appealing.

The Health Care Select Sector SPDR (NYSE: XLV) is in a nice uptrend.

Give the Global X Uranium ETF (NYSE: URA) a look.

Keep

The Energy Sector Is Breaking Out

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 08:30:31 -0500

In bull markets, it’s good to see investors rotate in and out of different stocks. Some sectors establish themselves as market leaders for a while. As a rally progresses, you’ll begin to see profit taking on some of these names, prompting traders to look elsewhere for strong momentum moves. Of course, it’s a sign of a healthy rally when you see this “market of stocks” environment. It’s great for traders, too — mainly because there’s [...]

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STTG Market Recap January 25, 2013

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:35:45 -0500

Rinse. Wash. Repeat. Rally out of the gates. Mid morning selloff. Afternoon buying. It has been the pattern for just about every day in 2013. Until this changes, traders will keep singing the same tune. Friday the S&P 500 gained 0.54% and the NASDAQ 0.62%. This was the 8th straight day of gains for the S&P 500. Indexes continue to levitate away from any real support but thus far no real selling pressure or reversion to mean. The only real news of the day was new home sales which came in light on the day but despite that people still piled into the home builder stocks. Talk about a frothy environment.

Original post: STTG Market Recap January 25, 2013

5 Sector ETFs Surging to Start 2013 – ETF News And Commentary

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:01:01 -0500

These five sector ETFs are all up at least 4% YTD.

China's Pollution Woes Could Boost These ETFs

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:23:30 -0500

It is a dilemma faced by many developing nations. How do economies keep developing without taking on a significant pollution footprint? With that in mind, it probably is not surprising that of the 10 most polluted places on earth all can be found in emerging markets.

Two – Linfen and

Daily ETF Roundup: Stocks Post Modest Gains

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:06:37 -0500

After two days of posting declines, selling pressures finally cooled off on Wall Street as the fourth quarter’s earnings season got off to a relatively good start. Late last night, aluminum giant Alcoa (AA) reported that revenue was well above expectations and predicts aluminum demand growth to rise in 2013. Earnings reports from the bellwethers are often considered to be crucial indicators for the global economy. Though investors still remain cautious about the upcoming slew of earnings reports, analysts predict that the lowered expectations found among investors leaves room for companies to post positive surprises, even if results do not meet last year’s double-digit figures [see also Seven Simple & Cheap ETF Model Portfolios]. Global Market Overview: Stocks Post Modest Gains Following good earnings report from Alcoa, all three major U.S. equity indexes managed to inch their way into positive territory. The Dow Jones Industrial Average posted the largest gain, rising 0.49%. The S&P 500 ticked 0.25%, [...]

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S&P Sees Better 2013 For Health Insurance Providers

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 07:19:48 -0500

Following company-specific missteps in the first half of the year, health insurance providers or managed care organizations (MCOs), have been laggards relative to other sub-sectors in 2012. On the heels of improved earnings for the group in the third quarter, S&P Capital IQ sees better earnings and share price performance

Defensive ETFs to Shield Against the Fiscal Cliff

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:00:00 -0500

The economy and markets are humming along, but potential risks still loom, namely the so-called fiscal cliff. For the more pessimistic investors, it could be time to look over some defensive exchange traded fund options. While Mohamed El-Erian, chief executive officer at Pacific Investment...

Top Performing Sector ETFs in 2012

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:00:48 -0500

As the end of 2012 approaches, the S&P 500 sectors and related exchange traded funds that are performing the best deserve a second look. Here is a run-down of the top three. “Of the nine sectors in the S&P 500, the two underperforming sectors year-to-date are energy and utilities,...

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