ETFs
3 ETFs That Tanked In April
The S&P 500 finished the month of April at an all-time high of 1,597. But it wasn’t all sunshine and teddy bears. Some ETFs aren’t enjoying the same success as the large cap index. Understanding why these ETFs struggled in April will give you some insight into whether they’re a buy or sell at this […]
New Dividend ETFs – IQDF, IQDE, IQDY
FlexShares launched three new ETFs this week. And there’s definitely a theme to the new ETFs – international dividends. Let’s take a closer look… FlexShares International Quality Dividend Index Fund (IQDF) IQDF provides exposure to large cap non-US dividend paying stocks. And it has a reasonable expense ratio of 0.47%. The top five countries in […]
An Easy Way To Avoid Gift Taxes
It’s mid-April and that can only mean one thing… the tax man’s coming. Hopefully you’re already done with your 2012 taxes at this point. But taxes aren’t something you should think about only one time a year. If you want to keep the government’s sticky fingers out of your pocket, you need a plan. One […]
Top ETFs Of The 1st Quarter
The start of the second quarter began this week. So let’s take a look back at which ETFs were the best performers during the first quarter. First though, it’s important to point out that the first quarter was a fantastic quarter for stocks. The S&P 500 was up 10% and the Dow checked in with […]
Sectors To Watch: Capex To Fuel Super Bull Market
What’s the one thing the recovery from the Great Recession is lacking? If you said job growth, you’re on the right track… the unemployment rate and other employment stats are some of the most widely talked about and are certainly disappointing. But I’m talking about capex or capital expenditures. It’s the amount of money a […]
Speculator’s Corner: Bigger Than The Fiscal Cliff
All of the talk around financial markets these days seems to center on the fiscal cliff in the US. As I’m sure you know by now, automatic tax hikes and spending cuts will kick in this week unless politicians can agree on a plan to reduce the Federal Government’s budget deficit. Here’s the kicker… going […]
Double Your Money On A Healthcare ETF
Healthcare in the US is undergoing major changes. One thing’s for sure, since health care reform was signed into law in 2010, the industry has dealt with a lot of uncertainty. After surviving a challenge in the Supreme Court and President Obama’s reelection, it’s safe to say the reforms are here to stay. At this […]
Sectors To Watch: Homebuilders Are Ready To Run
The US housing market is heating up. It’s a welcome sign for the US economy that’s struggled to grow without a contribution from the housing sector. But it’s even better news for homeowners and banks who have bared the brunt of the worst real estate bust since the Great Depression. Not surprisingly, the revival was […]
New ETF Focuses On Diamonds And Precious Stones
Last week FactorShares launched the first ever ETF focusing on diamonds and gemstones. The PureFunds ISE Diamond/Gemstone ETF (GEMS) hit the market on November 29, 2012. It invests in a small number of companies engaged in the exploration, production, or sale of diamonds and precious stones. Several firms were competing this year to be the […]
An Investment Strategy For The Fiscal Cliff
With the election just a little over a week away, it won’t be long now until we know the results. Either Barack Obama will have another four years to continue his policies or Mitt Romney will be given an opportunity to try his hand at revitalizing the American economy. Whatever happens, the market will be […]
