Tag: Sectors To Watch
Sectors To Watch: What’s In Store For Tech Stocks?
After a strong start to 2012, technology stocks finished the year with a whimper. In the first quarter of 2012, the Technology Select Sector SPDR (XLK) ETF logged an impressive 18% gain. After a weak second quarter, XLK went onto set new highs in September. It reached a peak gain for the year of 24%. […]
Sectors To Watch: Are Gold Mining Stocks Losing Their Luster?
Gold mining stocks have had a rough year. Over the last twelve months, Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) has fallen 34%. But the ETF has bounced back lately. GDX has rallied 11% from the 52-week low of $39.08 it reached in May. The main reason for the miners’ poor performance has been falling gold […]