ETFs

The market this year has been characterized by leadership in defensive sectors such as utilities that have been boosted by falling interest rates and conservatism in the late stages of this bull market. While the momentum in utilities has continued to prosper, a new sector has taken over the top...

With just a little more than six weeks left in 2014, investors are gearing up to sprinkle some holiday cheer in their portfolios. So far this year, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) has gained nearly 11 percent after a successful campaign that has included a marked uptick in volatility...

Last week the market rallied back near its prior high. This sets up a potential tug of war for the bulls and bears heading into the final two months of the year. Buyers will have to prove that they are firmly in control by notching a new breakout to all-time highs or risk giving back these...

Benzinga was able to follow up with renowned financial journalist Kathy Kristof after her recent publication in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine. Titled "Six Steps to Building More Wealth," Kristof outlines a guide that will not only help you reach financial security, but...

Investors seeking stocks with deep value relative to their peers have typically used sophisticated screening methods and other tools to discover these hidden gems. However, a new ETF from an upstart fund provider seeks to use quantitative analysis to build a portfolio of value-oriented stocks...

The Federal Reserve confirmed on Wednesday its plan to rescind its quantitative easing efforts at the end of October. This hallmark event was widely expected, despite the need for further zero interest rate policy to manage inflation expectations and economic stability. Shortly after this...

Solar stocks have experienced a disappointing year, filled with volatile price swings and sub-par returns. The decline in traditional energy prices has likely played a role in suppressing the gains in this industry group as well. Guggenheim Solar ETF As a result of these factors, the...

ETF providers have been focusing this year on introducing new active and rules-based offerings designed to lower risk or enhance returns. With that goal in mind, Global X has recently launched two unique funds based on J.P. Morgan indexes. The Global X JPMorgan Efficiente Index ETF (NYSE: EFFE...

This week marked the launch of Renaissance Capital’s second foray in the world of ETFs. The Renaissance International IPO ETF (NYSE: IPOS) tracks an index newly issued foreign companies. This ETF joined the NYSE Arca exchange on October 6 and charges a total gross expense ratio of 0.80...

The markets opened the initial trading days of October filled with indecision as violent price swings in both directions caught many traders off guard. However, Friday’s strong jobs report added some confidence that stocks could strengthen further. The week ahead features a relatively...

The third quarter of the year is now in the books and newly released data shows ETF investors were net buyers of large-cap stocks over the last three months. ETFs that track the S&P 500 Index accounted for three of the five largest inflows, totaling over $16.5 billion in new assets. Not...

Dividend season is in full effect for the majority of equity ETFs that pay quarterly distributions. The last week of every quarter generally brings a declaration of income from the underlying basket of companies that have generated dividends over the last 90 days. The process can lead to...

The iShares FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index ETF (NYSE: FXI) is pulling back after a nice run to the upside in recent months. So, will the Chinese international leadership continue, or is it too late to profit on the upside there? What's Driving The Action? Activity in China caught some...

Markets are coiled in a tight sideways trading range after several weeks of consolidation.  While the uptrend remains intact, prices could experience some additional volatility during the historically weak month of September.  Here are the key ETFs to watch for the week of Monday,...