ETF Analysis & Opinion

Where to start. We can first take notice of how froth has been consistently out of control for roughly sixty consecutive weeks save two of them. Only two of them have had bull-bear spreads of under...

US Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are still firmly in the lead among the major asset classes for the trailing one-year period. The Vanguard REIT ETF (ARCA:VNQ) has gained a hefty 28.6% on a...

The U.S. 10-Year Treasury note is the most recognizable, and most important, debt instrument in the world’s financial system. It is vital to foreign jurisdictions, banks and investors as a way...

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With U.S. economic growth at an 11-year high and job growth at the best phase since 1999, it makes sense to ride out the amazing growth momentum. While several corners of the market are presently...

The U.S. stock market hit multiple record highs on several occasions this year, but the real encouragement came from international investing. Despite a strong dollar, most of the developed and...

We looked at (ARCA:XLF) previously and its main components but now it's time to look at XLF and our indicator. The XLF indicator moved to a short-term bearish trend, which means we are watching our...

Less than 10 days ago the gold miners were being pushed to the brink of collapse as gold waffled in the mid $1100s. Following an impressive rally last week, the gold miners are back on the verge of...

“When a resolute young fellow steps up to the great bully, the world, and takes him boldly by the beard, he is often surprised to find it comes off in his hand, and that it was only tied on to...

SPDR Gold Trust (ARCA:GLD) – new buy signal this week. iShares Silver Trust (ARCA:SLV) – new buy signal this week. Market Vectors Gold Miners (ARCA:GDX) – on sell signal. iShares...

Investors seeking a sensible combination of safety and income have naturally gravitated toward income ETFs. These funds buy higher-yielding stocks and seek to provide investors with a solid income...

The current bull market for U.S. stocks is the fourth longest in history. Two others journeyed into a seventh year, while one other (1990s) enjoys the distinction of having traveled into an eighth...

Summary: strong price and breadth suggest the uptrend from the March low has further to go. A dip early in the week is a high probability buy set up. But gains from here are likely to be short lived;...

Once again, we have to be intrigued by the action in the Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (ARCA:GDX) since it March 11 low at 17.29.On the one hand, my instincts continue to “warn” me that...