ETF Analysis & Opinion

The S&P 500 (SPY) will likely rise on Friday, finishing off a volatile and crazy week of political crisis, financial crisis, and a new S&P 500 (SPY) record. The Dow Jones Industrial Average...

A thoughtful Sloper (are there any other kind?) wrote me this morning to mention what a breathtaking setup was taking place on index ETFs vis a vis their 50% linear regression channels. (Party Pro...

Not Surprising, Deal Reached At 11th Hour Human beings function primarily based on the principle of self-preservation; a concept that translates easily to politics where elections are always around...

In this trading strategy article, we detail the top 4 technical tips that prompted us to buy Guggenheim Solar, (TAN) when we did. Then, we walk you through to the day when we eventually exited the...

Economists worldwide continue to raise their forecasts for the economies of European countries as well as the region as a whole. In particular, the International Monetary Fund hiked its 2013...

Check out this week’s Danger Zone interview with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life and MarketWatch.com. Beware Marketing Claims MOAT is a perfect example of why investors should beware of marketing...

The social media giant Facebook (FB) has made an impressive comeback following its stellar second quarter results. In fact, FB shares have nearly doubled over the past three months, suggesting that...

Over the last few months I’ve grown more interested in international plays as things have picked up on a relative basis against U.S. equities. Today I want to focus specifically on emerging...

With taper talk and a focus on the U.S. market, many emerging nations have struggled lately. Several were beaten down more than 10% (and remain depressed) in the past six months as many investors...

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.” Bernard M. BaruchAnother strong day Friday but I still think this is a...

Sector ETFs finished positive last week, despite a looming US Default next week Sector ETFs finished mostly in the green last week, with all but the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund...

Although the Chinese economy was weak earlier in the year, there is some hope that the country can end 2013 on a solid note. This could be especially true in the consumer market, as this corner of the...

The NFL had a great series of commercials on Superbowl Sunday (examples here and here) that featured players and coaches who didn't make it to the Big Game singing "Tomorrow" from Annie. It was...