The Latest Breaking News from ETF

The SPDR S&P Bank ETF (NYSE: KBE) is down 18.6% year-to-date, only slightly outperforming the S&P 500 as a whole. Rising interest rates are typically good news for bank earnings, but the weakness in bank stocks as of late has been driven by concerns over a potential slowdown in the…

The iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (NYSE: EWU) plummeted 5.3% on Friday after investors were not impressed by an aggressive series of tax cuts unveiled by the new U.K. government.

The Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares (NYSE: SOXS) was flying higher during Friday's session after gapping up to start Thursday’s trading day and rallying 6.37% off the open.

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) suffered more heavy losses this week in response to another aggressive Federal Reserve interest rate hike

The Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) has outperformed the broader market this year. As the utility sector usually holds up well in downturns, this ETF might be a solid buy in the current economic backdrop. Read more….

Since the Fed announced another 75-basis-point interest rate hike today, the market is expected to remain under pressure. With precious metals set to keep losing luster and growing businesses finding it increasingly difficult to borrow, it could be wise to avoid VanEck Gold Miners (GDX), ARK Innovation (ARKK), and ProShares…

Due to stable demand, the utility sector offers an effective hedge against economic downturns. Therefore, we think investing in Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU), which provides significant exposure for the defensive utility sector, may help investors give their portfolios much-needed stability amid these uncertain economic and market conditions. Read…

Elevated inflation and the Fed’s upcoming interest rate hikes are expected to keep the stock market under pressure. So, to benefit from the declines in the stock market, it could be wise to invest in ProShares Short QQQ ETF (PSQ), which employs a short strategy and seeks to benefit from…

The VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSE: GDXJ) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) consisting of mostly medium to smallish precious metals companies. For investors looking to diversify broadly in that sector, it’s quite interesting. 

Cathie Wood’s ARK Investment Management’s flagship fund ARK Innovation (ARKK), has dropped more than 56% in price year-to-date, as its tech stock holdings have been hard hit amid the broader market sell-offs on concerns over rising inflation, aggressive interest rate hikes, and a potential recession. Hence, we think investors should…

The persistent hawkish stance of the Fed is raising the odds of a recession. Moreover, the Fed is expected to go ahead with another significant interest rate increase later this month. Amid the widespread volatility in the market, it could be wise to avoid iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond (TLT),…