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“Overbought ETF” Designation Is Frequently Over-Employed

2009-11-06T18:29:48Z

Who doesn’t appreciate the hard work and research that comes from the Bespoke Group? The data that Bespoke compiles always stimulates my brain cells… even when I disagree with the interpretation of the info presented. For instance, last month I called out Bespoke for a simplistic...

What The Moving Averages Say About ETFs

2009-11-06T17:15:31Z

Prior to the dot-com collapse circa 2000-2002, most of the financial world laughed at moving averages (trendlines). Prior to the credit crisis debacle, the majority still socffed at the idea the technical analysis had merit. Very few people are laughing these days. More and more feel that moving...

Roubini ETFs, Rogers ETFs: Can’t We All Just Get Along?

2009-11-05T23:44:40Z

Jim Rogers and Nouriel Roubini. Each has been credited with spectacular powers of foresight. Writers happily proclaim that Mr. Rogers predicted the commodities boom in 1999. Few seem to mention that Mr. Rogers failed to see the commodity bust of 2008 that knocked a diversified basket of...

Should Homebuilder ETFs Be Taken Seriously?

2009-11-05T22:44:46Z

Invest in the home builders… are you kidding? It probably seems like a roll of the dice for most investors. Volatility notwithstanding, there are some intrepid souls who believe that the expanded buyer tax credit and an improving economic picture will be a boon to the hardest hit...

Malaysia ETF: Don’t Overlook This Niche Play in Asia

2009-11-05T19:17:19Z

It’s easy to think about South Korea. Warren Buffett essentially called Korea’s POSCO the best steelmaker in the world. What’s more, South Koreans have turned a corner on everything from electronics (Samsung) to phones (LG Group) to automobiles (Hyundai). Few investors have failed...

What Relative Strength Says About Tech ETFs & Financial ETFs

2009-11-05T18:18:59Z

Many believe that a sustained rally cannot occur without the participation of the tech and financial sectors. Tech may have earnings and revenue growth, but some question whether the prices have gotten ahead of themselves. The financial sector may have tremendous potential to expand, were it not...

Convertible Bond ETF: Beats the Market, Only Gets Dangerfield-Like Respect

2009-11-05T00:40:14Z

I track portfolios using software on my computer network and I use web-based applications. I even use simple tools like Yahoo Finance for instantaneous access to data. Yet Yahoo Finance has an inexplicable quirk when it comes to the SPDR Barclays Capital Convertible Bond Fund (CWB). If you set up a...

ETFs To Profit From A Rebound In M&A Activity

2009-11-04T23:36:08Z

Buffett’s acquisition of Burlington Northern may be an early indicator of positive economic growth to come. After all, if we are truly heading out of recession, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) will rise dramatically. Yet right now, most corporations are still hoarding their cash. So how do...

Health Care ETFs: Why They’re Suddenly Celebrating

2009-11-04T18:20:54Z

When Republicans cemented gubernatorial victories in both Virginia and New Jersey, I wondered if those results might be a boon for health care stocks. Later, when I discovered that Senate Leader Harry Reid expressed doubt about getting health care legislation passed in 2009, I wondered whether that...

What Does Buffett’s Mega Move Mean For Transportation ETFs?

2009-11-04T17:20:09Z

As one of the biggest moves in Warren Buffet’s storied career, the purchase of Burlington Northern sent positive vibes throughout the veins of the transportation ETFs. Buffet clearly sees America’s economic resillience; yet, how should you be positioned? In adidtion to...