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☆ Goldman Sachs names global ‘alpha’ stock ideas — and gives one nearly 60% upside
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Amala Balakrishner | In Amala-Balakrishner | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Those searching for pockets of opportunities in the region can look to Goldman Sachs' selection of "alpha" stock opportunities. Goldman Sachs' list of opportunities include stocks with "deep value" and "defensive growth" characteristics. The company's shares are traded in the First Trust United Kingdom AlphaDEX Fund (1.2% weight) and Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Europe Equity ETF (0.3%). 'Strong top-line prospects' Growth stocks the Wall Street bank is bullish on include those "with strong top-line prospects at reasonable growth-adjusted valuations." ASML: Goldman said the company has a "multi-decade competitive moat in High NA, which will be extremely difficult to replicate for the next 10-20 years at least."

Persons: Goldman Sachs, JD, Goldman, ASML, CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Alpha, Sports Fashion, International Consolidated Airlines Group, ISS, First, United, AlphaDEX Fund, Equity, U.S . Global Jets ETF, NA, Euronext Amsterdam, Nasdaq Locations: U.S, Danish, Europe, Adyen

☆ Bank of America shares its recession investing playbook based on 150 years of market history — including 5 ETFs to own now and 3 signals to watch to know when to 'confidently buy' at the bottom
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-05 | by ( William Edwards | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

For a downturn, the bank likes ETFs like IYK, ANGL, FALN, and CALF. Economists at Bank of America expect a recession to hit the US economy this year. Bank of AmericaThat's bad news for stock market investors, as a recession likely means downward pressure on corporate earnings and share prices. Bank of AmericaWhen the indicator has entered this phase in the past, the strategists said defensive stocks, small-cap stocks, value stocks, and emerging-market stocks have outperformed. In addition to the broader index, they also said materials stocks should outperform when the market begins to recover.

☆ These are the most popular ETFs among investors heading into March
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-28 | by ( Jesse Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

February's reversal for stocks and renewed climb higher in benchmark interest rates resulted in more cautious investors, as shown by some of the month's most popular ETFs. The list of the most popular equity ETFs for the past month, measured by net inflows, shows a defensive tilt and suggests investors 'appetite for income funds remains strong. The next two funds on the list are from JPMorgan, including one red hot income fund. Other popular income funds include the Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) and the Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF (COWZ) . Outside of equity funds, the hunt for yield showed up in demand for short-term bond ETFs .

☆ This financials ETF is racing ahead of cheaper sector funds. Here's how it works
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-21 | by ( Jesse Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The FXO has pulled in more than $1 billion of inflows over the past month, according to FactSet, and is outperforming cheaper sector funds this year. The fund has a total return of more than 11% so far in 2023, compared with 6.4% for the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) and 7.7% for the Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH) . The First Trust fund has also has been a long-term winner, as its 10-year total return tops those of its rivals as well. Berkshire Hathaway , for example, has a large market cap and has underperformed the financial sector this year. "The portfolio is going to in general almost always underweighting some of the largest stocks, especially within sector funds, because those tend to be really top heavy.

☆ These are Bank of America’s favorite ETFs to play another energy rally
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-02 | by ( Jesse Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The bull market for energy stocks still has room to run, and there are cheap exchange traded funds on the market to help investors ride along, according to Bank of America. Energy underperformed the broader market in January, with the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) returning just 2.8%. The underwhelming month followed a big year for energy stocks in 2022. Bank of America's top picks for energy ETFs include the broad SPDR fund, the Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) and the Invesco S & P 500 Equal Weight Energy ETF (RYE) . Woodard also initiated coverage for the FirstTrust Energy AlphaDEX Fund (FXN) , an active energy strategy built on a quantitative model.

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