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☆ These funds aim to multiply the market's dividend yield. How they stack up to competitors
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The funds target distributions equal to six times the dividend payouts on the Nasdaq-100 Index and four times the S & P 500 dividend, respectively. The idea behind the Pacer funds is that the funds will capture more of that upside during market rallies, according to Sean O'Hara, president at Pacer ETF Distributors. The QDPL's website currently shows a distribution yield of 5.79%, or more than four-times the roughly 1.3% dividend yield on the S & P 500, according to YCharts.com. The dividend futures could also see bigger gains if more companies in the index decide to start paying dividends. To be sure, the dividend futures contracts could also decrease in value during times of economic stress.

Persons: Sean O'Hara, O'Hara, QDPL, Dow, Apple Organizations: Nasdaq, —, ETF Distributors, Schwab, Equity, Dow Jones, CME Group, Pacer, SEC, Microsoft

☆ This volatility-resistant area of the stock market is ripe for outperformance after two decades of decline, according to Bank of America
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Christine Ji | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

According to Bank of America, one area of the market is set to benefit from increased market volatility: quality stocks, or stocks with strong business models and financial fundamentals. And the cherry on top is that quality stocks — which typically become expensive during downturns — are still cheap despite their recent rally, coming out of a two-decade rut. As seen in the graph below, the high-quality factor serves as a hedge against elevated market volatility. Bank of AmericaQuality is still cheapLuckily for investors, this safe-haven area of the stock market is trading at an attractive valuation. Bank of AmericaWhile quality stocks have recently re-rated to a slight premium, they're still reasonably priced, according to Bank of America.

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☆ Thousands of users have reported online brokerage outages as stocks tumbled.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Danielle Kaye | More About Danielle Kaye | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Online stock trading platforms, including Fidelity Investments and Charles Schwab, said users had trouble logging into their accounts on Monday morning, preventing some investors from making trades amid a panic sell-off that reverberated around the world. Account holders at the popular trading platforms E-Trade and Robinhood also reported issues. Some Schwab clients had trouble logging onto its platforms because of an unspecified technical issue, the trading platform confirmed in a post on X. By noon, there were fewer than 500 complaints from Schwab users, Downdetector reported, based on its own data and user reports on social media. In response to complaints from customers on X, Fidelity posted around 11 a.m. that the issue had been resolved.

Persons: Charles Schwab, Schwab, Robinhood, Downdetector Organizations: Fidelity Investments, Fidelity, Vanguard, midmorning

☆ 4 areas of the market set to surge if Trump wins the election — and 3 poised to benefit from a Harris victory
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Christine Ji | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

When it comes to investing in sectors such as financials and energy under Trump, Bianco believes that size matters. A Harris presidency would benefit the renewable energy industry, according to Amanda Rebello, head of Xtrackers ETF sales at DWS. That's primarily because a Harris presidency would result in more stringent fiscal policy than a Trump one. The national debt is also likely to rise faster under a Trump presidency compared to a Harris one. AdvertisementInvestors can prepare for a Harris presidency by adding fixed income assets such as US 10-year Treasury notes to their portfolios.

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☆ 3 ETF investing strategies to use to protect your portfolio from potential downside as big indexes like the S&P 500 become riskier, according to an ETF expert
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-23 | by ( William Edwards | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewMajor stock market indexes look virtually unstoppable. 3 alternatives to market cap-weighted indexesTo combat growing concentration risk for the S&P 500, Geraci laid out three alternative investing approaches to consider. In a downside scenario for a stock like Nvidia, this could help minimize the damage it would do to the cap-weighted S&P 500. And third, consider international stocks, which have dramatically lagged US stocks, Geraci said. Core Equity 2 ETF (DFAX), and the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) offer exposure to international stocks.

Persons: —, Nate Geraci, Geraci, LPL Financial's Adam Turnquist, Turnquist, There's Organizations: Service, Nasdaq, Business, Nvidia, Microsoft, Google, RSP, First Trust NASDAQ, Schwab, FTSE, Core Equity

☆ Morningstar calls this ETF the ‘gold standard’ for dividend funds. Here’s why
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

When it comes to dividend funds, the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF is “the gold standard,” according to Morningstar. The exchange-traded fund seeks to track the total return of the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index. Therefore, it is not like its peers that track a broad market index, Jackson pointed out. It also looks at return on equity, dividend yield and the dividend growth rate over the past five years. After the stocks are selected, the index market cap weighs them, with a maximum position around 4%.

Persons: Morningstar, Ryan Jackson, ”, Russell, Jackson, Schwab, D.J, Tierney, Morningstar's Jackson Organizations: Schwab, SEC, Morningstar, Dow Jones U.S, Schwab Asset Management

☆ Pocket more of your return and save on taxes with these tips, says Bank of America
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( Darla Mercado | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

"Fixed income returns, by contrast, come almost entirely from coupon payments, which can be taxable at the highest rates." You may also want to think about where you're holding these fixed income assets. The fourth step to save on taxes: Consider whether a buyback ETF or a dividend ETF is right for you. Woodard recently highlighted the iShares Core Dividend ETF (DIVB) and the Invesco BuyBack Achievers ETF (PKW) as buyback plays. He also noted that true income investors may want to go with dividend funds, including Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) and Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) .

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☆ These 9 investments will perform best in 2024 as plummeting inflation and falling interest rates help the US avoid a recession, according to the top minds at Ameriprise Financial
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-20 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Even the market's most serious risks likely won't derail the economy, according to the brain trust at $1.3 trillion Ameriprise Financial. The S&P 500 should score a mid- to high-single-digit gain next year, Saglimbene told Insider, if earnings grow as expected. So there's some risk that valuations are going to have to come in, and that path for interest rates is very important." Popular small-cap ETFs include the iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR) and the Schwab US Small-Cap ETF (SCHA) while the Vanguard European Stock Index Fund ETF (VGK) and WisdomTree Europe Small-Cap Dividend ETF (DFE) also might fit with Ameriprise's projections. "At the same time, we'll have yields that are at some of the highest levels we've seen since the financial crisis.

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☆ Rising interest rates are hurting very broad swaths of the stock and bond markets
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-03 | by ( Bob Pisani | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Dozens of stocks and ETFs are hitting 52-week lows on the relentless rise in interest rates. Treasury bond ETFs: New lows iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF (SHY) iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF (IEF) iShares 10-20 Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLH) iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) It's not just Treasury bonds. Broad bond ETFs: New lows Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) iShares Core US Aggregate Bond Fund (AGG) Higher rates are affecting other areas of the U.S. economy: look at clean energy and biotech It's simple. Clean energy ETFs: New lows iShares Global Clean Energy (ICLN) VanEck Low Carbon Energy ETF (SMOG) Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF (PBW) Invesco Solar ETF (TAN) It's the same story with biotech. The SPDR S & P Biotech ETF (XBI) , which tracks an equal-weighted index of US biotechnology stocks, is at a 52-week low.

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The VanEck Office and Commercial REIT ETF fell 4.8% on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve stiffened its hawkish monetary policy stance, slamming the real estate sector and the Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) that invest in them. Real estate stocks have struggled this year as the Fed's rapid rate hikes make financing properties more expensive, curbing demand. ETFs tracking broader REITs such as Schwab US REIT and Vanguard Real Estate Index have fallen 4.4% and 5%, respectively, so far this week, while the S&P 500 real estate index (.5SP60) is on track to post weekly losses of 4.7%. "For the discerning investor, the current situation might just be the contrarian opportunity they've been waiting for," said VanEck in its blog about the ETF. Office REITs like Boston Properties (BXP.N) and Kilroy Realty (KRC.N) are down 10% and 15%, respectively, so far this year.

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☆ GOLDMAN SACHS: Small-cap stocks will outperform the S&P 500 over the next year and deliver 14% returns. Here's how to seize the upside.
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-29 | by ( William Edwards | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The bank expects the Russell 2000 to deliver 14% returns in the next year vs. 9% for the S&P 500. Goldman SachsGoldman's expectation for 14% returns in the coming year partly stems from their call for 1.4% GDP growth over that period. "More broadly, this should support US economic activity, the primary driver of Russell 2000 returns." Investors can gain broader exposure to small-cap stocks through exchange-traded funds like the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM), the Schwab US Small-Cap ETF (SCHA), and the Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF (VIOO). Additionally, the research firm Morningstar listed the following small-cap ETFs as its top picks in a June 20 note: Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB), iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR), and Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF (SCHA).

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☆ 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 .

☆ Expanding equity income strategies in a rising rate environment
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-23 | by ( Kevin Schmidt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The Amplify Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (DIVO ) ranks in the top 5% of all ETFs in terms of inflows in 2022. As dividend ETFs continue to outperform the S&P 500 this year, Todd Rosenbluth of VettaFi said that advisers are consistently seeking alternatives to traditional fixed income — including dividend income strategies and covered call strategies. VettaFi recently surveyed advisers to canvas their views on dividend strategies and discovered a possible shift in how they approach the funds. "Instead of looking at it from an income component that they've historically done throughout 2022 in the rising rate environment, they're now looking for more growth from these strategies," Rosenbluth explained. As a result, VettaFi expects dividend growth products to garner more attention, like the WisdomTree US Quality Dividend Growth ETF (DGRW ) and Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VIG ).

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