Three Innovative Ways ETFs are Transforming Institutional Investing
Business Wire - Thu Sep 11, 9:21AM CDT
Institutions are increasingly using Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) as precision investment tools to access new investment opportunities with simple and efficient trades that would not have been previously considered or possible. To demonstrate the new ways ETFs are being used by institutional investors, the iShares Institutional team at BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) offers three case studies: Glovista Investments getting exposure to "illiquid" Frontier Markets, Laffer Investments accessing unexpected liquidity from a new ETF, and an insurance company improving operational efficiency in smaller portfolios.
'Fast Money' Recap: Apple Under $100? Now What?
at The Street - Thu Sep 04, 4:00AM CDT
The trading panel discussed Apple stock slide and whether to buy Yum! Brands or McDonald's.
Watch for iShares MSCI Germany Index Fund to Potentially Pullback After Gaining 1.38% Yesterday
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Sep 03, 4:18PM CDT
iShares MSCI Germany Index Fund (AMEX:EWG) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $29.28 to a high of $29.44. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.4%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $29.03 on volume of 5.1 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
5 European ETFs to Watch on Russia Food Ban - ETF News And Commentary
Zacks Research Staff - ZACKS - Wed Aug 27, 9:03AM CDT
These European ETFs could be impacted by the Russian ban of certain food imports from the West.
Look for Shares of iShares MSCI Germany Index Fund to Potentially Pullback after Yesterday's 1.04% Rise
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Aug 25, 4:36PM CDT
iShares MSCI Germany Index Fund (AMEX:EWG) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $28.94 to a high of $29.19. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.0%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $29.04 on volume of 4.6 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
'Fast Money' Recap: Will Apple Shares Pull Back?
at The Street - Sat Aug 23, 4:00AM CDT
The trading panel discussed the company's all-time high and how to trade following Janet Yellen's Jackson Hole comments.
Where Will Europe ETFs Go After Portugal Banking Woes? - ETF News And Commentary
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Aug 08, 5:00AM CDT
Investors could look at some of the top ranked European ETFs which have declined recently due to Portugal banking woes.
iShares MSCI Germany Index Fund Falls 1.23% on Heavy Volume: Watch For Potential Rebound
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Aug 07, 4:10PM CDT
iShares MSCI Germany Index Fund (AMEX:EWG) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $27.91 to a high of $28.45. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.2%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $28.08 on volume of 7.2 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
After Yesterday's Decline of 1.58%, iShares MSCI Germany Index Fund Offers Investors Better Value
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Aug 01, 4:29PM CDT
iShares MSCI Germany Index Fund (AMEX:EWG) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $28.58 to a high of $29.00. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.6%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $29.10 on volume of 5.5 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
Noteworthy ETF Outflows: EWG
ETFChannel.com - Fri Aug 01, 11:36AM CDT
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares MSCI Germany ETF where we have detected an approximate $87.7 million dollar outflow -- that's a 1.9% decrease...
Brazilian Investors Avenge Germany's World Cup Win
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Jul 29, 5:49PM CDT
Germany very publicly trounced Brazil during the World Cup semi-finals. More quietly, Brazilian investors have pounded their German counterparts since the start of this year. Sao Paulo's benchmark index, the Bovespa, has climbed 11% year to date. The...
'Fast Money' Recap: Are Investors Finally Fed Up With Amazon?
at The Street - Sat Jul 26, 4:00AM CDT
The trading panel was not impressed by Amazon's earnings but El Pollo Loco is a great story.
'Fast Money' Recap: Fear Gauge Retreats but Be Cautious
at The Street - Sat Jul 19, 4:00AM CDT
The trading panel discussed Friday's rally and what they'll be buying and selling next week.
'Fast Money' Recap: Trading on Geopolitical Tensions
at The Street - Fri Jul 18, 4:00AM CDT
The trading panel discussed the downing of a Malaysian airliner over Ukraine, Israel's ground war in Gaza and whether to invest in Google and IBM.
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Alcoa, iShares MSCI Brazil Capped ETF, iShares MSCI Germany ETF, Global X FTSE Argentina 20 ETF and iShares MSCI Netherlands ETF
PR Newswire - Wed Jul 09, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include the Alcoa (NYSE:AA-Free Report), iShares MSCI Brazil Capped ETF (AMEX:EWZ-Free Report),iShares MSCI Germany ETF (AMEX:EWG-Free Report), Global X FTSE Argentina 20 ETF (AMEX:ARGT-Free Report)andiShares MSCI Netherlands ETF (AMEX:EWN-Free Report).
2014 World Cup Semi-Finals: ETF Edition - ETF News And Commentary
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jul 08, 11:00AM CDT
There are only four countries left for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, find out which ETF proxy prevails.