EAFE Index MSCI Ishares (EFA) 63.82 $EFA
Why Greece Matters To Bond Investors
Learn Bonds - Seeking Alpha - Fri Feb 13, 1:30PM CST
Bond investors may have noticed that there's something going on in Greece about the country being broke. Perhaps investors haven't paid much attention because Greece is a little country that is far away, and they don't hold any Greek bonds, anyway. ...
HEDJ: 61.99 (+0.12), EFA: 63.82 (+0.42), UUP: 24.91 (-0.01)
iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund Set to Possibly Pullback After Yesterday's Rally of 1.55%
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Feb 12, 3:44PM CST
iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund (NYSE:EFA) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $62.86 to a high of $63.41. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.6%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $62.82 on volume of 16.5 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
EFA: 63.82 (+0.42)
The Top ADRs To Buy This Week
Todd Campbell - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Feb 12, 6:40AM CST
RUK: 71.70 (-1.02), BUD: 121.72 (-0.80), ANW: 14.92 (+0.25), DEG: 21.85 (-0.05), ENL: 50.46 (-0.66), FBR: 13.05 (-0.23), SNE: 27.30 (+0.19), TM: 132.49 (+0.67), RDY: 54.15 (-0.01), LUX: 58.79 (-1.11), OMAB: 38.76 (-0.66), TTM: 48.34 (+0.42), SNN: 35.82 (-0.28), RYAAY: 61.46 (-2.33), EDAP: 3.55 (+0.13), AZN: 69.96 (+0.20), TRIB: 17.30 (-0.12), EFA: 63.82 (+0.42), WX: 41.53 (+0.45), TEVA: 56.77 (-0.58)
The King Of Pain
Eric Parnell, CFA - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Feb 11, 3:01AM CST
XLB: 51.44 (+0.43), USO: 19.62 (+0.44), WMT: 85.81 (-0.08), XLU: 45.17 (-0.70), UUP: 24.91 (-0.01), EEM: 40.67 (+0.46), SPY: 209.78 (+0.86), GLD: 117.98 (+0.64), XLK: 42.65 (+0.27), COST: 147.10 (-0.66), EFA: 63.82 (+0.42), XLI: 57.17 (+0.26), IWM: 121.53 (+0.72), VNQ: 85.06 (-0.57), FXF: 104.56 (-0.56), UDN: 22.76 (+0.03), JJC: 31.11 (+0.06), JJA: 40.54 (+0.51)
Realized Risk And Returns In Developed Markets
Baijnath Ramraika, CFA - Seeking Alpha - Thu Feb 05, 3:04PM CST
By Baijnath Ramraika, CFA In a paper I co-authored with Prashant Trivedi, we constructed all stock market-cap weighted indices for each one of the twenty-three developed markets included in the MSCI Developed Markets Index as of December 31st,...
MFLA: 190.00 (unch), EFZ: 32.73 (-0.25), VEA: 39.68 (+0.28), HEFA: 26.82 (+0.18), IEFA: 58.11 (+0.39), FDT: 49.43 (+0.45), DPK: 30.55 (-0.96), EFU: 40.00 (-0.54), FWDI: 27.01 (+0.25), URTH: 73.00 (+0.31), ADRD: 23.54 (+0.20), EFO: 102.75 (unch), DBEF: 28.78 (+0.18), DZK: 65.00 (+0.99), EFA: 63.82 (+0.42), IDHQ: 19.81 (+0.23)
Bromance Between Obama And Modi And Other Drivers Fueling India's Bull Market
Jesse Frehling - Seeking Alpha - Thu Feb 05, 9:17AM CST
(click to enlarge) India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Barack Obama's bromance has unified the world's two largest democracies. The two intend to visit each other more and have even created a Modi-Obama hot line - an unprecedented...
EEM: 40.67 (+0.46), EPI: 23.89 (+0.22), EFA: 63.82 (+0.42), INDA: 32.95 (+0.32)
After Yesterday's Rally of 1.63% Shares Could Potentially Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Feb 03, 3:44PM CST
iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund (NYSE:EFA) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $62.32 to a high of $63.06. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.6%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $62.25 on volume of 22.4 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
EFA: 63.82 (+0.42)
ETFReplay.com Portfolio Update
Scott's Investments - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Feb 02, 8:02PM CST
The ETFReplay.com Portfolio holdings have been updated for February 2015. I previously detailed here and here how an investor can use ETFReplay.com to screen for best performing ETFs based on momentum and volatility. The portfolio begins with a...
HYG: 91.12 (+0.13), TIP: 112.66 (-0.23), DBC: 18.30 (+0.20), TLT: 128.19 (-1.33), WIP: 55.66 (+0.13), VTI: 108.47 (+0.51), PCY: 28.51 (-0.04), EEM: 40.67 (+0.46), RWX: 44.34 (+0.30), LQD: 120.83 (-0.48), GLD: 117.98 (+0.64), SHY: 84.64 (unch), EFA: 63.82 (+0.42), VNQ: 85.06 (-0.57)
The Bull In Winter
Eric Parnell, CFA - at Seeking Alpha - Sun Feb 01, 12:05AM CST
DBE: 17.43 (+0.30), DBB: 15.26 (unch), DBC: 18.30 (+0.20), DBA: 23.57 (+0.21), XLU: 45.17 (-0.70), UUP: 24.91 (-0.01), EWJ: 11.93 (+0.14), EEM: 40.67 (+0.46), XLP: 49.50 (-0.23), IWD: 105.39 (+0.32), SPY: 209.78 (+0.86), GLD: 117.98 (+0.64), EFA: 63.82 (+0.42), SLV: 16.54 (+0.39), ACWX: 44.67 (+0.34), FXI: 42.98 (+0.27), SDY: 79.16 (+0.32)
Look for Shares of iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund to Potentially Rebound after Yesterday's 1.56% Sell Off
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Jan 30, 3:36PM CST
iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund (NYSE:EFA) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $61.20 to a high of $61.81. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.6%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $61.32 on volume of 32.1 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
EFA: 63.82 (+0.42)
Looking For A Great European Manager
Yinzer Analyst - Seeking Alpha - Wed Jan 28, 10:25AM CST
A lot of uncertainty about European equities has been resolved since the ECB announcement on the 22nd where a long-anticipated QE program was finally unveiled. Even with the leftist victory in Greece, there's been a clear shift in momentum with the ...
SPY: 209.78 (+0.86), EZU: 38.29 (+0.09), EFA: 63.82 (+0.42)
iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund Rises 1.37% on Heavy Volume: Watch For Potential Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Jan 26, 3:35PM CST
iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund (NYSE:EFA) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $61.70 to a high of $62.34. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.4%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $61.87 on volume of 18.1 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
EFA: 63.82 (+0.42)
Equity CEFs: Global CEFs For A QE Europe
Douglas Albo - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Jan 26, 12:07PM CST
IID: 8.02 (+0.08), ETO: 24.35 (+0.27), SPY: 209.78 (+0.86), QQQ: 106.91 (+0.91), IEV: 44.50 (+0.15), ETG: 16.61 (+0.10), EVT: 20.89 (+0.03), AGD: 10.23 (+0.13), DIA: 180.34 (+0.50), EFA: 63.82 (+0.42), AOD: 8.75 (+0.05)
How To Build A Portfolio With Less Risk Than The S&P 500
ColoradoWealthManagementFund - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Jan 26, 10:11AM CST
VEA: 39.68 (+0.28), XOP: 53.32 (+1.37), SCHE: 24.91 (+0.24), JNK: 39.43 (+0.10), SCHH: 40.87 (-0.32), EEM: 40.67 (+0.46), SPY: 209.78 (+0.86), AGG: 110.76 (-0.13), IYR: 80.31 (-0.44), EMB: 111.75 (+0.27), SLV: 16.54 (+0.39), VNQ: 85.06 (-0.57), GDX: 21.26 (+0.11), XLE: 82.04 (+1.70), GUNR: 32.32 (+0.54), HYG: 91.12 (+0.13), SCHX: 50.21 (+0.25), IVV: 211.28 (+0.95), PCY: 28.51 (-0.04), VOO: 192.39 (+0.84), LQD: 120.83 (-0.48), GLD: 117.98 (+0.64), PFF: 40.00 (+0.07), EFA: 63.82 (+0.42), IAU: 11.89 (+0.06), BND: 82.80 (-0.19)
The 8% Income Portfolio: Review And Update
Financially Free Investor - at Seeking Alpha - Sun Jan 25, 8:40PM CST
NFJ: 16.41 (-0.10), PDI: 29.51 (unch), RNP: 19.44 (-0.06), CEFL: 22.43 (+0.06), PCI: 20.56 (+0.02), DSE: 15.43 (+0.18), MORL: 19.93 (+0.09), VTI: 108.47 (+0.51), NMZ: 13.60 (-0.17), DNP: 10.50 (-0.03), RFI: 13.35 (-0.02), UTF: 23.01 (+0.07), PFF: 40.00 (+0.07), EFA: 63.82 (+0.42), BND: 82.80 (-0.19)
The Indexer Who Was Saved By His Stock Picks
Dale Roberts - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Jan 20, 6:53AM CST
ABX: 12.14 (+0.01), EWC: 28.08 (+0.10), VIG: 82.39 (+0.48), TLT: 128.19 (-1.33), SPY: 209.78 (+0.86), NOBL: 50.78 (+0.30), TRP: 45.94 (-0.81), AGG: 110.76 (-0.13), VYM: 70.01 (+0.21), EFA: 63.82 (+0.42), ENB: 49.37 (-0.22), BRK.B: 148.34 (-1.45), AAPL: 127.08 (+0.62)
A High-Yielding 6% Portfolio
Healthy Appreciation - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Jan 09, 7:40AM CST
KBWD: 25.26 (-0.02), HCP: 42.87 (+0.20), SDIV: 23.77 (+0.14), XMPT: 26.55 (-0.02), IPW: 20.92 (+0.32), EFA: 63.82 (+0.42), KKR: 24.42 (+0.06), XLU: 45.17 (-0.70)
Five Market Predictions For 2015
Matthew Castel - Seeking Alpha - Thu Jan 08, 8:46AM CST
In the sixth-century BC, poet and philosopher Lao Tzu observed the following: "Those who have knowledge don't predict. Those who predict don't have knowledge." I agree with Mr. Tzu and don't presume to be a seer yet despite his wise...
EEM: 40.67 (+0.46), VGK: 54.96 (+0.18), ERY: 17.74 (-1.21), RMD: 66.25 (+0.79), PFE: 34.64 (-0.23), AZN: 69.96 (+0.20), SRCL: 131.07 (-0.73), EFA: 63.82 (+0.42), DWTI: 95.90 (-7.40)
Why Greece Matters To Bond Investors
Learn Bonds - Seeking Alpha - Fri Feb 13, 1:30PM CST
Bond investors may have noticed that there's something going on in Greece about the country being broke. Perhaps investors haven't paid much attention because Greece is a little country that is far away, and they don't hold any Greek bonds, anyway. ...
HEDJ: 61.99 (+0.12), EFA: 63.82 (+0.42), UUP: 24.91 (-0.01)
iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund Set to Possibly Pullback After Yesterday's Rally of 1.55%
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Feb 12, 3:44PM CST
iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund (NYSE:EFA) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $62.86 to a high of $63.41. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.6%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $62.82 on volume of 16.5 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
EFA: 63.82 (+0.42)
The Top ADRs To Buy This Week
Todd Campbell - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Feb 12, 6:40AM CST
RUK: 71.70 (-1.02), BUD: 121.72 (-0.80), ANW: 14.92 (+0.25), DEG: 21.85 (-0.05), ENL: 50.46 (-0.66), FBR: 13.05 (-0.23), SNE: 27.30 (+0.19), TM: 132.49 (+0.67), RDY: 54.15 (-0.01), LUX: 58.79 (-1.11), OMAB: 38.76 (-0.66), TTM: 48.34 (+0.42), SNN: 35.82 (-0.28), RYAAY: 61.46 (-2.33), EDAP: 3.55 (+0.13), AZN: 69.96 (+0.20), TRIB: 17.30 (-0.12), EFA: 63.82 (+0.42), WX: 41.53 (+0.45), TEVA: 56.77 (-0.58)
The King Of Pain
Eric Parnell, CFA - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Feb 11, 3:01AM CST
XLB: 51.44 (+0.43), USO: 19.62 (+0.44), WMT: 85.81 (-0.08), XLU: 45.17 (-0.70), UUP: 24.91 (-0.01), EEM: 40.67 (+0.46), SPY: 209.78 (+0.86), GLD: 117.98 (+0.64), XLK: 42.65 (+0.27), COST: 147.10 (-0.66), EFA: 63.82 (+0.42), XLI: 57.17 (+0.26), IWM: 121.53 (+0.72), VNQ: 85.06 (-0.57), FXF: 104.56 (-0.56), UDN: 22.76 (+0.03), JJC: 31.11 (+0.06), JJA: 40.54 (+0.51)
Realized Risk And Returns In Developed Markets
Baijnath Ramraika, CFA - Seeking Alpha - Thu Feb 05, 3:04PM CST
By Baijnath Ramraika, CFA In a paper I co-authored with Prashant Trivedi, we constructed all stock market-cap weighted indices for each one of the twenty-three developed markets included in the MSCI Developed Markets Index as of December 31st,...
MFLA: 190.00 (unch), EFZ: 32.73 (-0.25), VEA: 39.68 (+0.28), HEFA: 26.82 (+0.18), IEFA: 58.11 (+0.39), FDT: 49.43 (+0.45), DPK: 30.55 (-0.96), EFU: 40.00 (-0.54), FWDI: 27.01 (+0.25), URTH: 73.00 (+0.31), ADRD: 23.54 (+0.20), EFO: 102.75 (unch), DBEF: 28.78 (+0.18), DZK: 65.00 (+0.99), EFA: 63.82 (+0.42), IDHQ: 19.81 (+0.23)
Bromance Between Obama And Modi And Other Drivers Fueling India's Bull Market
Jesse Frehling - Seeking Alpha - Thu Feb 05, 9:17AM CST
(click to enlarge) India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Barack Obama's bromance has unified the world's two largest democracies. The two intend to visit each other more and have even created a Modi-Obama hot line - an unprecedented...
EEM: 40.67 (+0.46), EPI: 23.89 (+0.22), EFA: 63.82 (+0.42), INDA: 32.95 (+0.32)
After Yesterday's Rally of 1.63% Shares Could Potentially Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Feb 03, 3:44PM CST
iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund (NYSE:EFA) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $62.32 to a high of $63.06. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.6%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $62.25 on volume of 22.4 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
EFA: 63.82 (+0.42)
ETFReplay.com Portfolio Update
Scott's Investments - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Feb 02, 8:02PM CST
The ETFReplay.com Portfolio holdings have been updated for February 2015. I previously detailed here and here how an investor can use ETFReplay.com to screen for best performing ETFs based on momentum and volatility. The portfolio begins with a...
HYG: 91.12 (+0.13), TIP: 112.66 (-0.23), DBC: 18.30 (+0.20), TLT: 128.19 (-1.33), WIP: 55.66 (+0.13), VTI: 108.47 (+0.51), PCY: 28.51 (-0.04), EEM: 40.67 (+0.46), RWX: 44.34 (+0.30), LQD: 120.83 (-0.48), GLD: 117.98 (+0.64), SHY: 84.64 (unch), EFA: 63.82 (+0.42), VNQ: 85.06 (-0.57)
The Bull In Winter
Eric Parnell, CFA - at Seeking Alpha - Sun Feb 01, 12:05AM CST
DBE: 17.43 (+0.30), DBB: 15.26 (unch), DBC: 18.30 (+0.20), DBA: 23.57 (+0.21), XLU: 45.17 (-0.70), UUP: 24.91 (-0.01), EWJ: 11.93 (+0.14), EEM: 40.67 (+0.46), XLP: 49.50 (-0.23), IWD: 105.39 (+0.32), SPY: 209.78 (+0.86), GLD: 117.98 (+0.64), EFA: 63.82 (+0.42), SLV: 16.54 (+0.39), ACWX: 44.67 (+0.34), FXI: 42.98 (+0.27), SDY: 79.16 (+0.32)
Look for Shares of iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund to Potentially Rebound after Yesterday's 1.56% Sell Off
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Jan 30, 3:36PM CST
iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund (NYSE:EFA) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $61.20 to a high of $61.81. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.6%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $61.32 on volume of 32.1 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
EFA: 63.82 (+0.42)
Looking For A Great European Manager
Yinzer Analyst - Seeking Alpha - Wed Jan 28, 10:25AM CST
A lot of uncertainty about European equities has been resolved since the ECB announcement on the 22nd where a long-anticipated QE program was finally unveiled. Even with the leftist victory in Greece, there's been a clear shift in momentum with the ...
SPY: 209.78 (+0.86), EZU: 38.29 (+0.09), EFA: 63.82 (+0.42)
iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund Rises 1.37% on Heavy Volume: Watch For Potential Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Jan 26, 3:35PM CST
iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund (NYSE:EFA) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $61.70 to a high of $62.34. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.4%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $61.87 on volume of 18.1 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
EFA: 63.82 (+0.42)
Equity CEFs: Global CEFs For A QE Europe
Douglas Albo - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Jan 26, 12:07PM CST
IID: 8.02 (+0.08), ETO: 24.35 (+0.27), SPY: 209.78 (+0.86), QQQ: 106.91 (+0.91), IEV: 44.50 (+0.15), ETG: 16.61 (+0.10), EVT: 20.89 (+0.03), AGD: 10.23 (+0.13), DIA: 180.34 (+0.50), EFA: 63.82 (+0.42), AOD: 8.75 (+0.05)
How To Build A Portfolio With Less Risk Than The S&P 500
ColoradoWealthManagementFund - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Jan 26, 10:11AM CST
VEA: 39.68 (+0.28), XOP: 53.32 (+1.37), SCHE: 24.91 (+0.24), JNK: 39.43 (+0.10), SCHH: 40.87 (-0.32), EEM: 40.67 (+0.46), SPY: 209.78 (+0.86), AGG: 110.76 (-0.13), IYR: 80.31 (-0.44), EMB: 111.75 (+0.27), SLV: 16.54 (+0.39), VNQ: 85.06 (-0.57), GDX: 21.26 (+0.11), XLE: 82.04 (+1.70), GUNR: 32.32 (+0.54), HYG: 91.12 (+0.13), SCHX: 50.21 (+0.25), IVV: 211.28 (+0.95), PCY: 28.51 (-0.04), VOO: 192.39 (+0.84), LQD: 120.83 (-0.48), GLD: 117.98 (+0.64), PFF: 40.00 (+0.07), EFA: 63.82 (+0.42), IAU: 11.89 (+0.06), BND: 82.80 (-0.19)
The 8% Income Portfolio: Review And Update
Financially Free Investor - at Seeking Alpha - Sun Jan 25, 8:40PM CST
NFJ: 16.41 (-0.10), PDI: 29.51 (unch), RNP: 19.44 (-0.06), CEFL: 22.43 (+0.06), PCI: 20.56 (+0.02), DSE: 15.43 (+0.18), MORL: 19.93 (+0.09), VTI: 108.47 (+0.51), NMZ: 13.60 (-0.17), DNP: 10.50 (-0.03), RFI: 13.35 (-0.02), UTF: 23.01 (+0.07), PFF: 40.00 (+0.07), EFA: 63.82 (+0.42), BND: 82.80 (-0.19)
The Indexer Who Was Saved By His Stock Picks
Dale Roberts - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Jan 20, 6:53AM CST
ABX: 12.14 (+0.01), EWC: 28.08 (+0.10), VIG: 82.39 (+0.48), TLT: 128.19 (-1.33), SPY: 209.78 (+0.86), NOBL: 50.78 (+0.30), TRP: 45.94 (-0.81), AGG: 110.76 (-0.13), VYM: 70.01 (+0.21), EFA: 63.82 (+0.42), ENB: 49.37 (-0.22), BRK.B: 148.34 (-1.45), AAPL: 127.08 (+0.62)
A High-Yielding 6% Portfolio
Healthy Appreciation - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Jan 09, 7:40AM CST
KBWD: 25.26 (-0.02), HCP: 42.87 (+0.20), SDIV: 23.77 (+0.14), XMPT: 26.55 (-0.02), IPW: 20.92 (+0.32), EFA: 63.82 (+0.42), KKR: 24.42 (+0.06), XLU: 45.17 (-0.70)
Five Market Predictions For 2015
Matthew Castel - Seeking Alpha - Thu Jan 08, 8:46AM CST
In the sixth-century BC, poet and philosopher Lao Tzu observed the following: "Those who have knowledge don't predict. Those who predict don't have knowledge." I agree with Mr. Tzu and don't presume to be a seer yet despite his wise...
EEM: 40.67 (+0.46), VGK: 54.96 (+0.18), ERY: 17.74 (-1.21), RMD: 66.25 (+0.79), PFE: 34.64 (-0.23), AZN: 69.96 (+0.20), SRCL: 131.07 (-0.73), EFA: 63.82 (+0.42), DWTI: 95.90 (-7.40)
