ETF Insider: Stocks Simmer As Fed Twists Again - Yahoo Finance ETF Insider: Stocks Simmer As Fed Twists Again - Yahoo Finance

Saturday, June 23, 2012

ETF Insider: Stocks Simmer As Fed Twists Again - Yahoo Finance

ETF Insider: Stocks Simmer As Fed Twists Again - Yahoo Finance

Stocks markets endured another week of back-and-forth trading as stimulus hopes collided with looming threats from Europe and concerning economic data releases on the homefront. The much anticipated FOMC announcement was rather anticlimactic as markets seemed apathetic to the Fed’s decision to extend Operation Twist. Chairman Bernanke did leave some hope on the table as he mentioned that additional stimulus measures would still be considered if the labor market does not materially improve in the coming months [see also How To Pick The Right ETF Every Time].

Actionable ETF Trade Ideas

Our picks from Monday’s Insider posted a positive performance during an otherwise volatile trading week on Wall Street. Below, we highlight how our trade ideas fared during the week [sign up for a free trial of ETFdb Pro to get actionable ETF ideas every Monday, as well as access to more than 45 all-ETF model portfolios].

Trade #1 Long FXG: Down 0.4%

This recommendation got off to a strong start as shares of FXG rallied on Monday, closing just above the $24 level. This ETF drifted sideways for the next two days, only to fall victim to rampant profit-taking pressures on Thursday alongside major equity indexes. FXG sank as low as $23.58 a share on Thursday before drifting a bit higher to close out the week. Thursday’s sell-off wiped out all gains in this position, leaving us with a minor 0.4% loss on the week.

Trade #2 Long MOO: Up 0.6%

MOO started off the week on a positive note, climbing higher from the opening bell on Monday up until Wednesday afternoon as shares hit a weekly high at the $48.69 mark. Similar to FXG, MOO could not evade selling pressures on Thursday, sinking back down below $47 a share. This ETF inched higher to close out the week on a positive note, leaving us with a minimal 0.6% gain on the week.

Trade #3 Long UUP : Up 0.3%

This recommendation got off to a concerning start as the  first half of the week saw bullish forces in the equity market creating headwinds for the U.S. dollar. Nonetheless, uncertainty was quick to return to Wall Street as the FOMC announcement failed to bolster stocks higher, as many had hoped for. This defensive recommendation served us well despite starting off in a hole, returning a minimal 0.3% gain  on the week.

ETFdb Portfolios

Retirement ETFdb Portfolios

Our plain vanilla retirement portfolios all edged higher this week with our 30 Years Til Retirement taking the lead. Choppy trading created headwinds for our 5 Years Til Retirement and Ready To Retire portfolios.

Regional ETFdb Portfolios

Our Asia-Centric portfolio was able to clinch a gain during an otherwise frustrating week for equity markets thanks to its unique investment strategy. On the flip side, our Africa-Centric portfolio lagged behind.

Themed ETFdb Portfolios

Our High Tech portfolio took the lead this week as gains in the domestic technology sector carried it higher.

New ETF Highlights

The exchange-traded universe continues to evolve as several issuers filed plans with the SEC for new products although only one new fund hit the street this past week. Check out our ETF Launch Center for complete updates on all new ETFs.

ETF Launches

United States Metals Index Fund (USMI)

  • Launch:  June 19th
  • ETFdb Category: Metals
  • Structure: ETF
  • Expense Ratio:  0.70%

US Commodity Funds brought to market an ETF for tracking the performance of precious and industrial metals that show the most significant backwardation or moderate contango. This rules-based index ensures that exposure is spread across multiple maturities and is an excellent ETF for investors frustrated by the nuances of futures-based trading.

EcoLogical Strategy ETF (HECO)

  • Launch:  June 20th
  • ETFdb Category:  All Cap Equities
  • Structure:  ETF
  • Expense Ratio:  0.95%

Huntington brought to market an actively-managed ETF that seeks to give investors exposure to a mix of companies that “have positioned their business to respond to increased environmental legislation, cultural shifts towards environmentally conscious consumption, and capital investments in environmentally oriented projects.” As sentiments of social responsibly begin to permeate the investment world, funds like HECO will be important tools within any investor’s portfolio.

North American Energy Infrastructure Fund (EMLP)

  • Launch:  June 21st
  • ETFdb Category:  MLPs
  • Structure:  ETF
  • Expense Ratio:  0.95%

First Trust brought to market an actively-managed ETF aimed at giving investors exposure to U.S. and Canadian energy infrastructure companies. Because MLPs are required to distribute substantial portions of their earnings to receive certain tax advantages, these securities are known to offer hefty yields. Energy infrastructure companies rely on strong, industry-tested fundamentals; a quality that will surely aid them in this time of growing technological development demand.

Disclosure: No positions at time of writing.

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Business Social Network Company.com Partners with UBL.org - YAHOO!

Company.com Corporation is proud to partner with Universal Business Listing to help businesses improve their online visibility.

Roswell, GA (PRWEB) June 23, 2012

Company.com, the social network for small business, today announced its partnership with Universal Business Listing (UBL.org), a profile syndication service that seamlessly lists business profiles across major search engines. Together, Company.com and UBL.org will help businesses get found online and grow.

“We’re excited to partner with UBL.org,” said Kevin Sasser, vice president of Company.com Corporation. “This partnership will take online visibility to the next level by combining search engine optimization services, tracking tools and professional communities that can help businesses grow.”

Chris Travers, UBL president and co-founder, said the Company.com proposition for businesses was a compelling one, targeting essential networking and marketing needs. "Our partnership with Company.com creates even more value for these customers, with a foundational tool to increase their company's presence online."

Company.com and UBL.org both believe that consistent business representation is a key component to being found online. To support the growing need for this online visibility, UBL.org allows businesses to create a single detailed and accurate listing across the biggest search engines, which in turn achieves a higher search ranking.

UBL.org also provides a tracking tool that measures a company’s presence across those search engines. By integrating tools like this into the Company.com social platform, this partnership makes it easy for businesses to gain and monitor online presences, and also find the necessary support and services to help improve that presence all from one place.

In addition to helping businesses be found, with quality SEO tools and services, Company.com is committed to providing members with all the services they need to be found, connect and grow. By registering an account with Company.com, businesses instantly gain access to thousands of resources and opportunities that make business communication, networking, marketing and operation simple.

For more information about Company.com’s SEO services or any of Company.com’s business networking solutions, visit http://www.Company.com or call 855-812-6290.

Stay connected with Company.com on Facebook and Twitter, @companydotcom.

About Company.com


Company.com is a unique business social network focused on the needs and opportunities of new and growing businesses. It allows businesses to connect, communicate, and collaborate with clients, partners, vendors and suppliers, create new partnerships and engage with customers in new and more effective ways. The company has recently announced a major upgrade to their network that will be available later in Q3 ’12. Visit Company.com for more detail.

About Universal Business Listing


UBL provides business identity management tools for businesses large and small, SEO providers, advertising agencies and interactive marketers to help their customers distribute their business details as a trusted source across search engines, online Yellow Pages directories, 411 directory assistance, social networks and mobile devices. The company also offers reputation monitoring tools and a variety of premium Local SEO optimization services.

Kevin Sasser
Company.com Corp
(855) 812-6290
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Jimmy Carr's father accuses comic of failing to pay back the money he lent him - Daily Telegraph

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Jim Carr, who has not spoken to his son for eight years following a bitter family dispute, claims he lent his son hundreds of pounds, paid all his bills and allowed him to live at home rent free, while he was trying to make his way as a stand-up on Britain ...

Stocks on the rebound - Courier-Post

NEW YORK — The stock market bounced back Friday, a day after suffering its second-worst loss this year. Bank stocks had some of the biggest gains even though many of them had their credit ratings cut the day before.

JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and other big lenders posted solid gains. Banking analysts said the downgrades from Moodys Investor Service late Thursday had been expected for months and removed uncertainty that had been weighing on banks.

Its been like a cloud over the sector, said Brian Gendreau, market strategist with the broker Cetera Financial. And look at whos going up: bank stocks. There are obviously some people who thought it would be much worse.

The Dow Jones industrial average gained 67.21 to close at 12,640.78.

Bank of America gained 1.5 percent, or 12 cents, to $7.94, one of the best showings of the 30 stocks in the Dow.

In a note to clients, analysts at the investment bank Keefe Bruyette & Woods called Morgan Stanley the clear winner. Some analysts had expected Moodys to lower Morgan Stanleys rating by three notches, instead of the two-notch cut it received.

Bank stocks rose across the board. Morgan Stanley rose 18 cents to $14.14. JPMorgan Chase climbed 48 cents to $35.99.

The Standard & Poors 500 index rose 9.51 points to 1,335.02 and the Nasdaq composite index climbed 33.33 points to 2,892.42. The gains turned the Nasdaq positive for the week.

Information technology stocks had the strongest gains of the 10 industry groups tracked by the S&P 500 index, followed by health care stocks and banks.


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