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SPY	New Record Highs on the Eve of New Year's Eve	Barring an outright disaster on New Year's Eve trading, the Russell 2000 will have posted its best-performing quarter in history.
SPY	Vaccine, Stimulus Fuel Positive Outlook for U.S. Stock ETFs	U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds rose Wednesday on the broader circulation of the coronavirus vaccine and hopes that fiscal stimulus will support the economic recovery. On Wednesday, the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) rose 0.2%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSEArca: DIA) was up 0.4% and iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (NYSEArca: IVV) [.
SPY	S&P 500 Dividends Hit Another Record in 2020	Companies in the S&P 500 paid out $58.28 per share in dividends in 2020, inching past last year's record of $58.24 by 0.7% and setting the ninth consecutive annual record—despite the pandemic.
SPY	Stock Index ETFs Seek to Regain Highs Near Year-End	After slipping Tuesday, stock index ETFs are rallying on Wednesday, as markets attempt to finish the year near record highs in the final days of 2020. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 184 points, or 0.6%, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite gained roughly 0.4% apiece.
SPY	Markets Pricing-In Post-Pandemic Era	Two more full trading days for 2020 mean we could push our overall market levels higher, as we price in the post-pandemic era.
SPY	Flurry Of Last-Minute 2020 ETF Launches	Launches snowballed after Christmas, pushing past old records.
SPY	This Was My Single Worst Investment in 2020	A Fool and 100% of his money in this security were parted.
SPY	IEFA: Cheaper Stocks, Not Much Else	IEFA: Cheaper Stocks, Not Much Else
SPY	Stock ETFs Slump As Investors Appraise Additional Stimulus Possibility	Stocks dipped on Tuesday after tagging new all-time highs, as traders digested the successful passing of the fiscal stimulus bill Monday, and assessed whether even more stimulus could be approved by Congress. The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded off by 0.4%, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.3% and the Nasdaq Composite declined by 0.6%.
SPY	The Top 10 Investment Themes For 2021	2020 quickly turned into the "Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic" 2021 setting up to be "The Reopening of the Global Economy"
SPY	Markets to Open at New Highs; Case-Shiller Sets New Record	The average home price has again hit a record high in the U.S. in October, to nearly $236K.
SPY	Why Betting Against the S&P 500 Makes Little Sense in 2021	It has defied the odds -- or at least Covid-19's wrath -- in 2020, and conditions continue to shape up for a strong year ahead in SPY stock. The post Why Betting Against the S&P 500 Makes Little Sense in 2021 appeared first on InvestorPlace.
SPY	Buy 5 High-Beta ETFs Offering Value to Tap Santa Rally	Stimulus deal appears to set the stage for the Santa rally in 2020.
SPY	10 Top-Performing Stocks of the S&P 500 ETF in 2020	If a Santa Claus rally grips Wall Street in the final days of December, the S&P 500 could see smart gains in 2020 despite the COVID-19 outbreak. These stocks helped the index to hit highs this year.
SPY	U.S. Stock ETFs Strengthen on Covid-19 Stimulus Bill	U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds pushed to new records after President Donald Trump signed the new coronavirus relief package and bill, alleviating concerns of a wide government shutdown and adding to bets of an economic recovery. On Monday, the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) was up 0.3%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSEArca: [.
SPY	Stock ETFs Start the End of 2020 with a Bang	In the last trading week of 2020, stocks and index ETF started off with fireworks, as investors cheered President Trump's surprise signing of an economic relief bill. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced over 200 points, or 0.7%, as the S&P 500 gained 0.88% and the Nasdaq Composite added 0.9%.
SPY	$900B Stimulus Bill Passed, Crisis Averted	In this stimulus package, $600 checks are to be mailed out to American citizens affected by the ongoing pandemic, among other things.
SPY	REIT ETFs VNQ Vs. ICF: Broad Index Or Cream Of The Crop	REIT ETFs VNQ Vs. ICF: Broad Index Or Cream Of The Crop
SPY	A Famous Company Is Added to the SPDR S&P 500 ETF	SPY stock is getting more love as Tesla joins the S&P 500, but investors should note that a few stocks dominate the index. The post A Famous Company Is Added to the SPDR S&P 500 ETF appeared first on InvestorPlace.
SPY	Best Of 2020: Robinhood's Favorite ETFs	The list of the most popular ETFs on the Robinhood trading platform reveals some surprises.
SPY	3 Ways You'll Master the Market With This Classic Investing Strategy	Tired of trying to time the market? Try this investment strategy instead.
SPY	The More REITs Drop, The More I Buy	The More REITs Drop, The More I Buy
SPY	U.S. Stock ETFs Showing a Little Holiday Cheer	U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds closed higher in half-day trading on Christmas Eve as optimistic traders looked to the coronavirus stimulus package, a Brexit deal and the quickening distribution of a vaccine. On Thursday, the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) was up 0.3%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSEArca: DIA) was up 0.1% and [.
SPY	Stock Index ETFs Gain Slightly In Anemic Holiday Trading	With millions of Americans preparing for the holiday weekend, stocks and index ETFs notched marginal gains amid anemic holiday trading volume Thursday to conclude the abbreviated Christmas week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.23%, as the S&P 500 advanced 0.4%, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.36% on Thursday, with markets closing at 1 p.m.
SPY	Evergreen Tree of ETFs to Lighten Your Christmas	The Christmas tree of top-ranked ETFs to brighten 2021 is now ready for investors. May it spread cheer!
SPY	Congress Struggles with Covid Relief; Markets Close Early Today	Congresspeople were hopeful they'd be at home with their families to celebrate the holidays by now.
SPY	Stock ETFs Scramble Higher Despite Stimulus Criticism From Trump	With what seems to be the Christmas rally in full effect, stocks and index ETFs rallied back from the prior losing session on Wednesday, despite criticism from President Trump over the new coronavirus relief package, which could potentially postpone the delivery of funds to hurting Americans. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.82%, while the [.
SPY	Look For a 10-15% Correction in SPY Stock in Early 2021	If you are looking to buy the S&P 500, or SPY stock specifically, there should be a correction soon with which to get a better price. The post Look For a 10-15% Correction in SPY Stock in Early 2021 appeared first on InvestorPlace.
SPY	Big Data on Holiday-Shortened Week: Jobless Claims Down	Initial Jobless Claims took a big step down -- to 803K last week from an upwardly revised 892K the previous week.
SPY	U.S. Stock ETFs Waver on Covid-19, Weakening Economic Data Concerns	U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds were mixed as renewed coronavirus concerns and a weak economic update both offset optimism over the latest stimulus package. On Tuesday, the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) rose 0.2%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSEArca: DIA) was down 0.3%, and iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (NYSEArca: IVV) was flat.
SPY	3 Charts Screaming Caution About the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust	With the experts telling you that the bull market will continue, SPY stock seems reasonable until you look under the hood. The post 3 Charts Screaming Caution About the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust appeared first on InvestorPlace.
SPY	Stock ETFs Trade Mixed To Lower Despite Stimulus Progress	In a surprise for many investors, U.S. stocks and index ETF continue to languish on Tuesday despite Congress finally approving a coronavirus relief package after months of protracted negotiations. The S&P 500 slipped an additional 0.4%, dropping for its third straight trading session along with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which fell 0.7%.
SPY	6 Best Active ETFs of 2020	The year 2020 has been beneficial for equities despite coronavirus outbreak. These active ETFs, however, breezed past the benchmark index.
SPY	Congress Passes $900B Relief Package; Q3 GDP 33.4%	Carved out of this $900 billion appropriated is financial relief for small businesses and hard-hit industries. Chief among these looks to be the airlines.
SPY	Equity Risk Premium At Market Highs	Building on yesterday's article that detailed P/E Ratios at Market Highs, this article looks at the equity risk premium with the broad stock index at all-time highs. In this analysis, the difference between the S&P 500's trailing earnings yield and the 10-year Treasury yield is depicted historically.
SPY	The Dark Side Of 10% Yielding BDCs	Business development companies offer high-yield and potential for market-beating total returns in today's market. While we are bullish on a few select BDCs, we avoid most of them.
SPY	Top ETFs This Week As Markets Fall Amid New COVID-19 Concerns	The tug of war between optimism and pessimism continues for another week. A good way to manage this risk and add diversity to your portfolio is through investing in ETFs.
SPY	Stock ETFs Struggle Amid Worries Over New U.K. Covid Strain	Stocks and index ETFs are attempting to recover Monday after tumbling lower in the futures market Sunday night amid worries over a contagious new coronavirus strain in the U.K, even as stimulus negotiations could be nearing completion. After plummeting nearly 1000 points in overnight trading Sunday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 168 points Monday, [.
SPY	3 reasons why the S&P 500 could be headed for an imminent 48% drop, according to an investment chief who crushed the market during the coronavirus crash	The S&P 500 could be headed for a drop of up to 48%, according to James McDonald, the CEO and chief investment officer of Hercules Investments. In a recent note to clients, McDonald — who profited off of the pandemic crash in March with bullish wagers on stock-market volatility — laid out three reasons why the market is especially vulnerable to such a swift downturn right now. (1) A new strain of COVID-19 in the UK The perceived future harm of the new COVID-19 strain in the UK will introduce additional risk to markets, according to McDonald. That's especially true since recent vaccine progress led many investors to expect a smooth return to normal life following the vaccine's rollout, he said.
SPY	S&P 500: The Correction Is Just Getting Started	There is a new strain of the coronavirus, and this one seems to be moving through populations at an alarming pace. Is it possible that this new rapidly spreading strain is in the U.S. already?
SPY	S&P 500: Another Bull Year Ahead And A Peak Probably Priced For Early 2022	Sentiment and technical indicators are currently showing that equities valuations are currently looking very stretched. Traditional CAPE ratio is currently standing at 33.4 in December, far above its LT average of 17.1.
SPY	6.8% Tax-Advantaged Yield, Monthly Pay, International Exposure: ETO	6.8% Tax-Advantaged Yield, Monthly Pay, International Exposure: ETO
SPY	Modeling The Fair Value Of The S&P 500	A methodology to model the value of the S&P 500 is presented. The model relies on macroeconomic factors: gross domestic product, corporate bond yield relative to 10 year Treasury bond, money stock index and consumer price index.
SPY	Santa Comes Bearing Gifts For SPY Stock And Bull Traders	The S&P 500 closed at a record today and looks poised for a year-end run. Here's how to profit using SPY stock options.
SPY	Does "Quadruple Witching" Create Options Trading Opportunity?	Does "Quadruple Witching" Create Options Trading Opportunity?
SPY	Stock ETFs Rally as Indexes Hit Fresh Highs Amid Stimulus Optimism	Stocks and index ETFs achieved fresh closing highs on Thursday, buoyed by optimism that lawmakers might complete negotiations over additional fiscal aid before the end of the year. The S&P 500 advanced 0.6%, holding above the 3,700 level, as the tech-based Nasdaq rallied 0.84%.
SPY	Equity ETFs: Last Day For NUSI's December Options	Equity ETFs: Last Day For NUSI's December Options
SPY	Preferreds Stock ETFs: An Asset Class to Bridge the Divide(nds)	Investors looking for an income-generating asset class that can bridge the divide between dividend stocks and traditional fixed income instruments may want to consider preferred stocks and exchange traded funds such as the Global X U.S. Preferred ETF (Cboe: PFFD). Preferred stocks are a type of hybrid security that show bond- and equity-like characteristics.
SPY	Ready for Options Trading? Make Sure You Understand Assignment First	Your first assignment: decoding this important options term before you start trading.
SPY	Looking Ahead To 2021 and Beyond With S&P 500 Index Tracker SPY Stock	Long-term investors may regard any dip in SPY stock as opportunity to invest regularly for the long term. The post Looking Ahead To 2021 and Beyond With S&P 500 Index Tracker SPY Stock appeared first on InvestorPlace.
SPY	Pacer Trendpilot Equity ETFs Have Underperformed Since Inception, Best To Avoid	Pacer Trendpilot Equity ETFs Have Underperformed Since Inception, Best To Avoid
SPY	10 Most-Heavily Traded ETFs of Q4	We have highlighted 10 ETFs that have seen higher average volumes over the past three months and are thus the top 10 fund by trading volume.
SPY	Powell Laments "Weak Demand," America Still Waits on Congress	Fed Chair Powell said it's not just low interest rates that will help spur the economy. Cue Capitol Hill, and its $900 billion bill still awaiting passage.
SPY	First Eagle Commentary- Fund of America: A Quality and Income Strategy for a Low-Rate World	Persistently Low Interest Rates Have Challenged Traditional Sources of Income
SPY	SPY: Bull Market In S&P 500 Just Getting Started According To These 2 Indicators	S&P 500 is consolidating near its all-time highs following a 10+% post-U.S. Election rally. Breakout in copper/gold ratio points to another double-digit % upside in SPY in the year ahead.
SPY	Bull Market Prevails- For Now	Technical and Earnings Gains indicate the bull market remains intact. Sector Rotation is bullish for an early-phase Cyclical Recovery.
SPY	Ringing In 2021 ETF Market Forecasts	Crystal balls come out this time of year, predicting where markets go from here.
SPY	High-Yield Investing: Finish 2020 Right	The days of 2020 are coming to a close, you have steps you need to consider. Make it a yearly tradition in your portfolio.
SPY	Markets Break to Upside on Congressional Relief Promise	Now that Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell appears on board to bring about actual results, market sentiment did not miss this opportunity to buy equities today.
SPY	Vaccine-Inspired Rally Pushes ETFs To Record Net Inflows For November	For the sixth month in a row, mutual fund investors were net sellers of fund assets, withdrawing $9.8 billion from the conventional funds business for November. Fixed income funds (+$38.7 billion for November) witnessed net inflows for the seventh month in a row, while money market funds (-$10.0 billion) suffered net outflows.
SPY	Stock ETFs Rally Amid Optimism Over Vaccine Distribution	Stocks and index ETFs are gaining ground on Tuesday amid ongoing congressional negotiations over additional coronavirus stimulus. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.7% as the S&P 500 gained 0.8% and the Nasdaq Composite added 0.67%.
SPY	Active Management ETFs Look Beyond the Index and Past the United States	International equities are prime asset classes for active managers to add value for their clients. One asset class entering the limelight as 2020 draws to a close is international equities, a group many investors are looking to re-allocate to in the new year.
SPY	Best Of 2020: Leveraged ETF Closures Piling Up	This narrow tech subsector has notched impressive gains so far in 2020.
SPY	Avoid the Stock-Picking Trap with the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust	Not everyone wants to research and wager on individual companies. Thankfully, SPY stock offers a viable alternative as an all-in-one fund.
SPY	5 Potential Thematic Rotations That I Expect To Take Place In 2021	2020 has already featured a number of short-term leadership shifts. I expect that trend to continue in 2021.
SPY	Only 2 S&P 500 Sectors Have A Rising ROIC Through Q3 2020	This report analyzes the drivers of economic earnings for the S&P 500 and each of its sectors.
SPY	What Can Preferred Stock ETFs Do for You?	In an ultra-low yield environment, income investors should go beyond bonds and common stocks. Asset classes to embrace include preferred stocks, which are accessible via exchange traded funds, including the Global X U.S. Preferred ETF (Cboe: PFFD).
SPY	Best Of 2020: Cloud Computing ETFs Going Sky High	This narrow tech subsector has notched impressive gains so far in 2020.
SPY	5 Top Stock Trades for Monday: TWLO, QCOM, DDOG, NLS, SPY	Twilio, Qualcomm, Nautilus, Datadog and the S&P 500 ETF were our top stock trades for Monday. Now, let's get busy with a look at the charts.
SPY	Stock ETFs Fall for Third Day as Disney Lifts a Media ETF	Stock and index ETFs continued their fall on Friday, amid ongoing uncertainty that fiscal stimulus will occur. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 are headed for their first weekly loss in three weeks as stock futures rollover to the next contract.
SPY	Top Two Sector ETFs of Past Decade Still on High Momentum	These ETFs have emerged as one of the top performers in the past decade.
SPY	Retirement: Ways To Boost Your Income	We are in a persistent pattern of low interest rates, whereby investors are getting negative yields if we factor in inflation.
SPY	Only 3 S&P 500 Sector Core Earnings Improved In 2020	The COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing economic damage dropped Core Earnings for the S&P 500 to the lowest level since December 2017.
SPY	Value Stocks in an Overvalued Market?	Some sectors have woefully underperformed this year. This is where you will find value stocks in an arguably overvalued market.
SPY	Stock ETFs Attempt To Pare Down Losses After Wednesday's Decline	Stocks and index ETFs are dipping downward on Thursday after a dramatic drop in the previous session, as most sectors are struggling amid weaker-than-expected jobless claims data and continued stimulus uncertainty. The Dow declined 0.21%.
SPY	Stimulus Hopes Keep U.S. Stock ETFs Going	U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds clawed back early morning losses on Thursday as traders looked to progress in stimulus talks and weakening economic data. On Thursday, the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) rose 0.3%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSEArca: DIA) was down 0.1%, and the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (NYSEArca: IVV) was [.
SPY	Are Nigerian Stock ETFs the Ultimate Value Play?	High-level officials in Nigeria are forecasting a comeback for the country's economy in 2021. This is a positive sign for ETF investors looking for value plays in emerging markets with funds like the Global X MSCI Nigeria ETF (NGE).
SPY	2 Elite REITs With >40% Returns As The Recovery Begins	2 Elite REITs With >40% Returns As The Recovery Begins
SPY	Stock ETFs Slide On Wednesday As Stimulus Stalemate Continues	Stocks and index ETF are sliding on Wednesday, as investors digest the continuing legislative stalemate over additional fiscal stimulus. After climbing over 100 points earlier in the day, the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.48%, as the S&P 500 dropped 0.81%.
SPY	Tap Tech Stock ETFs without the Growing Regulatory Risk	It's one of the rare bipartisan issues, and while Democrats and Republicans have different motivations, both parties have big tech in their cross-hairs. The same is true of European regulators, which are actively pressuring the likes of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google.
SPY	S&P 500 ETFs Brace For Tesla Trade	The big addition is coming Dec. 18, and passive investors will have to adjust.
SPY	Stock ETFs Rally Amid Pfizer Vaccine Rollout Enthusiasm	Stocks and index ETFs are breaking new ground again on Tuesday, scrambling back from posting losses earlier in the day, as enthusiasm around the Pfizer vaccine rollout is spurring investors. The S&P 500 gained 0.3% to reach a record high, where it breached the 3,700 level for the first time.
SPY	This 1 Stock Market Chart Can Make You a Smarter Investor	The market has two tools that can perform wonders for you, as long as you give them enough time to work their magic.
SPY	SPY's Bullish Signals And Record Highs	Record highs are no surprise when daily, weekly and monthly chart signals are all bullish. As a result, we are upgrading our SPY rating from Neutral to Bullish.
SPY	The Rally In High Dividends Is Just Getting Started	Cash inflows into the market are driving it to new highs. However, high-dividend "value stocks" missed the original rally, and now are seeing their best performance in two decades.
SPY	Investing $400 per Month in This ETF Could Make You a Millionaire by Age 60	Retire a millionaire by investing in the right places.
SPY	U.S. Stock ETFs Rise as Traders Bet on Fiscal Stimulus	U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds advanced Friday toward record highs after the disappointing jobs report helped raise bets on a coronavirus stimulus package to support a flagging economic recovery. On Friday, the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) rose 0.4%, the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSEArca: DIA) was up 0.7%, and the iShares Core S&P [.
SPY	Stock ETFs Edge Higher Despite Poor Jobs Data	Stocks and index ETF continue to gain momentum, rallying slightly on Friday despite a lackluster U.S. jobs report, as the major averages are headed for additional weekly gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average continued to tread water above the 30,000 level, advancing another 160 points, or 0.53%, while the S&P 500 added 0.63% to hit [.
SPY	This is the biggest stock picker's market in a decade, ETF analyst says. Here are two ways to play it	Thematic ETFs are poised to win out in this new market environment, but one underdog in particular is worth considering, says WallachBeth's Andrew McOrmond.
SPY	Stock ETFs Attract Record Inflows During November	Equity exchange traded funds enjoyed robust inflows over November, overtaking the fixed-income side in new creations for the year, as investors chased after the stock market rally. Fixed-income ETFs initially saw huge inflows in 2020, outpacing investments into the equity ETF side after the coronavirus-induced sell-off caused many to shift into the relative safety of [.
SPY	U.S. Stock ETFs Level Off as Rally Shows Some Fatigue	U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds slipped toward the end of the Thursday's session after Covid-19 vaccine hopes and a fall in weekly jobless claims helped propel the major indices toward records. On Thursday, the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) was flat, the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSEArca: DIA) was unchanged, and the iShares Core [.
SPY	Stock ETFs Target New Highs Amid Positive Economic Data	Stocks and index ETFs are gaining on Thursday due to better-than-projected unemployment data and optimism over a stimulus plan. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied 0.57%, thanks in part to a 7% surge in Boeing shares.
SPY	U.S. Stock ETFs Turn Positive as Vaccine Hopes Offset Economic Weakness	U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds struggled toward positive gains at the end of the Wednesday's session after wavering in response to weak economic data. On Wednesday, the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) was flat, the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSEArca: DIA) was up 0.2% and the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (NYSEArca: IVV) gained [.
SPY	Best Preferred Stock ETFs for Q1 2021	The best preferred stock ETFs for Q1 2021 are PFFD, EPRF, and PGF.
SPY	Stock ETFs Drift Near Tuesday's Levels after a Strong Monthly Start	Stocks and index ETFs are trading near Tuesday's levels on Wednesday, after a robust entry into December, which fueled the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite to record highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded around breakeven or slightly higher, along with the S&P 500.
SPY	[Video] Demark Analysis for Index ETFs and Select Stocks	The stock market appears to be extended here but a look at DeMark indicators shows that the S&P 500 ETF (SPY) and Nasdaq 100 ETF (QQQ) may have room to run. In the video I did last evening (Tuesday), I highlight each of these stock market indexes along with a handful of sectors and stocks.
SPY	U.S. Stock ETFs Push Toward New Record on Vaccine Optimism	U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds climbed Tuesday toward a new record, as optimism over an eventual Covid-19 vaccine and economic recovery helped sustain the broad rally. On Tuesday, the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) rose 1.3%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSEArca: DIA) was up 0.6%, and iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (NYSEArca: [.
SPY	Stock ETFs Post Strong Start To December	U.S. stocks and index ETFs vaulted upwards on Tuesday, starting December on a high note, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average targeted the 30,000 level once again. The Dow added 0.9%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite chartered fresh, all-time highs, climbing more than 1.25% apiece.
SPY	Bank of America says says investor bullishness is rising, but is not yet euphoric. Here why that signals the S&P 500 could gain 10% over the next year.	A Bank of America contrarian indicator measuring investor bullishness jumped in November as vaccine progress sparked optimism on Wall Street. The Sell Side indicator, which is based on the average recommended equity allocation of nine Wall Street strategists, rose to 57.8% from 57% last month, the highest level of bullishness in 18 months.
SPY	Why Stock ETFs Don't Care About Government Gridlock	Two Senate runoffs in Georgia are scheduled for January. If Republicans retain both those seats, the government will be divided, with Democrats controlling the presidency and the House while the GOP clings to a slight Senate majority.

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New Record Highs on the Eve of New Year's Eve

Barring an outright disaster on New Year's Eve trading, the Russell 2000 will have posted its best-performing quarter in history.

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Vaccine, Stimulus Fuel Positive Outlook for U.S. Stock ETFs

U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds rose Wednesday on the broader circulation of the coronavirus vaccine and hopes that fiscal stimulus will support the economic recovery. On Wednesday, the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) rose 0.2%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSEArca: DIA) was up 0.4% and iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (NYSEArca: IVV) [.

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S&P 500 Dividends Hit Another Record in 2020

Companies in the S&P 500 paid out $58.28 per share in dividends in 2020, inching past last year's record of $58.24 by 0.7% and setting the ninth consecutive annual record—despite the pandemic.

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Stock Index ETFs Seek to Regain Highs Near Year-End

After slipping Tuesday, stock index ETFs are rallying on Wednesday, as markets attempt to finish the year near record highs in the final days of 2020. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 184 points, or 0.6%, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite gained roughly 0.4% apiece.

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Markets Pricing-In Post-Pandemic Era

Two more full trading days for 2020 mean we could push our overall market levels higher, as we price in the post-pandemic era.

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Flurry Of Last-Minute 2020 ETF Launches

Launches snowballed after Christmas, pushing past old records.

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This Was My Single Worst Investment in 2020

A Fool and 100% of his money in this security were parted.

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IEFA: Cheaper Stocks, Not Much Else

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Stock ETFs Slump As Investors Appraise Additional Stimulus Possibility

Stocks dipped on Tuesday after tagging new all-time highs, as traders digested the successful passing of the fiscal stimulus bill Monday, and assessed whether even more stimulus could be approved by Congress. The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded off by 0.4%, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.3% and the Nasdaq Composite declined by 0.6%.

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The Top 10 Investment Themes For 2021

2020 quickly turned into the "Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic" 2021 setting up to be "The Reopening of the Global Economy"

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Markets to Open at New Highs; Case-Shiller Sets New Record

The average home price has again hit a record high in the U.S. in October, to nearly $236K.

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Why Betting Against the S&P 500 Makes Little Sense in 2021

It has defied the odds -- or at least Covid-19's wrath -- in 2020, and conditions continue to shape up for a strong year ahead in SPY stock. The post Why Betting Against the S&P 500 Makes Little Sense in 2021 appeared first on InvestorPlace.

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Buy 5 High-Beta ETFs Offering Value to Tap Santa Rally

Stimulus deal appears to set the stage for the Santa rally in 2020.

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10 Top-Performing Stocks of the S&P 500 ETF in 2020

If a Santa Claus rally grips Wall Street in the final days of December, the S&P 500 could see smart gains in 2020 despite the COVID-19 outbreak. These stocks helped the index to hit highs this year.

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U.S. Stock ETFs Strengthen on Covid-19 Stimulus Bill

U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds pushed to new records after President Donald Trump signed the new coronavirus relief package and bill, alleviating concerns of a wide government shutdown and adding to bets of an economic recovery. On Monday, the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) was up 0.3%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSEArca: [.

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Stock ETFs Start the End of 2020 with a Bang

In the last trading week of 2020, stocks and index ETF started off with fireworks, as investors cheered President Trump's surprise signing of an economic relief bill. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced over 200 points, or 0.7%, as the S&P 500 gained 0.88% and the Nasdaq Composite added 0.9%.

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$900B Stimulus Bill Passed, Crisis Averted

In this stimulus package, $600 checks are to be mailed out to American citizens affected by the ongoing pandemic, among other things.

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REIT ETFs VNQ Vs. ICF: Broad Index Or Cream Of The Crop

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A Famous Company Is Added to the SPDR S&P 500 ETF

SPY stock is getting more love as Tesla joins the S&P 500, but investors should note that a few stocks dominate the index. The post A Famous Company Is Added to the SPDR S&P 500 ETF appeared first on InvestorPlace.

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Best Of 2020: Robinhood's Favorite ETFs

The list of the most popular ETFs on the Robinhood trading platform reveals some surprises.

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3 Ways You'll Master the Market With This Classic Investing Strategy

Tired of trying to time the market? Try this investment strategy instead.

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The More REITs Drop, The More I Buy

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U.S. Stock ETFs Showing a Little Holiday Cheer

U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds closed higher in half-day trading on Christmas Eve as optimistic traders looked to the coronavirus stimulus package, a Brexit deal and the quickening distribution of a vaccine. On Thursday, the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) was up 0.3%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSEArca: DIA) was up 0.1% and [.

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Stock Index ETFs Gain Slightly In Anemic Holiday Trading

With millions of Americans preparing for the holiday weekend, stocks and index ETFs notched marginal gains amid anemic holiday trading volume Thursday to conclude the abbreviated Christmas week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.23%, as the S&P 500 advanced 0.4%, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.36% on Thursday, with markets closing at 1 p.m.

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Evergreen Tree of ETFs to Lighten Your Christmas

The Christmas tree of top-ranked ETFs to brighten 2021 is now ready for investors. May it spread cheer!

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Congress Struggles with Covid Relief; Markets Close Early Today

Congresspeople were hopeful they'd be at home with their families to celebrate the holidays by now.

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Stock ETFs Scramble Higher Despite Stimulus Criticism From Trump

With what seems to be the Christmas rally in full effect, stocks and index ETFs rallied back from the prior losing session on Wednesday, despite criticism from President Trump over the new coronavirus relief package, which could potentially postpone the delivery of funds to hurting Americans. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.82%, while the [.

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Look For a 10-15% Correction in SPY Stock in Early 2021

If you are looking to buy the S&P 500, or SPY stock specifically, there should be a correction soon with which to get a better price. The post Look For a 10-15% Correction in SPY Stock in Early 2021 appeared first on InvestorPlace.

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Big Data on Holiday-Shortened Week: Jobless Claims Down

Initial Jobless Claims took a big step down -- to 803K last week from an upwardly revised 892K the previous week.

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U.S. Stock ETFs Waver on Covid-19, Weakening Economic Data Concerns

U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds were mixed as renewed coronavirus concerns and a weak economic update both offset optimism over the latest stimulus package. On Tuesday, the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) rose 0.2%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSEArca: DIA) was down 0.3%, and iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (NYSEArca: IVV) was flat.

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3 Charts Screaming Caution About the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

With the experts telling you that the bull market will continue, SPY stock seems reasonable until you look under the hood. The post 3 Charts Screaming Caution About the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust appeared first on InvestorPlace.

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Stock ETFs Trade Mixed To Lower Despite Stimulus Progress

In a surprise for many investors, U.S. stocks and index ETF continue to languish on Tuesday despite Congress finally approving a coronavirus relief package after months of protracted negotiations. The S&P 500 slipped an additional 0.4%, dropping for its third straight trading session along with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which fell 0.7%.

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6 Best Active ETFs of 2020

The year 2020 has been beneficial for equities despite coronavirus outbreak. These active ETFs, however, breezed past the benchmark index.

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Congress Passes $900B Relief Package; Q3 GDP 33.4%

Carved out of this $900 billion appropriated is financial relief for small businesses and hard-hit industries. Chief among these looks to be the airlines.

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Equity Risk Premium At Market Highs

Building on yesterday's article that detailed P/E Ratios at Market Highs, this article looks at the equity risk premium with the broad stock index at all-time highs. In this analysis, the difference between the S&P 500's trailing earnings yield and the 10-year Treasury yield is depicted historically.

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The Dark Side Of 10% Yielding BDCs

Business development companies offer high-yield and potential for market-beating total returns in today's market. While we are bullish on a few select BDCs, we avoid most of them.

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Top ETFs This Week As Markets Fall Amid New COVID-19 Concerns

The tug of war between optimism and pessimism continues for another week. A good way to manage this risk and add diversity to your portfolio is through investing in ETFs.

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Stock ETFs Struggle Amid Worries Over New U.K. Covid Strain

Stocks and index ETFs are attempting to recover Monday after tumbling lower in the futures market Sunday night amid worries over a contagious new coronavirus strain in the U.K, even as stimulus negotiations could be nearing completion. After plummeting nearly 1000 points in overnight trading Sunday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 168 points Monday, [.

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3 reasons why the S&P 500 could be headed for an imminent 48% drop, according to an investment chief who crushed the market during the coronavirus crash

The S&P 500 could be headed for a drop of up to 48%, according to James McDonald, the CEO and chief investment officer of Hercules Investments. In a recent note to clients, McDonald — who profited off of the pandemic crash in March with bullish wagers on stock-market volatility — laid out three reasons why the market is especially vulnerable to such a swift downturn right now. (1) A new strain of COVID-19 in the UK The perceived future harm of the new COVID-19 strain in the UK will introduce additional risk to markets, according to McDonald. That's especially true since recent vaccine progress led many investors to expect a smooth return to normal life following the vaccine's rollout, he said.

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S&P 500: The Correction Is Just Getting Started

There is a new strain of the coronavirus, and this one seems to be moving through populations at an alarming pace. Is it possible that this new rapidly spreading strain is in the U.S. already?

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S&P 500: Another Bull Year Ahead And A Peak Probably Priced For Early 2022

Sentiment and technical indicators are currently showing that equities valuations are currently looking very stretched. Traditional CAPE ratio is currently standing at 33.4 in December, far above its LT average of 17.1.

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6.8% Tax-Advantaged Yield, Monthly Pay, International Exposure: ETO

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Modeling The Fair Value Of The S&P 500

A methodology to model the value of the S&P 500 is presented. The model relies on macroeconomic factors: gross domestic product, corporate bond yield relative to 10 year Treasury bond, money stock index and consumer price index.

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Santa Comes Bearing Gifts For SPY Stock And Bull Traders

The S&P 500 closed at a record today and looks poised for a year-end run. Here's how to profit using SPY stock options.

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Does "Quadruple Witching" Create Options Trading Opportunity?

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Stock ETFs Rally as Indexes Hit Fresh Highs Amid Stimulus Optimism

Stocks and index ETFs achieved fresh closing highs on Thursday, buoyed by optimism that lawmakers might complete negotiations over additional fiscal aid before the end of the year. The S&P 500 advanced 0.6%, holding above the 3,700 level, as the tech-based Nasdaq rallied 0.84%.

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Equity ETFs: Last Day For NUSI's December Options

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Preferreds Stock ETFs: An Asset Class to Bridge the Divide(nds)

Investors looking for an income-generating asset class that can bridge the divide between dividend stocks and traditional fixed income instruments may want to consider preferred stocks and exchange traded funds such as the Global X U.S. Preferred ETF (Cboe: PFFD). Preferred stocks are a type of hybrid security that show bond- and equity-like characteristics.

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Ready for Options Trading? Make Sure You Understand Assignment First

Your first assignment: decoding this important options term before you start trading.

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Looking Ahead To 2021 and Beyond With S&P 500 Index Tracker SPY Stock

Long-term investors may regard any dip in SPY stock as opportunity to invest regularly for the long term. The post Looking Ahead To 2021 and Beyond With S&P 500 Index Tracker SPY Stock appeared first on InvestorPlace.

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Pacer Trendpilot Equity ETFs Have Underperformed Since Inception, Best To Avoid

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10 Most-Heavily Traded ETFs of Q4

We have highlighted 10 ETFs that have seen higher average volumes over the past three months and are thus the top 10 fund by trading volume.

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Powell Laments "Weak Demand," America Still Waits on Congress

Fed Chair Powell said it's not just low interest rates that will help spur the economy. Cue Capitol Hill, and its $900 billion bill still awaiting passage.

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First Eagle Commentary- Fund of America: A Quality and Income Strategy for a Low-Rate World

Persistently Low Interest Rates Have Challenged Traditional Sources of Income

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SPY: Bull Market In S&P 500 Just Getting Started According To These 2 Indicators

S&P 500 is consolidating near its all-time highs following a 10+% post-U.S. Election rally. Breakout in copper/gold ratio points to another double-digit % upside in SPY in the year ahead.

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Bull Market Prevails- For Now

Technical and Earnings Gains indicate the bull market remains intact. Sector Rotation is bullish for an early-phase Cyclical Recovery.

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Ringing In 2021 ETF Market Forecasts

Crystal balls come out this time of year, predicting where markets go from here.

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High-Yield Investing: Finish 2020 Right

The days of 2020 are coming to a close, you have steps you need to consider. Make it a yearly tradition in your portfolio.

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Markets Break to Upside on Congressional Relief Promise

Now that Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell appears on board to bring about actual results, market sentiment did not miss this opportunity to buy equities today.

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Vaccine-Inspired Rally Pushes ETFs To Record Net Inflows For November

For the sixth month in a row, mutual fund investors were net sellers of fund assets, withdrawing $9.8 billion from the conventional funds business for November. Fixed income funds (+$38.7 billion for November) witnessed net inflows for the seventh month in a row, while money market funds (-$10.0 billion) suffered net outflows.

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Stock ETFs Rally Amid Optimism Over Vaccine Distribution

Stocks and index ETFs are gaining ground on Tuesday amid ongoing congressional negotiations over additional coronavirus stimulus. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.7% as the S&P 500 gained 0.8% and the Nasdaq Composite added 0.67%.

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Active Management ETFs Look Beyond the Index and Past the United States

International equities are prime asset classes for active managers to add value for their clients. One asset class entering the limelight as 2020 draws to a close is international equities, a group many investors are looking to re-allocate to in the new year.

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Best Of 2020: Leveraged ETF Closures Piling Up

This narrow tech subsector has notched impressive gains so far in 2020.

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Avoid the Stock-Picking Trap with the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

Not everyone wants to research and wager on individual companies. Thankfully, SPY stock offers a viable alternative as an all-in-one fund.

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5 Potential Thematic Rotations That I Expect To Take Place In 2021

2020 has already featured a number of short-term leadership shifts. I expect that trend to continue in 2021.

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Only 2 S&P 500 Sectors Have A Rising ROIC Through Q3 2020

This report analyzes the drivers of economic earnings for the S&P 500 and each of its sectors.

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What Can Preferred Stock ETFs Do for You?

In an ultra-low yield environment, income investors should go beyond bonds and common stocks. Asset classes to embrace include preferred stocks, which are accessible via exchange traded funds, including the Global X U.S. Preferred ETF (Cboe: PFFD).

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Best Of 2020: Cloud Computing ETFs Going Sky High

This narrow tech subsector has notched impressive gains so far in 2020.

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5 Top Stock Trades for Monday: TWLO, QCOM, DDOG, NLS, SPY

Twilio, Qualcomm, Nautilus, Datadog and the S&P 500 ETF were our top stock trades for Monday. Now, let's get busy with a look at the charts.

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Stock ETFs Fall for Third Day as Disney Lifts a Media ETF

Stock and index ETFs continued their fall on Friday, amid ongoing uncertainty that fiscal stimulus will occur. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 are headed for their first weekly loss in three weeks as stock futures rollover to the next contract.

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Top Two Sector ETFs of Past Decade Still on High Momentum

These ETFs have emerged as one of the top performers in the past decade.

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Retirement: Ways To Boost Your Income

We are in a persistent pattern of low interest rates, whereby investors are getting negative yields if we factor in inflation.

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Only 3 S&P 500 Sector Core Earnings Improved In 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing economic damage dropped Core Earnings for the S&P 500 to the lowest level since December 2017.

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Value Stocks in an Overvalued Market?

Some sectors have woefully underperformed this year. This is where you will find value stocks in an arguably overvalued market.

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Stock ETFs Attempt To Pare Down Losses After Wednesday's Decline

Stocks and index ETFs are dipping downward on Thursday after a dramatic drop in the previous session, as most sectors are struggling amid weaker-than-expected jobless claims data and continued stimulus uncertainty. The Dow declined 0.21%.

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Stimulus Hopes Keep U.S. Stock ETFs Going

U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds clawed back early morning losses on Thursday as traders looked to progress in stimulus talks and weakening economic data. On Thursday, the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) rose 0.3%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSEArca: DIA) was down 0.1%, and the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (NYSEArca: IVV) was [.

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Are Nigerian Stock ETFs the Ultimate Value Play?

High-level officials in Nigeria are forecasting a comeback for the country's economy in 2021. This is a positive sign for ETF investors looking for value plays in emerging markets with funds like the Global X MSCI Nigeria ETF (NGE).

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2 Elite REITs With >40% Returns As The Recovery Begins

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Stock ETFs Slide On Wednesday As Stimulus Stalemate Continues

Stocks and index ETF are sliding on Wednesday, as investors digest the continuing legislative stalemate over additional fiscal stimulus. After climbing over 100 points earlier in the day, the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.48%, as the S&P 500 dropped 0.81%.

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Tap Tech Stock ETFs without the Growing Regulatory Risk

It's one of the rare bipartisan issues, and while Democrats and Republicans have different motivations, both parties have big tech in their cross-hairs. The same is true of European regulators, which are actively pressuring the likes of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google.

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S&P 500 ETFs Brace For Tesla Trade

The big addition is coming Dec. 18, and passive investors will have to adjust.

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Stock ETFs Rally Amid Pfizer Vaccine Rollout Enthusiasm

Stocks and index ETFs are breaking new ground again on Tuesday, scrambling back from posting losses earlier in the day, as enthusiasm around the Pfizer vaccine rollout is spurring investors. The S&P 500 gained 0.3% to reach a record high, where it breached the 3,700 level for the first time.

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This 1 Stock Market Chart Can Make You a Smarter Investor

The market has two tools that can perform wonders for you, as long as you give them enough time to work their magic.

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SPY's Bullish Signals And Record Highs

Record highs are no surprise when daily, weekly and monthly chart signals are all bullish. As a result, we are upgrading our SPY rating from Neutral to Bullish.

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The Rally In High Dividends Is Just Getting Started

Cash inflows into the market are driving it to new highs. However, high-dividend "value stocks" missed the original rally, and now are seeing their best performance in two decades.

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Investing $400 per Month in This ETF Could Make You a Millionaire by Age 60

Retire a millionaire by investing in the right places.

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U.S. Stock ETFs Rise as Traders Bet on Fiscal Stimulus

U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds advanced Friday toward record highs after the disappointing jobs report helped raise bets on a coronavirus stimulus package to support a flagging economic recovery. On Friday, the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) rose 0.4%, the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSEArca: DIA) was up 0.7%, and the iShares Core S&P [.

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Stock ETFs Edge Higher Despite Poor Jobs Data

Stocks and index ETF continue to gain momentum, rallying slightly on Friday despite a lackluster U.S. jobs report, as the major averages are headed for additional weekly gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average continued to tread water above the 30,000 level, advancing another 160 points, or 0.53%, while the S&P 500 added 0.63% to hit [.

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This is the biggest stock picker's market in a decade, ETF analyst says. Here are two ways to play it

Thematic ETFs are poised to win out in this new market environment, but one underdog in particular is worth considering, says WallachBeth's Andrew McOrmond.

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Stock ETFs Attract Record Inflows During November

Equity exchange traded funds enjoyed robust inflows over November, overtaking the fixed-income side in new creations for the year, as investors chased after the stock market rally. Fixed-income ETFs initially saw huge inflows in 2020, outpacing investments into the equity ETF side after the coronavirus-induced sell-off caused many to shift into the relative safety of [.

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U.S. Stock ETFs Level Off as Rally Shows Some Fatigue

U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds slipped toward the end of the Thursday's session after Covid-19 vaccine hopes and a fall in weekly jobless claims helped propel the major indices toward records. On Thursday, the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) was flat, the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSEArca: DIA) was unchanged, and the iShares Core [.

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Stock ETFs Target New Highs Amid Positive Economic Data

Stocks and index ETFs are gaining on Thursday due to better-than-projected unemployment data and optimism over a stimulus plan. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied 0.57%, thanks in part to a 7% surge in Boeing shares.

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U.S. Stock ETFs Turn Positive as Vaccine Hopes Offset Economic Weakness

U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds struggled toward positive gains at the end of the Wednesday's session after wavering in response to weak economic data. On Wednesday, the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) was flat, the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSEArca: DIA) was up 0.2% and the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (NYSEArca: IVV) gained [.

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Best Preferred Stock ETFs for Q1 2021

The best preferred stock ETFs for Q1 2021 are PFFD, EPRF, and PGF.

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Stock ETFs Drift Near Tuesday's Levels after a Strong Monthly Start

Stocks and index ETFs are trading near Tuesday's levels on Wednesday, after a robust entry into December, which fueled the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite to record highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded around breakeven or slightly higher, along with the S&P 500.

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[Video] Demark Analysis for Index ETFs and Select Stocks

The stock market appears to be extended here but a look at DeMark indicators shows that the S&P 500 ETF (SPY) and Nasdaq 100 ETF (QQQ) may have room to run. In the video I did last evening (Tuesday), I highlight each of these stock market indexes along with a handful of sectors and stocks.

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U.S. Stock ETFs Push Toward New Record on Vaccine Optimism

U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds climbed Tuesday toward a new record, as optimism over an eventual Covid-19 vaccine and economic recovery helped sustain the broad rally. On Tuesday, the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) rose 1.3%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSEArca: DIA) was up 0.6%, and iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (NYSEArca: [.

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Stock ETFs Post Strong Start To December

U.S. stocks and index ETFs vaulted upwards on Tuesday, starting December on a high note, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average targeted the 30,000 level once again. The Dow added 0.9%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite chartered fresh, all-time highs, climbing more than 1.25% apiece.

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Bank of America says says investor bullishness is rising, but is not yet euphoric. Here why that signals the S&P 500 could gain 10% over the next year.

A Bank of America contrarian indicator measuring investor bullishness jumped in November as vaccine progress sparked optimism on Wall Street. The Sell Side indicator, which is based on the average recommended equity allocation of nine Wall Street strategists, rose to 57.8% from 57% last month, the highest level of bullishness in 18 months.

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Why Stock ETFs Don't Care About Government Gridlock

Two Senate runoffs in Georgia are scheduled for January. If Republicans retain both those seats, the government will be divided, with Democrats controlling the presidency and the House while the GOP clings to a slight Senate majority.