Should You Invest in the First Trust Financials AlphaDEX ETF (FXO)?
Sector ETF report for FXO
Sector ETF report for FXO
The First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund (FXU) pulled in $425.7 million Monday. Here are the daily ETF fund flows for April 1, 2025.
European markets have faced a challenging week, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index ending about 1.4% lower due to new U.S. trade tariffs impacting sentiment. Despite these headwinds, investors continue to explore opportunities within the market, particularly in sectors that might offer resilience or growth potential amidst uncertainty. While penny stocks may sound like a throwback to earlier trading days, they remain relevant for those seeking value in smaller or newer companies;...
It's home to many of the trillion-dollar tech giants that lead the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, so it has delivered spectacular returns over the last couple of years. The Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the performance of the Nasdaq-100 by holding the same stocks and maintaining similar weightings. The Nasdaq-100 is weighted by market capitalization, meaning its largest constituents have a greater influence over its performance than the smallest.
Stock ETFs struggled again while bond ETFs jumped and Goldman Sachs boosted recession odds.
Many investors start their journey toward financial security with stocks, and a successful investing strategy involves considering the risks, adapting, and thinking about the long-term rewards. For some, a well-balanced portfolio contains stocks, bonds, and small-cap investments, while for others, a mix of international stocks and ETFs is a favorite approach since it offers broader diversification. Either way, a combo of these assets ensures both growth and protection against a market downturn a
On the final day of the first quarter of 2025, Madison Mills and Julie Hyman take a look at the best and worst-performing stocks and sectors of the year so far. Among the worst performers are Deckers (DECK) and Tesla (TSLA), while CVS Health (CVS) led gains.To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Morning Brief here.
When mentioning the stock market's performance, the investment community usually focuses on the S&P 500 index. In the past decade, it has generated a total return of 236%, which is an impressive feat. Luckily, there's an investment vehicle that has significantly outperformed the S&P 500.
You’ve probably heard of the VIX Index before—it’s often referred to as the market’s “fear gauge,” a symbolic barometer for uncertainty in the stock market. If you’re a more seasoned investor, you may have tried investing in one of its indirect proxies: the ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (VIXY). But here’s the thing: the VIX isn’t something to be traded casually or opportunistically. It’s usually better used as a signal or a tool rather than a trade or an investment. I’m bearish on VIXY ov
This gold mining ETF hits a new 52-week high. Are more gains in store for this ETF?