Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF Experiences Big Inflow

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Is ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (IDOG) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Total Return Forecasts: Major Asset Classes - May 2, 2024

The long-term return forecast for the Global Market Index edged higher for a third straight month in April. US stocks are still the outlier for expected return among the various asset classes. The average forecast for American equities is well below the trailing 10-year performance.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Reveals New Stock Trades After 2-Year Gap: Berkshire Hathway, Goldman Sachs And Microsoft Make The List — But Trump's DJT Doesn't

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) disclosed her latest financial transactions on Thursday. All transactions occurred on either April 25 or 26. This is Greene's first periodic transaction report since June 2022. She disclosed the transactions under the “Stock Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act”

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Major Asset Classes: April 2024 Performance Review

Most of the major asset classes retreated in April. The overall losses mark the worst month for global markets so far in 2024. US real estate investment trusts suffered the deepest loss in April, tumbling 7.9%. On a year-to-date basis, most of theMajor asset classes are posting losses.

Two metrics show stocks are oversold heading into May - Blue Chip Daily Trend Report

Two metrics show stocks are oversold heading into May - Blue Chip Daily Trend Report. April was the first losing month for stocks since October. The S&P 500 closed at the 8th lowest range level in the past 10 years. The market is well oversold, laying the groundwork for gains this year.

Is JPMorgan Diversified Return International Equity ETF (JPIN) a Strong ETF Right Now?

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Desperately Seeking Yield: April 24, 2024

The average 12-month trailing yield for the major asset classes has ticked up so far this year. The highest-yielding risk asset is the US junk bond ETF, which generated a 6.44% yield over the past year. Relative to Treasury yields, government bonds continue to offer higher payouts.

DIVI ETF: Decent Product, But Not A Perfect Buy

Will Commodities Continue To Outperform In 2024?

Most of the major asset classes are in the red so far this year. A widely followed marker in the commodities rally is this year’s rise in gold. The second-best performer in 2024 is the fast-deflating US stock market. James Picerno says commodities are the upside outlier by a wide margin.

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IMF boosts 2024 global growth outlook as U.S. economy powers on

IMF boosts 2024 global growth outlook as U.S. Economy powers. The International Monetary Fund projects 3.2% growth in 2024. U.s. Real GDP is expected to rise 2.7% in 2024, up from 2.5% in 2023. Growth in China expected to be 4.6%.

Is iShares International Equity Factor ETF (INTF) a Strong ETF Right Now?

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Iran Attacks Israel: What Middle East Turmoil Means For Markets

Iran launched missile and drone attacks against Israel over the weekend. Conflict in the Middle East has little effect on overall stock market performance but can impact the price of commodities, particularly oil. Continued tensions may benefit oil stocks, while gold is seen as a hedge against geopolitical chaos. The Middle East isn't likely to affect the overall markets.

FYLD: Searching For Income Via Shareholder Yield

Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF uses a unique investment rule called shareholder yield to select companies. FYLD has not produced significant returns compared to other ETFs run by Cambria. The high dividend yield of 5.47% has produced the bulk of shareholder returns for FYLD.