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EWG tracks a market cap-weighted index of large- and mid-cap German companies.

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In face of an ongoing energy crisis with the winter heating months just around the corner, the German economy is heading toward a contraction, dragging down country-related exchange traded funds. Year-to-date, the iShares MSCI Germany ETF (NYSEArca: EWG) decreased 32.3%, the Global X DAX Germany ETF (DAX) declined 29.

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With EWG ETF trading around 22 a share Friday, investors can consider placing a short straddle. The post High German Volatility Could Be An Octoberfest For Options Sellers Of EWG ETF appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.

High German Volatility Could Be An Octoberfest For Options Sellers Of EWG ETF

There's further curtailment of gas supplies to Europe from Russia, and things are getting pretty acute with people taking cold showers to keep bills down. Inflation is causing substantial crimping of spending by households, and German business optimism has tanked, affecting an ETF like EWG meaningfully.

EWG Is In For A Long Winter

EWG has grossly underperformed its European and Global counterparts this year. Germany remains particularly vulnerable to the energy crisis, and steps taken to diversify gas supplies from other regions will take time to play out.

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U.S. stocks are outperforming EU stocks for nearly 15 years. If you think this is the time to jump back in - you might wish to reconsider and wait a while longer.

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Germany leading indicator, the Ifo index, just dropped for the third month in a row, coming in at 88.5 in August from 88.7 in July. The weakening of the index is slowing down, but no improvement is currently in sight.

German Ifo Points To Further Weakening Of The Economy

European markets rallied on Tuesday to a more than five-week high, with Germany country-specific exchange traded funds leading the charge, as Russia restarted gas flows to Europe through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline, assuaging market fears of a potential energy crisis that would send the region into a recession.

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German stocks remain undervalued. While returns are probably not going to be super-high, returns of over 9% per annum for the foreseeable future should definitely be achievable.

EWG: German Stocks Offer Reasonable Returns Of Over 9%

German stocks are trading cheaply. Even if we take a conservative estimate of longer-term earnings growth, German stocks imply returns of around 10% per annum.

EWG: German Stocks Offer Implied Returns Of 10%

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House price growth in the eurozone is at its highest since 2006 as housing markets were supported by a limited impact of the pandemic on household finances, rising savings, historically low-interest rates, favorable financing conditions, and changing preferences. The improved macroprudential framework in Europe, increased supply of housing, and bottoming out of interest rates are expected to ease the upward pressures on price growth.

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German industrial production's 2.8% month on month increase in October, from -0.5% MoM in September, was only the third monthly increase this year. Industrial production has suffered enormously from global supply chain frictions this year, which have not yet been resolved.

German Industrial Production Sends Signs Of Life

German inflation hit 6% in November, and more is to come before a gradual retreat next year. Higher producer prices on the back of supply chain disruptions and higher commodity prices will continue to impact those of the consumer.

German Inflation Hits 6%

Germany's most prominent leading indicator, the Ifo index, dropped for the fifth month in a row in November, coming in at 96.5. The index now stands at its lowest level since February this year. Both the current assessment and the expectations component weakened.

German Ifo Weakened Further In November

EWG is the most notable ETF tracking German equities. The German economy has been hampered by supply-chain related issues, high inflation, and a recent surge in COVID cases.

iShares MSCI Germany ETF: Risks Abound, But Value On Offer

EWG still looks cheap, and it is difficult to gauge why exactly. Looking at near-term earnings, EWG appears to be massively undervalued, however it's likely that the market is taking a much longer-term view of the German equity market.

EWG: German Stocks Are Cheap But Lack A Clear Catalyst

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The Eurozone's economy as measured by GDP expanded by 2% q/q in the second quarter, significantly faster than expected, indeed faster than the economies of the US and China. The most important driver of the Flash Composite PMI for July was the Flash Eurozone Services PMI Activity Index, which registered the strongest rise in 15 years.

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German equities are outperforming U.S. stocks. I think this will continue, as German equity valuations are still attractive.

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Flash Eurozone PMI at second-highest since September 2018, future expectations at new all-time high. Record expansion of manufacturing output accompanied by return to growth in services.

Eurozone Economic Recovery Gathers Momentum As Manufacturing Booms

Leading indicators but also hard data signal a developing manufacturing sector boom while the government prepares the strictest lockdown to date in order to prevent the healthcare system from being overwhelmed by the third COVID-19 wave. The dichotomy between manufacturing and services is wider than ever - and it is not assured that the gap will eventually close from the side of services alone.

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Once again, the German Constitutional Court is at the root cause of potential market tension. Last Friday, the European flagship project demonstrating solidarity took a severe hit.

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Flash Eurozone PMI at 52.5 in March signals return to growth. Manufacturing expands at record pace, helping offset service sector weakness.

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Flash Eurozone PMI edges up from 47.8 in January to 48.1 in February. Manufacturing expansion gains momentum, helping offset further service sector weakness.

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