Direxion Shares ETF Trust - Direxion MSCI Cyclicals Over Defensives ETF

RWCD tracks an index of US large-cap stocks with leveraged (1.5x) exposure to five cyclical sectors and short (-0.5x) exposure to five defensive sectors.

First Trust NASDAQ Global Auto Index Fund

First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF

US Global Jets ETF

Invesco DWA Consumer Cyclicals Momentum ETF

Although election uncertainty and the historically weak month continue to dent sentiments, risk-tolerant long-term investors could continue to invest in cyclical stocks given the twin tailwind of a potential vaccine and massive stimulus.

Will Rotation to Cyclical ETFs Continue in September?

Direxion Daily CSI China Internet Index Bull 2X Shares

Direxion Russell 1000 Growth Over Value ETF

Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3x Shares

Direxion Daily Dow Jones Internet Bull 3X Shares

Direxion Work From Home ETF

We discuss the top-performing leveraged ETFs and the new WFH ETF.

ETFs Riding the Hot Remote Working Trend

Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF

While the pandemic sell-off was in full swing, cyclical sectors took a hit as investors sought safer havens like bonds and gold. Fast forward to today, and the prospect of an economic recovery could be setting the stage for a cyclical sector comeback.

Can the Cyclical Sector Stage a Comeback as Economy Reopens?

Direxion Shares ETF Trust - Direxion MSCI Defensives Over Cyclicals ETF

Right now, it’s all about defense–from the coronavirus spreading, March Madness basketball strategies–seems like it’s defense, defense, defense.

Are Investors Paying Too Much for Defense in Today’s Market?

Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares

Plain vanilla, cap-weighted exchange-traded funds dominate the industry landscape, but there are plenty of potent offerings to consider with different and downright unique methodologies.

3 Unique ETF Strategies To Consider Right Now

In an effort to contain the coronavirus outbreak, the World Health Organization deemed the virus a global health emergency, which comes after the U.S. confirmed its first case of human-to-human transmission. This virus has already killed as many as 170 people in China, and has spread to 18 countries.

Will Investors Get More Defensive After WHO Declares Coronavirus a Global Emergency?

The risk-on that started 2020 took a 180-degree turn following the coronavirus outbreak as of late that has been roiling the markets with volatility.

Will Defense Equities Continue Being Boosted By Coronavirus Outbreaks?

Geopolitical risks from a U.S.-Iran conflict can put investors in a state of unease, and when that happens many market experts believe the best strategy to combat uncertainty is to get on the defensive.

Defensive Moves Are the Best Option in a Market of Uncertainty

After a loss of 6.59% in 2018, the S&P 500 is back with vengeance in 2019 as it sets to close out a record year.

Is Now the Time to Invest in Cyclical Equities Strength?

Direxion Shares ETF Trust - Direxion MSCI Developed Over Emerging Markets ETF

Direxion Msci Emerging Over Developed Markets ETF

Direxion Shares ETF Trust - Direxion FTSE Russell International Over US ETF

Direxion Russell Small Over Large Cap ETF

Direxion Shares ETF Trust - Direxion FTSE Russell US Over International ETF

Direxion Russell 1000 Value Over Growth ETF

The markets, at times, exhibit uneven performances, and investors have been able to capitalize on the disparate returns in varying segments through ETFs that incorporate a relative weight strategy. “It really builds upon common macro themes that investors utilize for a long time – I believe value is going to outperform growth, small-cap is going [.

Relative Weight ETFs Help Investors Better Navigate Macro Themes

In Direxion Investments’ latest Relative Weight Spotlight, investors looked to add more international exposure as ETFs from abroad took in more capital in the month of October. Additionally, value and cyclical sectors were also strong performers.

Investor Appetite for International Equities Increased in October

According to Direxion Investments’ most recent Relative Weight Spotlight, “bullish feelings” in October elicited a risk-on vibe that fed into strength for growth and cyclical equities for that month.

Investors Catch “Bullish Feelings” in October as Growth, Cyclical Dominate

Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund

As more investors were heading into bonds amid the summertime volatility, they also added safer plays like consumer discretionary equities to their portfolios.

Will A Correction in Consumer Staples Pave the Way for Cyclical Strength?

It wasn’t too long ago when the capital markets were awash with strategic countermoves to a recession, such as piling into bonds and selecting equities that were deemed as value-oriented plays. Now, it might be that investors are once again mashing the risk-on accelerator pedal and opting for cyclical equities over defensive equities.

Have Cyclical Equities Come Back into The Fold Over Defensives?

A lot of talk in the capital markets is the exodus of growth strategies and the comeback of value, but Goldman Sachs is still touting growth, but with a unique twist–growth via equities that have the propensity for stable earnings.

Defensive Strategies in Today’s Market Includes Stable Growth

Predictably, cyclical sectors, namely technology, but a few others as well have been adversely affected by the U.S.

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