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SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

SPY tracks a market cap-weighted index of US large- and mid-cap stocks selected by the S&P Committee.

WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund

iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF

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iShares MSCI India ETF

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Our global markets watchlist tracks eight prominent indexes from economies around the world.

World Markets Watchlist: June 24, 2024

The 2nd quarter and first half of 2024 are rapidly coming to a close, setting the market up for its summer adventure. The latest read on earnings expectations is positive and suggests the market will continue to rise.

The Top 3 Sectors Poised For Growth This Summer

Amplify Online Retail ETF

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Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF

VanEck Vectors Retail ETF

Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund

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SPDR S&P Retail ETF

Economic indicators provide insight into the overall health and performance of an economy. They are essential tools for policymakers, advisors, investors, and businesses because they allow them to make informed decisions regarding business strategies and financial markets.

Exploring Economic Indicators: Retail Sales, Industrial Production, Leading Economic Index

iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF

iShares Core S&P 500 ETF

iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF

SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

The S&P 500 rose for a third straight week, finishing up 0.61% from last Friday. The index is currently up 15.22% year to date and has recorded a new all-time high 31 times this year.

S&P 500 Snapshot: Index Improves for Third Straight Week

SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF

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Joe Albano and Logan Kane discuss AI software tiers and behavioral finance at Seeking Alpha's Investing Summit. Near-term outlook for Nvidia is a potential correction, market sentiment may be frothy, and Fed rate cuts could impact the economy.

Nvidia As Religion And Why We're Due For A Substantial Correction

If you're not investing to build long-term wealth, you're short-changing your future. No matter how much you've missed out on, chances are you can still build a sizable nest egg.

You Can Lose a Surprising Amount of Money by Not Investing

Despite the underperformance of several sectors, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust SPY has already exceeded its average annual return in just over six months. Amid unprecedented gains by big tech companies, how much can the S&P 500's performance be attributed to the dominance of just a few companies?

Big Tech Dominance: 5 Companies Projected To Lap Average S&P 500 Stock's Earnings Growth

I believe the growth potential of SPY is actually capped, and investors should underweight it, not only relative to other geo markets but also to other asset classes. Despite record capital inflows into S&P 500 ETFs, indicators like ERP suggest owning SPY may be less attractive than bonds.

SPY: The Upside Is Likely Capped

SPY is very expensive by usual valuation metrics such as P/E, dividend yield, and PEG ratio. Yet, the truly alarming sign comes when its valuation is benchmarked by risk-free rates. With the excess CAPE Yield (“ECY”) hovering at a historical low (only about 1.2% currently), history suggests extremely unfavorable excess return potential over treasury bonds.

SPY: Rating Downgrade Due To Overvaluation

The current market environment reflects optimism driven by strong corporate earnings, a tech rally, chances of a Fed rate cut and economic indicators.

Is S&P 500 Racing Toward 6,000 Mark? ETFs in Focus

The S&P 500 NYSEARCA: SPY index can keep rising this year even if many stocks within it don't. The reasons are simple and center around the top six holdings.

6 Reasons the S&P 500 Will Keep Rising This Year

World Markets Watchlist: June 17, 2024

BlackRock Future Climate and Sustainable Economy ETF

Invesco BulletShares 2034 Corporate Bond ETF

Invesco BulletShares 2032 High Yield Corporate Bond ETF

BlackRock Future Tech ETF

PGIM Laddered Fund of Buffer 12 ETF

iShares MSCI Frontier 100 ETF

Goldman Sachs Defensive Equity Etf

Credit Suisse X-Links Gold Shares Covered Call ETN

iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Germany ETF

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iShares Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF

iShares Edge MSCI Intl Size Factor ETF

iShares Virtual Work and Life Multisector ETF

PGIM Laddered Fund of Buffer 20 ETF

SGI Enhanced Nasdaq-100 ETF

Credit Suisse X-Links Silver Shares Covered Call ETN

iShares USD Bond Factor ETF

Credit Suisse X-Links Crude Oil Shares Covered Call ETN

iShares International Developed Property ETF

Last week saw issuers roll out a dozen new ETFs, including launches from AllianceBernstein, OneAscent and YieldMax. Among the other debuts were five new target-maturity bond funds as well as buffer strategies and a new angle on the Nasdaq-100.

Last Week in ETFs: 5 New Target-Maturity Bond ETFs Launch

Exploring Economic Indicators: Inflation and Consumer Sentiment

The S&P 500 index is having a spectacular rally despite last week's hawkish Federal Reserve decision. It soared to a record high, bringing the year-to-date gains to over 14%.

Good news for S&P 500 ETFs like SPY, VOO, SPLG, and IVV

The stock market battled several key economic reports last week along with an FOMC meeting to finish the week lower overall. There were additional signs that the economy was weakening that encouraged those hoping for a rate cut sooner rather than later but others were worried that the Fed had waited too long to lower rates.

Weight Of Evidence Building

The Magnificent Seven stocks reached a new milestone, totaling a $15 trillion market capitalization for the first time in history.

Record breaking: ‘Magnificent Seven' stocks exceed $15 trillion market cap for the first time

The S&P 500 rose for a second straight week, finishing up 1.58% from last Friday. The index is currently up 14.52% year to date and has recorded a new all-time high 29 times this year.

S&P 500 Snapshot: Climbs 1.6% From Last Week

The S&P 500 index is widely used as a barometer of the U.S. stock market. It tracks the performance of the 500 largest publicly traded companies.

SPX vs. SPY: Which Should You Buy?

SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF

SPDR SSGA Fixed Income Sector Rotation ETF

SPDR Gold Trust

SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF

SPDR Portfolio Long Term Treasury ETF

SPDR SSGA U.S. Sector Rotation ETF

Macro conditions remain a bit of a mixed bag. In the past week alone, the latest read on inflation surprised to the downside, while unemployment figures beat estimates to the upside.

State Street Rebalance of Active ETF Models Hint at Caution

The search for better retirement income solutions has led to the emergence of target-date funds (TDFs) with an annuity component. “Our researchOpens in a new tab finds that this innovative strategy shows investment merit for certain investors,” said Roger Aliaga-Díaz, Ph.D.

Vanguard Perspective: Hybrid Annuity TDFs and the Search for Income in Retirement

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) didn't exactly give the market what it wanted, but the policy statement and outlook have the S&P 500 NYSEARCA: SPY on track to hit new highs. High inflation and high interest rates aside, the US economy is growing, labor markets are healthy, and inflation is tracking lower, which has the Fed on track to cut rates.

The FOMC Decision Means Higher Prices for Stocks This Summer

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

iShares iBoxx High Yield Corporate Bond ETF

iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF

SPDR S&P 400 Mid Cap Growth ETF

iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF

During LSEG Lipper's fund-flows week that ended June 5, 2024, investors were overall net purchasers of fund assets for the sixth week in seven, adding a net $39.4 billion. Mixed-assets funds (-$389 million) and alternative investments (-$186 million) reported outflows. In aggregate, spot bitcoin ETFs saw an inflow (+$1.2 billion) over the week, led by Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) which logged its largest inflow (+$602 million) since the week ending March 13, 2024.

U.S. Weekly FundFlows Insight Report: Money Market Funds Add $29.2 Billion During First Week Of June

In today's ever-changing investment landscape, ETFs have become popular for investors seeking diversification.

QQQ vs. SPY: Which ETF Should You Buy?

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust tracks the performance of the S&P 500 index and includes the stocks powering today's economy. Microsoft, Nvidia, and Apple are the biggest positions in this fund.

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