Stay ahead of the markets with insights from our strategists and portfolio managers.

Market Insights

Filter
S&P 500 Reported a Lower Annual Net Profit Margin Declining for the 7th Straight Quarter
Feb 08, 2024
As of the latest FactSet reporting, the median (blended) net margin for the S&P 500 index for Q3 2023 is 11.6%, whi...
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF: China’s Troubles Exaggerated, and USD Entered Weakening Cycle
Feb 07, 2024
The iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG) is a high-yield ETF.
Despite Overall Stock Market Optimism, the U.S. Recession Probability Indicator is Flashing Trouble Ahead
Jan 23, 2024
The U.S. Recession Probability (I:USRPEM) is a special index designed and published by St Louis Fed (AKA FRED Econo...
Geopolitical Escalation Failed to Spark Oil Price Rally Again as the U.S. Keeps Pumping at Record Levels
Jan 15, 2024
An early rise in crude oil prices was short-lived on Friday, with futures ending the week lower as tensions in the...
The U.S. National Debt Broke a Record Again, Topping $34 Trillion.
Jan 08, 2024
It took only 3 months to reach new highs. Back in June 2023, Joe Biden suspended the national debt limit until Janu...
The Healthcare Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF: Sector’s Revenue is on the Rise Again, so XLV May Be at its Inflection Point
Dec 26, 2023
The Healthcare Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF (XLV) has historically outperformed the S&P 500 Index and has been less...
iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR) Outperforms both the Russell 2000 and the S&P 500!
Dec 20, 2023
Small-cap companies have high return potential, but also higher volatility.
Why Silver Outshined Broad Market Indices and Gold in November 2023
Dec 19, 2023
In November, the price of silver in the international market rose by more than 9%, while the price of spot gold ros...
Fed’s “Dovish Touch” Helped S&P 500 and Dow Jones to Overcome Doldrums: What’s Next?
Dec 18, 2023
The S&P 500 ended the week up 2.49% at 4,719.19 on Friday, posting gains in four of five sessions.
Victoryshares Free Cash Flow ETF (VFLO): Investors Shouldn’t Overlook This New Kid on the Block
Dec 12, 2023
The Victoryshares Free Cash Flow ETF (VFLO) seeks to offer exposure to high-quality, large-cap U.S. stocks that tra...
Invesco Energy Exploration & Production ETF (PXE) Looks Like the Best Choice among Peer Energy ETFs
Dec 04, 2023
Amid growing geopolitical tensions and rising demand for fossil fuels, which is typical for wartime energy consumpt...
Oil Markets Seem to Be Disappointed by OPEC’s Lower-than-Expected 1 Million Barrels per Day Cut
Dec 01, 2023
OPEC+ agreed to deepen its production cuts following an unexpectedly lukewarm performance of crude prices and predi...
Show more