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VIX: Risk On or Danger?

russell@etfdigest.com — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:54:55 +0100

David Gillie is a Contributing Editor and subscriber to the ETF Digest.

He has been an Engineering Consultant for multi-million dollar construction claims, President and Founder of Envirospec, Inc. (Robotic Pipeline Inspection Equipment) and owner of David Gillie Woodworking [...]

The Up Cycle Continues, Day 29, 6th and Final Target Achieved, Now What?

russellchfry@gmail.com — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:21:50 +0100

Closing Read Feb 3, 2012

Primary trend = UP

Number of days= 29

1st target lev [...]

TOP 9 LARGE & ALL CAP ETFs

russell@etfdigest.com — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:06:07 +0100

This posting features a comprehensive review of the large cap ETF sector. In this category, there aren’t many more ETFs than just the 10 we’ve featured given the tsunami of ETF issuance.

Some major issues have been divided into value, growth and blended segments. Nevertheless, to simplify matters for investors, and to be consistent with previous practices, we’re still just highlighting what we feel are rea [...]

TOP 10 SMALL-CAP ETFs

russell@etfdigest.com — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:17:53 +0100

The following analysis features our top selections of small cap ETFs. We’ll stick with the “blend” category since they should satisfy most investor needs. We believe these constitute the best index-based offerings individuals and financial advisors may utilize.

These ETFs are based on indexes tied to well-known index providers including Russell, S&P, Barclays, MSCI, Dow Jones and so forth.

Uniquely, inv [...]

Best Way To Trade Oil

fflanikai@aol.com — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:02:02 +0100

David Gillie is a Contributing Editor and subscriber to the ETF Digest.

Best Way to Trade Oil

russell@etfdigest.com — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:15:24 +0100

David Gillie is a Contributing Editor and subscriber to the ETF Digest.

DeMark Update on OEX VIX

russell@etfdigest.com — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:10:36 +0100

We revisit the Tom DeMark call for a market top on the OEX 100 Volatility Index.

TOP 10 MID-CAP ETFs

russell@etfdigest.com — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:13:39 +0100

There are over 40 ETFs in the category including growth, value and blend. We’re going to focus on blended issues which intuitively would be the most usable for most investors.

ETFs selected are based on indexes tied to well-known index providers including Russell, S&P, Barclays, MSCI, Dow Jones and so forth.

Uniquely, investors should remember, mid-cap issues may carry a higher beta (volatility or higher r [...]

ETF Midweek Peek: February 1, 2012

russell@etfdigest.com — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:54:48 +0100

David Gillie is a Contributing Editor and subscriber to the ETF Digest.

Will Amazons Bad Earnings Affect FDN?

russell@etfdigest.com — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:27:15 +0100

We compare AMZN to the First Trust Internet ETF, FDN.

TOP 10 MATERIALS SECTOR ETFs

russell@etfdigest.com — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:06:41 +0100

The materials sector represents the well-springs of industrial growth given the demand for raw materials found in base metals and even petroleum. Weak stocks in the sector equate well with the state of manufacturing conditions.

Another important factor to consider is ZIRP (global central bankers’ low interest rate policies) which is designed to stimulate economic conditions. A secondary effect is to reflate perhaps declining prices from slac [...]

Has the War Ended in Vietnam Yet?

russell@etfdigest.com — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:24:27 +0100

David Gillie is a Contributing Editor and subscriber to the ETF Digest.

Has Tech Run its Course?

russell@etfdigest.com — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:10:34 +0100

David Gillie is a Contributing Editor and subscriber to the ETF Digest.

DeMark Sequential 9 Registered on AAPL

russell@etfdigest.com — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:30:29 +0100

We're registering a DeMark sequential weekly 9 count on AAPL which could mean trend exhaustion.

The Up Cycle Continues, Day 26, Warning Signs Persist

russell@etfdigest.com — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:20:35 +0100

Closing Read Jan 31, 2012

Primary trend = UP

Number of days= 26

1st target level = 126.26 (achieved 12/23)

2 [...]

TOP 5 PREFERRED ETFs

sujatha@themangomedia.com — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:19:35 +0100

There are currently only 5 significant ETFs in the preferred and convertible ETF sector. More may be issued naturally especially as the drive for yield heats up with baby boomers heading toward retirement and some distrust of equity market conditions. Preferred shares are senior to common stock and entitled to dividends ahead of the former.

Many have credit ratings [...]

Stealth Demand in 10 Year Treasury Futures

russell@etfdigest.com — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:12:55 +0100

Scott Pluschau is a Contributing Editor to the ETF Digest.

Scott was a financial advisor with Citi. His technical analysis report on the Nasdaq Composite Index was featured by Dr. Marc Faber in his June 1, 2011 Gloom, Boom & Doom report. Scott earned his degree in Accounting and Taxation from Pace University. He lives on Long Island with his wif [...]

Too Much JNK in the Trunk?

cpotter@sage7.com — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:41:38 +0100

David Gillie is a Contributing Editor and subscriber to the ETF Digest.

If You Cant Beat Them, Join Them: MBB

russell@etfdigest.com — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:55:56 +0100

The Fed is in the process of reinvesting maturing treasuries from quantitative easing into mortgage-backed securities.

Key Report for Homebuilders ETF

russell@etfdigest.com — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:21:09 +0100

Scott Pluschau is a Contributing Editor to the ETF Digest.