New Home Sales Unexpectedly Rise 1.6% in June

According to the Census Bureau, new home sales were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 628,000 in June. This represents a 1.6% increase from May’s upwardly revised rate of 618,000 but a 5.6% drop from the previous …

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For Downturn Protection, Consider CLO ETFs

During periods of elevated market stress, including those that see pinched corporate bonds, collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) often outperform other corporate bond assets. Add to that, CLOs often emerge from those …

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New ETF USLV Will Shine if Silver Rebounds

To say silver is in the midst of a precipitous decline is an understatement. The iShares Silver Trust (SLV), the largest ETF backed by physical holdings of the commodity, is off 38% over the past six months.

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ROBO vs BOTZ ETF: A Comparison for Portfolios

Robotics and artificial intelligence continue to drive growth in technology and industrial automation. For investors evaluating thematic ETFs, the ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF (ROBO) and the Global X Robo…

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Supercharge VOO With 2 Low-Cost Vanguard ETFs

Those who are familiar with Vanguard’s ETF lineup are likely well-acquainted with the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO). After all, this fund — which provides low-cost exposure to the S&P 500 — is currently the largest fund in…

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Semiconductor ETFs Surge Ahead of Intel Earnings

Semiconductor exchange-traded funds have gained more than 25% this year. Intel Corporation’s (INTC) second-quarter earnings report after today’s close could test whether that rally continues. Key Takeaways: Semiconducto…

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