28.83 -0.03 (-0.09%)
After hours: 4:29PM EST
Previous Close | 28.65 |
Open | 28.59 |
Bid | 0.00 x 800 |
Ask | 0.00 x 3100 |
Day's Range | 28.58 - 28.87 |
52 Week Range | 25.53 - 33.06 |
Volume | 6,295,855 |
Avg. Volume | 1,064,200 |
Net Assets | 585.46M |
NAV | 28.45 |
PE Ratio (TTM) | N/A |
Yield | 2.73% |
YTD Return | 6.95% |
Beta (3Y Monthly) | 1.02 |
Expense Ratio (net) | 0.47% |
Inception Date | 1996-03-12 |
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Commodities on the Move Energy and metals prices are moving strongly higher today in tandem. Oil (NYSEARCA:USO), gold (NYSEARCA:GLD), natural gas (NYSEARCA:UNG), and gasoline (NYSEARCA:UGA) are all up over 2% this morning. Metals price are also moving higher though not as strongly. Gold is up another half a percent, silver close to a percent, the […] The post Market Morning: Commodities Climb, Yield Curve Inverts, Rioters Win, Big Tobacco Courts Cannabis appeared first on Market Exclusive.
Drama surrounding Brexit negotiations has U.K. stocks and exchange traded funds, such as the iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (NYSEArca: EWU), in the spotlight, but Brexit is also weighing on some other ...
The markets soured Friday with European stocks and related exchange traded funds leading the global weakness after President Donald Trump ramped up his tariff plans. Among the worst hit, the iShares MSCI France ETF (EWQ) fell 1.8% and iShares MSCI Germany ETF (EWG) dropped 1.5% on Friday. Meanwhile, the broader region-related Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK) was down 1.2% and iShares MSCI EMU ETF (EZU) was 1.5% lower.
Inside the slowing second-quarter GDP growth data of the Eurozone, shifting focus to these country ETFs.
After gaining for three weeks, the United Kingdom’s FTSE 100 Index started this week on a mixed note by closing almost flat on Monday. On July 31, the FTSE 100 Index opened the day lower and was trading with mixed sentiment in the morning session.
The United Kingdom’s FTSE 100 Index regained stability on Thursday and closed the day almost flat. Carrying forward the strength, the FTSE 100 Index opened higher on July 27 and was trading with strength in the morning session.
The United Kingdom’s FTSE 100 Index started this week on a mixed note and traded in a range throughout the week. The FTSE 100 Index declined on Wednesday amid the weak market sentiment. However, the FTSE 100 Index opened higher on July 26 and was trading with mixed sentiment in the morning session.
After starting this week on a weaker note, the United Kingdom’s FTSE 100 Index regained strength and rose to near six-week high price levels on Tuesday. However, the FTSE 100 Index opened lower on July 25 and was trading with weakness in the morning session.
Last week, the United Kingdom’s FTSE 100 Index closed higher and clocked the second consecutive weekly gain. On July 23, the FTSE 100 Index closed lower and started the week on a weaker note. However, the FTSE 100 Index opened higher on July 24 and was trading at five-week high price levels in the morning session.
The IMF lowered the growth forecast for Germany, France and Italy. Is it time to be defensive about these country ETFs?
According to data provided by Markit Economics, the final Markit France Services PMI rose in June compared to May. It stood at 55.9 in June compared to 54.3 in May. The figure didn’t meet the initial market estimate of 56.4.
There are various major economic indicators we’ll discuss this week: Eurozone (VGK) final services PMI German (EWG) final services PMI US (SPY) final services PMI UK (EWU) final services PMI Japan (EWJ) final services PMI France (EWQ) final services PMI Spain final services PMI
According to a report by Markit Economics, the final Eurozone manufacturing PMI (purchasing managers’ index) has been falling gradually since December 2017.
According to the data provided by Markit Economics, the final Markit France manufacturing PMI (purchasing managers’ index) witnessed a weak improvement in June. It stood at 52.5 in June compared to 54.4 in May. The PMI figure didn’t beat the preliminary market estimate of 53.1.
Which country ETF will lift the FIFA World Cup this year?
According to Markit Economics, France’s service PMI weakened month-over-month in May, falling to 54.3 from 57.4. It met the market estimate of 54.2.
With 32 countries vying for 2018 World Cup glory in Russia, it is worth looking at how the competing nations' country exchange-traded funds (ETFs) stack up against each other. As you will discover, a country's likely success on the football field certainly doesn't correlate to success on its local stock exchange.
The United Kingdom’s FTSE 100 Index declined last week and clocked the second consecutive weekly loss. Amid the improved global risk appetite, the FTSE 100 Index opened higher on Monday and was trading at two-week high price levels in the early hours. The European market sentiment was supported by the improved global risk appetite following the release of stronger-than-expected US jobs data on Monday, which shifted the market’s focus away from ongoing global trade war concerns.
After starting this week on a weaker note, the United Kingdom’s FTSE 100 Index rebounded on Wednesday and closed almost flat on Thursday. Amid the improved sentiment, the FTSE 100 Index opened higher on Friday. The index was consolidating at one-week high price levels in the early hours.
The FTSE 100 Index started this week on a stable note and declined sharply on Tuesday to three-week low price levels amid the dented market sentiment. However, the FTSE 100 Index started to recover and closed higher on Wednesday. Carrying forward the strength, the FTSE 100 Index opened higher on May 31. The index was consolidating above opening prices in the morning session.
Are the Eurozone’s Key Economic Indicators Signaling a Change? The reading was in line with the market expectations of 0.2. The consumer confidence index so far in May improved at a softer rate as compared to April 2018.
After a brief pullback last week, the United Kingdom’s FTSE 100 Index started this holiday-shortened week on a weaker note by declining on Tuesday. The FTSE 100 Index opened slightly lower on May 30. The index was consolidating at three-week low price levels in the morning session.
The United Kingdom’s FTSE 100 Index pulled back last week and broke the eight-week gaining streak. The United Kingdom’s market was closed on Monday for the spring bank holiday. The FTSE 100 Index opened lower on May 29 and was trading at three-week low price levels in the morning session.