QQQ - Invesco QQQ Trust
233.78 -1.00 (-0.43%)
Pre-Market: 8:25AM EST
| Previous Close | 236.98 |
| Open | 236.46 |
| Bid | 233.86 x 1300 |
| Ask | 233.88 x 2900 |
| Day's Range | 231.88 - 236.94 |
| 52 Week Range | 169.27 - 237.47 |
| Volume | 39,921,717 |
| Avg. Volume | 24,000,155 |
| Net Assets | 88.71B |
| NAV | 236.98 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | 60.28 |
| Yield | 0.72% |
| YTD Daily Total Return | 11.42% |
| Beta (5Y Monthly) | 1.13 |
| Expense Ratio (net) | 0.20% |
| Inception Date | 1999-03-10 |
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Royce Investment Partners Commentary: Performance Review and Outlook for Total Return
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January Housing Starts, Building Permits and Producer Price Index all blew away estimates this morning.
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Stock market bulls will trample the bears this year, according to the weight of the evidence
There are three sides to every (stock market) story: The bull side, the bear side and the truth. Looking at all stocks traded on the New York Stock Exchange is helpful because this number is not skewed by a few high-flying tech stocks. The chart below (green lines) highlights the last two times the share of stocks on the NYSE that were at 52-week highs set a two-year record.
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Royce Investment Partners Commentary: The Case for Allocating to International Small-Cap Stocks
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U.S. Stock ETFs Slide After Apple’s Sales Warning in Wake of Coronavirus Outbreak
U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds retreated Tuesday after Apple's warning of a revenue hit in response to the diminished economic activity from the coronavirus outbreak in China, potentially marking the first negative outlook among large multinational companies. On Tuesday, the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) fell 0.1%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) was down 0.7% and SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) dropped 0.4%. Technology bellwether Apple revealed a surprise sales warning Tuesday that fueled risk-off selling over the potential impact of the coronavirus on the global economy.
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Positive Repetition Is a Key to Investing Success
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Strategists remain 'irrationally bullish' on the stock market: Morning Brief
Top news and what to watch in the markets on Tuesday, February 18, 2020.
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First Eagle Commentary: Potential Impact of the Coronavirus Outbreak
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U.S. Stock ETFs Weaken on Fears of a Spreading Virus Outbreak
U.S. markets and stock ETFs dipped Friday as concerns about the potential economic impact from the sudden turn in coronavirus cases weighed on risk sentiment. On Friday, the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: ...
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Econ Data, Coronavirus Assessment Ahead of 3-Day Weekend
With a three-day weekend ahead of us and few concrete answers regarding the COVID-19 coronavirus, it may be difficult for stocks to hold onto the slight positive sentiment.
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Ken Fisher's Top 4th-Quarter Buys
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A Spike in New Virus Cases Drags on U.S. Stock ETFs
U.S. markets and stock exchange traded funds paused the record-setting rally on Thursday as investors refocused on coronavirus fears in response to a sudden spike in number of new reported cases across ...
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CEO turnover is a key part of this economic expansion: Morning Brief
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Robbing 2020 to Pay 2019: A Reality Check for Fixed Income
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U.S. Stock ETFs Strengthen as Investors Look Past Coronavirus
U.S. markets and stock ETFs surged to new highs Wednesday as investors looked to the Federal Reserve for further support and to a potentially contained coronavirus epidemic. On Wednesday, the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was up 0.9%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) increased 0.7% and SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) rose 0.5%. The markets may have also found strength on renewed bets that President Donald Trump will clinch the upcoming election as Senator Bernie Sanders leads the race in the Democratic nomination for the 2020 presidential election, following his narrow win in New Hampshire.
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Europe & Bear Emerging Markets: 2 ETFs to Watch on Outsized Volume
Europe and bear leveraged emerging market ETF witnessed considerable trading volume on Tuesday.
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Job openings decline at the fastest pace since 2009: Morning Brief
Top news and what to watch in the markets on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.
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GMO Commentary- Valuation Metrics in Emerging Debt: 4Q 2019
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Money flows into tech stocks are stronger than ever, a possible contrarian indicator
Popular technology stocks are leading the U.S. stock market higher. A way to understand the strength in those tech stocks is segmented money flows, which are like an X-ray of stocks. About a month ago I wrote that something rare had just happened in popular tech stocks.
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U.S. Stock ETFs Gain Momentum on Waning Coronavirus Fears
U.S. markets and stock ETFs tried to maintain their momentum Tuesday on optimistic forecasts that the coronavirus outbreak could be contained with a few months, alleviating some of the uncertainty surrounding the contagion. On Tuesday, the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was flat, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) was down 0.1% lower and SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) rose 0.2%. The World Health Organization, or WHO, called the Chinese coronavirus a “very grave” international threat, but China’s foremost medical adviser on the outbreak argued the crisis could be over by April, Reuters reports.
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Is Cisco Stock Worth Buying Now?
Major benchmarks have become volatile in the past few days, and 2020 has not treated Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) stock all that well compared to many other tech names. In 2020, the stock is up about 2%. On the other hand, the PowerShares QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:QQQ) has risen about 8%. CSCO is expected to report its Q2 earnings after the market closes on Feb. 12.Source: Ken Wolter / Shutterstock.com During this new decade, I expect the stock markets to be led by tech stocks, and I think CSCO shares have value for long-term investors. However, just before the company's earnings report, its shares are likely to be volatile with a downward bias. Therefore, I'd urge investors to be cautious about Cisco in the near-term. What to Expect from CSCO's Earnings ReportThe company dominates the networking and communications equipment markets. Its products and services help customers transport data, voice and video traffic.InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsWhen it reported its Q1 earnings in November, its revenue and earnings exceeded analysts' average expectations. In Q1, its revenue grew 1% year-over-year to $13.2 billion.Product sales account for about 75% of its revenue and Services generate about 25% of its sales. * 7 U.S. Stocks to Buy on Coronavirus Weakness In Q1, the revenue of all of its Product categories increased YoY, with Applications jumping 18%, Security surging 11%, and Infrastructure Platforms climbing 9%.Overall, the company's Q1 results were solid. In Q1, Cisco paid off more than $6 billion of its debt, reducing its interest expenses in the process.However, CSCO predicted that its revenue would decline in Q2 as its customers hit the pause button. Orders from emerging markets were especially weak, as many of Cisco's customers were not ready to make big investments in networking infrastructure.When a tech company cuts its guidance, its stock drops rapidly. And that is exactly what happened to CSCO in November following its earnings report.Cisco's shares are likely to be volatile following its Q2 results as investors compare its performance with its guidance. The Tailwinds Behind CSCO StockOver the past decade, Cisco has, at times, found it difficult to grow its top line. And its stock price reflects its growth challenges, as in the past 12 months, the shares have been virtually flat.Yet Cisco's management is working to transform its business, as the company is diversifying into software and cloud support services. Many analysts have welcomed this strategic move that is likely to increase the company's revenue, with most of those gains coming from recurring, high-margin, cloud-related, subscription services.The company's goal is to generate about 30% of its total sales from software by the end of FY20. Its Q2 results will enable the Street to measure its progress towards that goal.Also, since 2020 is expected to be the year when 5G becomes more mainstream, demand for products that support 5G wireless systems is expected to boost networking vendors. Cisco stock should benefit from that trend in the long-run.CSCO has more than $33 billion of cash and short-term investments enabling it to make acquisitions that could help it increase its revenue. Recently, the company has closed on acquisitions of customer experience management company CloudCherry and speech recognition company Voicea. CSCO's past and future acquisitions will help it expand its ecosystem.As its global geographical reach is rather broad, the company may be spared any further damage that may be caused by negative developments related to China, be it further trade wars or the most recent viral epidemic. For example, the company is expecting to triple its customer base in India, where about two-thirds of all small- and medium-enterprises (SMEs) have no online presence.Going forward, in addition to Cisco's strong balance sheet, its management's strategic efforts to increase its revenue and customer base are likely to act as powerful catalysts for the shares. CSCO Stock's ValuationThe stock's trailing P/E ratio of about 17 has also put it on my radar screen. In comparison, the trailing P/E ratios of Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD), Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), and Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN) are 170, 72, and 25, respectively.Furthermore, CSCO stock's current annual dividend yield of 2.9% makes it attractive for dividend investors, for whom valuation matters. Since the company's earnings and free cash flow will enable it to easily pay its dividends, I do not expect it to cut its dividend in coming quarters.However, I am a bit concerned about the stock's current price-sales ratio of over 3.9. Analysts prefer a low P/S multiple and ideally like the ratio to be below one. However, a P/S ratio between one and two is more common. To put the metric into perspective, the S&P 500's average P/S ratio is 2.3.Cisco stock could decline if the company's Q2 results were badly impacted by China's current difficulties. But any significant decline by CSCO stock would create a buying opportunity. The Bottom LineI am bullish on the long-term outlook of Cisco stock, as its growing subscription revenue will likely help boost the shares. However, although the fundamentals of Cisco may look quite appealing, I'm expecting tech stocks to be hurt by volatility and profit taking in the short-term.The shares may soon drop towards $45. If the company's earnings report is weak, they may even trend closer to $42.5 level.But I expect Cisco to bounce back from any potential decline before too long.As of this writing, Tezcan Gecgil holds CSCO covered calls (Feb. 14 expiry). More From InvestorPlace * 2 Toxic Pot Stocks You Should Avoid * 7 U.S. Stocks to Buy on Coronavirus Weakness * 7 Strong Value Stocks to Buy for 2020 * Are All the Top 10 Warren Buffett Stocks Worth a Buy? The post Is Cisco Stock Worth Buying Now? appeared first on InvestorPlace.
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