SLX - VanEck Vectors Steel ETF
| Previous Close | 37.83 |
| Open | 38.47 |
| Bid | 38.40 x 800 |
| Ask | 38.43 x 1000 |
| Day's Range | 38.44 - 38.47 |
| 52 Week Range | 33.66 - 48.78 |
| Volume | 2,466 |
| Avg. Volume | 11,023 |
| Net Assets | 56.26M |
| NAV | 37.84 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | N/A |
| Yield | 6.21% |
| YTD Return | 8.86% |
| Beta (3Y Monthly) | 1.18 |
| Expense Ratio (net) | 0.56% |
| Inception Date | 2006-10-10 |
- InvestorPlace•21 days ago
5 Non-China ETFs Being Stung by Tariff Talk
It is easy to think that the ill effects of the trade war between the U.S. and China are limited to those countries. After all, the S&P 500 fell 5.67% in May while the MSCI China Index was more than twice as bad, plunging 12.74% last month.Unfortunately for investors considering international equities and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), the White House is not limiting its tariff efforts to China. Last month, the White House boosted tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods to 25% from 10%, but that is not the end of the U.S. tariff list.Rather, the President Donald Trump Administration is targeting other countries with tariffs, including some major developing economies -- explaining in large part why the MSCI Emerging Markets Index fell 6.63% in May.InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips * The 10 Best Stocks for 2019 -- So Far For investors looking to steer clear of tariff-related controversy, these might be some of the international ETFs to avoid over the near-term. ETFs to Avoid: iShares MSCI Mexico ETF (EWW)Expense Ratio: 0.47% per year, or $47 on a $10,000 investment.One of the primary reasons stocks plunged in the final trading session of May was news that the White House is targeting Mexico, the largest trading partner of the U.S., with a slew of fresh tariffs. That sent the iShares MSCI Mexico ETF (NYSEARCA:EWW) lower by 3.6% on volume that was more than double the daily average. That was this international ETF's worst one-day performance in six months.On a standalone basis, tariffs are usually controversial, but those aimed at Mexico are even more so. While Mexico enjoys geographic proximity to the U.S., the world's largest economy, the White House views that trading relationship as uneven. Additionally, the tariff action against Latin America's second-largest economy takes on added controversy because the Trump Administration is essentially saying these tariffs are the result of Mexico's unwillingness to help with the illegal immigration crisis.EWW is the largest dedicated Mexico fund, and there may be some near-term hope for this international ETF."Mexico's president on Saturday hinted his country could tighten migration controls to defuse U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on Mexican goods, and said he expected 'good results' from talks planned in Washington next week.," according to Reuters. VanEck Vectors Gaming ETF (BJK)Expense Ratio: 0.66%With the bulk of its holdings being domestic casino operators and companies with exposure to Macau, the VanEck Vectors Gaming ETF (NYSEARCA:BJK) may not appear to be the type of international ETF that could be stymied by tariff talk. But price action suggests otherwise, as BJK tumbled nearly 11% in May.Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS), Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:WYNN) and MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) are all Las Vegas-based companies, but each has a footprint in Macau, the only Chinese territory where gambling is legal. Proving that exposure to China is problematic when the country is at odds with the U.S., Las Vegas Sands and Wynn fell an average of 22.5% last month, putting the two largest U.S casino operators by market value in bear markets. * 6 Big Dividend Stocks to Buy as Yields Plunge Bottom line: If the tariff war between the world's top two economies keeps gamblers away from the tables in Macau, BJK has the makings of international ETF that is poised to languish over the near-term. Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK)Expense Ratio: 0.09%Yes, the Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (NYSEARCA:VGK) is a cheap ETF. And yes, this international ETF performed less poorly than the S&P 500 in May. Even with those positive traits, this international ETF could be vulnerable to more near-term downside if the U.S. decides to explore a new theater in the trade war. That theater being Europe.President Trump has overtly used harsh rhetoric against some European companies. For example, he has said that automotive trade imbalances favoring Europe are threatening U.S. automakers. The president is also pushing the European Union (EU) to take more agriculture from U.S. farmers, something the EU is balking at."Countries like France and Belgium have also balked at joining talks because of the Trump administration's refusal in 2017 to sign a global pact on climate change," reports The New York Times. "And leaders of the Green coalition in the European Parliament have said they will not sign trade agreements with countries that have not ratified the climate accord."Bottom line: The EU and the U.S. could very well be the next chapter in the trade conflict, and that is likely to be bad news for developed-market international ETFs, such as VGK. iShares MSCI India ETF (INDA)Expense Ratio: 0.68%The iShares MSCI India ETF (CBOE:INDA) and other India funds were stars among international ETFs last month, as stocks in Asia's third-largest economy rallied following the reelection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. While Indian equities look good compared to the broad emerging markets complex, there is significant trade war risk with the U.S. here.Last week, the White House removed India's special trade status, a policy that kept billions of dollars of Indian imports to the U.S. away from tariffs."I have determined that India has not assured the United States that India will provide equitable and reasonable access to its markets," President Donald Trump said in a statement issued by the White House. * 7 Bank Stocks to Leave in the Vault Today, India loses its status as a beneficiary developing country. Time will tell if that move by the U.S. hampers India ETFs. VanEck Vectors Steel ETF (SLX)Expense Ratio: 0.56%The VanEck Vectors Steel ETF (NYSEARCA:SLX) is a reverse tariff play. The U.S. steel industry was one group that actually benefited from tariffs, but in a recent sign of some willingness to make trade concessions, the White House lifted tariffs on Canadian and Mexican steel imports.While not an international ETF, SLX predictably reacted adversely to that news. The steel ETF is down almost 13% in the current quarter and resides almost 30% below its 52-week high, putting the fund deep into bear market territory. Analysts are sounding bearish tones on domestic steel stocks, including some residing in SLX.Last week, Deutsche Bank lowered its ratings on Nucor (NYSE:NUE) and Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ:STLD) to "hold" from "buy" while hitting US Steel (NYSE:X) with a "sell" rating. But SLX could be reinvigorated when Trump hits the 2020 campaign trail in earnest, assuming he again promises to protect domestic steel producers.As of this writing, Todd Shriber did not own any of the aforementioned securities. More From InvestorPlace * 4 Top American Penny Pot Stocks (Buy Before June 21) * 6 Retailers Including Disney Agree to Ditch On-Call Scheduling * The 10 Best Stocks for 2019 -- So Far * 7 Small-Cap ETFs to Buy Now Compare Brokers The post 5 Non-China ETFs Being Stung by Tariff Talk appeared first on InvestorPlace.
- Benzinga•last month
An Overlooked Segment In The Tariff Debate
With all the talk about the tariffs the U.S. is levying against a slew of Chinese imports and vice versa, the end to steel tariffs aimed at Canadian and Mexican producers that was announced by the U.S. earlier this month is not receiving much attention. Some analysts view the removal of those tariffs as unfavorable for domestic steel producers, and the VanEck Vectors Steel ETF (NYSE: SLX) is reflecting this. President Donald Trump promised to protect U.S. steelmakers during his 2016 campaign, explaining in some part why SLX is up 69 percent over the past three years.
- Benzinga•last month
It's Been 14 Months Since Trump Said 'Trade Wars Are Good And Easy To Win'
Fourteen months after President Donald Trump said trade wars "are easy to win," investors are still dealing with market weakness and volatility as the trade dispute between the U.S. and China ...
Market Realist•2 months agoThese Factors Could Boost CLF’s Realized Prices
How Cleveland-Cliffs Is Looking after Its Q1 2019 Results(Continued from Prior Part)Realized prices for mining and pelletizingCleveland-Cliffs’ (CLF) mining and pelletizing realized revenue is influenced by customer demand for iron ore pellets.
- InvestorPlace•2 months ago
Is Vale Stock a Safe Pick or One to Avoid In Dam Disaster Aftermath?
Thanks to its plunge in late January, shares of Vale (NYSE:VALE) are up less than 1% in 2019. That certainly doesn't make it a big outperformer, particularly when the overall markets are up so much.The VanEck Vectors Steel ETF (NYSEArca:SLX), which counts VALE stock as its second-largest holding at 11.7% of its portfolio, is up 15.7% year to date.Should investors put their faith in VALE stock or are they best off in a different name?InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsLet's look at Vale stock to determine if this is one that should be in our portfolio. Vale Balance Sheet and Cash FlowThe first thing I look at is the balance sheet. For Vale stock, it's clear that management is committed to deleveraging the balance sheet and paying down debt. With its $68.6 billion market cap, Vale has $16.03 billion in debt. That's down almost 30% from $22.4 billion in the prior year. Two years ago, the figure stood at $29.2 billion, with 2018's year-end balance down almost 50% from that figure.At the same time, the metals miner's cash flow remains strong. Over the past year, Vale has generated almost $13 billion in operating cash flow and more than $9 billion in free cash flow. The steel industry can have a hefty capex budget, so to see its free cash flow (which includes capex) so strong is encouraging. Valuing Vale StockCurrent estimates call for Vale to earn $1.86 per share this year. On May 9, we'll get Vale's first-quarter earnings results, and we'll see whether the company is on track for this figure. Worth pointing out is that Vale stock has beat on earnings estimates for at least 13 straight quarters. Given that estimates for the first quarter have fallen to just 36 cents per share from 57 cents per share 30 days ago likely means the stock clears the bar. * 5 Dividend Stocks Perfect for Retirees Why the hit? A Brazilian dam break from January has become quite the issue. Management didn't give investors a ton of details on the situation on the last conference call, but investors will expect some updates this quarter. The assumption is that -- despite estimates calling for 10.7% revenue growth to $9.53 billion this quarter -- this disaster is going cost Vale a pretty penny.It knocked about 20% of production offline, while authorities froze about $4 billion in assets to cover the potential costs.Although Vale stock is expected to grow full-year revenue 3.6% this year and earnings by more than 40%, this is an overhang that may keep Vale stock volatile. Trading Vale Stock Click to EnlargeVale stock has been a volatile one. As we mentioned, the Brumadinho dam break back in January dealt a serious blow to the stock price. Shares gapped down to uptrend support, then flushed below it in the ensuing sessions.The big issue, technically speaking, came a few days later. Vale stock rallied back to trendline support and failed on its retest. It then went on to take out its lows (which were actually 52-week lows). Unfortunately, that kind of price action is necessary to create a bottom. That doesn't mean VALE can't go lower or that this type of rebound happens every time. But we've seen similar price action in names like Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) this year, too. * 10 S&P 500 Stocks to Weather the Earnings Storm Now, though, Vale stock has put in a series of higher lows and has reclaimed that prior trendline. With its recent bounce off this mark, Vale could gain some momentum to clear its major moving averages. If it can, a run to $14.50 is possible before it hits downtrend resistance.On the downside, below uptrend support and Vale stock will likely test its 50-day moving average. If that doesn't hold, Vale could take out its March lows, negating the higher lows trend and forcing investors to wait for shares to reset before going long again. Trendline support will then be on watch for possible resistance.Bret Kenwell is the manager and author of Future Blue Chips and is on Twitter @BretKenwell. As of this writing, Bret Kenwell is long NVDA and AAPL. More From InvestorPlace * 2 Toxic Pot Stocks You Should Avoid * 5 Dividend Stocks Perfect for Retirees * 7 Reasons the Stock Market Rally Isn't Over Yet * 10 S&P 500 Stocks to Weather the Earnings Storm Compare Brokers The post Is Vale Stock a Safe Pick or One to Avoid In Dam Disaster Aftermath? appeared first on InvestorPlace.
- ETF Trends•3 months ago
Steel ETFs Could Be Facing a Meltdown
Steel-related ETFs have rebounded along with the broader markets, but a potential supply glut could upend the recovery. Year-to-date, the VanEck Vectors Steel ETF (NYSEArca: SLX), the lone steel sector-specific ...
- Market Realist•4 months ago
Why Cleveland-Cliffs’ Realized Revenue Should See Upside
Q4 Earnings: Why Cleveland-Cliffs’ Upside Could Be Far from Over(Continued from Prior Part)Realized prices for mining and pelletizing Cleveland-Cliffs’ (CLF) Mining and Pelletizing (or M&P) segment’s realized revenues are influenced by
- Market Realist•5 months ago
Could There Be a Downside to Cleveland-Cliffs’s US Realized Prices?
What’s in the Cards for Cleveland-Cliffs' Q4 Results?(Continued from Prior Part)Realized revenues Along with volumes, realized revenues are among the most important components that drive a commodity company’s top line. Realized prices also help
Market Realist•5 months agoHow Does Wall Street Expect CLF’s Net Debt to Progress?
Analysts Are Turning Positive on CLF ahead of Its 2018 Results(Continued from Prior Part)Financial leverageCleveland-Cliffs (CLF) has come a long way with respect to its debt levels. Its debt spiraled due to acquisitions at the peak of the cycle.
- Zacks•5 months ago
2 Reasons to Tap Pure-Play Steel ETF Now
Why the pure-play steel ETF is surging and outperforming the broader materials ETF.
- Zacks•5 months ago
ETFs to Watch as Vale Collapses on Tailings Dam Tragedy
Vale shares fell by 18% on Jan 28 after a tailings dam collapse in its Corrego do Feijao mine, putting related ETFs in focus.
- ETF Trends•5 months ago
Steel ETF Melts After Vale Mining Disaster
The steel sector and related ETF broke down after Vale SA (NYSE: VALE) suspended dividends following a dam breach that left 60 dead and 292 missing in Brazil. The VanEck Vectors Steel ETF (NYSEArca: SLX), ...
- Market Realist•6 months ago
Are Trump’s Tariffs Destroying Demand in the US Steel Sector?
Why Now Might Be a Good Time to Look Again at Cleveland Cliffs(Continued from Prior Part)Steel demand In the US steel sector, demand for steel drives US steelmakers’ (SLX) revenues. As a result, investors who are interested in Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) will likely want to track US steel demand.
- Business Wire•7 months ago
VanEck Announces Preliminary Yearend Distribution Estimates for VanEck Vectors Equity ETFs
VanEck announced today preliminary yearend distribution estimates for its VanEck Vectors® equity exchange-traded funds.
Market Realist•8 months agoCan Cleveland Cliffs’ Valuations Catch Up to Its Fundamentals?
In the final article of this series, we’ll look at Cleveland-Cliffs’ (CLF) valuation and compare it to those of its US steel peers (SLX). Among US (SPY) steel stocks (XME), U.S. Steel Corporation (X) and ArcelorMittal (MT) are trading at the lowest forward EV-to-EBITDA multiples of 3.06x and 3.65x, respectively. Cleveland-Cliffs, on the other hand, is trading at the highest multiple of 5.9x.
Market Realist•8 months agoCould Rising Interest Rates Dent Steel Demand to CLF’s Detriment?
In the US steel sector, demand for steel drives US steelmakers’ (SLX) revenues. As a result, investors who are interested in Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) will likely want to track US steel demand.
Market Realist•8 months agoWhat Wall Street Expects for Cleveland-Cliffs’s Debt
Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) has come a long way with respect to its debt levels. The company’s change in management in 2014 and its focus on debt reduction have somewhat allayed investors’ concerns. During the Q2 2018 earnings call, Cleveland-Cliffs maintained that bringing its net debt below $1 billion is its second priority, after the focus on the HBI (hot-briquetted iron) plant.
Market Realist•8 months agoWhat Upside Is Priced into CLF’s Revenue Estimates for Q3 2018?
Wall Street analysts expect Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) to generate revenue of $731 million in the third quarter, which implies a rise of 4.7% YoY (year-over-year). This expectation is the result of the company’s guidance for higher volumes along with higher spot HRC (hot-rolled coil) prices prevailing in the market compared to last year’s corresponding period. As we discussed earlier in this series, CLF expects higher volumes in the third quarter.
- ETF Trends•8 months ago
Steel ETF Steady Amid Sector Downgrade
The VanEck Vectors Steel ETF (NYSEArca: SLX) was mostly steady Monday even after a major Wall Street bank downgraded domestic steel stocks, citing supply concerns. “Credit Suisse on Monday downgraded the ...
Market Realist•9 months agoUS Steel Production Outlook Looks Strong in Q4 2018
US steel production is the key factor that drives US steelmakers’ (SLX)(XME) revenues. Investors track production data to get a sense of the direction of overall volumes. AK Steel (AKS) and ArcelorMittal (MT) are among Cleveland-Cliffs’ (CLF) key customers.
Yahoo Finance•9 months agoStocks jump as the US proposes a new round of trade talks with China
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Market Realist•10 months agoWhy Did Jefferies Increase Its Target Price for Cleveland-Cliffs?
Today, Jefferies analyst Seth Rosenelf raised the target price for Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) from $11 to $13 while maintaining a “buy” rating on the stock. Cleveland-Cliffs stock has seen a turn in fortunes, as far as analyst sentiment is concerned, since March.
Market Realist•10 months agoWhy Are Analysts Turning Around for Cleveland-Cliffs?
According to Thomson Reuters, 73.0% of the analysts covering Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) stock recommend a “buy,” 27.0% recommend a “hold,” and there were no “sell” ratings. CLF’s target price of $11.90 implies an upside of 21.0% based on its current market price. At the end of March, Cleveland-Cliffs had “buy” ratings from only 30.0% of the analysts.
Market Realist•10 months agoThese Factors Could Help CLF Rerate in 2018 and Beyond
In this article, we’ll look at Cleveland-Cliffs’ (CLF) valuation and compare it to those of its US steel peers (SLX). We’ll also look at its forward EV-to-EBITDA (enterprise value-to-EBITDA) and PE multiples.
