Stay Informed and Stay Ahead: Resources, February 12th, 2024. On Federal Reserve speaker days, certain Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) may respond more actively to market fluctuations. Here are some potentially effective ETFs to consider: Financial Sector ETFs: Funds like the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) tend to be sensitive to interest rate changes and monetary … Read more
In recent years, the landscape of investment has evolved to include innovative financial instruments that not only offer potential returns but also contribute to the advancement of technology and innovation. One such investment avenue is the Intellectual Property (IP) and Patent Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). This unique investment vehicle plays a crucial role in stimulating innovation … Read more
Decades in Review: Unveiling Stock Market Insights Exploring the S&P 500’s performance across various timelines offers a concise glimpse into market trends. 30-Year Snapshot: Stability Amid Growth Over the last 30 years, up to September 2023, the S&P 500’s annualized return stands at 9.862%, assuming reinvested dividends. Adjusted for inflation, it holds steady at 7.146%. … Read more
Understanding the ‘Dead Cat Bounce’: A Temporary Resurgence in a Bear Market In financial parlance, a “Dead Cat Bounce” refers to a transient, short-lived recovery in the prices of an asset that has been enduring a prolonged decline or residing within a bear market. These rallies are typically unsupported by fundamental factors and are swiftly … Read more
MARKETS TODAY July 18th, 2023 (Vica Partners) Overnight/US Premarket, Asian markets finished mixed, Japan’s Nikkei 225 gained 0.32%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng -2.05% and China’s Shanghai Composite -0.37%, ended lower. European markets finished higher, France’s CAC 40 gained 0.38%, Germany’s DAX 0.35% and London’s FTSE 100 0.26%. S&P futures opened trading at 0.02% below … Read more
MARKETS TODAY July 17th, 2023 (Vica Partners) Overnight/US Premarket, Asian markets finished mixed, Hang Seng gained 0.33%, while China’s Shanghai Composite -0.87%, Japan’s Nikkei 225 -0.09% ended lower. European markets finished lower today with France’s CAC 40 is down 1.12%, London’s FTSE 100 off 0.38% and Germany’s DAX is lower by 0.23%. S&P futures opened … Read more
MARKETS TODAY July 13th, 2023 (Vica Partners) Overnight/US Premarket, Asian markets finished firmly higher, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng +2.60%, Japan’s Nikkei 225 +1.49%, China’s Shanghai Composite +1.26%. European markets finished higher, Germany’s DAX +0.74%, France’s CAC 40 +0.50%, London’s FTSE 100 +0.32%. S&P futures were trading at +0.4% above fair value. Today US Markets finished … Read more
MARKETS TODAY July 10th, 2023 (Vica Partners) Overnight/US Premarket, Asian markets finished mixed, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng +0.62%, China’s Shanghai Composite +0.22%, Japan’s Nikkei 225 -0.61%. European markets finished higher, France’s CAC 40 +0.57%, Germany’s DAX 0.42%, London’s FTSE 100 +0.30%. S&P futures were trading at -0.1% below fair value. Today US Markets finished higher, … Read more
MARKETS TODAY July 7th, 2023 (Vica Partners) Overnight/US Premarket, Asian markets finished lower, Japan’s Nikkei 225 -1.17%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng -0.90%, China’s Shanghai Composite -0.28%. European markets finished mixed, Germany’s DAX +0.48%, France’s CAC 40 +0.42%, London’s FTSE 100 -0.32%. S&P futures were trading at -0.2% below fair value. Today US Markets finished lower, … Read more
MARKETS TODAY July 6th, 2023 (Vica Partners) Overnight/US Premarket, Asian markets finished lower, Japan’s Nikkei 225 -0.98%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng and China’s Shanghai Composite closed. European markets finished sharply lower, France’s CAC 40 -3.13%, Germany’s DAX -2.57%, London’s FTSE 100 -2.17%. S&P futures were trading at -0.6% below fair-value. Today US Markets finished lower, … Read more