EFIV News and Press, SPDR S&P 500 ESG From 05/23/24

2024-05-23 13:43:40 ET Summary The EFIV ETF has produced superior returns to the S&P 500 with a lower standard deviation since its inception, and is recommended as a buy for long-term investors. The source of outperformance is a quality screen that the S&P performs for a n...

2024-05-20 08:14:00 ET Summary We think that VOO is likely going to materially underperform its historical average of a ~10% total return CAGR over the next 3-5 years. We share 5 big reasons why. We also share where we are investing instead right now. ... Read the ...

2024-05-11 03:20:00 ET Summary A push toward more environmentally friendly solutions has helped spur growth in futures trading in metals, energy and equities, among others. Demand for new fuels to power transportation fleets and metals to build batteries for electric vehicles are ...

2024-05-11 02:00:00 ET Summary One of the cardinal tenets of investment management is that nothing stays the same forever. Mean reversion will at some point bring the high-flyers down to earth, and when that happens, you want to have other positions in your portfolio that offer so...

2024-05-09 04:50:00 ET Summary The spin-off ETF has outperformed the S&P 500® lately as major companies seek leaner operations. Pressure from activist investors may also be stirring up spin-off volume. As stock splits sour and IPO activity remains light, executives mi...

2024-05-07 11:15:00 ET Summary Passive funds do not have the ability to actively address the risks associated with their growing exposure to these prominent constituents as market concentration increases. Large-cap passive funds have become top-heavy, with their growing exposure t...

2024-05-06 09:30:10 ET Summary Despite near-term challenges and increased volatility, the S&P 500 rally is expected to continue. The technical analysis suggests a positive trend for the SPX, but a breakout above resistance is needed for further confirmation. The odds of a ...

2024-05-06 03:06:00 ET Summary From August 2004 to June 2008, the TSX rose 84% as oil hit an all-time high near $150/barrel. During the same period, the S&P 500 rose a relatively anemic 24%. There are three main reasons for the under-performance of the Canadian equity markets....

2024-05-05 00:01:00 ET Summary Shorting T-Bills pushes rates higher and out of sync with the current level of pessimism. T-Bills have inverted, leaving 10yr Treasury rates -1.82% below T-Bill rates June 2023. Investors should remain focused on well-managed companies now report...

2024-05-03 05:15:00 ET Summary April 2024 proved to be yet another mixed month, on net, for the dividend-paying stocks of the U.S. stock market. The number of favorable dividend changes rose while the number of unfavorable dividend changes decreased, which led to its more positive...