FTXH News and Press, First Trust Nasdaq Pharmaceuticals ETF From 07/20/22

Massive short interest buildup is like tinder for a bullish fire. Good economic news is the match for the short-covering rally. Healthcare stocks look especially good and should outperform. After several tortuous weeks of abnormal volatility and a directionless trading e...

Gilead Sciences started 2022 on a solid foot, as the original outlook for the year was quite underwhelming. This is comforting, yet the composition of the beat, driven by stronger pandemic related sales, is a bit disappointing. Amidst non-demanding valuation and traction with some...

As companies adjust to inflation, rising interest rates, and a likely economic slowdown, investors are struggling to compute future earnings and the impact on stock valuations. Broadening the sources of stability can help diversify risk and return potential. Geopolitical risk and ...

Why the economy, practically speaking, may already be in recession. Why defensive sectors may be worth a closer look in the current environment. Market sentiment might be bearish, but that doesn't mean there aren't opportunities. Aggressive moves by central banks...

The first five months of the year marked the worst start for the S&P 500 since 1970 ― and the sixth worst back to 1928. Stock valuations have come down, but company earnings remain solid. Earnings will slow, but 20% is hard to imagine, even in a recession. For fur...

First Trust Nasdaq Pharmaceuticals ETF (FTXH) - $0.0384. 30-Day SEC Yield of 1.07% as of May. 31. Payable Jun 30; for shareholders of record Jun 27; ex-div Jun 24. For further details see: First Trust Nasdaq Pharmaceuticals ETF declares quarterly distribution of $0.0384

How similar will the next three or five years look from the years that immediately preceded the pandemic? And what are the implications for us as global equity investors? We don’t expect anything like the hyperinflation and stagflation we experienced in the 1970s; our outlook s...

As the MOMO, YOLO, and BTFD days sink deeper into the past, we remind investors to focus on fundamentals. Johnson & Johnson’s scale and diversified business greatly reduce the risk generally involved when investing in pharmaceutical stocks heavily dependent on a handful of ...

With the world facing inflationary and geopolitical hurdles, economic growth is poised to slow. Shares across sectors have been hit hard. Investors in growth stocks must identify companies with the right features to overcome headwinds to earnings. For further details see: ...

Healthcare, Staples, and Utilities continue to outperform as selling intensifies in the growth style. Investor positioning is still light in the space – even after a year of alpha. While absolute valuations have turned somewhat pricey, the defensive supersector shows decent...