IAK News and Press, iShares U.S. Insurance From 03/13/23

2023-03-13 05:24:26 ET Summary Silicon Valley Bank sent shockwaves through the regional banks. BTO, a fund which we have refused to pay a premium for, finally dropped to a discount. We look at risks and rewards of buying in here. John Hancock Financial Opportunity Fund...

2023-03-10 06:00:51 ET Summary iShares U.S. Insurance ETF focuses on United States insurance companies, primarily those centered on property & casualty insurance. IAK could profit in the medium term amid high inflation as well in the long term from technological collaborations...

2023-03-07 16:40:28 ET Summary Insurance equities performed very well in 2022, but recent price action has been less enthusiastic. After trading higher following earnings in February, I see shares of CINF as near intrinsic value, but big growth prospects put upside to my valuation...

2023-03-06 17:51:45 ET Summary Domestic insurance equities were among 2022's biggest winners. Rising rates boosted the group, but that macro feature hasn't helped so much this year. I see relative strength turning soft on IAK, but the valuation still warrants a buy. ...

Summary While substantial holdings in BRK gives IYF some insurance profile, after that there's only banks down the holding list. Companies in IYF are not going to be able to hide from the hits to the market that will come with higher rates and higher required returns. P/E ratios are...

Summary The financial sector has issued weak Q4 earnings so far. With strong performance from insurance stocks over the last year, the onus remains on the bulls to sustain the relative run. AIG reports results in February, and I see some potential technical headwinds, despite an att...

Summary We expect the first half of 2023 to be choppy as markets process inflation data. Later in the year, central banks should moderate interest-rate hikes, inducing a sustainable risk-asset rally. We expect macro factors to remain in focus, with investors closely watching inflation a...

Summary Purchasing Managers' Index from S&P Global provides a unique insight into worldwide economic trends, allowing the analysis of business activity by detailed sector in the world's principal regions. S&P Global PMI surveys recorded a fifth month of contracting worldwide bus...

Summary High dividend stocks held up well in a tough 2022 tape. Insurance stocks were among the top industry performers last year, many of them featuring increasing payouts. Principal Financial features a decent yield, but its valuation is not a screaming buy despite a favorable ent...

InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Though hardly a heartwarming subject, investors may need to focus their attention on the best investment funds to prepare for a possible recession. To be fair, many pundits across the aisle leveled several apocalyptic scenarios...