OEF News and Press, iShares S&P 100 From 10/08/21

Global equities rose through most of the third quarter but gave up most of their gains in a volatile September. As the forces driving stock returns rapidly change in our COVID-scarred world, we believe active managers can help investors effectively navigate the recovery’s uncer...

iShares S&P 100 ETF (NYSEARCA:OEF) - $0.6322. 30-Day SEC Yield of 1.08% as of Aug 31. Payable Sep 30; for shareholders of record Sep 27; ex-div Sep 24. For further details see: iShares S&P 100 ETF declares quarterly distribution of $0.6322

Looking at the 2022 “expected” growth rates for S&P 500 EPS and revenue particularly since August ’21, readers are still seeing upward revisions. With 27% of the S&P 500 being tech today, the “earnings weight” is far higher, closer to 22-23%....

This is a quarterly FOMC meeting, which will result in a statement and economic projections. It is likely that the Fed will indicate the beginning of the end for QE starts in November. The Fed may also downgrade its GDP growth outlook. For further details see: The Fed Ma...

iShares S&P 100 ETF (OEF) - $0.4998.30-Day SEC Yield of 1.18% as of May. 28.Payable Jun 16; for shareholders of record Jun 11; ex-div Jun 10. For further details see: iShares S&P 100 ETF declares quarterly distribution of $0.4998

The rotation from growth to value is accelerating. The combination of higher inflation, lower US dollar, and higher yields could be lethal for momentum stocks. The Fed is way behind the curve, but we believe that Jay Powell will be forced to acknowledge reality soon. Meanwhile...

Are you familiar with the "Aggression Scale?" Instead of the common classifications, it's measuring sectors based on their volatility, cyclicality, and growth. Three sectors currently are making it to the top of the "Aggression Scale." Technology is only one of those. Can we be ov...

Commercial real estate may go through some big changes in the next few years. Global manufacturing is growing strongly. This week, volume has declined indicating traders might be hesitant about the current rally. For further details see: Recently Declining Volume Might S...

iShares S&P 100 ETF (OEF) - $0.5682.30-Day SEC Yield of 1.31% as of Feb. 26.Payable Mar 31; for shareholders of record Mar 26; ex-div Mar 25. For further details see: iShares S&P 100 ETF declares quarterly distribution of $0.5682

There's some underlying technical weakness in the markets. Initial unemployment claims didn't improve from last week's reading. Several indexes broke key levels. For further details see: Several Indexes Broke Key Levels Today (Technically Speaking For 3/4)