VTI News and Press, Vanguard Total Stock Market From 06/23/23

2023-06-23 12:03:28 ET Summary Just yesterday, the VIX hit its lowest level since January 2020. A defensive stance does not necessarily mean exiting the market. I said all along that I though mid-June would be the set up for a potential risk-off period. Life is b...

2023-06-23 10:45:47 ET Summary The bear market rally in the S&P 500 likely peaked on June 16th due to imminent recession and market microstructure model indicators. Recession indicators include a weakening labor market and stalled consumer spending, with a possible recession a...

2023-06-23 01:05:59 ET Summary Bullish sentiment in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey decreased 2.3 percentage points to 42.9%, remaining above its historical average for the third consecutive week. Neutral sentiment, expectations that stock prices will stay essentially unchanged o...

2023-06-22 18:49:41 ET Summary The S&P VIX Index is known to spike during fear and panic, but market efficiency and safety have been increasing, which should limit the upside. The rise of more precise tools for hedging risk contributes to a subdued fear index. Despite init...

2023-06-22 09:24:10 ET Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF ( VTI ) - $0.8265 . Payable Jun 28; for shareholders of record Jun 26; ex-div Jun 23. For further details see: Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF declares quarterly distribution of $0.8265

2023-06-19 23:59:12 ET Summary Investor surveys and trading indicators point to rising bullishness, but readings are not yet at levels that typically precede a major correction. Both the Master Sentiment Indicator (MSI) and Short Term Master Sentiment Indicator (ST-MSI) suggest hi...

2023-06-19 09:10:00 ET Summary A broad measure of commodities led returns for the major asset classes last week, based on a set of ETFs through the close of June 16. US stocks have taken the lead for the one-year change after last week’s rally. Most of the major asset c...

2023-06-17 08:00:00 ET Summary High-frequency weekly indicators provide a good nowcast of the economy and can signal changes before monthly or quarterly data is available. Long-leading indicators such as interest rates, credit spreads, and housing data provide insight into potenti...

2023-06-15 21:40:06 ET Summary The Federal Reserve's decision not to change its policy rate of interest has led to a rise in stock market indices, indicating that investors are not satisfied with the Fed's inaction. The economy remains stronger than expected and inflation is not f...

2023-06-15 17:58:07 ET Summary Optimism increased and remains above average for the second consecutive week in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey. Neutral sentiment, expectations that stock prices will stay essentially unchanged over the next six months, increased 1.0 percentage poi...