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Investigating The Premium Available To Factor Returns Via A Focus On Sustainability

Investigating The Premium Available To Factor Returns Via A Focus On Sustainability

Factor indices aim to provide investors with the means to access factor exposure in a cost-effective and transparent way. S&P DJI offers sustainability versions of factor indices that incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) scores, which allow investors to align their investments with their interests while seeking to improve risk/return dynamics. Launched in 2021, our […]
ETF Battles: A Dividend Growth Triple-Header ETF Matchup

ETF Battles: A Dividend Growth Triple-Header ETF Matchup

Image Source: Pixabay In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge referees an audience-requested triple header contest between dividend growth ETFs from First Trust and Siren ETFs.The dividend ETFs facing off in this contest are: the First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (RDVY), First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV), and the Siren DIVCON Leaders […]
Dogecoin And Shiba Inu: Dogecoin Is Holding Above 0.07000

Dogecoin And Shiba Inu: Dogecoin Is Holding Above 0.07000

Dogecoin chart analysisThe price of Dogecoin this morning formed a new high at the 0.07292 level. After that, we see a pullback to the 0.07000 level and a new bullish impulse that brings us back above the 0.07200 level again. We could expect to see a break above the previous high and the formation of […]
New Lows For S&P And Sentiment

New Lows For S&P And Sentiment

The S&P 500 having made fresh lows in the past week has justified a continued decline in bullish sentiment per the latest AAII survey. As shown below, only 29.3% of respondents reported as bullish this week compared to 34.1% last week. Although sentiment has quickly reversed, the last week of September actually saw an even lower bullish […]
GBP/USD Technical Analysis: Strong Selling Saturation Levels

GBP/USD Technical Analysis: Strong Selling Saturation Levels

We recommended selling GBP/USD from every upward level, as the pressures on sterling remain stronger.  The increase in global geopolitical tensions has restored the US dollar to its status as safe havens asset. As a result, the GBP/USD currency pair has returned to its broader downtrend, with losses towards the support level of 1.2076 at the time […]
Bull Of The Day: Millerknoll

Bull Of The Day: Millerknoll

MillerKnoll, Inc. (MLKN) is not expecting a recession in North America as its business improves. This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) is forecast to grow fiscal 2024 earnings by the double digits.MillerKnoll owns iconic brands in both office and residential furniture including Herman Miller, Knoll, Colebrook Bosson Saunders, Design Within Reach, Edelman, HAY, Maharam, Muuto, NaughtOne, […]
After The Fed Hike Cycle, Is A Cash Allocation A More Viable “Option”?

After The Fed Hike Cycle, Is A Cash Allocation A More Viable “Option”?

Image Source: Pixabay Several investment professionals that I hold in high regard have made the statement that holding cash has optionality—in that it gives the opportunity to invest later at a lower price level. I would dispute the word option but agree that a tactical under-allocation to return-seeking assets can reduce risk in the near term much like […]
The Likelihood Of A Crash

The Likelihood Of A Crash

Image Source: Pixabay My friend Michael Gayed is calling for a crash. I’d include the tweet here, but he swears all the time. It doesn’t bother me, but he’s not everyone’s cup of tea.I’ve been doing this for a while, and I’ve seen people call for crashes before. The funny thing is, I kinda agree this […]
The Futures Markets Are Telling Us Something – The Corn & Ethanol Report

The Futures Markets Are Telling Us Something – The Corn & Ethanol Report

Photo by Jesse Gardner on UnsplashWe kickoff the day with Durable Goods EX Transportation MoM, GDP Price Index QoQ Adv, Goods Trade Balance Adv, Initial Jobless Claims, Retail Inventories Ex Autos MoM Adv, Wholesale Inventories MoM Adv, Continuing Jobless Claims, Core PCE Prices QoQ Adv, Durable Goods ex Defense MoM, GDP Sales QoQ Adv, Jobless […]
Halloween Inflation Is Not Spooking The U.S. Consumer

Halloween Inflation Is Not Spooking The U.S. Consumer

Image Source: Pixabay Despite continued inflation, the consumer wants to celebrate the spooky season. Online Halloween merchandise is selling out on par with last year’s level, and faster than the pandemic and pre-pandemic levels. Given the mix of discounts, it looks like retailers might be able to maintain healthy margins.Moreover, the LSEG I/B/E/S and StarMine data […]