Solactive Silver Indices Selected by Four South Korean Securities Firms
Solactive announced that four South Korean securities firms—KB Securities, Korea Investment Securities, Meritz Securities, and Samsung Securities—will use its Silver Total Return Leveraged Index family as the benchmark for newly launched Silver Total Return ETNs. The ETNs, debuting on the Korea Exchange on March 6, 2026, will offer leveraged and inverse exposure to silver futures within a transparent total‑return framework. Solactive’s indices apply daily leverage, incorporate a short‑term interest‑rate component, and are rebalanced each day to maintain target exposure. The move reflects rising industrial demand for silver in solar, semiconductor and electric‑vehicle sectors.
The Small-Cap Rotation Is Real
Small‑cap indices have surged, with the S&P 600 up about 9% YTD and the S&P 400 gaining over 8%, while the S&P 500 remains flat. The rally is tied to the Federal Reserve’s easing cycle, which has lowered rates to 3.5‑3.75% and eased...
US Stocks Close Gap, End Worst Start Since 1995
US plays major catch-up to ex-US YTD... @augurinfinity No longer the worst start to a year since 1995... not by a long shot $SPY $VEU $VTI $ACWI https://t.co/l8DRcKNBof
Weight, Not Stock Choice, Drives Performance Differences
The problem isn’t the stocks, it’s their weight. These two lines contain the same exact stocks. #Mag7Diet $RSP $SPY https://t.co/OXqmQXkEkc
Buy on the Dip Prospects: March 4 Edition
The March 4 edition flags 109 ETFs that satisfy a dual‑screen: a long‑term uptrend (50‑day MA above 200‑day MA) and a short‑term dip (price below the five‑day MA). The list emphasizes semiconductor funds such as SOXL, SMH and SOXX, which fell...
QQQ's Weekly Close Above 100‑DMA Could Defuse Bearish Outlook
$QQQ - Last Wednesday it had a big up day and closed above the 100 day MA ahead of NVDA earnings. Today we had a big up day ahead of AVGO earnings. The 16 week cycle points to a low...
FLKR: South Korean Market Nosedives, Wait For The Right Entry Point
Analyst Komal Sarwar initiates coverage of the Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF (FLKR) with a Hold rating, noting the fund’s recent 130% rally driven by Samsung and SK Hynix. The ETF now trades at a price‑to‑earnings multiple of 19 and...
Institutional Investors May Be Buying the Dip as Traders Pour $1.7 Billion Into Spot Bitcoin ETFs
Institutional investors are adding roughly $1.7 billion to U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs since Feb. 24, reversing months of $9 billion outflows. The inflows suggest a dip‑buying mindset and belief that Bitcoin has found a short‑term floor. Unlike earlier basis‑trade strategies, the new capital...
BMO Just Made These ETFs More Tax Efficient (ZCON, ZBAL, ZGRO)
BMO has restructured its three asset‑allocation ETFs—ZCON, ZBAL and ZGRO—by replacing the traditional aggregate‑bond component (ZAG) with a discount‑bond strategy (ZDB). The swap reduces taxable coupon income, aiming to boost after‑tax returns for investors holding these funds in non‑registered accounts....
Cherry Picks: Why the Equal-Weight S&P 500 Is Beating the Market-Cap Index
The Invesco S&P 500 Equal‑Weight ETF (RSP) has outperformed the market‑cap heavyweight SPY over the last six months as the so‑called “Mag 7” mega‑caps lagged. February recorded a record inflow into RSP, reflecting growing investor interest in a more balanced exposure to...
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On February 25, 2026 the Board of Trustees of Investment Managers Series Trust II announced the termination and liquidation of the Tradr 2X Long DASH Daily ETF (ticker DASX). Trading on the Cboe BZX Exchange will cease on March 13, 2026, and the fund will liquidate its assets around March 20, 2026, distributing...
XFLT: No, 20% Yield Is Not A Signal To Buy
Roberts Berzins warns that XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (XFLT) remains a high‑risk vehicle despite a headline 20.9% yield. The trust’s portfolio is dominated by ultra‑high‑risk CLO equity and private‑credit positions, which have suffered repeated dividend cuts and...
Voya Emerging Markets High Dividend Equity Fund Q4 2025 Commentary
Voya Emerging Markets High Dividend Equity Fund lagged its benchmark in Q4 2025 despite a solid equity sleeve, where the core model added value and the sentiment pillar was the biggest contributor. The management pillar and negative stock selection in technology,...
Bitcoin Bottom Likely Months Away, Watch MSTR and ETF Flows
On balance, Bitcoin can take a couple of months to bottom even after a sharp decline. A couple of things to watch: MSTR has tended to lead Bitcoin at key turning points. IBIT — the largest Bitcoin ETF with roughly...
Intraday Dips, Not Swing Trades, Drive Current SPY Strategy
For swing traders, there's a time and place; this ain't it. If you are concerned about a rip-your-face rally on a resolution, then buy $SPY. Intraday volatility is high. Yesterday, the $IWM was up $7 from the lows but still $3...
SLVO's Hidden Weakness Meets Its Match In KSLV
Kurv Silver Enhanced Income ETF (KSLV) employs an active, option‑based layer that captures more of silver’s upside than the covered‑call‑centric SLVO. The strategy’s unleveraged silver exposure and return‑of‑capital distributions give it a tax‑advantaged edge. The analyst upgrades KSLV to a...
Corgi Funds Files for 88 New 2x Leveraged ETFs
So Corgi Funds just filed for 88 (yes eighty eight) 2x levered single stock ETFs. Here's a sample of some of them. h/t @Todd_Sohn cc @TaxAlphaInsider @DaveNadig @sumitroy2 https://t.co/Pl5FFaII2y
Bitwise XRP ETF Draws $10M in Week, Tops US Market
The Bitwise XRP ETF is the LARGEST XRP ETF in America. So far, just this week, it recorded $10,000,000 inflows Not only is XRP retail's favorite crypto outside of Bitcoin, but the demand is there. https://t.co/4w0EIfZukO
DHS: Dividend ETF With Balanced Portfolio, But Average Results
The WisdomTree U.S. High Dividend Fund (DHS) holds 322 dividend‑paying U.S. stocks and delivers a 3.43% yield. Its portfolio is weighted toward financials, consumer staples, healthcare and energy while underweighting technology. Compared with the Russell 3000 benchmark, DHS trails in total...
QQQ Hourly: Choppy Month Within Six-Month Range
$QQQ Hourly. Your last month in the Nasdaq. Easy to get worn out in this choppy tape, especially if putting on many trades. Range within broader 6 months range https://t.co/oBihc4j2vh
Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Donates 10% Profits to Developers
There is only one bitcoin ETF that donates 10% of gross profits to bitcoin open-source developers.
Fidelity Total Bond ETF Q4 2025 Commentary
Fidelity Total Bond ETF delivered a 7.58% NAV return for 2025, edging the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index’s 7.30% performance. The Federal Reserve’s additional rate cuts in October and December lowered the target range to 3.5%‑3.75%, supporting bond prices. The...
Silver Trade
gave a 15c stop here on $SLV here live on @ttvresearch @traderTVLIVE , now 60c ITM #silver #trading https://t.co/YFv9KiHwyY
Dr. Copper Rebounds as Manufacturing Finally Picks Up
"Dr. Copper" is seeking redemption. It usually moves hand-in-hand with the manufacturing data. That was not the case in 2023-2024, when it rose but manufacturing remained moribund. Notwithstanding the recent pullback, both are rising again. A promising chart, in my...
DWS Reduces Fees for Seven Xtrackers ETFs
DWS announced permanent total expense ratio reductions for seven Xtrackers ETFs effective March 1 2026, covering 14 share classes. The cuts affect roughly €20 billion of assets, with equity funds like the MSCI USA UCITS ETF falling from 0.07% to 0.03% and bond...
Tech Buying Pushes QQQ Supply Target to 608
so far tech has been bought next obvious spot for $QQQ supply is 608. https://t.co/c53MtcIg4a
Emerging Markets Strength Offers Pullback Opportunity for Late Investors
investors who've missed the emerging markets $EEM absolute + relative strength are offered a (relative) pullback against... https://t.co/SjnvdgBiKB
Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF Q4 2025 Commentary
The Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF posted a 4.91% decline in Q4 2025, underperforming both the S&P 500 and the S&P Utilities Index. While the broader utility sector modestly lagged the broader market, the fund’s top contributors—DTE Energy, Duke Energy, WEC...
Monthly Index News: February 2026
The EURO STOXX 50 celebrated its 28th anniversary in February, posting a 3.3% gain and reaching a new price record. €7.3 billion flowed into 22 ETFs tracking the index in 2025, with an additional €0.5 billion in January 2026, lifting ETF assets to €53.6 billion....
SNPE: ESG Screening Has Implications For Style Factor Exposures, Performance Potential, A Hold
The Xtrackers S&P 500 Scored & Screened ETF (SNPE) uses ESG screening, which has shifted its factor exposure toward information‑technology and growth stocks, allowing it to outperform the traditional S&P 500 tracker IVV since its 2019 inception. However, the current U.S.–Israel–Iran conflict and...
ARK Boosts BNTX, LLY; Cuts AMGN in Heavy Trading
So @ARKInvest did a larger amount of trading today in their ETFs than i typically notice. Particularly large moves in $ARKG but also a lot of trading in $ARKK. $ARKG added over 1% in $BNTX and $LLY while selling...
IVOO: Multiplier Effects Gone In The AI-Age, Avoiding Cyclicals And Discretionary
The Vanguard S&P Mid‑Cap 400 ETF (IVOO) is heavily weighted toward cyclical sectors, with about 65% in discretionary, financials, industrials, materials and real estate. The analyst warns that uncertain U.S. consumer demand, rising unemployment and AI‑driven productivity gains could dampen...
Precious Metals Drop Signals Upcoming Money Flow Shift
Precious metals are down today. This means a generational shift in the money flow. With all the war talk the money usually moves first and then we see the news. This is 100% signaling something:
Defensive Tilt Masks Weakness in Tech, Financials, Discretionary
$SPY - The part that's tough for me is the defensive tilt that's taken place this year in the S&P 500. It's easier to "ignore" these days as "event driven" etc. when that isn't the case but with $XLK, $XLF,...
TMTB EOD Wrap: Software Vs. Semis
Software equities outperformed semiconductors sharply, driving the IGV‑SOX performance spread to a 10‑year high of 14.70% on a six‑day rolling basis. This marks the largest spread since the index’s inception, with only six days in the past decade exceeding a...
Record Volume Hits ACWI After 2% Dip, Model Rotation Suspected
Intriguing, $ACWI (and $28b old dog ETF I rarely think about) saw record volume today. Maybe bc it fell 2%, which is bad but not Code Red.. my guess is a model rotated out of it. We've seen a lot...
VXUS Holds Above 20‑Week SMA, Support Confirmed
$VXUS international ETF clean hold on 20sma weekly, again, clean line in sand for your radar and natural stop for swings under that line. https://t.co/RWEeeRI0sD
Equity ETFs Added $110 Billion in February – See the Leading ETFs
Equity exchange‑traded funds recorded $110 billion of net inflows in February, according to FactSet data. Vanguard’s S&P 500 ETF (VOO) topped the list with $17 billion, followed by Invesco’s equal‑weight S&P 500 ETF (RSP) at $5.6 billion. Other top performers included Vanguard’s international (VXUS) and...
Direct Indexing Is Not New, but It Has Become Newly Essential
Direct indexing, once a niche tool for the ultra‑wealthy, is now becoming a core component of portfolio construction thanks to advances in technology and lower operational costs. Continuous monitoring enables advisors to make incremental, tax‑loss harvesting adjustments throughout the year...
23 QQQ Stocks Rally over 4% From Intraday Lows
there are 23 stocks in the $QQQ that are +4%+ from their intraday lows... https://t.co/SGN4Kt6jhn
Fidelity Rolls Out Private Markets Model Portfolios with Alts Education for Advisors
Fidelity introduced two new model‑portfolio suites that embed private equity, private credit and private real‑estate assets, targeting RIAs and broker‑dealers. The portfolios, available through Envestnet, require a $100,000 minimum and combine active, passive and ETF strategies with third‑party managers. Alongside...
Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 03/01/2026
Leveraged and inverse ETFs posted strong weekly gains, with Defiance’s IONX leading at 36.79% after IonQ’s earnings surge. Gold‑related leveraged products such as GDXU, AGQ, and NUGT posted 20%‑plus returns driven by rising precious‑metal prices amid Middle‑East tensions. Regional and...
SPY Rebounds to $682, Easing Market Pressure
Yes. Pretty amazing that $spy reclaimed $675 to relieve some pressure. Now it’s $682+ to manage
How Factor Investing Behaves Across Global Markets
Factor investing relies on five core characteristics—value, momentum, quality, low volatility and size—to capture distinct return patterns. While the framework is applied worldwide, factor performance can diverge dramatically across markets. Local market structure, macroeconomic conditions, and investor behavior dictate whether...
Covered Call ETFs Explained: Income, Upside Limits, and Volatility Protection
Covered call ETFs are gaining traction among Canadian self‑directed investors seeking higher distribution yields than traditional equities or bonds. These funds generate cash flow by writing call options against the underlying portfolio, delivering enhanced income in volatile markets. While they...
Bitcoin Boosts 60/40 Portfolio Returns in Every 3‑Year Window
New study update: Adding bitcoin to a 60/40 portfolio has increased cumulative and risk-adjusted returns in 100% of three-year holding periods. The win rate over two years is 93%! Updated study from @Bitwise with data through year-end 2025. Link and details...
MEBISODE: Even Berkshire Underperformed
In this episode the hosts use Warren Buffett’s retirement and Berkshire Hathaway’s historic performance as a lens to examine why even top‑tier investments can underperform for years. They focus on the Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF (SYLD), showing its long‑term outperformance...
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Model Factsheet Update [February]
Tematica released an updated suite of model factsheets covering a broad range of thematic, core, targeted, and dividend income strategies. The new AI & Data Center, CHIPS Act, Cloud Computing, Digital Infrastructure, and Nuclear Energy models reflect emerging technology and...
Dollar Surge Flushes Gold, Emerging Market ETFs
The rock solid complacent trends like $GLD, $EEM, and $ACWX all getting flushed today as the dollar rips another day https://t.co/f6LhWCRZLV
February Update - Tematica Select Digital Infrastructure Model (DIGI)
On March 3, 2026 Tematica released its February update to the Select Digital Infrastructure (DIGI) model, which tracks firms that build and operate the backbone of the hyper‑connected economy. The revision expands the universe to include edge‑computing, 5G tower, and submarine‑cable operators,...