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Hedge funds and other speculators have turned increasingly bearish on the S&P 500 index even as it nears its all-time high. Data released on Friday by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) showed that the net speculative bets on the index dropped to minus 84k last week, a big increase from minus 23.
The S&P 500 index has gained 32% from the start of the current bull market, measured from a low point in October 2023. Compounding returns over time are much more important than flawless market timing.
To say that August has been an interesting month for the markets would likely be an understatement. Following recent CPI news, the markets have performed well, reflecting increasing investor confidence in the Federal Reserve's fight against inflation.
Active ETFs are the hot commodity right now in the world of ETFs. Following years of toiling in relative obscurity, the ETF rule in 2019 helped the space take a new leap forward.
Economic indicators are released every week to provide insight into the overall health and performance of an economy. They serve as essential tools for policymakers, advisors, investors, and businesses.
Though the recent S&P 500 correction is painful for most investors, historical data illustrates that is is in line with historical norms, and a long-term low is close. Nevertheless, evidence shows that there is reason to remain cautious in the short term.
Recent downturns from the Great Recession and the worldwide pandemic are still fresh on investors' minds. Now any pullback in the market has left investors shaky.
Well the “index huggers” hurled their positions quickly, didn't they! Some bad jobs numbers.
It's far too soon to assume that volatility will subside in the short-term. However, the market is flashing extremes that often coincide with long-term market bottoms.
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) just posted its best 18-month performance period versus the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP) since the latter's late April 2003 inception. We rolled 18-month periods by month from May 2003 through June 2024, more than 21 years, and SPY outperformed RSP by a blistering 15.