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Online Retail ETF is in Style
01-10-2017 11:30 AM by Tom Lydon
Recent data and commentary suggest the holiday shopping season was a boon for online retailers, but the same cannot be said of traditional brick-and-mortar names, particularly department stores. Said another way, investors looking for consumer discretionary or retail exposure...
E-Commerce ETFs Are Enjoying a Merrier Season than Other Retailers
12-27-2016 01:51 PM by Max Chen
Consumer discretionary stocks strengthened after the Christmas holiday weekend, with e-commerce-related exchange traded funds outpacing brick-and-mortar shops. On Tuesday, the Amplify Online Retail ETF (NasdaqGM: IBUY), which is comprised of global companies that generate at l...
Betting on the Consumer in 2017
12-27-2016 07:30 AM by Tom Lydon
The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLY), the largest exchange traded fund tracking consumer discretionary equities, is higher by about 8% this year, good for a mediocre showing among the sector SPDR ETFs. The holiday shopping season has been vex...
Retail ETFs Aren't Seeing a Lot of Holiday Cheer
12-22-2016 01:58 PM by Max Chen
Retailers and sector-related exchange traded funds took a hit ahead of the Christmas weekend as brick-and-mortar shops are unable to entice shoppers, even with heavy holiday discounts. On Thursday, the SPDR S&P Retail ETF (NYSEArca: XRT), the largest retail-related ETF on ...
Consumer Discretionary ETFs Retreat on Poor Earnings, Lower Confidence
10-25-2016 01:58 PM by Max Chen
Consumer discretionary stocks and sector related exchange traded funds were the worst hit area of the markets on Tuesday. It follows after some consumer names revealed poor quarterly earnings and a monthly survey revealed lower consumer confidence in October. On Tuesday, th...
Analyzing Consumer Discretionary ETFs Posting Middling Gains
10-24-2016 10:56 AM by Tom Lydon
For much of the current bull market, the consumer discretionary sector has been a leadership and Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLY) along with rival exchange traded funds tracking the sector have been solid performers. This year has been different fo...
ETF Ideas for the Fourth Quarter
09-29-2016 10:58 AM by Tom Lydon
The fourth quarter starts next week, so now is a good time for investors to start considering exchange traded funds that have reputations for performing well in the last three months of the year. Some predictable sectors and industries are part of that equation. Of course, tha...
A Sector Rotation ETF Strategy Targeting Attractive Opportunities
09-01-2016 03:12 PM by Max Chen
When implementing a sector rotation strategy, different people may use varying guidelines to achieve their goals. Investors, though, may also utilize an exchange traded fund that does the work for them. For instance, the the actively managed SPDR SSGA Global Allocation ETF (NY...
E-Commerce ETFs Outperform Brick-and-Mortar Shops
08-18-2016 05:35 PM by Tom Lydon
Traditional retailers barely eked out a passing grade this earnings season, but online retailers came out with strong second-quarter results, boosting internet-specific and e-commerce-related exchange traded fund plays. Retailers were largely expected to generate a dip in seco...
Consumer Discretionary ETFs Could Underperform in Late Business Cycle
08-15-2016 05:03 PM by Max Chen
As the marketmoves toward the late stages of the business cycle, consumer discretionary stocks and sector-related exchange traded funds could underperform other market segments. So far this earnings season, consumer discretionary stocks were one of two market sectors that were...
Charts for Retail ETFs are Perking Up
08-15-2016 10:37 AM by Brenton Garen
Until recently, retail stocks and the SPDR S&P Retail ETF (NYSEArca: XRT), the largest dedicated retail exchange traded fund, were lagging even as the broader consumer discretionary performed pretty well. Recent earnings reports from department stores, previously viewed as a ...
Combining Trend Analysis with Momentum
08-01-2016 08:00 AM by Sean Dillon, Pinnacle Advisory Group
By Sean Dillon Momentum is an important tool in the technical analysts toolbox. As we learned in physics 101, momentum is defined as mass velocity, or in laymans terms, the speed at which something is moving. As with all universal laws, technical analysts can apply this concep...
Lower Food Costs May Boost Restaurant ETF This Earnings Season
07-13-2016 04:10 PM by Max Chen
The dining industry and restaurant-related exchange traded fund may enjoy a strong second-quarter earnings season as lower food costs helped bolster diners' margins. "Prices were some of the lowest levels in four years," David Maloni, chief commodity strategist at the American...
21 Consumer Discretionary ETFs for Economy Growth
05-24-2016 04:40 PM by Max Chen
As the economy improves and consumers begin to spend again, investors can capitalize on the growth through consumer discretionary exchange traded funds. Consumer stocks have benefited from stronger household finances, rising employment and slowly expanding wages. Additionally,...
ETF TMI: Big ETF Industry News; ETF Market Update
05-11-2016 03:03 PM by Brenton Garen
Got a case of TMI (Too Much Information)? ETF Trends takes a condensed look at latest happenings Big ETF Industry News:Jim Ross Named Chairman of New Global SPDR Business State Street Global Advisors (SSGA), the asset management business of State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT),...
Consumer ETFs Take a Bite at McDonald's, Amazon, Home Depot
05-10-2016 07:50 AM by Brenton Garen
After faltering to start the year, Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLY), the largest consumer discretionary exchange traded fund, is sporting a year-to-date gain of more than 1% and some traders see more near-term upside for XLY and the consumer discretionary...
Retail ETFs: Be Careful Shopping With Amazon, Home Depot, Wal-Mart
05-04-2016 11:15 AM by Tom Lydon
Retail exchange traded funds (ETFs) are a mixed bag this year with two of three funds in the group down year-to-date while the SPDR S&P Retail ETF (NYSEArca: XRT) is up about 2%, a showing that is slightly better than that of the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (NYS...
Going Shopping With This Consumer Discretionary ETF
04-27-2016 06:40 AM by Tom Lydon
The PowerShares Dynamic Leisure and Entertainment Portfolio (NYSEArca: PEJ) is a different avenue to the consumer discretionary sector than traditional, cap-weighted exchange traded funds. The $168.1 million PEJ, which is nearly 11 years old, follows the Dynamic Leisure & ...
Leadership From These ETFs Could be Good News for Stocks
04-23-2016 11:45 AM by Tom Lydon
The Materials Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLB) is up an astounding 26% over the past three months while its consumer discretionary counterpart, the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLY), is higher by 10% over the same period. Leadership from those high beta ...
Take a BITE out of a Restaurant ETF
04-06-2016 04:12 PM by Max Chen
Investors could eat up the restaurant industry and sector-related exchange traded fund as the dining sector gains momentum, with Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI) revealing better-than-expected earnings. Year-to-date, the Restaurant ETF (NasdaqGM: BITE), a dedicated restaurant-re...
Sector ETFs to Watch in This Earnings Season
04-04-2016 03:15 PM by Max Chen
The so-called earnings recession may have extended over the first quarter. Nevertheless, exchange traded fund investors may still find opportunities in some sectors that continue to grow. Capital IQ aggregate first quarter 2016 S&P 500 earnings-per-share are estimated to b...
The Best Performing ETFs Since the Financial Downturn
03-09-2016 04:47 PM by Max Chen
Slow and steady value and conservative sectors are leading market gains RPV was best performing non-leveraged ETF across various Morningstar style categories Close behind was RZV, which like RPV, targets companies exhibiting a value characteristic Since the start of the...
As Junk Bonds Rebound, Look to These ETFs
03-04-2016 02:30 PM by Tom Lydon
Strengthened speculative-grade debt may continue to support junk bond-relatedETFs If fixed-income market follows historical trends, junk bonds may continue to rally over the next few weeks Financials are the best performing sector when junk bond ETFs rise, according to Ken...
How ETFs May React to a Tech Rebound
02-19-2016 04:27 PM by Tom Lydon
The market sell-off has dragged on growth stocks. With the Nasdaq recovering, some sector exchange traded funds may surprise investors. While a rebound in growth stocks may cause investors to turn back to the PowerShares QQQ (NasdaqGM: QQQ), which tracks the tech heavy Nasdaq-...
ETF Plays to Take Advantage of Current Markets
02-17-2016 03:20 PM by Tom Lydon
As we mull over ideas after the market correction, investors should look at targeted markets and exchange traded fund segments to capitalize on potential opportunities. For instance, JPMorgan Private Bank's Steven Rees singled out the consumer discretionary and health care sec...
Clobbered Sector ETFs Offer Bargain Plays
02-16-2016 02:45 PM by Tom Lydon
Exchange traded funds that track some of the worst areas of the year were among the best performers Tuesday as bargain hunters piled into downtrodden sectors. Consumer discretionary and bank stocks were led the advance in U.S. markets on Tuesday. For instance, the PowerShares ...
Market Sectors, ETFs That Still Look Strong
02-11-2016 03:05 PM by Tom Lydon
The earnings season has been disappointing and weighed on investor confidence through one of the worst starts to a new year. Nevertheless, there are some areas that may pull through the malaise, with decent growth propping up the sector-related exchange traded funds. Aggregate...
Retail ETF Investors Watch for Amazon Earnings
01-27-2016 04:32 PM by Tom Lydon
Retail exchange traded fund investors will be keeping an eye on Amazon (NasdaqGS: AMZN) Thursday as the online retail giant announce its fourth quarter earnings results. A survey of analysts expects AMZN per share earnings of $1.63 on sales of $36 billion, reports JJ Kinahan f...
Consumer, Homebuilder Sector ETF Opportunities
01-19-2016 03:00 PM by Tom Lydon
Investors may be stuck on the negatives as markets trip at the start of the new year. However, there may be some opportunities in consumer-related sectors and exchange traded funds. "Consumer spending and homebuilding look poised for solid growth in 2016," First Trust Portfoli...
Consumer Discretionary ETF Generates Big Bearish Bet
01-13-2016 09:00 AM by Tom Lydon
The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLY), which tracks consumer discretionary names in the S&P 500 index, was last year's best performer among the nine sector SPDR exchange traded funds by a wide margin. However, previously high-flying discretionary stock...
Cause for Concern with Consumer ETFs
01-06-2016 08:30 AM by Tom Lydon
The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLY) gained nearly 10% last year, good for the best performance among the sector SPDR exchange traded funds, but 2015's top-performing sector could face some challenges early in 2016. With wages up and inflation low, the...
Consumer Discretionary ETFs Enjoy Holiday Cheer
12-23-2015 01:30 PM by Tom Lydon
Rising personal income and consumer sentiment could help goad Americans to open up their wallets, potentially bolstering discretionary stocks and sector-related exchange traded funds. Year-to-date, the iShares US Consumer Services ETF (NYSEArca: IYC) gained 6.0%, Vanguard Cons...
Consumer Discretionary ETF Concerns
12-14-2015 09:00 AM by Tom Lydon
The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLY), which tracks consumer discretionary names in the S&P 500 index, is already this years best performer among the nine sector SPDR exchange traded funds by a wide margin. XLY and rival discretionary ETFs have also...
Santa May Bring Coal for Surprising ETFs
11-13-2015 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon
An unexpectedly weak October consumer sales dragged on retail-related exchange traded funds and potentially foreshadowed a slowdown in spending ahead of a typically strong period for the consumer sectors. On Friday, the Market Vectors Retail ETF (NYSEArca: RTH) dipped 1.9%, SP...
How High Will Consumer Discretionary ETFs Go?
11-03-2015 09:00 AM by Tom Lydon
The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLY), which tracks consumer discretionary names in the S&P 500 index, is already this year's best performer among the nine sector SPDR exchange traded funds by a wide margins, but some market observers see more upside a...
ETF Investors Are Beating The Market With A Simple, Time Tested Strategy
11-02-2015 03:30 PM by Remzi Gokmen
The beginning of November is an opportune time to check in on the age-old "Sell in May" strategy of remaining invested. This strategy has developed over time and turned into an easy one to implement with the proliferation of sector-based ETFs. The approach began as a more rudi...
The Search For ETF Opportunities In A Volatile Marketplace
10-30-2015 12:30 PM by David Mazza -- State Street Global Advisors
As Head of Research for State Street Global Advisors ETF and mutual fund businesses, part of my job focuses on helping investment professionals parse through market movements to make sense of the implications that shifting markets may have for portfolios. To do this well, my t...
2 Reasons Consumer Discretionary ETFs Will Finish 2015 Strong
10-29-2015 04:00 PM by Tom Lydon
The consumer discretionary sector and related exchange traded funds could benefit the most in an expanding economic environment, with the Federal Reserve gradually raising interest rates. For broad consumer discretionary exposure, investors can turn to the Consumer Discretiona...
Master Sector-Specific ETFs
10-21-2015 08:30 AM by Tom Lydon
All sectors are not created equal. Investors who seek to adapt their investment portfolio to prevailing market trends may target specific areas of market through sector-related exchange traded funds. On the upcoming webcast, How Well Do Your Know Your Sectors?, State Street Gl...
Higher Rates, Dollar Strength, & Consumer ETFs
10-14-2015 07:00 AM by Tom Lydon
It might seem counter-intuitive, but consumer discretionary stocks and the corresponding exchange traded funds might respond more positively to higher interest rates than some investors are giving the group credit for. The thesis is the Federal Reserve will not raise interest ...
A Highlight of the Consumer Discretionary Sector, ETF
10-05-2015 10:48 AM by ETF Trends
ETF Trends editor Tom Lydon appeared on FOX Business and pointed to the ongoing strength in the consumer discretionary space and sector-related exchange traded fund.
ETFs That Could Lead This Earnings Season
09-28-2015 04:13 PM by Tom Lydon
Despite the recent weakness in the markets, consumer discretionary stocks and sector-related exchange traded funds could outperform in the upcoming earnings season. Adam Parker, Morgan Stanley US Equity Strategist and Director of Quantitative Research, argues that the S&P ...
Consumer Discretionary ETFs for a Growing Economy
09-11-2015 04:38 PM by Tom Lydon
The consumer discretionary sector and related exchange traded funds have outperformed the broader market. With a growing U.S. economy, consumer spending may still pick up pace, especially as we get into the holiday season. "Lower gas prices and higher employment have offset co...
Paying up to Play the Consumer With ETFs
09-09-2015 08:20 AM by Tom Lydon
Coming into Tuesday, the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLY) was the best performer among the nine sector SPDR exchange traded funds on a year-to-date basis. However, investors looking to avail themselves of the consumer spending theme are likely to encounte...
Where We Go From Here; A Little Guidance from State Street
08-31-2015 05:21 PM by Tom Lydon
Based on the recent bout of volatility last week, State Street reached out to advisors to help explain what happened in the market and exchange traded funds. Via conference call, David Mazza, Head of Research for SPDR ETFs and SSGA Funds, led a discussion on what occurred last...
Minimum Wage Growth Could Boost Consumer Spending, Discretionary ETFs
08-21-2015 05:26 PM by ETF Trends
Minimum wage has been a contentious issue in the U.S. as the presidential election heats up. However, the extra income could go a long way in consumer sectors and related exchange traded funds. U.S. businessman Donald Trump, the leading Republican presidential candidate, said ...
Slower Spending to Weigh on Consumer ETFs without Wage Growth
08-10-2015 03:45 PM by Tom Lydon
The economy is picking up and the labor market is strengthening. Nevertheless, without higher wages and increased borrowing, Americans may not support further growth in consumer sectors and related exchange traded funds. The consumer discretionary sector has outperformed the b...
Cheap Oil, Improved Labor Market Supporting Consumer Sector ETFs
07-30-2015 02:35 PM by Tom Lydon
Consumer sectors and related exchange traded funds are being supported by stronger fundamentals as the U.S. economy picked up pace in the second quarter on robust consumer spending, Year-to-date, the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLY) rose 11.2%, Vanguar...
Amazon Sends a Batch of ETFs to All-Time Highs
07-24-2015 12:20 PM by Todd Shriber
The SPDR S&P Insurance ETF (NYSEArca: KIE) hit an all-time high today. Whats interesting about that is that KIE is the only fund in Fridays thinly populated ETF all-time high club that does not feature exposure to Amazon (NasdaqGS: AMZN). Shares of Amazon are up nearly 16%...
Frugal Consumers Could Keep Discretionary ETFs From Breaking Out
07-23-2015 10:00 AM by Tom Lydon
U.S. growth has been fueled by debt-driven consumption. However, consumers have trimmed down debt, potentially diminishing the outlook for consumer discretionary sector-related exchange traded funds. Year-to-date, the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLY) r...
Consumer Discretionary ETFs Celebrate Amazon Anniversary in Style
07-14-2015 02:20 PM by Tom Lydon
E-commerce giant Amazon (NasdaqGS: AMZN) is leading the charge in the consumer discretionary space and sector-related exchange traded funds as the retailer celebrates its 20th anniversary. Amazon stocks jumped 2.5% Tuesday to a new all-time high. Additionally, consumer discret...
Lessons from the Consumer Discretionary, Staples ETF Rivalry
07-08-2015 08:20 AM by Todd Shriber
One day does not make a trend, but as U.S. stocks rallied to close firmly in positive territory Monday, the sector exchange traded funds doing the leading off the days lows were decidedly boring. Save for some pockets of strength of among energy ETFs, Mondays best-performing n...
Consumer Discretionary ETFs: Americans Will Begin to Spend More
06-16-2015 04:08 PM by Tom Lydon
U.S. households are expected to open up their wallets and save less in the months head, potentially spurring growth in the consumer sectors and discretionary-related exchange traded funds. Consumer discretionary stocks have remained relatively flat in the past few weeks. Over ...
Taking Stock of a big Consumer Discretionary ETF
06-03-2015 08:20 AM by Todd Shriber
Up 6.3% year-to-date, the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLY) has easily outperformed the S&P 500, but June historically being a weak month, investors might want to consider a temporary reduction in discretionary exposure. According to MKM Partners ma...
The Worst Performing Sector ETFs of June
06-02-2015 09:00 AM by Tom Lydon
The equities market is headed into its worst month of the year, and exchange traded fund investors should take particular care with financial sector stocks. According to MKM Partners market technician Jonathan Krinsky, over the past decade, June has been the worst month of the...
Customize Market Exposure with Sector ETFs
05-14-2015 03:13 PM by Tom Lydon
Investors can capitalize on a shifting market and changing business cycles through sector-specific exchange traded fund plays. On the recent webcast, Strategizing with Sectors, Jared Rowley, Research Strategist for State Street Global Advisors, pointed out that different secto...
Low Fuel Costs Finally Begin Supporting Consumer ETFs
05-11-2015 08:00 AM by Tom Lydon
The low energy prices takes a little while to trickle through to households, setting up a potential turnaround in consumer sector-related exchange traded funds ahead. Year-to-date, the Market Vectors Retail ETF (NYSEArca: RTH) advanced 5.7% and the SPDR S&P Retail ETF (NYS...
Investors Losing Interest in a Homebuilder ETF
05-05-2015 10:30 AM by Tom Lydon
Traders have been exiting a homebuilder exchange traded fund in droves as the housing sector weakens. However, investors may just be dumping the homebuilder ETF along with other consumer sector bets. Investors pulled a record amount of cash from SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (...
No Burritos for ETF Investors as Funds Skimp on Chipotle
04-21-2015 02:04 PM by Todd Shriber
Shares of Chipotle (NYSE: CMG) have risen more than fivefold over the past five years. That performance and an almost $700 price tag solidify Chipotles status as storied, once-in-a-lifetime consumer discretionary growth stock on par with Netflix (NasdaqGS: NFLX) and Priceline (Na...
Interest Rate Hike Could Put a Damper on Consumer ETFs
04-10-2015 09:30 AM by Tom Lydon
Consumer and retail sector exchange traded funds have been among the better performing areas of the market so far this year, but things could change if the Federal Reserve decides to hike rates. Year-to-date, the Market Vectors Retail ETF (NYSEArca: RTH) advanced 8.4% while th...
Consumer Discretionary ETFs Could Pick Up Steam
04-07-2015 08:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Consumer discretionary sector and related exchange traded funds could be shaking off the winter slowdown as warmer weather and rising consumer confidence help free up Americans' wallets. Year-to-date, the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLY) rose 5.3%, Fir...
Investors Flock to Cyclical Sector ETFs
04-06-2015 02:00 PM by Todd Shriber
With the conversation about a Federal Reserve interest rate increase having morphed to when from if, cyclical sectors should begin to prove their mettle. Data indicate some investors are already making that bet. Exchange traded funds hauled in $36.1 billion in new assets last ...
Tom Lydon Talks Consumer Discretionary ETFs on Yahoo Finance
03-19-2015 04:23 PM by ETF Trends
ETF Trends publisher Tom Lydon joined Jeff Macke of Yahoo Finance to discuss consumer discretionary exchange traded funds and the boost these ETFs have been getting from plummeting oil prices. Consumer discretionary ETFs, such as the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (...
Consumer Discretionary ETF Flexes its Muscles
03-02-2015 09:30 AM by Todd Shriber
After a laggard showing in 2014 that saw it rank as the second-worst of the nine sector SPDR exchange traded funds, the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLY) has roared back in 2015. With a year-to-date gain of 5.3%, XLY, the largest ETF dedicated to the co...
Spending to Support Loftier Consumer ETF Valuations
02-23-2015 10:30 AM by Tom Lydon
The effects of lower oil prices will take a while to trickle through the economy, but consumer sector stocks and related exchange traded funds may have already priced in the potential boost to spending. Year-to-date, the Market Vectors Retail ETF (NYSEArca: RTH) advanced 4.9% ...
Retail, Discretionary ETFs Race to All-Time Highs
02-13-2015 02:30 PM by Tom Lydon
Despite the disappointing sales data, consumer discretionary and retail exchange traded funds have been outperforming and hit all-time highs Friday. Including the Market Vectors Retail ETF (NYSEArca: RTH), SPDR S&P Retail ETF (NYSEArca: XRT) and Consumer Discretionary Sele...
More Fee Cuts on State Street ETFs
02-06-2015 12:30 PM by Todd Shriber
State Streets (NYSE: STT) State Street Global Advisors (SSgA) unit, the third-largest U.S. issuer of exchange traded funds, delivered some good news for investors in popular sector ETFs, such as the Energy Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLE) and the Health Care Select Sector SPDR ...
Small-Cap Consumer ETFs Could Outperform
02-03-2015 03:29 PM by Tom Lydon
The strong U.S. dollar has weighed on large-cap companies with overseas foreign exchange exposure, but small-cap consumer sector exchange traded funds may capitalize on improved growth at home. For instance, ETF investors can use the PowerShares S&P SmallCap Consumer Stapl...
Conservative Consumers Keep Discretionary ETFs from Breaking Out
02-02-2015 03:51 PM by Tom Lydon
Low gasoline prices put more money back into U.S. consumers' wallets. However, the added boost to income has not translated to outsized performance in discretionary stocks and related exchange traded funds as skeptical consumers hold back. Year-to-date, the Consumer Staples Se...
Listen to What Staples ETFs Have to Say
01-23-2015 12:30 PM by Todd Shriber
On Thursday, 37 exchange traded funds touched new all-time highs. In what may be a cautionary tale for the veracity of this weeks equity market bounce, at least five of the members of Thursdays all-time high club were consumer staples ETFs. One of those ETFs Consumer Staples S...
Staples/Discretionary Ratio Spins a Cautionary Tale
01-22-2015 07:30 AM by Todd Shriber
An efficient and ideal method for gauging risk appetite is the consumer staples/discretionary ratio, which is easily applied with the large, highly liquid Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLP) and theConsumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLY). The ...
Cyclical Sector ETFs Could Shine in 2015
01-13-2015 09:30 AM by Todd Shriber
Cyclical sector exchange traded funds were, for the most part, laggards in 2014. For example, the Industrial Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLI) and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLY) posted an average of 2014 return of about 10%. Investors that stuck...
Sector ETFs Packed on the Assets in December
01-05-2015 02:28 PM by Tom Lydon
Led by consumer discretionary, financial services and, perhaps surprisingly, energy funds, sector exchange traded funds continued hauling in assets last month. Sector flows were positive over the last month with investors favoring an interesting mix that highlights the theme o...
Leisure, Entertainment ETFs: Consumers Spending on 'Experiences'
12-29-2014 09:30 AM by Tom Lydon
Americans are getting into the festive spirit and increased spending this holiday season. More notably, consumers were inclined to spend on "experiences," potentially lifting discretionary-sector exchange traded funds with large exposures to hotels and restaurants. For instanc...
Consumer, Retail ETFs Enjoy High Yuletide Spirits
12-26-2014 10:30 AM by Tom Lydon
The holiday shopping season has brought consumer and retail sector exchange traded funds some Christmas cheer, and the improving conditions could entice consumers to keep fueling the economy through the new year. The Market Vectors Retail ETF (NYSEArca: RTH) was the best consu...
Sector ETFs: Monitor Your Stock Exposure
12-16-2014 10:00 AM by Tom Lydon
When overweighting a specific sector, exchange traded fund investors should monitor their underlying holdings or risk becoming overexposed to a single company stock. Most ETFs try to reflect the performance of an underlying index, and many benchmarks are market capitalization-...
Investors are Missing Out on the Discretionary ETF Rally
12-05-2014 01:00 PM by Todd Shriber
Perhaps Fridays news that U.S. employers added 321,000 new jobs last month, well above economists expectations calling for 230,000 new jobs, will be the motivation investors need to reconsider consumer discretionary and retail exchange traded funds. Ebullient economic data cou...
Consumer ETFs: Limited Wage Growth Could Temper Spending
11-26-2014 02:16 PM by Tom Lydon
As the holiday shopping season goes into full swing, Americans have been limited by wage growth and only spend within their means, potentially subduing the outlook for consumer sector-related exchange traded funds. Over the past month, the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector ...
Important Signals from Discretionary, Staples ETFs
11-20-2014 01:42 PM by Todd Shriber
The S&P 500 is up 5.6% over the past month and has been , on what feels like an almost daily basis, hitting record highs. At the sector level, however, there are ample signs investors are eschewing risk, a scenario confirmed by the recent, overt favoritism investors have a...
Cheap Fuel Invigorates Consumer, Retail ETFs
11-18-2014 08:20 AM by Tom Lydon
Consumer stocks and sector-related exchange traded funds are finally beginning to pick up their pace as falling oil prices leave consumers with more spending money ahead of the holiday season. Over the past week, the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLY) in...
Build a Solid Portfolio with Index ETFs
11-07-2014 10:00 AM by Tom Lydon
It's fun to bet on niche areas markets and win big, but when constructing a long-term investment portfolio, investors are better off sticking to simple and broad exchange traded funds. Financial advisors typically recommend crafting an investment portfolio with broad-based ind...
Epic Fail: Passive S&P 500 ETFs Crushing Actively Managed ETFs
11-04-2014 09:30 AM by Tom Lydon
With Mondays modest gain, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSEArca: SPY), the worlds largest exchange traded fund, is up almost 9.3% year-to-date after touching a record high earlier in Novembers first trading session. That is a solid, though not jaw-dropping performance, but one th...
More Bad News From Staples, Discretionary ETFs
10-14-2014 01:02 PM by Todd Shriber
Lets quickly clear up that headline. The truly bad signs are emanating from the consumer discretionary sector and exchange traded funds such as the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLY). The bad news comes by way of continued erosion in the comparative perf...
Improved Holiday Sales to Boost Retail, Consumer ETFs
10-07-2014 03:00 PM by Max Chen
Gearing up for a busy shopping season, the retail and consumer discretionary sector exchange traded funds may experience a little more holiday cheer. So far this year, the retail and consumer sectors have been underperforming the broader market. The SPDR S&P Retail ETF (NY...
The Best Sector ETFs for October
10-01-2014 09:30 AM by Tom Lydon
October is here and with the arrival of the tenth month of the year also comes one of the most volatile months for stocks. The upside of that is October also represents the last month in weakest sixth-month period in which to be long equities. Although October has a reputation...
A Solid Third Quarter for ETF Inflows
09-24-2014 12:30 PM by Todd Shriber
After today, there are just four trading days left in the third quarter, so there is no time like the present to examine quarterly flows trends into and out of exchange traded funds. Before getting to that, it must be pointed out that on a year-to-date basis, investors have re...
Bond ETFs Lead August Flows, Says SSgA
09-04-2014 02:50 PM by Tom Lydon
U.S.-listed exchange traded funds added $14.8 billion in new assets last month, but despite August being the best month for U.S. stocks since February, fixed income ETFs led in terms of monthly inflows. Fixed income ETFs added $8.36 billion in new assets last month compared to...
Strength in Consumer Sector ETFs May Be Misleading
08-29-2014 03:04 PM by Tom Lydon
The strength in retail and consumer sector exchange traded funds belie the growing pessimism among Corporate America. Retail and consumer sector ETFs, such as the SPDR S&P Retail ETF (NYSEArca: XRT) and Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLY), along with ...
Retail ETFs Take It In The Shorts
08-21-2014 09:30 AM by Tom Lydon
Investors are going short retailers as the earnings season reveals uneven growth in the sector, dragging down retail-related exchange traded funds. The SPDR S&P Retail ETF (NYSEArca: XRT) has underperformed the broader market this year, falling 0.8% year-to-date, compared ...
Discretionary ETFs on the Comeback Trail
08-20-2014 02:16 PM by Tom Lydon
The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLY) entered Wednesday with a meager 2.6% year-to-date gain, good (or bad) enough to highlight the discretionary sectors as the biggest laggard in the S&P 500. With some help from some of the groups most familiar nam...
A Return to Discretionary ETFs
08-08-2014 11:00 AM by Todd Shriber
The consumer discretionary sector was a leadership for U.S. stocks coming for several years after the March 2009 market bottom. This year, the discretionary group has not only ceded its leadership mantle, the sector is the worst performer in the S&P 500. Encouraged by soli...
Discretionary ETFs Show Signs of Life
06-30-2014 07:30 AM by Tom Lydon
The consumer discretionary sector is the worst-performing group in the S&P 500 this year. Reflecting the sectors laggard status, three of the 10 worst non-leveraged exchange traded funds on a year-to-date basis are explicit discretionary plays or have ample exposure to the se...
Strengthening Consumer Confidence to Support Discretionary ETFs
06-20-2014 08:10 AM by Tom Lydon
With consumer confidence on the rise and fewer applications filed for unemployment benefits, consumer discretionary stocks and related exchange traded funds might find further support as Americans increase to spending. Over the past month, the Consumer Discretionary Select Sec...
Waiting on a Discretionary Rebound
05-27-2014 08:00 AM by Tom Lydon
It was one of last years top-performing sectors, but consumer discretionary stocks and the relevant exchange traded funds have been tepid at best in 2014. Year-to-date, the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLY) is the only one of the nine sector SPDRs to ha...
Staples ETFs Continue Thwarting Discretionary Rivals
04-22-2014 02:43 PM by Todd Shriber
It is not a perfect market indicator on its own, but measuring the ratio of the consumer discretionary sector against its consumer staples counterpart can give investors some sense of broader risk appetite. At the moment, they may not like what that ratio turns up. Over the pa...
Discretionary ETFs: Attractive on Valuation
04-02-2014 02:53 PM by Max Chen
Following a weak holiday shopping season, coupled with winter snow storms, weighed on retail names, the consumer discretionary sector, along with related exchange traded funds, is one of the most attractively priced U.S. equity sectors. "With its recent pullback, the consumer ...
Two ETF Sector Bets for April
04-01-2014 08:15 AM by Todd Shriber
April is here and with the arrival of the fourth month of the year comes the opportunity for new seasonal ideas with exchange traded funds. While seasonal ideas have proven rewarding in the past, investors should remember that seasonality, be it for sector ETFs, commodities fu...
The Discreet Decline of Discretionary ETFs
03-26-2014 12:10 PM by Todd Shriber
Among traditional market capitalization-weighted sector exchange traded funds, utilities funds are leading the way this year. Looking at the nine sector SPDRs, investors will see the Utilities Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLU) is running away from rival sector ETFs in a sign ...
ETFs for Earnings Growth
03-14-2014 08:15 AM by Todd Shriber
Fourth-quarter earnings season is essentially in the books and the results, though mixed from sector to sector, were solid overall. Expectations are in place for solid, but weaker profit reports for the first quarter, meaning now is a good time to evaluate exchange traded funds t...
Rally in Staples ETFs Could be an Ominous Sign
03-13-2014 12:01 PM by Todd Shriber
Conventional wisdom holds that in a veracious bull market, defensive consumer staples stocks and exchange traded funds will be laggards. That was the case last year when the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLP) offered up a market-lagging 26.2% gain, one that wa...
Consumer Discretionary ETFs Rebound, Gain Cash
03-07-2014 12:48 PM by Tom Lydon
The Labor Department said the U.S. economy added 175,000 jobs last month, easily topping the consensus estimate calling for a gain of 149,000 new jobs. Consumer discretionary stocks and exchange traded funds may have told investors weeks ago that the jobs report would be better t...
In and Out Like Lions: Sector ETF Ideas for March
03-04-2014 10:30 AM by Tom Lydon
March did not start off on a positive note due to the conflict in Ukraine, but there is still time for it to live up to its billing as one of the best months of the year for stocks. As we noted last week, March and April are two of the best months of the year for U.S. stocks. ...
Discretionary/Staples Divergence a Positive Sign
02-25-2014 07:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Just three of the nine sector SPDRs exchange traded funds are higher on a year-to-date basis. The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLY) and the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLP) are not in that group of three. However, XLYs out-performance...
A Mixed View of Discretionary ETFs
02-18-2014 10:00 AM by Todd Shriber
After ranking at or near the top on the list of top-performing sector and industry exchange traded funds last year, consumer discretionary ETFs have struggled out of the gate in 2014. Even with the benefit of impressive bounces off their Feb. 3 lows, some well-known discretionary...
Eastern Chills: Blizzard Bowls Over Some Sector ETFs
02-13-2014 02:58 PM by Max Chen
Winter storms across the U.S. are having a crippling effect on the economy, with some sector exchange traded funds slowing down as businesses come to a standstill. The unruly weather system has closed schools and business, made driving treacherous and cancelled thousands of fl...
Don't Generalize and Get to Know Your ETFs
01-17-2014 04:38 PM by Max Chen
As the exchange traded fund universe expands, investors can now choose among multiple offerings for any given market or sector. Nevertheless, investors should look beyond an ETF's appellation and delve into the strategy and holdings. For instance, investors shouldn't solely re...
Sector ETFs to Consider as Earnings Season Looms
01-08-2014 06:30 AM by Todd Shriber
Fourth-quarter earnings season kicks-off Thursday when former Dow component Alcoa (NYSE: AA) delivers results after the close of U.S. markets. While the fourth-quarter reports and guidance offered by companies have the potential to be exciting, investors may not want to hold t...
Cyclical Sectors Could Lead Again in 2014
01-06-2014 07:30 AM by Tom Lydon
The 2013 gains generated by the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLY) and the Industrial Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLI) should leave little doubt that cyclical stocks were in style last year. XLY and XLI returned 42.7% and 40.5%, respectively, in 2013 m...
A Look Back at Our 2013 ETF Predictions
12-27-2013 08:00 AM by Tom Lydon
It is end-of-the-year scorecard review and reflection time. Including paid dividends, the S&P 500is up more than 31% this and has raced to a series of record highs. In other words, 2013 was very kind to the bulls, but that does not mean anyone batted 1.000. Early this year...
ETF Chart of the Day: Diners, Donuts Discretionary
12-13-2013 11:54 AM by Paul Weisbruch, Street One Financial
With Dow Jones Industrials component MCD (it carries a 5.09% weighting in the index and related ETF DIA (SPDR Dow Jones Industrials Average, Expense Ratio 0.16%) off considerably since the end of November, and on extremely heavy volume in a short period of time, this presents an ...
Some Sector ETFs Enduring Earnings Warnings
12-09-2013 08:15 AM by Tom Lydon
Stocks have performed well since the start of the fourth quarter with the S&P 500 posting a gain of nearly 7%. However, an ominous trend has emerged. "The 11.4 to 1 negative-to-positive ratio of earnings forecasts sets the fourth quarter up as the most negative on record. ...
With December Here, Embrace These Cyclical ETFs
12-02-2013 08:15 AM by Tom Lydon
U.S. stocks performed well in November, ensuring the eleventh month of the year lived up to its billing as the start of the best six-month cycle in which to be long equities. With December here, several important seasonal trends could come into play. At the sector level, the o...
8 Consumer Sector ETFs for Black Friday, Cyber Monday
11-29-2013 01:25 PM by Tom Lydon
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are two of the biggest days for the retail sector in the year, and investors can gain exposure to the start of America's holiday shopping spree through consumer sector-related exchange traded funds. When it comes to ETFs, investors can choose betw...
Leading Sectors Gain Ground in S&P 500
11-26-2013 07:30 AM by Todd Shriber
As a market capitalization weighted index, the S&P 500 (^GSPC) has undergone some noteworthy sector shifts over the years. For example, financial services spent significant time as the S&P 500s largest sector weight. Then financial crisis struck, punishing bank stocks ...
Hedge Funds Like ETFs, but in a Different Way
11-25-2013 11:41 AM by Tom Lydon
Like a lot of professional investors, hedged funds like exchange traded funds. However, the affinity for ETFs displayed by some hedge funds may come as a surprise to some. That is to say hedge funds like to short ETFs. Hedge funds use ETFs more as a hedging tool than as a dire...
Health Care ETFs Prescribe New Highs
11-21-2013 01:26 PM by Todd Shriber
Price appreciation just keeps on coming for health care exchange traded funds. Twenty ETFs have hit new all-time highs in Thursdays session and eight are health care-related. There are two leveraged ETFs on the list of Thursdays new all-time highs and one is the Direxion Daily...
Sector ETF Investing: A Long-Term Perspective
11-17-2013 07:00 AM by Todd Shriber
This is how strong U.S. stocks have been this year: The worst performer among the nine sector SPDR ETFs is the Utilities Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLU) with a year-to-date gain of 14.4%. That is not surprising as XLU is not only the highest-yielding SPDR, but also the one ...
Tudor Investments Buys Two ETFs, Dumps Three Others
11-15-2013 01:47 PM by Tom Lydon
Tudor Investment Corp., Paul Tudor Joness $13 billion hedge fund, purchased stakes in two major exchange traded funds during the third quarter a regulatory filing shows. The hedge fund also liquidated stakes in a pair of sector ETFs. Tudor Investment significantly increased it...
These Charts Illustrate Sector ETF Strength
11-14-2013 08:00 AM by Todd Shriber
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) hit another record high on Wednesday, the 34th this year. Market history buffs will enjoy this nugget: The S&P 500 has hit 1,020 new closing highs since 1928, according to S&P Capital IQs senior index analyst Howard Silverblatt. If there is caus...
Rising ETF Correlations Could be a Negative for Rallys Integrity
11-12-2013 11:50 AM by Todd Shriber
From the outside, a rally is a rally and upside is to be enjoyed by all but those that insist on going against the trend. However, a deeper look should turn up a rally based on falling sector correlations and that is not the current state of affairs with U.S. equities. The ave...
What to Expect From Retail ETFs in the Coming Months
11-11-2013 12:15 PM by Todd Shriber
Conventional wisdom says that the fourth quarter is a good time to own retail stocks and exchange traded funds due primarily to the holiday shopping season. March is also believed to be kind to retail stocks because that is when fourth-quarter earnings start rolling in. The ol...
Industrial, Tech ETFs See Strong October Inflows
10-31-2013 02:30 PM by Todd Shriber
Exchange traded funds inflows data for the month of October highlights that investors love stocks and their preference continues to lean toward higher-beta sectors. Investors have been pumping huge sums into equities in October. Although global equity funds have only about one...
Time to Warm to Discretionary ETFs
10-30-2013 11:49 AM by Todd Shriber
As if it has not been for most of the past three years. Over that time, the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLY) has been the best performer among the nine sector SPDRs by a wide margin. Since October 2010, XLY has bested the Health Care Select Sector SPDR...
ETFs for Buy in November
10-29-2013 07:30 AM by Todd Shriber
Many investors are familiar with the old adage Sell in May and go away. The other parts of that story is the going away part usually ends in October while the time to return to stocks is usually November. Investors that doubt the potency of the best and worst six-month periods...
Slideshow Comparison of Major Sector ETFs
10-25-2013 03:14 PM by Tom Lydon
One of the biggest news items in the exchange trade products business this week was the debut of 10 sector ETFs from financial services giant Fidelity. And part of the big story there is that Fidelity is now the low-cost leader when it comes to sector ETFs. Not only can Fideli...
These Sectors Are Defying Earnings Disappointments
10-25-2013 09:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Third-quarter earnings season is nearly three weeks in the books and "tepid" is an apt descriptor at this point. A little less than two-thirds of the S&P 500 components that have reported thus far have topped EPS estimates and a disappointing 52% have beaten revenue estimates...
Fidelity Sector ETFs Could Impact ETF Landscape
10-25-2013 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Fidelity, the financial services firm most known for its actively managed mutual funds and dominating presence in the 401(k) arena, launched 10 sector exchange traded funds on Thursday. Although Fidelity previously sponsored one ETF, Thursdays launches mark the firms first deep f...
Sector Trends Reveal ETF Investors Are Turning Defensive
10-24-2013 03:37 PM by Max Chen
Signaling a shift from growth-oriented bets to safer plays for troubled times, defensive sector exchange traded funds led the market over the past month. It may be troubling, but its indicative of whats happening in the market, Vadim Zlotnikov, chief market strategist atAllian...
Advisors May be Under-Allocated to These ETFs
10-17-2013 03:01 PM by Todd Shriber
Investors are constantly hearing about remaining diversified and not putting all of their investment eggs into a single basket. However, data suggest some fund managers are woefully under-allocated to several previously popular sectors and themes that are easily accessed via ETFs...
Consumer Discretionary ETF Could Have Room to Run
10-15-2013 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon
The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLY) is already up 29.3% this year, making it the second-best of the nine sector SPDR ETFs, trailing only the Health Care Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLV). Over the past 90 days, XLY, the largest discretionary sector E...
Consumer Discretionary ETFs Slipping
08-28-2013 01:15 PM by Tom Lydon
Investors are turning against the consumer discretionary exchange traded funds. Still, the excessively bearish outlook can be an opportunity to step in as the sector bounces around its short-term trend line. In a mid-August report, Bank of America outlined a bearish outlook on...
Retail ETFs May Ring Up Gains on Sales
08-12-2013 05:50 PM by Tom Lydon
Retail sector exchange traded funds have been one of the better performing areas this year so investors will be focused on retail sales data later this week for continued strength in the sector. The SPDR S&P Retail ETF (NYSEArca: XRT) has gained 31.0% year-to-date, Consume...
Equal-Weight ETFs Outperform Broad Market Counterparts
07-30-2013 12:57 PM by Tom Lydon
Equal weight exchange traded funds have outperformed the broader markets while providing investors with a diversified exposure that reduces risk of overconcentration to a single holding. An equal weight strategy gives each stock in the index the same allocation - a mega giant ...
Consumer ETFs Strong on Rising Sentiment
07-22-2013 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon
Investors seeking exposure to the rising U.S. consumer sentiment can pick up spending related exchange traded funds, which have been outperforming the broader markets so far this year. The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLY) has gained 26.5% year-to-date ...
Consumer ETFs: Staples vs. Discretionary
07-12-2013 04:15 PM by Tom Lydon
While the consumer staples and consumer staple sectors both rely on spending habits, consumer related exchange traded funds act differently in a shifting economy. Typically, investors can look at the two consumer sectors as discretionary "wants" and staple "needs." Discreti...
Cyclical Sector ETFs Can Perform in a Rising Rate Environment
06-12-2013 05:40 PM by Tom Lydon
The equities market is pulling back on speculation of the eventual Fed "tapering." However, the withdrawal from quantitative easing will go hand-in-hand with an improving economy, and Schwab analysts say cyclical sectors, along with related exchange traded funds, should behave "q...
Retail ETFs Tick Up on Higher Sales
03-18-2013 08:13 AM by Tom Lydon
Retail sales reports for the past month have surprised analysts as data came in higher than expected. Sales rose 1.1%, higher than the 0.5% that was expected due to stronger employment reports and solid domestic data. "Morningstar director of economic analysis Robert Johnson f...
Wal-Mart Puts a Damper on Retail, Consumer ETFs
02-20-2013 08:33 AM by Tom Lydon
Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) reports quarterly earnings later this week, but analysts are not upbeat after an internal email warned of slowing sales. February has been one of the most unimpressive months for sales with this retailer and focused exchange traded funds could fall out of fav...
ETF Opportunities as Budget Deal Affects U.S. Growth
01-18-2013 11:19 AM by Tom Lydon
Despite a resolution to the fiscal cliff, the consequences of the budget deal will still negatively affect the markets and exchange traded funds. One iShares analyst points out some potential pitfalls and opportunities in the months ahead. "The fiscal drag left in place by the...
Top Performing Sector ETFs in 2012
12-12-2012 05:00 PM by Tom Lydon
As the end of 2012 approaches, the S&P 500 sectors and related exchange traded funds that are performing the best deserve a second look. Here is a run-down of the top three. "Of the nine sectors in the S&P 500, the two underperforming sectors year-to-date are energy an...
Consumer Discretionary ETFs in Focus for Holiday Shopping Season
11-21-2012 11:03 AM by Tom Lydon
Consumer confidence is at a five-year high this November with prospects of stronger spending possible going into the holiday retail season. Consumer discretionary stocks and ETFs such as the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEArca: XLY) give investors targeted ex...
Tom Lydon on FOX Business: How to Play Black Friday
11-20-2012 05:29 PM by John Spence
Retailers are kicking off holiday sales earlier this year on Thanksgiving day. Tom Lydon appeared on FOX Business today to discuss which ETFs are poised to capitalize on a blockbuster holiday shopping season. Watch the FOX Business video to see the full interview.
Five ETF Sectors to Watch After Hurricane Sandy
10-30-2012 02:58 PM by Tom Lydon
Hurricane Sandy, the perfect storm or "Frankenstorm," is expected to leave billions in damages along its wake as it ravages through the Northeast. When the markets start trading again, sector exchange traded funds investors will have to keep an eye on a couple of key areas. Tr...
Retail ETFs Gear Up for Holiday Shopping Season
10-19-2012 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon
The consumer discretionary sector is sensitive to economic cycles, but despite the sluggish U.S. economy, consumer strength has been prevalent in 2012. Should the economic climate become favorable and the current uptrend continue, focused stocks and exchange traded funds will ent...
Retail Sector ETFs Rated Overweight by S&P
10-08-2012 04:24 PM by Tom Lydon
After a better-than-expected jobs report, consumer spending is a key indicator investors will watch as the holiday season nears and retail and consumer discretionary ETFs will be sensitive to the data. "With the beleaguered housing market finally showing some signs of helping ...
Amazon Helps Lift Retail, Internet ETFs
09-12-2012 03:11 PM by Tom Lydon
The e-commerce giant Amazon (NasdaqGS: AMZN) has been one of this year's top performers as the retailer expands beyond household goods. For those interested in Amazon as a part of a diversified portfolio, investors may take a look at either retail or Internet sector exchange trad...
Defend Your Portfolio with Consumer Staples ETFs
06-21-2012 08:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Bullish traders are already eschewing safe-haven assets in favor of risky equity plays, but for those who are still wary of a market pullback, consumer staples exchange traded funds are a low-risk way to dip one's toes into stocks. For example, Consumer Staples Select Sector S...
Why Retail ETFs Need to Get Back on Track
05-23-2012 02:50 PM by John Spence
ETFs following retail and consumer discretionary stocks have been among the top sector performers in 2012 but have faltered along with the S&P 500 in May. The sector regaining its footing would be a positive sign for the overall market and sentiment on consumer spending, whic...
What Consumer ETFs are Saying About the Markets Strength
05-04-2012 10:45 AM by John Spence
An exchange traded fund indexed to the consumer discretionary sector is lingering near an all-time high and outperforming the S&P 500, which are good technical signs for the overall market. Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLY) is up 17.7% year to date,...
Retail ETFs Higher After March Shopping Spree
04-17-2012 07:00 AM by Tom Lydon
The U.S. economy may be doing better than we think as the improving jobs market is translating to higher consumer confidence. The government released better-than-expected retail sales numbers Monday, lifting retail stocks and sector-related exchange traded funds. SPDR S&P ...
Retail ETFs Strengthen as Sales Hit Five-Month High
03-19-2012 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon
Consumer discretionary and retail-related exchange traded funds are making a robust rebound as the improving labor market helped bring retail sales to a five month high. SPDR Consumer Discretionary Select Sector Fund (NYSEArca: XLY) is up 14.4% year-to-date and SPDR S&P Re...
ETFs for a Rebound in Consumer Spending
03-13-2012 06:00 AM by John Spence
Specialized ETFs that focus on discretionary sectors are poised to benefit from higher consumer spending if U.S. employment data continues to improve, analysts say. With the economy appearing to be in recovery as stronger than expected jobs numbers keep coming in each month, s...
State Street Lowers Expenses on Sector ETFs
02-02-2012 03:37 PM by Tom Lydon
As the exchange traded fund industry continues to expand and attract more assets, fund providers have been able to lower expenses, often undercutting the competition. State Street Global Advisors recently lowered its fees by 1 basis point on all its sector ETFs in what appears to...
'January Barometer' Bodes Well for Stock ETFs
01-31-2012 10:02 AM by Tom Lydon
The S&P 500 is off to its best start in many years, a bullish technical signal since the so-called January Barometer has a decent track record for predicting full-year gains for stock exchange traded funds. Furthermore, cyclical sectors and related ETFs are leading the mar...
AdvisorShares Launches Active ETF
01-17-2012 03:45 PM by Tom Lydon
AdvisorShares, an exchange traded fund provider of actively managed strategies, recently launched a long/short, fund-of-funds ETF that tries to provide investors with stable and consistent returns. The AdvisorShares Rockledge SectorSam ETF (NYSEArca: SSAM) began trading last w...
High Energy Prices Drag on Consumer Discretionary ETFs
01-04-2012 12:54 PM by Michael A. Gayed CFA
With escalating tensions over Iran and the threat of an oil disruption occurring this year gradually getting priced into oil, it's worth entertaining the idea that consumers may face some serious headwinds as energy costs rise due to factors completely outside their control. O...
S&P's Retail ETF Picks for the Holiday Season
12-02-2011 01:49 PM by Tom Lydon
Black Friday kicked off the holiday shopping season and shoppers will be on the hunt for more deals throughout the holidays. Investors interested in capitalizing on greater consumer activity may start shopping for exchange traded funds that track the retail sector. According t...
Tom Lydon on CNBC Discusses Fed, Market Outlook
11-02-2011 04:44 PM by John Spence
Tom Lydon appeared on CNBC's Closing Bell on Wednesday afternoon at Schwab's IMPACT Conference to offer his thoughts on the Federal Reserve announcement and what to expect in the markets the rest of the year. Watch the CNBC video to see the full interview.
Fall Melt-Up Arrives
10-27-2011 11:33 AM by Michael A. Gayed CFA
At the end of last month I penned an article here about how exchange traded funds indexed to the consumer sector were broadcasting a melt-up in equities this fall. A move higher was a high-probability scenario for the same reasons I called a summer sell-off in June. The Sept. ...
Consumer Staples, Discretionary ETFs Suggest Fall Melt-Up
09-30-2011 02:25 PM by Michael A. Gayed CFA
In June I started writing about the possibility of a summer crash and it was obviously a tough season for stocks. Now, however, I see a fall melt-up in equity prices. My reasoning for this has nothing to do with gut feeling, but rather has to do with listening to the messag...
Leadership Shift in Sector ETFs
08-11-2011 04:41 PM by Michael A. Gayed CFA
A couple months ago I started noticing significant distortions between and among sectors and various asset classes. As a result, in early June I started penning articles warning that a stock crash was in the cards this summer. [Summer Crash of 2011?] Make no mistake -- we h...
Consumer Discretionary ETFs Shake Off Marriott Outlook
07-14-2011 10:28 AM by Tom Lydon
Exchange traded funds that invest in consumer discretionary stocks shook off a 6% decline in Marriott International (NYSE: MAR) shares Thursday after the sector ETFs recently hit an all-time high. Marriott shares were under pressure following quarterly earnings in line with ex...
Consumer Discretionary ETFs, Apple Send Bullish Signals
07-08-2011 01:41 PM by John Spence
Although U.S. stocks fell Friday after a disappointing June employment report, one technical analyst sees encouraging signs for the market in leader Apple (NasdaqGS: AAPL) and exchange traded funds indexed to the consumer discretionary sector. SPDR Consumer Discretionary Selec...
Family Dollar Pressures Consumer Discretionary ETFs
06-29-2011 10:06 AM by Tom Lydon
Exchange traded funds tracking the consumer discretionary sector lagged the market Wednesday after Family Dollar's (NYSE: FDO) earnings missed expectations and the firm scaled back its full-year outlook. The deep discount retailer reported higher quarterly profit but the r...
Energy ETFs Lead Rally After Consumer, Housing Data
06-28-2011 12:27 PM by Tom Lydon
Energy exchange traded funds were the top-performing sector ETFs in Tuesday's stock rally as top holdings Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM) and Chevron (NYSE: CVX) added more than 1%. U.S. stock ETFs shook off a report estimating consumer confidence fell in June to the lowest level in n...
ETF Spotlight: Consumer Discretionary SPDR (XLY)
06-23-2011 04:39 PM by Tom Lydon
ETF Spotlight on Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEArca: XLY), part of an ongoing series. Assets: $2.6 billion. Objective: The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector Index includes companies from retail (specialty, multi-line, internet and catalog); media; h...
Greece Bailout Catapults Stock ETFs Higher
05-31-2011 10:49 AM by Tom Lydon
Stock exchange traded funds (ETFs) jumped at the opening of trading on the prospect of Greece getting help resolving its debt crisis as investors overlooked the negative S&P/Case Shiller home price index. European stocks rose Tuesday on hopes that a new aid deal for Greece...
Resilience of Consumer ETFs Encouraging For Market: Analyst
05-18-2011 04:25 PM by John Spence
Exchange traded funds that invest in the consumer discretionary sector posted gains Wednesday despite the carnage in Staples (NasdaqGS: SPLS) shares and disappointing earnings from Target (NYSE: TGT). Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEArca: XLY) gained 1.2% o...
Consumer Discretionary ETFs Fight Weakness in Target, Staples
05-18-2011 01:05 PM by John Spence
Consumer discretionary exchange traded funds managed to post gains Wednesday despite heavy selling in Target (NYSE: TGT) and Staples (NasdaqGS: SPLS) after disappointing quarterly results. Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEArca: XLY) was up 0.6%, while Retail...
Staples Pullback to Ring Up Retail ETFs
05-18-2011 08:23 AM by John Spence
A 12% premarket sell-off in Staples (NasdaqGS: SPLS) on Wednesday was set to rain on the parade in retail exchange traded funds, which have rallied this year. The office-supplies company reported lower-than-expected quarterly profit and cut its full-year view. "Our first-quart...
Retail ETFs Higher After Kohls Results
05-12-2011 12:49 PM by John Spence
Exchange traded funds that invest in retail stocks rose Thursday after Kohls (NYSE: KSS) reported higher quarterly net income and boosted its full-year outlook. Kohls shares added 2% in the wake the department store operators quarterly update. Sector ETFs that hold the stock s...
Consumer Discretionary ETFs on Menu After McDonalds Results
04-21-2011 06:15 AM by John Spence
Shares of McDonalds (NYSE: MCD) were fractionally lower Thursday after the Golden Arches said its quarterly profit rose 11%. The restaurant operator is a bellwether for the consumer-discretionary sector and a top holding among exchange traded funds (ETFs) tracking that portion...
ETFs React to Consumer and Housing Reports
03-29-2011 08:39 AM by Tom Lydon
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) had a weak start today on news of consumer confidence and housing prices, but turned positive as the morning continued. The Consumer Confidence Index declined sharply in March, reversing five straight months of improvement. Consumers were worried ...
Consumer Discretionary ETFs: Poised For The Next Uptrend?
03-11-2011 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon
Are you thinking this recent correction is a buying opportunity? If so, you may want to take a look at the consumer discretionary sector, along with sector related exchange traded funds (ETFs). While many are affected by unemployment and the housing market, most Americans have...
ETFs Make Gains as Oil Prices Cool
03-08-2011 08:30 AM by Tom Lydon
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) seized an opportunity to turn higher as oil prices paused for a breath in early trading. Middle East ETFs are leading the charge today. Both Market Vectors Gulf States (NYSEArca: MES) and PowerShares MENA Frontier Countries (NYSEArca: PMNA) are up...
ETFs That Could Be Spiked By Super Bowl Sunday
02-06-2011 01:00 AM by Tom Lydon
If you're looking for evidence that consumers aren't spending, you won't find it at the Super Bowl. Ticket prices are sky high: scalpers were asking for as much as $1,300 before last year's game. There will be no such bargains this year - the lowest price you'll find is $2,000...
Food ETF Benefits As Industry Cuts Dead Weight
01-25-2011 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Fast food may not be the most lean and mean cuisine, but the operations of its purveyors are becoming that way. Smarter use of money and casting off dead weight could be a gain for exchange traded funds (ETFs) that own these companies. As the economy recovers, fast food corpor...
5 Sector ETFs to Consider for 2011
01-10-2011 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Equities have gained ground after being pummeled in the market crash, and valuations are still cheap. If you're still sitting in the sidelines, don't let the recovery in the markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) pass you by. Large, well-established companies are trading, on...
5 ETFs to Play the Auto Industry's Comeback
01-06-2011 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon
The U.S. auto industry returned to profitability last year and sales are expected to surge higher this year. Though there is currently no automobile exchange traded fund (ETF) available, that won't stop you if you want to get exposure to this comeback story. U.S. auto sales co...
4 ETFs to Watch If Tax Breaks Pass
12-10-2010 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon
The government is all about the helping hands these days: the Fed and its $600 billion Treasury buying program, the ongoing Bush-era tax cuts debate. All this assistance has to benefit some exchange traded funds (ETFs), right? The Obama administration stated that the "framewor...
Food and Beverage ETFs Serve Up Returns
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As Americans on Main Street hunt for signs of health in the U.S. economy, one place such health may be appearing is in exchange traded funds (ETFs) that hold restaurant stock. In a tight job market, the restaurant business has bucked the no-hiring trend. In September, restaura...
Consumer Spending Powers Consumer Discretionary ETFs
10-27-2010 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon
The U.S. economic numbers for the third quarter came in, and it looks like consumers are starting to spend again, though still not quite as much as before the financial crisis. Hopeful investors who believe in the power of the American consumer may want to take a look at some con...
Consumer Discretionary ETFs: What Happened?
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It was a heady year-and-a-half for consumer discretionary exchange traded funds (ETFs). And then came a series of left hooks that sent the ETFs down as much as 8% in the last three months. What's it going to take for a comeback? These knocks are no surprise. Jonathan Bernstein...
ETFs Hold Off on Big Moves
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While exchange traded funds (ETFs) digested the improved labor market news this morning, the markets held off on making any bold moves in either direction. According to the ETF Dashboard, some of the top-moving funds this morning are gold miner ETFs, which is on the backs of s...
Better-Than-Expected Jobs Data Boosts ETFs
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Encouraging signals about the economic recovery propelled exchange traded funds (ETFs) higher in early trading, including those focused on oil and the euro. First-time jobless claims fell more than economists expected last week, to 454,000. No one can claim the job market is h...
Craving Fast Food? Here Are 4 ETFs
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No matter what the markets are doing in the United States and abroad, it doesn't seem to kill a craving for a burger and fries. Here are four exchange traded funds (ETFs) that will give you exposure to these thriving multinational corporations. Kevin Grewal for Daily Markets s...
Retail ETFs: Improving Sales Numbers And Optimistic Consumers
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The U.S. economy is chugging along and retail sales numbers are in a three month uptrend. The rise in consumer discretionary spending, along with related exchange traded funds (ETFs), may be the beginnings of a sustainable U.S. recovery. The drop in auto sales, which fell ...
5 ETFs to Play the Recovering U.S. Economy
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The signs are all there. U.S. GDP in the first quarter rose, the joblessness situation is slowly improving, consumers are coming out to spend more and homebuilders are feeling more bullish than they have in awhile. That just leaves one thing: which exchange traded funds (ETFs) wi...
ETFs Yawn Despite Q1 GDP Growth Reports
04-30-2010 08:30 AM by Tom Lydon
Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) turned sour despite a report showing consumer-led GDP growth in the first quarter, the third consecutive quarterly gain and yet another sign that the economy's free-fall is becoming a memory. The economy's 3.2% growth rate in the first ...
ETFs Weighed Down By Disappointing Alcoa Earnings
04-13-2010 10:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Despite a positive trade report, the Dow isn't giving the kind of follow-up to its milestone day that investors were expecting. The Dow is negative this morning after crossing the 11,000 mark for the first time in 18 months, sending exchange traded funds (ETFs) lower. The U.S...
ETFs Rise as Consumers' Wallets Loosen
03-29-2010 10:00 AM by Tom Lydon
The money isn't exactly flying around yet, but consumers opened their wallets a little wider last month. The news, which is what economists had anticipated, is sending exchange traded funds (ETFs) higher this morning. With consumer spending being two-thirds of the economy, yo...
Retail ETFs: Spending Picks Up, But One Area Lags
03-12-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Word on the street is that the spending trend is once again resuming, but don't necessarily believe everything you hear. Consumer discretionary spending is still at low levels, even among the high-income set, leaving targeted exchange traded funds (ETFs) lagging slightly. Dis...
Domestic ETFs: The Outlook in 2010
01-26-2010 03:00 PM by Tom Lydon
Domestic equity exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been off to a lackluster start so far this year, but we're only a few weeks into 2010. What's the outlook for the other 49 weeks to come? This year looks like a good year for more merger & acquisition transactions and corpo...
Midday Market Update: Dubai Worries Continue to Weigh on Stocks
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Concerns about a possible debt default in the Middle East made investors nervous and weighed on stock and exchange traded fund (ETF) prices this morning. Investors were also concerned about the strength of the holiday shopping season. Investors continued to fret abo...
How to Play Black Friday With ETFs
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The competition is fierce for holiday sales this year. So much so, that when it comes to some retailers, Black Friday has already begun. There are myriad ways you can play the bargain-hunting with exchange traded funds (ETFs). Black Friday is the traditional kick-off for the ...
Retail ETFs: Is a Fresh Approach All It Takes?
10-20-2009 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon
U.S. consumers have retreated, and many are not buying anything but what's necessary leaving retailers to rethink their selling approach as the holidays near. Can exchange traded funds (ETFs) prevail in this tight-fisted climate? The picture of the U.S. consumer has shifted f...
Retail ETFs: Are September Numbers Foreshadowing the Holidays?
10-08-2009 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon
The September retail sales figures are in, and it's better than expected. But can these results be turned around into a holiday "win" for retail exchange traded funds (ETFs)? Why analysts predicted a 1% decline, sales actually rose 0.6%. Discounts and bargains have helped lur...
Midday Market Update: Service Sector Lends a Hand
10-05-2009 10:00 AM by Tom Lydon
The markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are trading higher this morning in an attempt to reverse two consecutive weeks of losses. A report from the service sector has contributed to the early lift. The U.S. service sector grew for the first time in 13 months in September...
Midday Market Update: Markets Extend on Real Estate and Fast Food
09-09-2009 10:00 AM by Tom Lydon
U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) fluctuated this morning as commodity prices continue to rally and the U.S. dollar flirts with recent lows. Crude oil sustained its levels trading north of $71/barrel as some used the volatile commodity as protection against a falli...
In Barnes & Noble/Amazon Fight, ETFs May Be the Winners
07-23-2009 01:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Barnes & Noble bookseller is starting its own e-bookstore, giving access to more than 700,ooo books online which can be read on a number of technical devices. It would have them going head-to-head with rival Amazon, meaning exchange traded funds (ETFs) could benefit. Book...
How to Use ETFs As Market Indicators
06-19-2009 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon
Is there a better way to understand market trends and inter-related events in an effort to be a more keen exchange traded fund (ETF) investor? Trang Ho for Investor's Business Daily talked to Chartered Market Technician Brandon Wendell to get a better understanding of how stu...
3 ETF Sectors That Could Help Your Portfolio
06-11-2009 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon
Thestock market's recovery has been a bitfriendlier to certainindustry sectors and its exchange traded funds (ETFs) than others. In fact, five out of the nine S&P 500 sectors are in positive territory. So which ones are the top dogs of them all? The first sector that has ...
Midday Market Update: Revised GDP Has Market On Pause
05-29-2009 10:00 AM by Tom Lydon
The markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been operating much like they have all week, in the early hours at least, wavering between positive and negative territory. Revised first quarter GDP numbers were issued on Friday, and the latest figures show that our economy decl...
Where You Can Find ETF Opportunities in This Market
04-28-2009 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon
Although many investors are awaiting the big rebound, there are plenty of market opportunities for exchange traded fund (ETF) investors to get in on small daily dips. In reality, two of the three major averages have not moved much over the month of April. According to Yahoo ...
Is Fast Food Enough Fuel for Consumer ETFs?
01-12-2009 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon
McDonald's Corp. (MCD)has somehow managed to keep their momentum and post strong sales during a tough time for the U.S. economy, Wall Street and exchange traded funds (ETFs). In this day and age, people really love a bargain.As of November,the fast food purveyor posted55 mont...


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BABY ALERT: Troy and Carmen Brouwer Expecting First Child
Everything has been going Capitals forward Troy Brouwer's way lately. Last month, Brouwer signed an $11 million contract extension to keep him in DC for the next three years. Then, Knuble's Knights revealed that they would be devoting their energy towards the winger as the Brouwer Rangers. I'm sure Troy — like every other Capitals fan out there — can't wait to see their new spandex suits.
Well things are about to get even better. CSN Chicago's Tracey Myers is reporting that Brouwer's beautiful wife Carmen is expecting the couple's first child any day now.

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- 5 cups water
- Salt
- 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled
- 4 ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
- 2 plum tomatoes, quartered
- 2 white corn tortillas, quartered
- 1/2 cup unsalted pumpkin seeds
- 1 cup coarse white grits (see Note)
- 1 cup masa harina
- 5 cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth
- 1 stick (4 ounces) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 24 large dried corn husks (see Note)
In a saucepan, cover the pork with the water and add 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover partially and simmer over low heat until the pork is very tender, about 2 hours. Transfer to a plate; cover with a damp cloth and let cool.
Strain the cooking liquid and return it to the saucepan; skim off the fat. Add the onion, garlic, anchos, tomatoes and tortillas. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
In a skillet, toast the pumpkin seeds over moderate heat until puffed, about 3 minutes. Puree the ancho mixture with the pumpkin seeds in batches. Return the puree to the saucepan and simmer over moderate heat, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Season with salt.
In a bowl, combine the grits, masa harina and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. In a saucepan, bring the chicken stock to a simmer. Slowly stir in the grits and masa harina. Cover and cook over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring. Add the butter, season with salt and let the dough cool slightly.
Meanwhile, soak the corn husks in water until pliable, about 20 minutes; drain. Shred the pork into a bowl and stir in 3/4 cup of the ancho sauce; season with salt.
Spread a corn husk on a work surface. Spread 3 tablespoons of the warm tamale dough over the wide end of the husk to form a 1/4-inch-thick rectangle. Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon of the pork filling in the center of the dough. Using the husk, bring the dough up to enclose the meat. Fold the husk around the dough and fold the narrow end of the husk under the tamale. Repeat with the remaining husks, dough and pork filling; rewarm the dough in the microwave oven or on a plate in a steamer if it cools down.
Cook the tamales in a large steamer until heated through and firm to the touch, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a platter. Rewarm the remaining ancho sauce and serve with the tamales.


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2012-07-26, 19:42 | Link #61 |
OK, logic time!
-Minato was able to get the drop on Tobi in the past by using his Hiraishin just that much quicker than Tobi was able to become intangible from Jikūkan Idō -A is known as the fastest ninja alive after Minato's death with his Raiton no Yoroi, with both A and Minato being on equal speed terms when alive -Naruto was able to avoid A clad in Raiton no Yoroi using pure footspeed in his Kyūbi chakra mode So where might I be going with this? Hint: It doesn't involve "Talk no Jutsu", which thankfully this chapter lacked with almost all of it's derivatives...It however, might add to the padding of potential slow-motion anime action scenes, if studio-generated filler doesn't get to it first...
2012-07-27, 13:02 | Link #63 |
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Perhaps I'm reading too much into things but did it look like Tobi was looking for something the first time he went for naruto?? It seemed like he said," it's not here"...if so shisui eye is the only thing I can think of...
2012-07-27, 16:36 | Link #64 |
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good call on that. I'm not really sure what he's talking about but that makes sense. its something tobi would have wanted and didnt know itachi just used it. but i guess the question would be how he knew it was in naruto to begin with? but of course, tobi knows almost everything via zetsu i guess so it could make sense
2012-07-28, 06:18 | Link #67 |
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That's what they did the whole chapter to no avail.
Tobi's phasing ability is just very effective and he won't get caught until the plot makes him go full retard like against Minato or when Kakashi realizes that if their jutsu are related then he might be able to counter it with his own. |
2012-07-28, 14:18 | Link #69 |
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That's a good point and i bet he will use it. I think the rinnegan must have a ton of abilities we haven't seen yet, i mean nagato didn't used the rinnegan in its full potential like the sage of six paths when he beat the Jubi. It is like seeing sasuke and madara, obviously madara is using the sharingan in a different level because in this short period of time he has shown us the true power of the sharingan.
2012-07-28, 16:15 | Link #71 | |
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As far as Tobi and the rinnegan goes, it seems other than the Univision it provided when he was controlling the past jinchuriki, the rinnegan now only serves to help summon/control the gedo mazo...I don't think he can do all the other techs
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2012-07-29, 13:38 | Link #74 |
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Now , tobi is just using his solidy and liquify jutsu, once he starts using sharingan and rinnegan, the four of them will be in a lot of trouble, and i am pretty sure it will be happening soon, because then what is the point of implanting the rinnegan into his eye , plus they have to take care of the rinnegan relic which has all the bijuu souls inside it as well,
And what about the other teams who were coming to Naruto to back him up??
2012-07-29, 13:52 | Link #75 |
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tobi could be rin, but it is a pretty silly possibility with no clear hints. first off, just look at kishi's female characters. they're all weak and in need of constant saving. even kushina had to be carried off in minato's arms and tsunade, well, as strong as she supposedly is, she hardly ever does anything on her own and is in need of saving by the strongest man around, usually naruto.
also, the voice. yes a girl can mask her voice like we've seen other ninja do, but then what would the point be of tobi having 2 voices, neither of which are female? and then there's the overwhelming knowledge tobi has. rin has no reason to know any of that. and anyone who would know it like madara, has no reason to give a crap about rin. i do hope we find out what happened to her, but she is basically a throw away character in the series. the point of kakashi gaiden was obito and kakashi's relationship. rin had no arc whatsoever. she was basically a tamer sakura. i put rin in the uchiha kagami category of random ninja we have seen for a tiny amount of time with no character arc who for some reason, people want to see as the current main villain in the series |
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not really. obito being uchiha lineage is enough to give him a possible backstory to have madara be interested in him and provide him knowledge by some means or another. rin does not have that story capability. all obito has to be is a close descendant of madara's or another great uchiha for madara to have assumed that he picked the right uchiha to carry on his will. we already know obito had powerful genes since his eyes were capable of achieving MS so its almost a given at this time
2012-07-31, 02:15 | Link #79 |
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Obito having "powerful genes" because "his eyes can do MS" is speculation. As is him being a close descendant of Madara. Obito has about as much backstory as Rin, unless you make stuff up. Both of them also have an equal amount of motivation to be Tobi unless you make stuff up.
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also i never believed or said tobi was 'just' obito. if tobi is in part obito, i dont think obito has much control over what he thinks or does at this time |
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The overall BMW 60-130 record has been broken by a twin turbo E36 M3. Yes, this car belongs to Mert Dastan. Not the most credible source in the BMW world and someone who has accrued a questionable reputation. Therefore, we advice readers to keep these questions of credibility in mind when reviewing the provided details of this run. The car is a Euro spec E36 M3 with twin 68 mm turbos, custom intercoolers, and an 8900 rpm redline. The car was run on C16 at 27 psi. There is no video of the run and the owner admits there is nitrous on the car although claims it was not used.
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I find your attitude and sense of humor negative.
Bad news for you: started working harder to improve times.
Worst news: there are many many many many things that can be done and will be done to improve times.
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prolly a 4th gear zero shift pull. seems odd that he didn't use nitrous to spool them with twin 68 mms....


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Julianne Hough is ready to start dating again. The 'Safe Haven' star – who split from her boyfriend of almost three years Ryan Seacrest last month – was spotted flirting with 23-year-old 'Magic Mike' star Alex Pettyfer at the Coachella music festival over the weekend, where she was overheard telling friends she can't wait to date again.
A source told Life & Style magazine: "Julianne and Alex were flirting a lot. She was drinking vodka cocktails all night and by midnight she was standing on the back of a couch with her friends, dancing like crazy and rubbing up against [Alex]."
The insider added: "Julianne was gabbing away with friends saying she's so excited to start dating again."
The 24-year-old blonde beauty later opened up about her relationship status and assured friends that she and 'American Idol' host Ryan, 38, are over, saying: "That deal is done".
The former professional dancer was recently said to have broken up with Ryan because he didn't want to get married.
A source previously said: "He just wouldn't propose. [However] Ryan was this close to looking for rings. He did want to marry her. Julianne is the only girl Ryan allowed him to get serious with. He's so upset that it's over. I can't tell you how many times she dropped everything to see him. Julianne couldn't compete with everything he had going on. Ryan loved how independent she was but she also got busy. Not like she was sitting home waiting for him."


text: Sony Specs Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines PSP Bundle (Mostly)Michael McWhertor7/16/09 3:40pmFiled to: UbisoftAssassin's CreedAssassin's creed: bloodlinesPSPSony45EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalink Ubisoft's wee Assassin's Creed adventure is getting its own PlayStation Portable "Entertainment Pack," a bundle that might make it worth your while to invest in Sony's portable platform. What's in the box? Advertisement Obviously, you're getting Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines when the PSP game ships this November. But you'll also get the standard Entertainment Pack stuff, included an Altair-white PSP and ample storage. The official bundle includes the following, with one item still to be determined.White PSP-3000 systemAssassin's Creed: Bloodlines PSP gameUMD Movie (to be announced shortly!)2GB Memory Stick PRO DuoSadly, not a replica wrist-blade, but still a fair deal at $199.99 USD. Who wants to place bets on the UMD movie? Advertisement NEW Limited Edition Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines PSP Entertainment Pack [PlayStation.blog]Reply45 repliesLeave a reply


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NRL Round 22 Schedule
The NRL has released the schedule for Round 22 of the 2011 Telstra Premiership, while the Wests Tigers have been forced into a venue shift.
Friday 5 August, 2011
Wests Tigers Vs Dragons Sydney Football Stadium 7.35pm (Ch 9)
Bulldogs Vs Cowboys ANZ Stadium 7.35pm (Ch 9)
Saturday 6 August, 2011
Storm Vs Panthers AAMI Park 5.30pm (Fox Sports 2 Live)
Broncos Vs Warriors Suncorp Stadium 7.30pm (Fox Sports 2 Live)
Sharks Vs Titans Toyota Stadium 7.30pm (Fox Sports 2 Live)
Sunday 7 August, 2011
Knights Vs Raiders Ausgrid Stadium 2.00pm (Fox Sports 2 Live)
Sea Eagles Vs Roosters Brookvale Oval 3.00pm (Ch 9)
Monday 8 August, 2011
Rabbitohs Vs Eels ANZ Stadium 7.00pm (Fox Sports 2 Live)
Wests Tigers wish to advise that the Round 22 clash v Dragons will now be played at the Sydney Football Stadium.
The match was originally scheduled for the Sydney Cricket Ground to coincide with the 50 year anniversary of the 1961 Grand Final played between Wests and St George at the iconic venue.
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If you missed the New York Video Game Critics Circle Awards, here's your chance to see a whole bunch of videos from last Thursday's event, including a live rendition of Bastion's "Setting Sail, Coming Home" performed by songwriter Darren Korb and singer Ashley Barrett.
Bastion, an indie action-RPG released last summer for Xbox 360 and PC, took home awards for Best Music and Best Indie Game. Other winners included Skyrim (Best Game), Portal 2 (Best Writing) and Saints Row: The Third (Best Open World Game). (As a member of the NYVGCC, I helped select these awards.)
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I would like to get the job as SBI bank manager. Now i want to know what are the procedures carry out to become a bank manager after completing my graduation and how to get this. Actually i am studying IV year B.Tech(bio technology).
I would like to get the job as SBI bank manager. Now i want to know what are the procedures carry out to become a bank manager after completing my graduation and how to get this. Actually i am studying IV year B.Tech(bio technology).
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for being appointed in managerial post you have to seat for one of the under listed examination after graduation:
the age limit is 27yrs maximum as on 01.01.2012
and you should have to secure at least 55% marks in the entire graduation.
so prepare well and brighten your future.
best of luck.
I think you interested in banking field.To become bank manager you should have the1.Graduation or degree from any recognised university.2.Minimum 60% aggregate in all academic career.3.The age limit criteria as 21 to 30 years.Every year the SBI is recruiting the graduates for manager post so you have to apply for sbi exam.SELECTION MODE:1.Written test.2.Group discussion.3.Personal interview.SYLLABUS TOPICS:1.Aptitude and reasoning questions.2.General awareness questions.3.General english.For bank notification see the website www.sarkarinaukri.com
hi..i think its an completely an bad idea to even think of becoming an bank manager after the completion of your course as an engineer ,if you have studies the technical subject there i no point in going for an banking job because it would be an complete waste of your four years in engineering and also there wont be any use of what ever knowledge you would have gained in your engineering course .
the best thing for you would be to go for an higher studies if you are not getting any job after the completion of your engineering ,you can write the gate examination and do an mtech from the prestigious institution like the Indian institute of technologies.
also there are many scholarships being given by the Indian government for the pursuance of the research in the field of biotechnology you can make the complete use of that and go for an research career .
also there are many good opportunities in the foreign countries specially in the united states ,so you can write the gre examination and go for an ms degree from there and later on you can choose to take up an job there itself ,that would be the best option for you
taking an masters degree in management may be an also an good option because there is an great scope for this field but taking an banking job will be an complete waste of your engineering degree
hi... dear frnd ...To become bank manager you should fulfill these eligibility criteria :
1.Graduation or degree from any recognised university.
2.Minimum 60% aggregate in all academic career.
3.The age limit criteria as 21 to 30 years.
Every year the SBI is recruiting the graduates for manager post.... so you have to apply for sbi exam.
the SYLLABUS TOPICS for sbi exam are :
1.Aptitude and reasoning questions.
2.General awareness questions.
3.General english.
all d best ...
Thereis hardly any exam/process to become directly a bank manager however you canaspire to get recruited at subordinate positions and subsequently with one twopromotions you can become a bank manager.
Generallyin Govt banks you need to write bank Po exams(now there is also a common examthrough IBPS) and you will be recruited as a bank PO. With 2-3 positions youcan be a bank manager.
Howeverin case of private banks you can be absorbed directly after an interview andseek a role right from the officer rank to AM1/AM2 rank, however as a fresheryou can not be given a bank manager role.
I have completed my graduation in agricultural engineering and want to go for AO so please guide me is it good or not
sir, i am a b.tech 3rd year aeronautical engineering student and interested to join in a bank manager job after my graduation so please reply how can i get it done and minimum educational qualifications for a bank manager job
so please reply me.
Earlier all the banks conducted their own recruitment exams resulting great harassment and waste of money and time for the young job seekers.
Now you have to take the IBPS for Bank jobs.
19 banks will be calling for interviews based on this IBPS exam cut-off.
SBI is one of the 19 banks.
With only graduation you cannot apply for Bank Manager.
Eligibility for Bank Manager:
<> Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university & post graduate from a recognized university.
<> Age minimum 21 years & maximum 32 years
<> Professional like MBA/CA/ICAI/ICWAI ETC are important.
<> Experience of 1-2 years is important.
<> Age relaxation SC/ST up to 5 years & OBC upto 3 years.
With Graduationyou are eligible for Bank PO:
<> The minimum qualification for IBPS PO is to have completed graduation from a recognized university.
<> The age limit for candidates under general category is 20 years to 30 years.
<> For officer posts in banks the salary will be range of Rs. 20,000/- to Rs. 25,000/-.
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Get away from the crowds during your tour of Spain with a trip to Cadiz
A tour of Spain is likely to bring you to a large number of destinations that are populated with international visitors. Madrid, Barcelona and Toledo are all popular cities among travelers the world over, and while that does not make them any less appealing, sometimes it can be nice to get away from throngs of tourists. If you're looking for a destination that may get overlooked, it's often wise to seek out where locals go, and when it comes to Spain tours, the coastal gem of Cadiz is the place to be.
Plenty of plazas
Spanish cities are replete with public squares that are often buzzing with activity, and Cadiz is no exception. There are seemingly countless plazas spread throughout the city, each with its own unique appeal and landmarks. For instance, as its name suggests, Plaza de la Catedral is home to the famed Cadiz Cathedral. This stunning piece of architecture took more than 100 years to build when it was finally completed in 1838. Aside from being an impressive building to admire from afar, Cadiz Cathedral also offers visitors the chance to climb its Poniente Tower, which offers stunning views of the city.
Carnival of Cadiz
Although it may receive fewer tourists than some of Spain's more famous cities, that's not to say it is devoid of activity, and the Carnival of Cadiz is certainly testament to that. The celebration takes place over the course of two weeks - typically in February and early March - and features clever costumes, elaborate musical productions and heated competitions. It's hard not to get swept up in the festivities if you find yourself in Cadiz during the celebration.
Beautiful beaches
Thanks to its location along the southwestern corner of Spain, Cadiz is home to some of the best beaches in the country. It's certainly difficult to find a bad stretch of coastline in the city, but if you're looking for the top option then La Caleta is your best bet. It may be the smallest of the city's beaches, but La Caleta stands above the rest not only because of its crystal-clear water and pristine conditions, but also because of its scenery - it is situated between the San Sebastián and Santa Catalina castles.