DIA: Analysis & Opinions

  1. Do Large Cap ETFs Signal Trouble Ahead? - ETF News And ...

    February 15, 2013
    All current discussion about stocks centers on whether stocks can continue their climb upwards. While there have ...
  2. Daily ETF Roundup: Stocks Little Changed Despite M&A ...

    February 14, 2013
    Afterstraddlingthe flat line for the majority of the day, stocks closed little changed in yet another day of thin ...
  3. 7 Articles ETF Investors Must Read: 2/14

    February 14, 2013
    Wall Street was in for several lackluster days of trading this week, with most Asian markets closed on Monday and ...
  4. Daily ETF Roundup: Stocks End Mixed

    February 13, 2013
    Strong pullbacks in several bellwether stocks had markets struggling for a definitive direction today, with thebulls ...
  5. Daily ETF Roundup: Stocks Dragged By Energy In ...

    February 11, 2013
    Equity markets started off the week with a lackluster day of trading, as investors remained cautious amid fears of a ...
  6. Daily ETF Roundup: Stocks End Lower After Volatile Session

    February 07, 2013
    Wall Street was in for another volatile day of trading, as a slew of economic reports and brewing worries over ...
  7. Daily ETF Roundup: Stocks Close Flat On Euro Zone Worries

    February 06, 2013
    In yet another choppy trading session, stocks wiped out most of the day’s earlier losses to finish flat as investors ...
  8. Daily ETF Roundup: Stocks Bounce Back

    February 05, 2013
    Equity markets bounced back today, after yesterday’s sharp pull back had stocks posting their worst one-day ...
  9. Daily ETF Roundup: Stocks Post Worst One-Day Drop In 2013

    February 04, 2013
    As many investors feared, stocks pulled back sharply today, posting their first triple-digit drop and worst one-day ...
  10. Daily ETF Roundup: Bulls Return On Encouraging Labor Data

    February 01, 2013
    The bulls charged ahead on Wall Street today, starting off the month of February with bang. Encouraging U.S. data ...
  11. Daily ETF Roundup: Stocks Finish Strong Month On Quiet Note

    January 31, 2013
    After rallying for nearly an entire month, stocks took a breather to finish lower on the last day of trading in ...
  12. Daily ETF Roundup: Stocks Pull Back On Fed And ...

    January 30, 2013
    Today’s Federal Reserve monetary policy announcement and upsetting economic data put selling pressures back on Wall ...
  13. Daily ETF Roundup: S&P 500 Tops 1500

    January 25, 2013
    After yesterday’s Apple(AAPL) upset, investors sentiment picked up after a round of better-than-expected earnings ...
  14. Daily ETF Roundup: Wall Street Takes A Hit From Apple Upset

    January 24, 2013
    Today’s Apple (AAPL) upset weighed heavily on the markets, as investors digested the rather anemic earnings report ...
  15. Daily ETF Roundup: Stocks Pop On Earnings Euphoria

    January 23, 2013
    Lifted once again by another batch of strong earnings, stocks rallied as bullish momentum dominated Wall Street. ...
  16. Keep Your Eye on Treasury Rates

    January 23, 2013
    Could a near-term rise in yields finally break the bond bull and send money flowing into stocks? MoneyShow's Tom ...
  17. Daily ETF Roundup: Dow Hits Multi-year High

    January 22, 2013
    The bulls dominated Wall Street today, as markets started off the holiday-shortened week with several ...
  18. Daily ETF Roundup: Stocks Rally On Positive Economic Data

    January 17, 2013
    Bullish momentum made an appearance on Wall Street today, as encouraging economic data and potential progress over ...
  19. How To Swing Trade ETFs

    January 15, 2013
    While the long-term buy-and-hold strategy isfavoredby many more passive investors, savvy and active traders have ...
  20. Daily ETF Roundup: Stocks Slide Sideways

    January 07, 2013
    Compared to last week, today’s trading session was relatively quiet. The first few trading days of 2013 were ...
  21. Daily ETF Roundup: Jobs Report Boosts Markets

    January 04, 2013
    The first three trading days of 2013 are officially in the books, and markets have gotten off to quite the start. ...
  22. Daily ETF Roundup: Fed Minutes Spook Stocks

    January 03, 2013
    Euphoria levels dropped off during the second day of trading in the new year as cautious commentary from the latest ...
  23. SPDR S&P 500 and Other Financial Stocks Making Big Moves ...

    December 21, 2012
    It's been a bad day for the market after the morning's trading. The Nasdaq has decreased 2%; the S&P 500 has ...
  24. The 5 Most Important Chart Patterns For ETF Traders

    December 05, 2012
    Chart patterns are a very useful tool because they occur regularly—providing you with lots of trade candidates—and ...
  25. 5 Charts for a Bull-Bear Debate - Cook`s Kitchen

    November 30, 2012
    Let's take a look at some charts you don't see every day. They may tell us something about the underlying strength ...
  26. Daily ETF Roundup: Bargain Shopping Euphoria Sparks Rally

    November 19, 2012
    Bargain shoppers finally stepped in after a long week of profit-taking pressures on Wall Street. Major equity ...
  27. Daily ETF Roundup: Another Day, Another Sell-Off

    November 15, 2012
    Stocks tallied yet another session in red territory as looming “fiscal cliff” worries and sour economic data proved ...
  28. Daily ETF Roundup: Stocks Sink, Greece Cuts A Deal

    November 13, 2012
    Major equity indexes tallied another session in red territory as pessimismcontinuesto reign supreme on Wall Street. ...
  29. Daily ETF Roundup: Flat Close On Fiscal Cliff Woes

    November 12, 2012
    Major equity indexes kicked off the week with an encouraging pop at the open following last week’s pullback, ...
  30. ETF Daily Roundup: Markets Rally Prior To Election Results

    November 06, 2012
    Finally it’s here. The 2012 presidential election is upon us, and most people are just excited to be free from the ...
  31. Friday's ETF Chart To Watch: Dow Jones Industrial ...

    October 26, 2012
    Bullish fever swept over Wall Street as investors’ confidence saw a massive improvement following the latest ...
  32. Daily ETF Roundup: Stocks Claw Into Green Territory

    October 22, 2012
    Bargain shoppers were hesitant to return on Monday morning even after last week’s broad decline on Wall Street. ...
  33. Daily ETF Roundup: Housing Soars, Earnings Miss

    October 17, 2012
    Markets rallied today, as strong readings on the U.S. housing sector boosted stocks. According to the Commerce ...
  34. Inside the Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) - ETF ...

    October 05, 2012
    For over a hundred years, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) has been serving as the primary benchmark of ...
  35. Daily ETF Roundup: Jobs Optimism Bolsters Stocks

    October 04, 2012
    The presidential debates are underway and U.S. markets are looking to close out another week in bright green ...
  36. The Week Ahead: What Do Sectors Say About the Economy

    September 29, 2012
    Troubling technical signals appear to be confirmed by recent movements in key sectors, driving up the possibility ...
  37. Thursday's ETF Chart To Watch: Dow Jones Industrial ...

    September 27, 2012
    Major equity benchmarks logged another session in red territory as profit-taking remains adominanttheme on the week. ...
  38. The Week Ahead: How Sorry Will May Sellers Be

    September 15, 2012
    Mantras can be prophetic until they aren't, and those who "sold in May" have already lost out on solid ...
  39. Daily ETF Roundup: Big Ben's Rally Holds

    September 14, 2012
    There was a sense of anxiety concerning whether or not yesterday’s QE rally would hold, or if it was a one time ...
  40. Stick With Market Leaders, Not Laggards

    September 12, 2012
    A look at this technically weak sector shows how even stocks that appear attractive by themselves may not be good ...
  41. Buy the Dips... If We Get One - Cook`s Kitchen

    August 17, 2012
    This is one of those rallies that frustrates lots of traders. Why? Because they spend so much time doubting it, or ...
  42. Have We Seen the Lows for the Year? - Real Time Insight

    August 06, 2012
    Anybody who truly measured and weighed the economic and earnings data of the first half must surely see both in ...
  43. Is the S&P Fairly Valued at 1,400? - Real Time Insight

    July 30, 2012
    The S&P 500 corrected 10.5% in the spring and is now back up to within 3% of its highs since the Great Recession. ...
  44. The Week Ahead: Did The ECB Put a Floor Under Stock Prices?

    July 28, 2012
    All it took was a few words from Europe's top banker to turn stocks around, but can the momentum last? MoneyShow's ...
  45. 5 Charts Bears Need to Chew On - Cook`s Kitchen

    July 27, 2012
    After a big bounce in the stock market Thursday and Friday (well over 2 standard deviations for a two-day period ...
  46. 3 Charts for Earnings Season You Need to See - Real Time ...

    July 23, 2012
    Name one of the strongest patterns of this earnings season. That's right, weaker revenues. Below are 3 charts ...
  47. Tuesday's ETF Chart To Watch: Dow Jones Industrial ...

    July 10, 2012
    Equity markets started off the week on shaky footing as rising yields on Spanish bonds collided with pre-earnings ...
  48. Are Stocks Waiting for Guidance? - Real Time Insight

    July 09, 2012
    Stocks seem to be at an interesting point. Trading at 13X this year's expected EPS of about $103 on the S&P 500, ...
  49. The Week Ahead: Can Stocks Ignore the World's Problems?

    July 07, 2012
    Technical action in most markets seems to show this week's downswing was only a temporary pullback, which means ...
  50. FOMC Saves Its Ammo - Real Time Insight

    June 20, 2012
    The Federal Reserve met consensus expectations today by extending their "maturity extension" program, otherwise ...
  51. How Much Can US Stocks Decouple? - Real Time Insight

    June 18, 2012
    After Greece's somewhat positive election outcomes, the reality remains that the great eurozone monetary experiment ...
  52. Gaming Grexit - Cook`s Kitchen

    June 18, 2012
    Worried about the Greek election on Sunday? Join the club. British financial authorities, through the Bank of ...
  53. Spain Bank Bailout: A Disappointing Tease

    June 13, 2012
    In theory, news that European nations will loan Spain $125 billion to bailout the country's crumbling banking ...
  54. Equity Risk Premium: Are Stocks Cheap or Dear? - Real ...

    June 11, 2012
    By many measures, stocks look cheap. With 2012 EPS estimates for the S&P 500 around $103, the index at 1,320 is ...
  55. Wall of Worry Market Won't Climb - Cook`s Kitchen

    June 07, 2012
    Markets climb walls of worry and doubt because investors sit on the sidelines in disbelief after a significant ...
  56. QE3 is Coming - Cook`s Kitchen

    June 02, 2012
    When you hear central bankers, investment chiefs, and politicians debate the merits and probability of further ...
  57. The Dow: Plenty Of Dogs, But Few Standouts

    June 01, 2012
    Those holding an ETF such as the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average (NYSE: DIA) or some assortment of individual Dow ...
  58. The Week Ahead: Will Europe Spoil Apple's Party?

    April 28, 2012
    If this surprisingly good week makes you want to jump back into stocks with both feet, be patient, writes ...
  59. The Week Ahead: Will Earnings Revive the Rally?

    April 21, 2012
    Despite recent gains, critical market internals suggest the correction is not yet over, but more upside earnings ...
  60. Buy Emerging or Developed Markets?

    April 19, 2012
    Jim Lowell, editor of Fidelity Investor, shares his view on where in the world to invest, suggesting investors not ...
  61. The Week Ahead: Buckle Up...More Turbulence to Come

    April 14, 2012
    The rough week has caused quite a bit of damage, and a deeper correction is likely. It pays to be defensive right ...
  62. The Week Ahead: Risk Never Takes a Holiday

    March 31, 2012
    Risk of a deeper correction remains high despite a holiday-shortened week. Watch for technical warning signs, as ...
  63. The Week Ahead: Don't Worry About China's Growth

    March 24, 2012
    Economic news from China last week overshadowed improving technicals for in many parts of the market, including the ...
  64. The Week Ahead: Don't Bet Against the Stock Market, Part II

    March 17, 2012
    The market’s strength this week surprised many investors, and certain sectors have still more potential, ...
  65. The Week Ahead: Should You Switch Sectors?

    March 10, 2012
    Technical evidence is mounting that seasonal sector rotation is taking place right now, and it is crucial for ...
  66. The Week Ahead: Individual Investors Not Buying

    March 03, 2012
    There’s lots of cash on the sidelines of this aging rally, but investors should not get caught up in the hype. ...
  67. A Smart ETF to Play This Rally

    February 29, 2012
    The markets have been moving up, as it looks like Europe will be able to sort out its economic troubles. That means ...
  68. The Week Ahead: Will Crude Oil Crush the Recovery?

    February 28, 2012
    Select buying opportunities remain, but the combination of rising oil prices and latest deterioration in the ...
  69. 2 Good Energy Bets

    February 22, 2012
    Seasonal strength in the energy sector means good opportunity in select oil and gas stocks as winter melts into ...
  70. The Week Ahead: Does This Headline Scare You?

    February 19, 2012
    Bullish magazine headlines have been the death of many a rising market, and in fact a correction is expected, says ...
  71. 10 World-Class Global ETFs

    February 06, 2012
    One of the best tools for diversifying your global portfolio is to use the best ETFs to execute your strategy and ...
  72. 3 Huge Themes for 2012 and Beyond

    February 06, 2012
    Investors who follow megatrends in technology, food, and financials are likely to see big gains in the next bull run ...
  73. The Week Ahead: Stocks Need Some Bad News

    January 30, 2012
    Markets are due for a bull-scaring correction that would open more opportunities, but until then investors should ...
  74. The Week Ahead: Wait to Buy Lower

    January 25, 2012
    Dividends are key to market-beating performance, especially during these times, says John Buckingham of The Prudent ...
  75. The Week Ahead: The Path to Profits in 2012

    January 09, 2012
    The year has started off well, but some sectors and strategies have the potential to pay off even better in coming ...
  76. The Week Ahead: Will the Grinch Steal Christmas?

    December 20, 2011
    The warning flags are up, and time is running out for a solid rally. Be careful, and watch these key indicators over ...
  77. The Week Ahead: Will the Supercommittee Sink the Markets?

    November 22, 2011
    It could be a couple of weeks until we know the true effect of the latest US debt debate in the markets, but there ...
  78. The Week Ahead: Don't Bet Against the Stock Market

    November 16, 2011
    As the markets continue to defy the bears, a proper breakout could be on its way as early as next week. So watch for ...
  79. The Week Ahead: Can the Bulls Stay in Charge?

    November 07, 2011
    Tuesday’s drop gave investors an excellent entry point for what looks like a sustained rally. Of course, ...
  80. The Week Ahead: The Market Doesn't Need Another Storm

    August 28, 2011
    Hurricane Irene looks tough enough, but the barrage of economic news next week could be even more of a problem for ...
  81. The Week Ahead: Bear Markets Take Time

    August 21, 2011
    We won’t know for a while whether the bulls have been truly slaughtered, so investors would do wise to wait ...
  82. Understand How Option Premium Moves

    August 18, 2011
    This real market example shows how the option premium of an in-the money long call changes as the underlying ...
  83. The Week Ahead: Another Ride on the Rollercoaster?

    August 14, 2011
    Next week should prove quieter, but with all the uncertainty weighing on the markets, it’s probably best to ...
  84. How Low Will Stocks Go?

    August 13, 2011
    A diverse group of experts have convinced MoneyShow’s editor-at-large Howard R. Gold that, notwithstanding a ...
  85. The Week Ahead: Waiting for QE3

    August 07, 2011
    After a week like this one, it seems like the markets have nowhere to go but up…and although a rally is ...
  86. How Far Will Stocks Fall?

    August 05, 2011
    New fears about the economy have trumped the debt resolution and the selloff is now on. Here are the critical ...
  87. The Week Ahead: More "Bizarro World"

    July 31, 2011
    It’s all about the debt-ceiling debate right now, and mounting fears have caused technical damage that will ...
  88. Don't Light That Short Fuse!

    July 30, 2011
    The markets seem likely to re-test recent lows, and if key technical levels are broken, it could easily spark a ...
  89. The Week Ahead: For Stocks, The Debt Ceiling's the Limit

    July 24, 2011
    The markets would probably be much more bullish if not for the debt-ceiling debate in Washington, and in fact last ...
  90. The Week Ahead: Are Hedge Funds Bailing Out?

    July 17, 2011
    It’s possible that big-time redemptions caused several would-be rallies last week to sputter and die. A ...
  91. 2 Broad Funds for the Second Half

    July 16, 2011
    Regardless of the troubles in the market, big companies are doing just fine, so it’s a good time to profit on ...
  92. The Week Ahead: How Far Will Stocks Correct?

    July 10, 2011
    Friday’s downturn should continue into next week, but technical analysis shows the sell-off should be much ...
  93. The Week Ahead: Will Stocks and Rates Continue Higher?

    July 03, 2011
    Like markets sometimes do, fortunes changed nearly overnight, and a rally took firm hold all last week. So firm, in ...
  94. Week Ahead: Fireworks Coming Early?

    June 26, 2011
    Something's got to give as we approach Independence Day, as the quixotic action last week hurt both quick-hit ...
  95. The Week Ahead: Is the Worst of the Selling Over?

    June 21, 2011
    Indicators are mixed, and any number of events next week could tip the scales to the bears or bulls, but sideways ...
  96. Attack Of The Mega-Caps (MGC, IWL, XLG, CVX, MRK)

    February 22, 2011
    These large companies can add protection for investors, in case there are some missteps in the current economic ...
  97. 2010's Highest Performing DJIA stocks (CAT, DD, MCD, HD, ...

    December 14, 2010
    Check out 2010's highest-performing DJIA stocks.
  98. 3 Industrials Up YTD (WNC, AERG, PKOH, DIA, IYT)

    July 05, 2010
    Sometimes the best investments are the simplest.
  99. What Are The Best Traders Buying? (CVS, RSG, DIA, YUM, XRT)

    June 15, 2010
    These companies have the best endorsement in the investment world.
  100. Hedging Your Bets (SH, VXX, DOG, ETW, PBP, DIA, IVV, ...

    April 15, 2010
    It's easy to forget about portfolio insurance as the market continues to head higher. ETFs can help add that ...
  101. 3 Beat-Up Dow Stocks - On Sale? (T, VZ, IYZ, DIA, AA)

    March 11, 2010
    Will the last-place stock eventually become first?
  102. Dynamic Duo Leads Dow Stocks YTD (BA, BAC, DIA, UAUA, KBE)

    March 09, 2010
    Earnings certainly help push stocks higher, but their not the last word in stock appreciation.
  103. Asset Outflows: A Contrarian Buy Signal (SPY, OEF, VGK, ...

    March 02, 2010
    Money is fleeing the stock market once again. History says the time to buy is now.
  104. Betting On Large-Caps (OEF, XLG, MGC)

    November 26, 2009
    The market has turned a corner and mega-caps are beating their small-cap counterparts.
  105. Diversification Alone Is Not Enough (SPY, IOO, DIA)

    April 09, 2009
    Opinions on the number of stocks for a diversified portfolio vary, but locking in low expenses leaves little room ...
  106. Winners and Losers - Feb. 26th to March 2nd (HYSL, SPY, ...

    March 02, 2007
    A look at some of the market's big winners and losers for the week of February 26th.
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