IWM: 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. 3 ETFs at the Heart of The Recent Rally - ETF News And ...

    January 28, 2013
    The fourth quarter earnings season has been fairly upbeat given the fact that a majority of companies that have ...
  3. 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 ...
  4. 2 Bullish Charts You Need to See - Cook`s Kitchen

    January 22, 2013
    For several months, I've been watching two indexes that I like to call "the other 2,400 stocks." One is the Russell ...
  5. Signs Point to an Overextended Bull Market That Could ...

    January 15, 2013
    The stock market consolidated its gains last week while waiting for news. Earnings announcements this week could ...
  6. Focus on Earnings with These ETFs - ETF News And Commentary

    January 09, 2013
    The vast majority of ETFs currently on the market utilize market capitalization levels for their weighting schemes. ...
  7. Indicator Points to Caution in 2013 -- Except for this ...

    January 02, 2013
    Market prices move in trends and traders can make, and more importantly, keep large profits if they are on the right ...
  8. Three ETFs for the January Effect - ETF News And Commentary

    January 02, 2013
    Fiscal 2012 has not been particularly smooth sailing for investors. The year was a very eventful one to say the ...
  9. 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 ...
  10. Ultimate Guide To Charles Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF (SCHA)

    November 13, 2012
    Over time, the up and comers of the market have demonstrated the potential for better risk-adjusted returns than ...
  11. Q3 ETF Asset Report: Investors Back in the Market? - ETF ...

    October 10, 2012
    Overall, 2012 has been a good one so far for the ETF industry, particularly the third quarter where some funds ...
  12. Sell These 25 Small Caps Before They Crumble

    October 08, 2012
    When it comes to investing, there is perhaps nothing more gratifying than unearthing a gem of a stock that turns out ...
  13. 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 ...
  14. 2 Small-Cap Revenue Growth Stars

    September 22, 2012
    Small-cap stocks have come to the forefront this month, says MoneyShow’s Tom Aspray, who has two names with ...
  15. 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 ...
  16. 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 ...
  17. 5 Charts That Say Market Going Higher - Cook`s Kitchen

    August 10, 2012
    There are lots of fundamental reasons to think stocks can't go higher, and very few to believe that they should. ...
  18. 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 ...
  19. Red Flags Warn of Weak Rally

    August 03, 2012
    Although the market is susceptible to news from Europe or the Fed that could still push the major averages higher, ...
  20. 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. ...
  21. 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 ...
  22. Have the Bulls Been Trapped?

    July 26, 2012
    The technical health of the stock market has deteriorated and knowing the key technical levels will allow you to be ...
  23. 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 ...
  24. 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 ...
  25. Guide to the 25 Most Liquid ETFs - ETF News And Commentary

    June 29, 2012
    There are a number of misconceptions when it comes to ETF liquidity. Many investors believe that if a product ...
  26. 2 Iron Condors, But One Is Safer

    May 01, 2012
    By choosing Russell 2000 index options over options on the index ETF, the trader has less risk and equal profit ...
  27. 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 ...
  28. 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 ...
  29. 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 ...
  30. 2 Markets Where Big Volume Rules

    April 13, 2012
    Moby Waller of BigTrends.com explains that while stock trading volume is stagnant, the flow of capital into options ...
  31. 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 ...
  32. 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 ...
  33. 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, ...
  34. New Phase Begins for the S&P 500

    March 15, 2012
    Look for a potential sideways or corrective phase to begin in the S&P 500, predicts the staff at Briefing.com, ...
  35. 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 ...
  36. 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. ...
  37. 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 ...
  38. A Better Way to Benchmark Risk Allocations

    February 25, 2012
    Salient Partners’ new Risk-Parity Index replicates the performance of an equally risk-weighted allocation to ...
  39. 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 ...
  40. 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 ...
  41. The Rally In Small-Cap Growth Stocks

    February 13, 2012
    Small caps have been improving along with the economy. Investors should look into adding these shares to their ...
  42. Small Caps, Tech Still Leading

    February 06, 2012
    Small-cap stocks have assumed a leadership role over the broader markets, and while a deeper, news-inspired ...
  43. 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 ...
  44. 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 ...
  45. 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 ...
  46. 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 ...
  47. The Week Ahead: Don't Be Late for the 'January Effect&rsqu

    November 30, 2011
    The annual fire sale of small-cap stocks may be happening several weeks early, which could give savvy investors a ...
  48. 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 ...
  49. 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 ...
  50. 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, ...
  51. Is It Time To Think Small?

    October 25, 2011
    The small-cap sector seems ripe for the picking. Learn which opportunities could have big returns.
  52. 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 ...
  53. 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 ...
  54. 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 ...
  55. 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 ...
  56. 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 ...
  57. 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 ...
  58. 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 ...
  59. Investing In The Overlooked SMid-Cap Space

    July 19, 2011
    Blending the best attributes of both small- and mid-cap stocks, the often-ignored SMid-cap space could be an ...
  60. 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 ...
  61. 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 ...
  62. 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 ...
  63. 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 ...
  64. 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 ...
  65. January's Bullish News For Small-Caps

    January 11, 2011
    With 2011 shaping up to be another great year for stocks, investors may want to take advantage of the seasonal ...
  66. How To Play The Small-Cap Comeback

    October 29, 2010
    If the economy returns to some level of normalcy, small-cap share prices should continue their upwards trend.
  67. Small-Cap Dividend Darlings

    July 09, 2010
    Don't forget small caps when you're dividend hunting. We go over what to look for and some good picks for investors.
  68. Market Review For February 26, 2010

    February 26, 2010
    Technically speaking, the financial markets seem to have put in a fresh low and look vulnerable to a continuation ...
  69. Betting On Large-Caps

    November 26, 2009
    The market has turned a corner and mega-caps are beating their small-cap counterparts.
  70. November 20, 2009: Market Summary

    November 20, 2009
    A closer look at the week's movements in the financial markets
  71. Weekly Review - July 24

    July 24, 2009
    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/cotd/ISRG20090724.aspx
  72. Weekly Review For July 13 - July 17, 2009

    July 13, 2009
    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/cotd/DIA20090710.aspx
  73. Beware The Trappings Of Success

    March 27, 2009
    Our emotional side draws us to asset classes with the best performance in recent history, but often leads to chasing ...
  74. Sizing Up Vanguard's ETFs Post Split

    September 12, 2008
    Vanguard's low cost funds offer investors an even better opportunity to invest after their split and the pullback of ...
  75. Strong Dollar Plays

    September 10, 2008
    The breakout of the US Dollar Index to a new one-year high should have investors searching for how to play a strong ...
  76. The Case For Small Caps

    August 28, 2008
    Small caps have proven worthy of a slice in an investors portfolio.
  77. Large Caps Back On Top (IWB, IWM)

    February 01, 2008
    Large and small-cap stocks tend to do well in cycles. After a long run of underperformance, it may be time for large ...
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