QQQ: Analysis & Opinions

  1. 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 ...
  2. 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 ...
  3. 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 ...
  4. 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 ...
  5. 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 ...
  6. 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 ...
  7. One Bad Apple Could Spoil A Whole ETF Bushel (AAPL, QQQ, ...

    February 05, 2013
    While you may not directly own Apple stock, odds are that your ETF has some Apple exposure in it.
  8. 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 ...
  9. 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 ...
  10. 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 ...
  11. 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 ...
  12. 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 ...
  13. 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 ...
  14. 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. ...
  15. 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 ...
  16. 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 ...
  17. 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 ...
  18. 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 ...
  19. 3 Apple Proof ETFs - ETF News And Commentary

    January 15, 2013
    The technology sector started 2012 on a strong note outperforming the S&P 500 index. But as the year progressed the ...
  20. How to Hedge Your Portfolio Against a Market Sell-off

    January 09, 2013
    Chances are you likely had a successful year in the stock market.  Despite all the gloom and doom ranging from ...
  21. 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 ...
  22. 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. ...
  23. 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 ...
  24. 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 ...
  25. This New Investing Technique Signals Apple's Rally ...

    December 27, 2012
    Over the years, technical analysts have developed a number of indicators to help them identify market turning ...
  26. ETFs Then And Now

    December 19, 2012
    As the calendars get ready to flip to 2013, another chapter in the relatively short history of ETFs will be written. ...
  27. Checking In On the 10 Largest ETFs Year To Date

    December 14, 2012
    2012 has been a hectic year around the world, but the U.S. has been especially busy this year. We saw two new QE ...
  28. Key Criteria to Know Before Buying an ETF - ETF News And ...

    December 12, 2012
    The exchange traded fund industry has expanded at a rapid pace over the past few years, allowing investors to tap ...
  29. The Nasdaq-100's Most Oversold Stocks

    November 29, 2012
    A closer look at technology, which has sold off strongly of late, pulls up a few stocks and a key ETF that could ...
  30. 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 ...
  31. 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 ...
  32. 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. ...
  33. 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 ...
  34. The ETF Winners and Losers of October - ETF News And ...

    November 01, 2012
    The ETF industry had another solid month in October although the market conditions weren't exactly favorable. More ...
  35. 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 ...
  36. 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. ...
  37. 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 ...
  38. The Apple Effect and Nasdaq ETFs - ETF News And Commentary

    October 10, 2012
    The rise of Apple Inc (AAPL) has been nothing short of extraordinary over the past few years. The company went from ...
  39. 4 Global Growth Casualties

    October 03, 2012
    These four well-known stocks were hit last quarter by weakness in emerging markets, but technical analysis points ...
  40. 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 ...
  41. 4 Top Stocks Ready for a Rest

    September 28, 2012
    These four top performing stocks have had huge gains this year, but the monthly technical analysis favors a ...
  42. Global X to Close 4 ETFs

    September 26, 2012
    Global X, the New York-based issuer of many international and specialized funds, announced recently that it will ...
  43. Global X Shutting Down Four ETFs - ETF News And Commentary

    September 25, 2012
    Global X, the New York-based ETF issuer best known for its innovative products in the emerging market and mining ...
  44. 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 ...
  45. 2 "Bernanke Trades" to Profit from Right Now

    September 06, 2012
    The last week of August ended with big moves on Thursday and Friday. Stocks look ready to break out of their dull ...
  46. Market Outlook: Unique Signals Point to Higher Prices

    September 06, 2012
    The last week of August ended with big moves on Thursday and Friday. Stocks look ready to break out of their dull ...
  47. Upside Targets for Apple and Amazon

    August 31, 2012
    Using monthly and weekly charts, MoneyShow's Tom Aspray analyzes these two tech giants to find out not only their ...
  48. Three ETFs Up 100% (And More) In 2012

    August 30, 2012
    With two thirds of 2012 in the books, the year is on track to be a relatively solid stretch for most investors. ...
  49. Apple Vs. Samsung: Q&A With Scott Freeze

    August 24, 2012
    Consumer electronics giants Apple and Samsung have stolen the tech-sector headlines as the two behemoths have been ...
  50. The Only Indicator You Need to Beat the Market

    August 22, 2012
    Individual traders can succeed in the markets if they know their edge. That edge should include knowing what time ...
  51. Daily ETF Roundup: Solar Flares And Sleeping Bears

    August 06, 2012
    After ending a relatively choppy week on a high note, markets seemingly took a breather today as bullish momentum ...
  52. 5 Equity ETFs In Steady Uptrends

    August 06, 2012
    Unresolved eurozone debt drama and mixed economic data releases on the homefront continue to drive markets, ...
  53. 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, ...
  54. 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 ...
  55. 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 ...
  56. 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 ...
  57. 10 Surprising ETF Stats From Mid Year ETF Data

    July 05, 2012
    Earlier this week, the ETF Industry Association released its June 30 batch of ETF data, providing an interesting ...
  58. 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 ...
  59. Where Are Inex Funds Now? (SPY, QQQ, USO, IAU)

    June 19, 2012
    Take a news break to understand how major indexes have performed since the beginning of the year.
  60. Undiscovered Tech Play

    June 08, 2012
    When it comes to technology ETFs, the PowerShares QQQ (NASDAQ: QQQ), the Technology Select Sector SPDR (NYSE: XLK) ...
  61. Buys to be Had?

    June 04, 2012
    It's old news at this point. April was a bad month for stocks. May was worse and now June has gotten off to a ...
  62. Signs of Life?

    June 01, 2012
    To say the PowerShares QQQ (NASDAQ: QQQ) is an important fund within the ETF landscape is an understatement. Home to ...
  63. Head In The Clouds

    May 11, 2012
    Cloud computing has often been called the next big thing in the technology world and that's saying something for a ...
  64. NASDAQ's Top YTD Performers, Ex-Apple

    May 10, 2012
    The past week has been none too kind to the PowerShares QQQ (NASDAQ: QQQ), also known as the NASDAQ 100 tracking ...
  65. Apple Earnings Bring Joy To Tech-Land

    May 01, 2012
    Apple Earnings Bring Joy To Tech-Land
  66. Index Funds, Where Are We Now? (SPY, QQQ, USO, IAU)

    April 30, 2012
    Take a news break to understand how major indexes have performed since the beginning of the year.
  67. 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 ...
  68. Nasdaq 100's Most Overbought Stocks

    April 24, 2012
    Close proximity to technically overbought levels means that these fast-gaining Nasdaq 100 stocks carry high risk at ...
  69. 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 ...
  70. The Most Overbought S&P 500 Stocks

    April 17, 2012
    The market’s correction and these stocks’ close proximity to technically overbought levels could cause ...
  71. 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 ...
  72. 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 ...
  73. 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 ...
  74. The Most Overbought Nasdaq 100 Stocks

    March 28, 2012
    Close proximity to technically overbought levels makes these strong Nasdaq 100 performers high-risk buys at current ...
  75. 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 ...
  76. 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, ...
  77. 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 ...
  78. 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. ...
  79. Index Funds, Where Are We Now? (SPY, QQQ, UUP, EFA, USO, ...

    February 29, 2012
    Take a news break to understand how major indexes have performed in 2012.
  80. 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 ...
  81. 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 ...
  82. 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 ...
  83. 3 ETFs Most Impacted by Facebook's IPO

    February 06, 2012
    These three ETFs will likely represent very viable ways for investors to invest in Facebook when the company’s ...
  84. 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 ...
  85. 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 ...
  86. 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 ...
  87. 15 Nasdaq 100 Leaders

    January 11, 2012
    Bullish chart patterns and favorable relative performance analysis make select Nasdaq stocks worth buying on any ...
  88. 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 ...
  89. Index Funds, Where Are We Now? (SPY, QQQ, UUP, EFA, USO, ...

    January 09, 2012
    Take a news break to understand how major indexes have performed in 2011.
  90. Trade Review: Big Money Option Spread

    December 28, 2011
    Recent options data shows how a big institution likely went about executing a spread trade on the Powershares QQQ ...
  91. 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 ...
  92. 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 ...
  93. 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 ...
  94. 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, ...
  95. Big Dividends In The Semiconductors (SOXX, KLAC, AMAT, ...

    October 21, 2011
    Many of the semiconductor firms offer strong dividend payments and can provide a great income opportunity at current ...
  96. 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 ...
  97. 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 ...
  98. 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 ...
  99. Follow the Tech Leaders?

    August 14, 2011
    Tech giants Apple (AAPL) and Amazon.com (AMZN) have held up well despite heavy market volatility, and ...
  100. 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 ...
  101. 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 ...
  102. 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 ...
  103. 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 ...
  104. When to Favor Options Over Stocks

    July 29, 2011
    Traders choose options over stocks for their versatility and limited risk, but there are certain drawbacks as well. ...
  105. 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 ...
  106. 3 Sizzling Summer Sectors

    July 22, 2011
    Strong market performance this week has set up favorable risk/reward buying opportunities in top-performing sector ...
  107. 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 ...
  108. 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 ...
  109. Option Trading a Range-Bound Market

    July 13, 2011
    This real trade example shows two particular option strategies—a strangle and a calendar spread—can be ...
  110. 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 ...
  111. 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 ...
  112. 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 ...
  113. 3 Steps to Hedging with LEAPS Options

    June 23, 2011
    Using a simple three-step process and LEAPS options, longer-term investors can limit downside risk while still ...
  114. 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 ...
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