Ben Hernandez

United States

Channel Editor at ETF Database

Channel Editor at VettaFi

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Articles

Heavy Market Volatility Creates Opportunities for Treasuries

1 week ago | etftrends.com | Ben Hernandez

Tariffs are roiling the major stock market indexes with volatility. So investors have been pouring into bonds to escape the turmoil. Short-term traders may want to keep an eye on opportunities for Treasuries to gain or even fall. Leveraged/inverse funds from Direxion can help. For the past few years, fixed income investors have been reaping the benefits of high yields. But as they begin to fall, price appreciation is superseding yield.
Fizzling Copper Rally Opens Opportunities, But Diligence Required

1 week ago | etftrends.com | Ben Hernandez

Copper prices haven’t been immune to the market volatility seen as of late due to tariff news. But the fizzling rally could open up buy-the-dip opportunities. However, due diligence is always imperative. While buying the dip may seem an attractive option to purchase assets at depressed prices, it’s always difficult to time the market. Like all buy-the-dip strategies, caution is certainly warranted.
Despite Tech Drawdown, Profitable Opportunities Still Exist

1 week ago | etftrends.com | Ben Hernandez

Major indexes in the stock market have been upended by tariff news as of late. Tech has been taking the brunt of the blow as the Nasdaq-100 has been sliding since mid-February. Despite this, there are still profitable opportunities to set up trades when the sell-offs decelerate.
Appetite for Gold in China Continues Amid Jittery Markets

1 week ago | etftrends.com | Ben Hernandez

Volatility amid jittery markets is sparking additional appeal for safe haven assets like gold. And China is one of the largest consumers as its appetite for the precious metal continues. According to Bloomberg, China’s central bank has been purchasing the white metal for five straight months. That’s been helping to add more fuel to gold’s rally flame.
Trade Wars Pushing These 2 ETFs in Different Directions

1 week ago | etftrends.com | Ben Hernandez

Trade wars continue to fuel sell-offs in U.S. equities, pushing the S&P 500 down further. The optimism heading into 2025 is giving way to market uncertainty as the post-election rally in November 2024 has lost its momentum. “The bull market is dead, and it was destroyed by ideologues and self-inflicted wounds,” said Emily Bowersock Hill, CEO and founding partner at Bowersock Capital Partners.
Treasuries & Muni ETF Options for Focusing on Quality

1 week ago | advisorperspectives.com | Ben Hernandez

The credit risk profile for corporate bonds has improved. But given the abundance of market uncertainty, it may be best to stick to Treasuries, or for additional yield, municipal bonds. “Corporate bonds were already expensive relative to Treasuries,” said Tom Graff, chief investment officer with Facet, a financial planning firm.
Some Magnificent Seven Names Are Worth Buying Now

2 weeks ago | etftrends.com | Ben Hernandez

The adage of “the bigger they are, the harder they fall” has been holding true for the S&P 500’s biggest names, or more specifically, the Magnificent Seven. However, there are some names that could be worth buying, as listed by Yahoo Finance. Because of their large market caps, the Magnificent Seven has been dragging stocks into the red in the first quarter of 2025. Ongoing concerns surrounding inflation and tariffs continue to bring market uncertainty.
Treasuries and Muni ETF Options For Focusing on Quality

2 weeks ago | etftrends.com | Ben Hernandez

The credit risk profile for corporate bonds has improved. But given the abundance of market uncertainty, it may be best to stick to Treasuries, or for additional yield, municipal bonds. “Corporate bonds were already expensive relative to Treasuries,” said Tom Graff, chief investment officer with Facet, a financial planning firm.
Tesla Shares Falter, But Broad EV Industry Shows Promise

2 weeks ago | etftrends.com | Ben Hernandez

Tesla is down over 20% for the year, but the rest of the electric vehicle (EV) industry isn’t necessarily following that same trajectory. In countries like China, they’re witnessing growth in EV sales. That’s paving the way for global opportunities in the EV sector. Compared to the first three months of 2024, Tesla delivered 50,000 fewer vehicles this year.
Upside Ahead for Silver, But Broad Economy a Factor

2 weeks ago | etftrends.com | Ben Hernandez

Silver prices are not far behind gold, as both have rallied amid market uncertainty. But the metal is mostly tied to the performance of the broader economy. So it presents its own dynamic factors for investment. Tariffs and inflation are adding a heavy dose of market uncertainty, spiking volatility in the equity markets. That, in turn, is translating into momentum for gold as a safe haven asset.