The SPDR Portfolio S&P 400 Mid Cap ETF ( SPMD ) , launched on 11/08/2005 by State Street Global Advisors, Inc. and managed by SSGA Funds Management, Inc., provides exposure to the mid-cap segment of the U.S. equity market. It charges an expense ratio ofAnalyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not rec ...

There's no one right approach to investing that everyone should follow. That's true even when you home in on a specific style, like dividend investing. That's why some investors will like the SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF (SPYD -0.57%), and others will appreciate the Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD -0.62%). Most investors, however, should probably consider buying both, which you can easily do with as little as $100.What do these dividend ETFs do?From a big-picture perspective, the SPDR Portfo ...

The SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 month T-Bill ETF (NYSEARCA: BIL ) is an interesting instrument at the moment, in my opinion. I think a money market fund such as this has a rightful place in the portfolios of certain investorProfessional equity portfolio manager for a boutique buy-side asset manager.My focus is on finding high-quality companies, applying a disciplined approach to valuation and identifying underappreciated opportunities. My goal is to identify opportunities in cash-rich companies with strong balance s ...

Good Morning Traders! In today’s Market Clubhouse Morning Memo, we will discuss SPY, QQQ, AAPL, MSFT, NVDA, GOOGL, META, and TSLA.Our proprietary formula, exclusive to Market Clubhouse, dictates these price levels. This dynamic equation takes into account price, volume, and options flow. These levels are updated every day and shared with all Clubhouse Members, prior to the opening of the market.We recommend closely monitoring these stocks, and be prepared to leverage potential breakouts or reversals. As alw ...

Bitcoin soared to a new all-time high on July 11, 2025, surpassing $117,000, driven by bullish momentum in risk assets. This rally mirrors the rise of tech giants like NVIDIA (NVDA) , which recently hit a $4 trillion valuation, highlighting Bitcoin's ongoing correlation with tech.As the Nasdaq Composite hit record levels and the S&P 500 followed closely behind, Bitcoin also benefitted from favorable policy signals and tightening supply. No wonder, Bitcoin-based exchange-traded fund iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF ...

Looking for broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market? You should consider the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) , a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 01/29/1993.The fund is sponsored by State Street Global Advisors. It has amassed assets over $643.46 billion, making it the largest ETFs attempting to match the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market.Why Large Cap BlendCompanies that find themselves in the large cap category typically have a market capitalization abo ...

Looking for broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market? You should consider the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) , a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 04/24/2012.The fund is sponsored by Van Eck. It has amassed assets over $13.05 billion, making it one of the largest ETFs attempting to match the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market.Why Large Cap BlendCompanies that find themselves in the large cap category typically have a market capitalization a ...

Core Insights - The SPDR Portfolio Corporate Bond ETF (NYSEARCA: SPBO) was previously assessed as not compelling enough for a 'Buy' rating but was considered suitable to hold, resulting in virtually no price change over the past year [1] Group 1: Company Overview - Binary Tree Analytics (BTA) has a background in investment banking cash and derivatives trading, focusing on providing transparency and analytics for capital markets instruments and trades [1] - BTA specializes in Closed-End Funds (CEFs), Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), and Special Situations, aiming to deliver high annualized returns with low volatility [1] - The company has over 20 years of investment experience, backed by a Finance major from a top university [1]

Core Insights - The current economic environment favors well-capitalized and growth-oriented companies, which are outperforming their counterparts in the U.S. market [1] - A structural shift in the U.S. market is indicated by the sustained outperformance of large-cap and growth securities over small-cap and value stocks [2] - The S&P 500 Growth Index has returned 15.46% over the past year, significantly outperforming the S&P 500 Value Index, which gained 8.85% [3] - Barclays maintains a positive outlook on U.S. growth stocks due to strong earnings momentum and lower leverage risk associated with large-cap securities [4] Market Sentiment - Bank of America and Goldman Sachs have raised their year-end forecasts for the S&P 500, with BofA increasing its target to 6,300 and Goldman to 6,600, reflecting a bullish sentiment [5] - Citigroup, Barclays, and Deutsche Bank have also raised their year-end targets for the S&P 500, indicating growing optimism in the U.S. equity market [6] - The S&P 500 has gained approximately 6.7% year-to-date, with a significant rally following a pause on tariffs announced by President Trump [6] Investment Opportunities - Large-cap ETFs are recommended for investors seeking exposure to the improving market outlook, particularly in the tech sector driven by the AI boom [7] - Notable large-cap ETFs include Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO), SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY), and iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV), with VOO having the largest asset base of $689.85 billion [8] - Growth-focused ETFs such as Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) and iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF (IWF) are highlighted for investors looking to capitalize on the shift in market sentiment [11][12] - VUG has an asset base of $175.61 billion, making it the largest among growth-focused options, with annual fees of 0.04% for SPYG, VUG, and IUSG, suitable for long-term investing [13]

The second-quarter 2025 earnings season will kick off next week, with banking sector players due to report numbers. The overall picture ahead of this reporting cycle is one of continued resilience and a steadily improving outlook.Total S&P 500 earnings are expected to be up 4.9% from the year-ago period on 3.9% higher revenues, per the latest Earnings Trends report. While negative revisions to Q2 estimates have stabilized in recent weeks, estimates for the period have been under significant pressure relativ ...