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August ETF Deathwatch contains 377 zombie ETFs and ETNs.
The major stock market indexes posted strong losses this week, consolidating some of the gains seen this year. The NASDAQ 100 (the laggard for the week) was down 3.1%, the S&P 500 Index fell 2.3%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.8%, and the Russell 2000 fell 2.7%. The 10-year Treasury bond yield rose about ½ of a basis point, as Treasury bonds rose for the week. Last week, spot gold also fell somewhat as investors locked in returns, losing 1.6%. Year-to-date, the NASDAQ 100 is still up over 33% and gold is up over 27%, highlighting how well these asset classes have done.
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Gold continued to consolidate around $1,950.00 per ounce last week, closing at $1,934.30 per ounce on Friday. This extended consolidation pattern provides a buying opportunity in the current gold bull market.
Why is the stock market so disconnected from what is happening in the economy? And why does it seem like all stocks—no matter what their quality—are going up?Just like you, we grapple with these complex market questions every day in our quest to bring investors better risk-managed investment solutions. These two are the ones I’ve been asked most frequently recently—which makes sense. It does seem like the market is acting illogically … but is it? Let’s take a closer look to see what’s behind it all.