Hidden Opportunities in International ETFs

Investors typically diversify global portfolios with broad international ETFs. But recent market volatility has caused investors to look more closely at various international opportunities.

ETF Trends • May 8, 2025

Cashing In on Earnings: 3 Financial Stocks Set to Surge

The financial sector is often seen as a bellwether for the overall economy, and right now, it's sending out healthy signals. As expectations for a soft landing of the U.S. economy increase, financial stocks are on investors' radars.

InvestorPlace • Apr 24, 2024

IXG: Stress Test Results Pose Good News, But Recession Prospects Stand

Financial stocks have been heavily impacted by market oscillations since March, making banks a risky investment due to regulatory scrutiny and tighter lending practices. While the stress test results reveal the robustness of banks, financial securities are not recession-proof, with the inverted U.S. treasury yield curve indicating a potential economic slowdown. I rate IXG a Hold, as a potential recession still lies in the picture despite what the stress test revealed.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 4, 2023

Regional Banking Concerns Produce Financial Services ETF Outflows

Lipper Financial Services ETFs recorded their largest weekly outflow of the year over the past fund flows week (-$1.4 billion). On top of the bank failures, market participants are worried about the largest U.S. banks gaining an increasing market share by allowing them to take over the smaller regional institutions.

Seeking Alpha • May 16, 2023

Banks Are On Sale But Risks Remain

One month ago, Silicon Valley Bank failed, with a resulting decline across the diversified banking industry. Some investors may be tempted to buy the dip, while others are considering doubling down on losing positions.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 11, 2023

IXG: Consider This Global Financials ETF On The Cheap

iShares Global Financials ETF's AUM has contracted by 23% in the last month. The systemic risk narrative may be overblown but other risks remain.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 24, 2023

SVB's Collapse Hit Banking ETFs

The biggest bank failure since the financial crisis reverberated across the industry.

ETFcom • Mar 15, 2023

ETFs With The Largest Asset Gains In 2021

Investors favored these funds during a wild year.

ETFcom • Jan 3, 2022

Banking Faces Seismic Changes

A depositor protection scheme insulates banks from its depositors' anticipation of impending failure. Banks expand credit by a process of double-entry book-keeping.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 2, 2021

IXG - A Good Fund For Global Financial Exposure

As inflation rates rise, investors may be well served by moving capital into sectors which traditionally benefit from inflation, such as the financials space. The iShares Global Financials ETF (IXG) offers investors a chance to gain globally-diversified exposure to the financial sector, with almost half of its portfolio holdings listed on non-US exchanges.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 29, 2021