The Latest Breaking News from Rob Isbitts

The VIX Just Broke Under 20. Here’s What That Really Means.

For those who prefer not to use options, or who don’t want to use them after VIX has recently spiked, these ETFs can be handy tools.

Barchart · Apr 8

Delta Pops, Oil Drops, Will It Stop? How to Trade Airline Stocks and ETFs Now.

DAL popped by more than 10% Wednesday morning, following a triple-threat of positive catalysts: a dominant first-quarter earnings beat, robust forward guidance, and a timely cooling of tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Barchart · Apr 8

Want to Ride the Rally? Here’s the Ultimate ‘Go Big or Go Home’ Strategy for Your Stock Portfolio.

How you can use a small portfolio of ETFs to take risk on what could be high-flying stocks.

Barchart · Apr 8

Bonds Are No Longer a Legacy Asset: Don’t Miss This Income Opportunity as Stocks Flash ‘Dead Money’ Warnings

I think that over the next 3 years, the stock market is more likely to be viewed as dead money than bonds will be.

Barchart · Apr 7

Traders Are Running to These Sector ETFs as the Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed, but High Risks Remain

Energy infrastructure and modern defense stocks are emerging as opportunities amid Middle East conflict.

Barchart · Apr 7

QQQ Just Met Its Match With This New ETF. Here's Why It's a Win for Investors.

BlackRock’s IQQ debut means QQQ just met its biggest rival. Here's why it matters and what investors should know.

Barchart · Apr 7

1 Low-Risk, High-Reward Way to ‘Just Do It’ and Trade Nike Stock with Options

When there’s an iconic brand, a blue-chip stock, down more than 70% from its peak price, and I can still own it with a downside risk level I define myself? “Just Do It” sings in my ears.

Barchart · Apr 3

What Happens Next After the QQQ ETF’s 3% Single-Day Move? Here’s What History Tells Us.

While a 3% single-day gain feels like a recovery, historical context suggests these massive swings are often a hallmark of a downtrend rather than the start of a sustained bull run.

Barchart · Apr 2

The 4 Questions Investors Should Ask Before Buying Any ETF

I firmly believe that portfolio creation, allocation, and rotation among assets over time will provide significant performance advantages, over those who simply buy something because it sounds good.

Barchart · Apr 2

Financial Stock ETFs Look Ready to Rally, But There's a Macro Issue Lurking Below the Surface

I'm starting to notice that ETFs are tending to mimic each other's performance a little too closely. Let's take a closer look at financial ETFs and what they're telling us about the macro environment.

Barchart · Apr 2