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Here’s How Financials Relate to Interest Rates

We aren’t bearish on financials, but we are seeing signs that uncertainty is rising, which will probably keep a lid on further gains within the sector.

3 Bank Stocks That Will Leave the Market in Its Dust

The analysts don't love these bank stocks right now ... but when interest rates rise, they'll be forced to play catch-up, driving shares even higher.

4 ETFs You Can Use to Play the Fed

Regardless of what comes out of the FOMC today, interest rates are going higher at some point. When they do, these Fed-friendly ETFs will rally.

5 Signs of a Looming Market Collapse

The economy is rosy -- all is well, right? Not so fast. These 5 ETF charts show an undercurrent of worry for Wall Street.

8 ETFs to Take Advantage of a Fed Stimulus Pullback

Interest rates could find renewed life, and if so, you'll want to be in the right position to profit. Try one or more of these ETFs.

4 ETFs to Keep an Eye on This Summer

It might be a difficult summer for investors, but keep an eye on these 4 ETFs for possible entry prices and profit down the road.

Low Rates Lock in Preferred Shares’ Allure

Investors looking for income should be able to comfortably hide out in preferreds for a good long while.

Financial Stocks Will Start Q2 From a Happy Middle Ground

Financials weren't the hottest part of the market in Q1, but that could be good for the sector if the market goes into a second-quarter correction.

4 Regional Banks That Beat the Big Boys

Why worry about all the headwinds slowing the giant money-center banks? Here are some solid alternatives that go beyond the usual suspects.

The SPDR to Watch This Summer

Latin America is where the economic action is -- and the SPDR S&P Emerging Latin America ETF is an excellent proxy for capturing any future growth there.

JPMorgan’s Slide Makes Some ETFs Safer Than Others

Some financial sector ETFs are insulated from JPMorgan as it grapples with a $2 billion trading loss and shareholder lawsuits.

5 ETF Options Trades to Play the Market Recovery

As the market continues to climb a Wall of Worry, option players can consider bullish and bearish plays in ETFs.

ETFs Deliver the Goods in the First Quarter

The record-setting performance of the S&P 500 boosted ETF returns year-to-date. Let's look at some of the winning sectors and their star funds.

Bank of America: Don’t Confuse ‘Passed the Stress Test’ With ‘Investment Worthy’

The confirmation of Bank of America's ability to survive economic hardship shouldn't necessarily be a green light for investors.

The Sector That Will Lead Us to New Highs

If the banks continue to push higher on decent volume, the market should follow.

Are America’s Big Banks on the Mend?

Despite mixed-to-disappointing Q4 earnings, most big banks' stocks have been booming. But the biggest question is: Where do they go from here?

Why the World Is an Option Seller’s Oyster Right Now

Writing covered put options offers you a way to make gains when the market as a whole isn't returning any.