ETFdb Weekly Watchlist: XHB, TLT, SPY Hinge On Housing, Fed, and GDP Data

Wall Street was in for some up-and-down sessions during the holiday-shortened week, as mixed earnings and economic reports weighed heavily on the markets. On the economic front, data showed China’s manufacturing activity contracting in January, which caused the CBOE Volatility index to spike 11% – its biggest one-day jump since December 11. In earnings news, Microsoft, Verizon, Travelers, Norfolk Southern, and Netflix managed to beat Wall Street’s earnings and revenue estimates, while International Business Machines (IBM) missed both marks. . This week, investors will once again see a slew of economic reports. Below, we outline three ETFs that should see a fair amount of activity during the week ahead [see The Fed Effect: How Monetary Policy Impacts Your ETFs]. 1. SPDR Homebuilders ETF Why XHB Will Be In Focus: With over $2.0 billion in total assets under management, this ETF is by far the most popular option for investors looking to add exposure to [...] Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts: 17 ETFs For Day Traders ETF Winners and Losers During the Shutdown ETFdb Weekly Watchlist: TLT Awaits FOMC; XHB, XLI Hinge on Housing and Philly Fed Picture Edition: Major Asset Class Returns From The 2009 Bottom ETF Plays As The End Of QE Nears