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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Europe-Focused ETFs Leap After Tariff Deadline Extended
Europe ETFs jumped, extending their year-to-date gains over U.S. funds, after President Donald Trump extended a deadline to impose 50% tariffs on imports from the region. Trump this weekend climbed down from Friday's threat to hit Europe with 50% taxes starting Sunday, June 1, pushing the deadline to July 9. Stocks tumbled last week. Europe-focused exchange-traded funds, like their U.S.-centric counterparts, surged today after Trump spoke with European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen on the phone this weekend and the two parties agreed to fast-track trade talks. The largest, the $25.1 billion Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK), moved 1.3% higher before midday, extending its 21% year-to-date gain. VGK's top holdings are German software maker SAP SE (SAP), Swiss food behemoth Nestlé SA (NSRGY) and Dutch semiconductor machine maker ASML Holding N.V. (ASML). The No. 2 European ETF traded in the U.S., the $7.9 billion iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF (EZU), gained 1.7%, while the third-largest, the $6.7 billion iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF (IEUR), rose 1.2%. U.S.-focused ETFs, hit hard in Friday trading by the tariff threats, also rose, with the world's largest, the $659.2 billion Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO), adding 1.6%. Tech-heavy ETFs got even more of a jolt, with the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) gaining 1.9% and the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) soaring 2.8%. Trump had also singled out Apple Inc. (AAPL) with a 25% tariff threat if it didn't move some production to the U.S. That stock dipped Friday, but today the Direxion Daily AAPL Bull 1.5X Shares (AAPU) jumped 3.2%. While European ETFs are handily beating their U.S. counterparts this year—VOO is at about the same place it was when the year began—money has continued to flow into U.S. ETFs on bets that domestic markets will resume climbing. Performance of Top 5 European-focused ETFs—Source: FactSet VOO has pulled in $65 billion so far this year, a sum that exceeds the total assets of all but the 30 biggest ETFs out of more than 4,300 funds. VGK has raised $2.9 billion, EZU has experienced net outflows of $1 billion, and IEUR has raised $1.1 billion. The Wall Street Journal reported that $437 billion has poured into U.S. ETFs so far this year, pacing for a second straight year of record | © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
2 No-Brainer Vanguard Index Funds to Buy With $1,500 Right Now
Index funds let investors diversify money across dozens or hundreds of stocks, but that does not mean they are inherently safe. The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF measures the performance of the S&P 500, a benchmark for the U.S. stock market that has consistently beaten most other asset classes. The Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF tracks more than 1,200 European companies, and the European economy could benefit from interest rate cuts and trade deals. 10 stocks we like better than Vanguard S&P 500 ETF › Index funds let investors spread money across dozens or even hundreds of companies, which mitigates the risk associated with highly concentrated portfolios. But index funds also come in different shapes in sizes, and it would be wrong to assume they are inherently good investments simply because they provide diversification. For instance, several index funds focused on artificial intelligence (AI) underperformed the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) last year despite booming interest in AI stocks. In fact, the First Trust Nasdaq AI and Robotics ETF actually declined 1% in 2024, even as the S&P 500 advanced 23%. So, investors must be choosy. With that in mind, the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO) and the Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (NYSEMKT: VGK) are smart places to put money right now. Investors with $1,500 could split the money 75/25 by purchasing two shares of the former and five shares of the latter. The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF measures the performance of the S&P 500, an index that includes 500 large U.S. companies that span all 11 market sectors. The S&P 500 is commonly regarded as the best gauge for the U.S. stock market. Funds that track the index let investors spread money across the most influential American businesses. The top five holdings in the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF are listed by weight below: Apple: 6.7% Microsoft: 6.2% Nvidia: 5.6% Amazon: 3.6% Alphabet: 3.5% S&P 500 index funds have historically been surefire investments when held long enough. For instance, the benchmark index generated a positive return over every rolling 11-year period during the last three decades. And anyone who held an S&P 500 index fund for the whole period would have seen their investment increase nearly 20 times in value, which equates to an annual return of 10.4%. Importantly, the S&P 500 has also outperformed most other asset classes during the last five, 10, and 20 years. That includes European, Asian, and emerging market equities, as well as fixed income, real estate, and precious metals, according to data from Morgan Stanley. That makes the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF a very compelling option for most investors. That is especially true given its cheap expense ratio of 0.03%, which means investors will pay just $3 annually on every $10,000 invested in the fund. The only secret is patience. Over the last decade, the S&P 500 suffered an average intra-year drawdown of 13%, meaning it typically fell sharply at some point during the middle of each year. However, not only did the index recover from every single drawdown, but it also returned 235% over the last decade despite those regular pullbacks. Investors who kept their money in an S&P 500 index fund rather than panic selling when the stock market tumbled were well-rewarded for their patience. The Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF measures the performance of more than 1,200 European companies. The index fund is most weighted toward companies in the United Kingdom (23%), France (15%), and Germany (14%), the three largest economies in Europe. The top five holdings are listed by weight below: SAP: 2.4% Nestlé: 2.1% ASML Holdings: 1.9% Novartis: 1.6% Roche: 1.6% The European Central Bank has cut its key interest rate seven times in the past year, a trend likely to continue in the coming months. Deutsche Bank economist Mark Wall expects another cut in June and thinks the key rate will drop 75 basis points by year-end. Also, negotiations with the Trump administration could result in trade deals that reduce tariff-related headwinds. Analysts currently expect Stoxx 600 companies (a European benchmark similar to the S&P 500) to report 1.9% earnings growth in 2025, a severe downward revision from the 5.8% earnings growth anticipated before President Donald Trump announced his "Liberation Day" tariffs. However, the economic uplift from lower interest rates and trade deals could lead to faster earnings growth than analysts expect. Here's the bottom line: The FTSE Europe ETF is Vanguard's top-performing index fund year to date, and that may continue in the remaining months of 2025 as economic tailwinds converge. Importantly, the FTSE Europe ETF is a particularly good choice for investors who want diversification beyond U.S. equities. The expense ratio is a reasonable 0.06%, much cheaper than the average fee on similar funds from other asset managers. 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Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Trevor Jennewine has positions in Amazon, Nvidia, and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends ASML, Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF. The Motley Fool recommends Nestlé and Roche Holding AG and recommends the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft and short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. 2 No-Brainer Vanguard Index Funds to Buy With $1,500 Right Now was originally published by The Motley Fool Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Edmonton Journal
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
'Beaten to a pulp': Vegas hockey world consumed by fear and loathing
Article content Here are some of the post-game and morning after highlights out of the VGK camp: VGK fan 🏆- Scott Knights & 🏴☠️ @Scott_Skeels Oilers came to play a man's game. VGK fan Mark Noonan @Mark_E_Noonan Meh. Honestly they came out so weak in the 1st that I gave up on them 5 minutes in. VGK fan C.R.A.M. @mundyc3 One of the most depressing games. Just came in flat as a pancake. Co-host Locked on Vegas podcast Chris Gawlik @TDChrisG Oof. Vegas fans have some venom tonight. I get it. Emotions are high. One game away from hitting the links. Enjoy the ride, regardless of when it may end. Sports are fun, and three game winning streaks have happened before. It's an emotional time for VGK fans, especially just moments after the loss that puts them facing elimination. Give VGK fans a moment to breathe. Vegas Hockey Now writer Hannah Kirkell All season, the Golden Knights have boasted a top-tier power play. They gained momentum more times than not, regardless of if they scored. For the past two games, that power play failed to make an impact in must-win situations. The Golden Knights are zero for their last five; in Game 4, they registered just two shots on three power play opportunities. Looking back, the writing was on the wall for the Golden Knights in the Minnesota series. Everything that made them successful during the regular season– the strong net-front presence, the ability to take care of the puck, the forecheck– went out the window. Against the Oilers, the final two dominoes tumbled: they lost their depth scoring, and their power play became ineffective.
Edmonton Journal
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Player grades: Edmonton Oilers win OT thriller over Vegas Golden Knights
Article content Connor McDavid, 7. Tough game, not getting a tonne done at least until he got an absolute tonbe done, setting up Draisaitl in OT. He stickhandled and fought his way in for a Grade A early on. Blocked off a dangerous Vegas slot play late in the first. Took an inadvertent high-sticking penalty in the third, with Vegas scoring. Jammed a shot on net early in the OT. He got a wonky bounce off the boards in OT but put it off the post. Huge deke in OT to win it with the brilliant pass, two bonus marks. Contributions/mistakes on Grade A Shots (GAS): Even Strength +4/-2; Special Teams +2/-0 Leon Draisaitl, 7. Drilled big McNab with a hard hit early on. Caught up ice on a first period VGK odd-man rush. He finally got going a bit in the second, drilling his Executioner's Shot on net on Edmonton's first power play. Won a battle to kick off Virtuous Cycle on Nurse's goal. Set up McD for a Grade A early in the third. He failed to block Pietrangelo's outside shot on the fourth Vegas goal. Great pass on Perry's late third period 5-alarmer, then almost put in shot of his own, Perry blocked it. Drained the OT winner for two bonus marks. GAS: ES +4/-3; ST +3/-0.
Edmonton Journal
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
'The Fortress is ready': Hockey world reacts to Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights Game Two
Article content The Edmonton Oilers and the Vegas Golden Knights face off tonight in Game 2 of what amounts to the Pacific Division final. Article content Here is how the game played out with online commentary from fans and pundits from both sides, and elsewhere: Las Vegas Hockey website @SinBinVegas VGK have been excellent in Game 2 when they drop Game 1. 5-1 all-time including all three games at T-Mobile Arena. They've won by at least 2 in all 5 Game 2 wins when trailing in the series. VGK Game 2 History (Overall) Record: 10-7 Record when down 0-1 in series: 5-1 Series record when 1-1: 8-3 Series record when down 0-2: 1-0 Overtime: 3-2 Goal Differential: +9 2025 vs MIN: 5-2 L* 2024 at DAL: 3-1 W 2023 vs FLA: 7-2 W* vs DAL 3-2 W (OT)* vs EDM: 5-1 L* vs WPG: 5-2 W* Article content The Fortress is ready to RALLY 🤩👏 #ForTheRealm | @GhostLifestyle — y-Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) May 8, 2025 Edmonton Oilers @EdmontonOilers 'We have the belief system, especially on the road, of this is about us. Let's make other teams adjust to us. When we're at our best & everyone's going we're really hard to defend & handle.' — Leon Draisaitl on teams trying to line match them. L.A. Kings fan @WilliamHillUS Slava @daddykopitar After watching the Oilers absolutely cook Vegas yesterday, it settled my nerves about the Kings a little. The Oilers are just too good right now. Edmonton Hall of Fame hockey writer Terry Jones @byterryjones We've seen 'Refuse to Lose' late in playoff games and playoff series. But with Edmonton Oilers having lost Game 1 in eight of their previous 10 playoff series, tonight is the Knight to see 'Killer Instinct'. You can't win a Stanley Cup in Game 2 of Rnd 2. But you can pave way. Article content Latest National Stories
