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Forbes
a day ago
- Business
- Forbes
Noble Passes Through 8% Yield Mark
In trading on Friday, shares of Noble were yielding above the 8% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $2), with the stock changing hands as low as $24.60 on the day. Dividends are particularly important for investors to consider, because historically speaking dividends have provided a considerable share of the stock market's total return. To illustrate, suppose for example you purchased shares of the iShares Russell 3000 ETF back on 5/31/2000 — you would have paid $78.27 per share. Fast forward to 5/31/2012 and each share was worth $77.79 on that date, a loss of $0.48 or 0.6% decrease over twelve years. But now consider that you collected a whopping $10.77 per share in dividends over the same period, increasing your return to 13.15%. Even with dividends reinvested, that only amounts to an average annual total return of about 1.0%; so by comparison collecting a yield above 8% would appear considerably attractive if that yield is sustainable. Noble is a member of the Russell 3000, giving it special status as one of the largest 3000 companies on the U.S. stock markets. 10 Stocks Where Yields Got More Juicy » In general, dividend amounts are not always predictable and tend to follow the ups and downs of profitability at each company. In the case of Noble, looking at the history chart for NE below can help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue, and in turn whether it is a reasonable expectation to expect a 8% annual yield. NE tickertech Other Top Dividends
Bloomberg
a day ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Draws Record Inflows During May's Rally
BlackRock Inc. 's iShares Bitcoin Trust posted its largest-ever monthly inflow in May, as the original cryptocurrency climbed to a record while being touted by more proponents as an alternative store of value. The fund has attracted more than $6.35 billion in net inflows during the month, according data compiled by Bloomberg — the most since its debut in January 2024. The surge lifted total assets under management to over $71 billion, underscoring growing institutional appetite for Bitcoin amid global market turbulence.
Globe and Mail
a day ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Bitcoin ETFs See Net Inflows of $5.77 Billion During May
Spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds have posted their best monthly performance since last fall. Confident Investing Starts Here: The dozen U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have registered net inflows of $5.77 billion during the month of May. That's the highest net inflow observed in U.S. ETFs since last November, according to market data. Since the stock market bottomed in mid-April of this year, spot Bitcoin ETFs have only experienced net outflows on four days. The rest of the time, money has flowed into the ETFs, led largely by institutional investors that are increasingly gaining exposure to cryptocurrencies. BlackRock Leads BlackRock's (BLK) iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT), which is the largest BTC ETF based on assets under management, received the most inflows during May. The surge of inflows into Bitcoin ETFs comes as the price of the largest crypto by market capitalization recently hit an all-time high above $111,000. After languishing throughout March and April, cryptocurrency prices have surged in May alongside stocks. Bitcoin is currently trading right around $107,500, having gained 17% on the year. Market indicators continue to flash bullish signs for BTC, with some analysts forecasting that the price will reach $130,000 in coming months. Is BTC a Buy? three-month performance. As one can see in the chart below, the price of BTC has risen 27.70% in the last 12 weeks.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
ETF Investors Are 'Yield Hunters': Alex Morris
Benchmark 30-year Treasury bonds surged above 5.1% last week to trade near the highest in almost two decades. Despite the reputation that BlackRock's iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF is a "widow maker" as it shedded more than 40% in the past five years, investors are still buying in, hoping that long-term Treasuries will finally bounce back. "Bloomberg ETF IQ" discusses fixed income funds with Alex Morris, CEO F/m Investments.
Globe and Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
These ETFs Provide Easy Exposure to Growing International Markets
Investors have ample reason to be concerned about the future of U.S. investment vehicles—mid-May's news of Moody's downgrade of the nation's credit rating and the resultant market shake-up and the lingering threat of dramatic tariff increases chief among them. Unsurprisingly, then, many investors may be likely to increase their exposure to international markets to avoid this turbulence. For investors most accustomed to targeting U.S. securities, picking international stocks can be difficult. Fortunately, many exchange-traded funds (ETFs) make it possible to gain easy access to markets worldwide. The funds below target baskets of stocks from areas already experiencing growth or with strong potential to do so in the future. Poland's Burgeoning Industry May Help to Fuel ETF Gains [content-module:CompanyOverview|NYSEARCA:EPOL] Fresh off encouraging signs in April's industry and labor markets, Poland appears poised to break away from stagnation elsewhere in Central Europe. Its industrial production improved in April, increasing by 1.2% year-over-year (YOY) while analysts predicted a modest decline. The iShares MSCI Poland ETF (NYSEARCA: EPOL) is an ETF that may be able to capitalize on this potential. EPOL is a rare fund focused exclusively on Polish equities. Keep in mind, though, that the fund is skewed toward financial names, with about 46% of the portfolio dedicated to this sector. The ETF is also concentrated, with just 33 holdings and the largest position representing more than 15% of invested assets. Still, the strategy has paid off nicely in 2025, as the fund has returned more than 44% year-to-date (YTD). With an expense ratio of 0.60%, EPOL is priced in line with many other international funds; investors should expect to spend a bit more on these specialized ETFs compared with many U.S.-focused alternatives. Narrow Focus on Austrian Stocks, With an Emphasis on Banks [content-module:CompanyOverview|NYSEARCA:EWO] The iShares MSCI Austria Capped ETF (NYSEARCA: EWO) capitalizes on companies listed in Austria's national stock exchange. Based on the MSCI Austria IMI 25/50 Index, the exposure to individual names is theoretically capped. Given EWO's narrow portfolio of only around 20 positions, a small number of stocks still represent a large portion of assets invested. Like EPOL, nearly half of EWO's portfolio is dedicated to financials. Fortunately, the most prominent positions in EWO's basket, the major banks Erste Group and BAWAG, together accounting for more than a third of the portfolio, have thrived this year, helping to catapult EWO's returns skyward. However, for investors seeking a more diversified approach, a broader European ETF may be the better option. EWO has achieved YTD returns of nearly 36% and has an expense ratio of 0.50%. Greek Economic Recovery Can Continue to Drive Big Returns [content-module:CompanyOverview|NYSEARCA:GREK] Greece's economy has made an impressive recovery following a crisis in the late 2000s. Investors anticipating this trend to continue might consider the Global X MSCI Greece ETF (NYSEARCA: GREK). GREK is currently the only ETF available in the United States that exclusively focuses on Greek stocks. Still, like the funds above, it is narrowly focused on a basket of just 31 names, with the three most extensive holdings collectively representing close to 40% of assets. Similar to the funds above, financial names are better represented in GREK's portfolio than stocks from other sectors. A full 51% of the portfolio is dedicated to banks and related stocks. Again, though, this has paid off with impressive returns of almost 40% so far this year. GREK's expense ratio of 0.57% is also reasonable, particularly given that this fund is alone in its targeting of Greek stocks. Small-Cap Focus on the Brazilian Equities Market [content-module:CompanyOverview|NASDAQ:EWZS] The iShares MSCI Brazil Small-Cap ETF (NASDAQ: EWZS) has a somewhat different focus from the funds above in that it targets the small-cap segment of the Brazilian equities space. This may be a play for investors looking for exposure to Brazilian stocks in the consumer discretionary and financials sectors, as together these two groups account for more than a third of the portfolio. EWZS is also more diversified than the funds above, with over 70 positions and the largest holdings occupying under 6% of the portfolio. Together, this basket of stocks has achieved YTD returns of almost 34% for an expense ratio of 0.60%. Before you make your next trade, you'll want to hear this. MarketBeat keeps track of Wall Street's top-rated and best performing research analysts and the stocks they recommend to their clients on a daily basis. Our team has identified the five stocks that top analysts are quietly whispering to their clients to buy now before the broader market catches on... and none of the big name stocks were on the list.
