Market Sector Strength Update

We have shown similar tables in previous updates, but Canterbury Ranks and Rates securities on a risk-adjusted basis according to our Volatility-Weighted-Relative-Strength (VWRS). It allows all securities to be put on an equal playing field when it comes to measuring relative strength in conjunction with volatility.

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Backed by Biden, A New Infrastructure Bill Will Boost This ETF

The Biden Administration has ambitious infrastructure plans, and that could put funds such as the FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund (NYSEArca: NFRA) back in focus for investors. NFRA tries to reflect the performance of the STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index, which identifies equities that derive the majority of revenue from infrastructure business, providing exposure to both traditional and non-traditional infrastructure sectors.

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With Cyclicals Roaring Back, Consider Industrial ETFs

A shifting political environment and easy monetary policy are among the factors rewarding for cyclical stocks at the present. The industrial sector is one promising way for investors to home in on a cyclical recovery. Enter the Invesco DWA Industrials Momentum ETF ( PRN B ). PRN tracks the Dorsey Wright Industrials Technical Leaders Index, which is designed to identify companies that are showing relative strength (momentum), and is composed of at least 30 securities from the NASDAQ US Benchmark Index.

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Take It to the Bank: Why Banking ETFs, KBWB Are Flying

Among the many assets getting a lift from the two Senate runoff races in Georgia earlier this week were bank stocks and the related exchange traded funds such as the Invesco KBW Bank ETF ( KBWB C+ ). KBWB tracks the widely followed KBW Nasdaq Bank Index. “The Index is a modified-market capitalization-weighted index of companies primarily engaged in US banking activities.

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Vanguard Health Care ETF: A Sector That’s Both Defensive And Growing

VHT is a low cost ETF that provides exposure to healthcare sector, primarily pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, and insurance.

VHT’s exposure to well-established companies with stable market products makes it defensive in this economic environment.

VHT is also poised for growth as the economy recovers and healthcare spending continues to skyrocket.

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