Monday ETF Roundup: VGK Rises After Eurozone Elections, VXX Turns Lower

By Stoyan Bojinov:Equity markets got off to a choppy start as major indexes oscillated between minor gains and losses throughout the first trading day of the week. Investor sentiment turned for the worst on Monday as resurfacing Greek debt woes brought the limelight onto the debt burdened currency bloc once again. Stocks tipped to the downside as the U.S. dollar appreciated in the currency markets.

By Stoyan Bojinov:Equity indexes were fairly flat on Tuesday, oscillating between small gains and losses throughout much of the day, with the bears coming out on top as the trading session drew to a close.

By Stoyan Bojinov:Domestic equities gave up gains from Monday’s steep rally today as disappointing economic data sparked concerns and profit taking pressures followed. Selling pressures accelerated toward the end of the trading session and major equity indexes finished the day in red territory. The Nasdaq proved most resilient, shedding 0.07% on the day, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was hit the hardest, losing 0.33% on the day.

By Stoyan Bojinov:Stock markets had a whirlwind of a day as indexes fluctuated between gains and losses amidst the looming Greek debt negotiations, ultimately closing in shallow green territory. On the home front, the Nasdaq charged ahead, gaining 0.41% on the day, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average just barely pulled off a win, settling 0.04% higher on the day.

By Stoyan Bojinov:Equity markets took investors for a roller-coaster ride Wednesday as selling pressures in the morning were eventually overturned by bullish fever in the afternoon. On Wall Street, the Nasdaq charged ahead, gaining 0.39% on the day, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average just barely missed the green, settling 0.05% lower as the trading session drew to a close.

By Stoyan Bojinov:After a bumpy session last week, stocks on Wall Street stumbled out of the gates on Monday morning as more of the same uncertainty weighted on investors’ confidence. Earnings reports at home remain a mixed bag, making way for looming eurozone debt woes, and ultimately paving the way for profit taking. On the home front, the Nasdaq led the way lower, shedding 1% on the day, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average proved most resilient, shedding just 0.78% on the day.

By Stoyan Bojinov:Despite better-than-expected economic data on the home front, equity indexes were mixed and investors on Wall Street were reluctant to jump aboard the Dow and help push it through the 13,000 mark. The S&P 500 led the way higher, gaining 0.14% on the day, while the “blue chip” benchmark finished the day off by 0.01%. Although stocks started off the session in a hole, major equity indexes pushed higher throughout the day, putting the pressure on gold prices.

By Stoyan Bojinov:Equity indexes broadly drifted lower throughout the day, although a last-hour rally on Wall Street helped many benchmarks to end the day in green territory. Investors expressed their concerns over lackluster retail sales data at home coupled with looming debt-deal drama in the currency bloc overseas.