May

08

2005

Leading ETFs

Taking a look at the strongest performing ETFs provides a look at which sectors/countries are currently providing the best investment opportunities.  The list below shows ETF’s above both support of the 50 and 200 day moving averages as well as a combined DI 20 and DI 40 score above zero.  The DI score is a proprietary indicator of SelfInvestors.com and measures demand in a stock/ETF by combining price and volume movements. 

Clearly, strength remains in Medical/Health/Biotech.  Select emerging markets are doing well in addition to utilities and realty.

Ticker	Chart	Name	Price	% Price Change	% Vol Change	DI 20	DI 40	RS	% From 50DMA	% From 200DMA
BBH		HLDRS Biotech	159.75	-0.14	-48	10	23	76	9.91	11.77
TLT		Ishares Lehman 20+ Yr Bonds	91.06	-0.74	-34	1	2	65	1.22	2.5
PPH		HLDRS Pharma	75.38	-0.51	-38	5	7	67	2.99	4.68
EWM		Ishares Malaysia	7.11	-0.28	174	5	1	63	3.19	2.6
EEM		Ishares Emerging Markets	208.55	0.27	-17	3	0	77	0.91	10.77
EWW		Ishares Mexico	24.85	0.65	-39	3	2	64	1.18	9.23
ICF		Ishares Realty	133.21	-1.03	15	3	-1	83	3.74	5.83
IYH		Ishares Health Care	61.04	-0.51	147	3	3	69	2.93	6.75
IDU		Ishares Utilities	72.7	-0.12	-16	1	0	78	0.97	8.75