Of the 17 analysts that track E*TRADE (ETFC), six gave the stock “buy” ratings, two analysts recommended a “hold,” and nine analysts suggested a “strong buy.”
E*TRADE Financial Corporation (ETFC) is covered by 16 analysts in March 2018, of which nine are suggesting a “strong buy” and two have given “hold” ratings.
E*TRADE Financial Corporation (ETFC) incurred total non-interest expenses amounting to $1.47 billion in 2017, which implies an increase of 17% YoY (year-over-year).
E*TRADE Financial Corporation (ETFC) is covered by 16 analysts in February 2018. Of these analysts, nine suggested a “strong buy” and three gave “hold” ratings on ETFC.
Interactive Brokers Group (IBKR) is covered by six analysts in January 2018. One of them has given it a “strong buy,” two are recommending a “strong sell,” and three are suggesting a “hold.”
The S&P 500 (SPY) defensive sectors tend to offer an attractive yield to investors during low-interest environments or when the economy is slowing down.
CME Group (CME) has returned more than $5.6 billion to shareholders in the form of dividends since the variable dividend policy in 2012. In 2015, CME declared dividends of $1.6 billion.
CME Group (CME) purchased the Chicago Board of Trade in 2007 to expand its rates business. Since then, near-zero interest rates have led to lower returns for the company.
CME Group (CME) reported a 13% rise in volumes of energy trades for 4Q15 to an average 2.0 million contracts per day compared to the prior year’s quarter.
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) returned $991 million to shareholders in 2015. This was comprised of approximately $331 million in dividends and $660 million in share repurchases.
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) reported a 4% decline in its transaction and clearing revenue. It totaled $811 million in 4Q15 compared to $844 million in 4Q14.
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) reported its 4Q15 earnings on February 4, 2016. It beat Wall Street analysts’ adjusted EPS estimates of $3.01 with posted EPS of $3.27.
CME stock has been historically valued at a premium compared to its peers. The company commands a premium, mainly due to higher volumes in interest rates, foreign exchange, and energy trades.
CME’s profits were primarily driven by energy, interest rates, and foreign exchange products. It reported total revenues of $850 million in 3Q15, up by 12% compared to the prior year’s quarter.
The Oppenheimer Main Street Fund (MSIGX) invests most of its funds in the common stocks of US companies, including Apple, Alphabet, Citigroup, and CME.
On December 4, SPY SPXL surged by 1.95% and 5.79%, respectively. The day was very important because it saw the release of the crucial US employment report.
Weak returns from the utilities and financial sectors, which represent 51% of DVY’s portfolio, have resulted in the fund’s poor performance in the market.
DVY saw a huge drop in its fund flow this year compared to FVD, which resulted in a fund outflow (or negative fund inflow) for DVY. It happens when the redemption of shares is higher than purchases.
The Thornburg International Value Fund – Class A requires a minimum initial investment of $5,000. Investors who wish to add to their accounts must do so in multiples of $100.
Approximately half of CME Group’s (CME) options business is traded electronically with about 40% traded on the flow and the remainder via privately negotiated transactions.
CME (CME) reported foreign exchange volumes of 1.0 million in 1Q15, up from 0.8 million in 1Q14. Foreign exchange volumes contribute almost 7% of the company’s total volumes.
CME (CME) reported interest rate volumes of 7.6 million in 1Q15, up from 6.7 million in 1Q14. Interest rate volumes contribute almost 50% of the company’s total volumes.
As of June 2015, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) stock has appreciated by about 4% over the past six months. It has appreciated 25% over the last year.
