ETF Performance Recap: Commodities Lead; Nasdaq, Chindia Lead Declines

Below we highlight the recent performance of key ETFs across all asset classes. As shown, it has been a rough five days for equities. The US markets are down about 5%, and many foreign markets are down even more. India's INP is down nearly 13% over the past five days, while China's FXI is down 7.14%.

On a sector basis, Financials are down the most over the last five days at -9.84%, followed by Consumer Discretionary (XLY) and Telecom (IYZ). Over the last month, Telecom (IYZ) and Technology (XLK) are down the most at -21.81% and -18.27% respectively!

While equities are flashing red, foreign currencies, fixed income and commodities are mostly higher over the last week and month. The Silver ETF (SLV) is up the most at 32%.

A couple of weeks ago, we noted that Natural Gas was finally outperforming Oil and should continue to do so. The Natural Gas ETF (UNG) has done just that, up 25.57% over the last 30 days, while USO (the Oil ETF) is up just 3.89%.

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Comments

[Alan Shidler]

An informative article like this should be prepared for every quarter to better glean the sector trends going forward.

[sbenard]

I agree with Alan. This is much needed info. I'm surprised at the Nat Gas information, though, considering that nat gas is the most abundant source of energy available domestically. I wonder, however, if it will continue to perform so well as the heating season ends. This seasonal factor tends to depress nat gas during the warmer months. Time will tell. Thanks again for the info.