XLF, OPTZ: Big ETF Inflows
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 22 2024
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Should l Buy JPM?
Source: NASDAQ.COM
- ETF Inflows: The OPTZ ETF had the biggest increase in inflows, adding 1,000,000 units, representing a 40.0% increase in outstanding units.
- Video Content: The video discusses ETF inflows for XLF and OPTZ, highlighting significant changes in unit numbers.
- Disclaimer: The views expressed in the content are those of the author and may not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Analyst Views on JPM
Wall Street analysts forecast JPM stock price to rise
19 Analyst Rating
11 Buy
7 Hold
1 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 306.130
Low
260.00
Averages
341.38
High
400.00
Current: 306.130
Low
260.00
Averages
341.38
High
400.00
About JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is a financial holding company. The Company is engaged in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management. The Company operates through three segments: Consumer & Community Banking (CCB), Commercial & Investment Bank (CIB), and Asset & Wealth Management (AWM). Its CCB segment offers products and services to consumers and small businesses through bank branches, ATMs, digital and telephone banking. Its CIB segment consists of banking and payments and markets and securities services, and offers a suite of investment banking, lending, payments, market-making, financing, custody and securities products and services to a global base of corporate and institutional clients. AWM segment offers investment and wealth management solutions. It offers multi-asset investment management solutions, retirement products and services, brokerage, custody, estate planning, and others.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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