ETFR: Efficient Hedging in One Box
January 2002
ETFR Cover Story
Efficient Hedging in One Box
by Marsha Zapson
In mid-November, a new variation on the exchange-traded fund theme began trading on the American Stock Exchange.Island to Amex: Take that!
by Elise Coroneos
The week ending December 14 marked the second week in which the American Stock Exchange was beaten in trading volume in the all-important Nasdaq 100 Index Tracking Stock (ticker: QQQ).ETFR Features
Archipelago—Keeping an Eye on Price
by Elise Coroneos
Electronic Communications Networks, or ECNs, such as Island evolved as a result of the Order Handling Rules implemented by the SEC in January 1997.Capturing Reality in Japan
by Kelly Haughton
Against the backdrop of an intransigent bear market in Japan—in December, the central bank lowered its assessment of the Japanese economy for the seventh straight month, noting that it is deteriorating amid slumping exports, investment and private consumption—the MSCI iShares Japan fund has continued to find a home with investors who hold both optimistic and pessimistic views on Japan.SWX Increases Its ETF Cadre With Six Frescos
by Marsha Zapson
The Swiss Exchange was the third exchange in Europe to list and trade ETFs after the Deutsche Börse and the London Stock Exchange.Long-Awaited ETF Patent Claim Trial Expected to Begin
by Indexes Standard & Poor's
The long wait for a trial to determine whether the American Stock Exchange is liable for damages for infringing on a patent its holders claim give them the rights to exchange-traded funds appears set to get underway during the first half following months of discovery about which the court record offers few clues.Updates
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