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ETFR:

August 2004
ETFR Cover Story

Market Breakdown By Recent ETF Performance

by Marsha Zapson

The 2003 stock rally, which catapulted every US equity-focused ETF at year end into positive territory, has slowed, as energy and a few other ETFs strongly outperform, and others take a breather.
ETFR Features

Breaking the mold - PowerShares' Landmark SEC Filing

by Jim Wiandt

PowerShares has filed for the launch of 25 new ETFs structured to allow a front-end sales charge in an SEC filing that could have a sweeping impact on the future of ETF and index investing.

On the Short Side - Or, a Glass-Half-Empty Market View

by Marsha Zapson

Until fairly recently, short interest in US-listed ETFs was an upwardly mobile activity. It steadily increased month over month for most of 2003 and the first quarter of 2004.

Europe 's Fourth (ETF) Birthday

by Elise Coroneos

Assets have doubled every year since the first exchange-traded funds rolled onto the European scene in April 2000. Despite the challenges posed by multiple borders, cross-listings and multiple currencies, the market has expanded at a robust pace.