ETFR: The shadow of the tax man
December 2004
ETFR Cover Story
The shadow of the tax man
by Marsha Zapson
It’s tax time. Or rather, it’s time to start implementing strategies that will make April 2005 a little less painful.ETFR Features
A better choice
by ETFR Staff
Over the past few months, short interest, which is often considered to indicate the level of investor skepticism in the market, has declined in the US, says Debbie Fuhr, ETF strategist with Morgan Stanley. For investors in the US seeking to increase or hedge country, regional, sector or style exposure, ETFs are often cheaper than futures, can be shorted throughout the day, and are exempt from the up-tick rule.Golden ETFs
by ETFR Staff
At a recent conference in New York, the New York Stock Exchange’s chief executive John Thain says that regulatory approval for one of two much-anticipated, US-based ETFs comprised of gold bullion is expected to launch shortly.Updates
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