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Is The Cheapest ETF The Best?

By Carolyn Hill | February 01, 2012

Yesterday, State Street lowered the expense ratios on its sector SPDRs to 0.18 percent, making them once again the cheapest U.S. sector ETFs around.

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Why CDSs Matter For ETNs

By Paul Baiocchi | January 31, 2012

The viability of an ETN comes down to the issuer's creditworthiness, and that's why rates on credit default swaps matter.

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A Sprott Fund That’s Not

By Ana Kostioukova | January 30, 2012

The recently registered Sprott Physical Platinum and Palladium Trust is just convoluted.

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Frontier ETFs Coming Your Way

By Dennis Hudachek | January 27, 2012

When BlackRock filed for a new global ETF based on the MSCI Frontier Emerging Markets Select Index last month, it raised my interest.

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The Reason ETFs Are Still Winning Out

By Paul Amery | January 27, 2012

By comparing two low-volatility offerings in the U.S., it’s easy to see why ETFs continue to gain at the expense of other funds.

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What’s Up With Banks?

By Carolyn Hill | January 26, 2012

On Friday, three small banks closed their doors—the first such closures of 2012.

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Inside ‘Inside ETFs’

By Olivier Ludwig | January 25, 2012

Judging by the crowds and the questions at the 5th Annual Inside ETFs conference this week, it’s clear the exchange-traded fund industry is still gathering steam.

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Time For Chinese ETFs Again?

By Paul Baiocchi | January 20, 2012

Last year was a nightmare for investors holding Chinese ETFs. But that story could be, well, so last year.

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The ETF First-Mover Effect

By Devin Riley | January 19, 2012

Is the first ETF in a segment always the biggest? I decided it was time for a closer look.

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Echoes Of SPLV’s Midas Touch?

By Carolyn Hill | January 17, 2012

Last week, PowerShares launched two new international ‘low volatility’ ETFs. But will they replicate the success of SPLV?

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Truth In ETF Labeling

By Paul Britt | January 13, 2012

Last year’s season of ETF bashing yielded at least one interesting idea: labeling funds more carefully.

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Beware Of Rigged Bets

By Paul Amery | January 11, 2012

New figures highlight hedge funds’ poor value, but ETF investors shouldn’t be complacent.

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A High-Payout ETF Checkup

By Paul Baiocchi | January 09, 2012

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, wait, no, it’s a SuperDividend ETF! Or is it?

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Where's The January Sale For Investors?

By Paul Amery | January 03, 2012

London's recession-hit shops are full of bargains, but the global stock and bond markets aren't.

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Growth ETFs For 2012

By Paul Britt | December 28, 2011

Defensive stocks attracted attention in 2011 as investors ran for cover. But if defensive plays have become overpriced, where do investors go?

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Remutualising Funds

By Paul Amery | December 28, 2011

Passive fund providers shouldn't be complacent about the decreasing trust in pooled investment vehicles.

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Shunning B of A In Bank ETFs

By Paul Baiocchi | December 22, 2011

Owning Bank of America may be too much even for those brave enough to own U.S. financials. Lucky for them, a few bank ETFs avoid B of A.

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A Visit To The ETF Graveyard

By Carolyn Hill | December 21, 2011

The recent rash of fund closures has probably left many investors wondering which ETFs are next.

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The Case For Renminbi And FXCH

By Dennis Hudachek | December 20, 2011

FXCH seems like it might be the best-kept secret in ETF land. It's time to get the word out.

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2012 Retail ETF Landscape

By Paul Britt | December 16, 2011

Three funds cover the retail sector. But only two of them will ring in the new year in their current form.

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