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 iShares’ Frontier ETF A Potential BlockbusterSeptember 14, 2012If you ask me, iShares’ new frontier ETF has the makings of a blockbuster.  Memo To Fink On iShares FeesSeptember 13, 2012The ETF industry is abuzz with rumors of a fee war and potential fee cuts on popular iShares products. The question is, Which funds?  Why UBS Decided To Deep-Six Its VIX ETNsSeptember 11, 2012UBS' finely calbrated family of VIX ETNs appears to have been a bridge too far.  ETFs For Rising Home PricesSeptember 10, 2012The housing market may have hit bottom—so what’s the ETF play on rising home prices?  Are Small-Cap Stocks Back In The Game?September 07, 2012It seems small-cap stocks are not going to miss the boat twice.  Learning From ETF ClosuresSeptember 07, 2012The recent spate of ETF closures isn’t cause for alarm, but leaves important lessons to be learned. HDV: The King Of Payout ETFs Still ShinesSeptember 06, 2012In the wildly popular world of dividend ETFs, HDV has gone from upstart to reigning supreme.  ETFs And Skewed IncentivesSeptember 06, 2012You won't find the worst incentive structures in the index fund business. But ETFs are not immune to mis-selling risks. Why ETF Closures Are GoodSeptember 05, 2012The recent spate of ETF closures is a sign of a maturing, still-growing market. VIXH: Next-Gen Or Me-Too?September 04, 2012First Trust’s new VIXH takes its place among the confusing array of funds related to volatility and the VIX. The Cost Case For GLDAugust 31, 2012The cost of trading an ETF goes beyond expense ratios, and in the case of hedge funds and institutions, that’s especially true. HEDJ’s New Lease On LifeAugust 30, 2012HEDJ tightens its currency-hedged focus on Europe, arguably a good move when the eurozone is in turmoil. Stopping The Financial Arms RaceAugust 30, 2012Traders, not regulators, may end up pushing for better coordination of share market orders.  The Rise Of MINT-Like ETFsAugust 30, 2012With the future of money market funds a bit murky, the ETF industry is seizing an opportunity. 
 The Drought's Effect On ETFsAugust 27, 2012The drought’s effects on the Midwest has led to the lowest U.S. corn yields in years; here’s how it’s affecting your portfolio. Better Int'l ETFs By iSharesAugust 27, 2012iShares puts a slew of ETFs that look as promising as they are overdue. Paulson & Soros GLD BlunderAugust 24, 2012You'd think a couple of billionaires like Paulson and Soros could choose the right gold ETF.  ETFs In Mutual Funds? Sure!August 24, 2012Why would a mutual fund manager add ETFs to a portfolio? It makes more sense than you think. Fear Gauge Loses TrackAugust 23, 2012Changes in U.S. equities’ behavior mean that the volatility index is an increasingly deficient barometer of market sentiment. |
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