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 Playing Obamacare With ETFsAugust 23, 2012Health care companies are clearly in play, so it’s time to dissect various ETFs that canvass the space.  Russell ETF Closures DilemmaAugust 20, 2012Russell’s ‘strategic review’ has turned into a full-scale closure of all but one of its ETFs, and an active one at that.  ETF Choices For Rising RatesAugust 16, 2012Rising rates are inevitable, but needn’t torpedo either bond or equity investors. EGA's Move Looks PromisingAugust 15, 2012The emerging markets space got a bit more interesting with Emerging Global’s new launch of its ‘Beyond BRICs’ ETF.  SEC Once Again Late To The ETF PartyAugust 15, 2012The SEC's toothless bulletin does little to address the real issues. The Pros And Cons Of Gold Miner ETFsAugust 13, 2012Look before you leap when it comes to gold miner ETFs. Low Junk Bond Yields Not Done FallingAugust 10, 2012With junk bond yields approaching historic lows, conventional wisdom may assume a bottom has formed, but it hasn’t.  HDGE Gathers Steam Despite High FeesAugust 09, 2012HDGE has attracted over $300 million in assets despite a sky-high expense ratio. Why?  Is Russell Next On ETF-Closure List?August 09, 2012On the heels of FocusShares' demise, Russell comes out with a plan to shrink its ETF unit.  FocusShares' Misplaced FocusAugust 08, 2012The No. 1 feature ETFs are touted for is their low costs. But as FocusShares' failed go at the ETF market proves, there's more to it than that.  What’s The Best Minimum Volatility ETF?August 08, 2012As investors pile into the debt markets to search for yield in the midst of uncertainty, equities aren’t getting the love they deserve. Minimum volatility plays might be the key to restoring that love. Behind the ‘PGJ Incident’August 06, 2012On July 17, PGJ, the 4th-largest China ETF by assets, fell more than 4 percent, while its competitors—FXI, GXC, and MCHI—posted positive gains for the day. What happened? The S&P Downgrade, One Crazy Year LaterAugust 02, 2012On Aug. 5, 2011, financial markets as we know them were supposed to have ended. They didn’t then, but when will they?  Biotech ETFs: Not All EqualAugust 01, 2012Biotech is a red-hot sector, but if you're not looking you could end up in a lukewarm fund. Consumer ETFs: Buyer BewareJuly 31, 2012Tuesday’s consumer numbers highlight the challenges in choosing a consumer cyclicals sector ETF. Avoid GAZ To Invest In GasJuly 30, 2012If you thought natural gas looked like a good investment three months ago, you were right. Maybe. ETF Launches Worth WatchingJuly 27, 2012Some ETFs now in registration may fail; others may never even launch; but some are worth waiting for. ZROZ Anything But A ZeroJuly 25, 2012ZROZ, Pimco’s long-term Treasury ETF, has been on a face-ripping 75 percent-plus tear over the past year. What is going on, and can it last?  Don’t Forget Index Trading CostsJuly 25, 2012Remember to check the assumptions made for the cost of trading when examining a new index concept. Euro's Plight A ChallengeJuly 20, 2012The euro’s growing problems are forcing big decisions on investors—and quickly. |
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