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 Top Emerging Markets ETFsJune 20, 2012The emerging markets theme seems to be the most popular around. But what is the best ETF to get you there?  Emerging Market Low-Vol ETFsJune 18, 2012Low-volatility ETFs have been the talk of the town in the past year, and those focused on the emerging markets deserve a bit more attention.  If Euro Dies, Franc Will RiseJune 14, 2012A few weeks ago, we all looked in awe as the 10-year U.S. Treasury yields sank to a record low. You won’t be as awed once you see what’s going on in Switzerland.  Are ETF Launches Sputtering?June 14, 2012The ETF launch juggernaut has lost its swagger recently. Should investors care?  Junk Bond ETF Outflows GrowJune 11, 2012It’s been a banner year for junk-bond ETFs as yield-hungry investors have sought bigger returns than the meager rates on more highly rated debt. But the ground may be shifting now. The Infrastructure ETF Hype?June 08, 2012Global infrastructure was supposed to be one of the biggest investment themes of the decade. Has it been?  DEM Beats Out VWO And EEMJune 08, 2012For emerging markets investors looking for alternatives to broad, cap-weighted funds like VWO and EEM, a few dividend-weighted funds look promising. How To Prepare For QE3June 06, 2012You hear, I hear it, we all hear it. The market is calling—no wait—screaming for a third round of quantitative easing.  Parsing Size & StyleJune 06, 2012When looking for the right growth fund, it’s easy to just focus on the growth factors used to select growth stocks. Low-Beta Sector ETFsJune 04, 2012Defensive plays—either by accident or by design—often exhibit somewhat predictable tilts toward specific sectors with low betas. Junk Bond ETF Tracking ErrorJune 01, 2012Tracking error, an often-ignored pitfall in index funds, looms large in high-yield bond ETFs. ETFs North Of The EU MessJune 01, 2012Europe's debt crisis is nowhere near over, but that doesn't mean ETF investors should avoid the continent altogether. They just need to look north. The Road To Greece Is FlawedMay 31, 2012Troubled Greece could well abandon the euro soon. But my concern here is with the troubles of the ETF market’s only Greece-focused fund.  ETF Premiums That Aren’tMay 30, 2012Beware what you read about ETF trading. Half the time, it’s just plain wrong. ETFs Skip The Facebook FrothMay 30, 2012Investors in broad index ETFs have a few things to crow about.  Using The Wrong Risk MeasureMay 30, 2012Arguments about alpha, beta and 'smart beta' are missing the point.  Parsing Low Vol And Low BetaMay 30, 2012Think low volatility and low beta are the same? Think again. Beyond Poor GREKMay 25, 2012European officials have been kicking the can down the road for years. But it seems like that road is ending sooner rather than later. Investors beware. Avoiding JP Morgan In ETFsMay 25, 2012Trading losses at J.P. Morgan have left some investors looking to exit the stock—here’s how to avoid JPM in ETFs. Short-Seller’s Guide To GLDMay 24, 2012Gold, despite its recent rebound, has gotten clobbered over the past three months. |
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