TOPIC - Index Funds

 
The Long Road: Making The Big Switch

Resistance proves futile as longtime index mutual fund investor joins the ETF collective.

Murray Coleman Saturday, 23 February 2008
 
Brennan's Departure Closes Old Wounds

With Jack Brennan stepping down as Vanguard's CEO, rumors swirl about what actually drove him to hang up the towel.

Murray Coleman Saturday, 23 February 2008
 
Fuzzy Math Quandary

As an editor once told me after reviewing similar odd numbers: Mutual funds are sold, not bought.

Murray Coleman Thursday, 21 February 2008
 
The Math Is Relentless

Murray Coleman's new report on enhanced index funds reminds me of a key fact: the math of investing is relentless.

Matt Hougan Thursday, 21 February 2008
 
Straight From The Source: Christian Magoon
Claymore's head of ETFs sees room for more growth as mainstream America moves into other areas of investing.

Murray Coleman Wednesday, 20 February 2008
 
Lehman Bros. Entering ETN Market

Lehman Bros. is entering the exchange-traded notes (ETNs) market, a burgeoning arena that offers access to asset classes not available to most exchange-traded funds (ETFs) investors.

Murray Coleman Tuesday, 19 February 2008
 
All-Weather Allocations Key To Retirement

Stop the press! The most powerful man in the world has uttered a comment.

Paul Keck Tuesday, 19 February 2008
 
This Week At Diehards: A Recap

From good books to detailed portfolio breakdowns, a wide range of  issues are explored at the popular site.

Murray Coleman Saturday, 16 February 2008
 
The Long Road: Vanguard In ETF Catbird's Seat?

As change sweeps through the industry, Valley Forge, Pa., could become the new center of the ETF revolution.

Murray Coleman Friday, 15 February 2008
 
First Frontiers ETFs Open Overseas

Investing in tiny developing countries through ETFs is possible overseas now.

Murray Coleman Thursday, 14 February 2008
 
Analyst: Commodities Not Best Way To Hedge Inflation Bets

After careful review, commodities is one hot asset class this researcher believes long-term fund investors might be better off avoiding.

Dennis Tilley Thursday, 14 February 2008
 
New ETFs Track Total Markets For Stocks & Bonds

Trio of new portfolios launch with aim to widen indexing's reach.

Murray Coleman Tuesday, 12 February 2008
 
DJIA Moves Raise Serious Questions
Matt, aren't those 300-point swings key reasons why the Dow Jones Industrial Average doesn't seem to command the kind of respect among serious investors as it once did?
Murray Coleman Tuesday, 12 February 2008
 
Indexing Works Even Better In Retirement

Holding line on expenses and realistic withdrawal rates key decisions to making sure you've got a big enough portfolio to last a lifetime.

Paul Keck Monday, 11 February 2008
 
Data Tool Updated
IndexUniverse.com's data tool is now updated with data through January 31, 2008.

IndexUniverse Staff Monday, 11 February 2008
 
Dow Makes First Changes Since 2004

Venerable blue chip benchmark boosts financials, oil and gas.

Murray Coleman Monday, 11 February 2008
 
Biofuels & Ag ETNs Join Growing Renewable Energy Market
Pair of new ETNs launch on Amex, slicing-and-dicing commodities even more.
Murray Coleman Friday, 08 February 2008
 
KOL: Imperfect Exposure To Coal

Strong opening to first coal ETF raises some questions about underlying index.

Chip Hanlon Thursday, 07 February 2008
 
Straight From The Source: Jonathan Clements

IndexUniverse.com interviews The Wall Street Journal's Jonathan Clements.

Heather Bell Thursday, 07 February 2008
 
Portfolio Review: Seeking Beta Instead of Nebulous Alpha

New York-based pro studying ETFs as low-cost way to access alternative asset classes and side-step high-priced hedge funds.

 

Murray Coleman Thursday, 07 February 2008
 
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