TOPIC - Sectors

 
Where's The Downturn?
Counter to earlier indications, 1Q 2008 may have been better than expected.

David Wyss - Beth Ann Bovino Monday, 28 April 2008
 
After Brutal Q1, Some Sectors Start Emerging
As second quarter unfolds, materials and financial sectors gain traction as tech, health care lose some steam.
Murray Coleman Wednesday, 23 April 2008
 
New Claymore ETF Sheds Some Light On Solar Energy

"TAN" is the first ETF to cover a potentially hot industry.

Heather Bell Tuesday, 15 April 2008
 
The Dark Side of the Moon

Credit risk is currently being rewarded more than equity risk. Something's got to give.

William J. Bernstein Tuesday, 08 April 2008
 
PHLX Launches Sector Index Futures

Futures contracts on three popular PHLX sector indexes recently started trading on its PBOT subsidiary.  

Heather Bell Tuesday, 01 April 2008
 
NETS and iShares and Exchange Competition

The latest iShares launch is interesting on many levels ... all of them good news for investors.

Jim Wiandt Monday, 31 March 2008
 
German Exchange Lists New Sector, Islamic ETFs
Germany's stock exchange adds first Islamic ETFs and some new sector ETFs.
Heather Bell Friday, 28 March 2008
 
The Long Road: Emerging Markets A Safer Haven?

Latin America and parts of Asia are expected to outperform developed markets through year-end as U.S. economy slides.

Murray Coleman Friday, 14 March 2008
 
Bear Stearns Sets Launch Date For First Active ETF
New ETF won't start trading this week, however.
Murray Coleman Monday, 10 March 2008
 
Diehards Recap: From Stein To Landau

Ben Stein's latest book gets a few critical reviews as merits of gold and Roth 401(k) plans are also debated.

 

Murray Coleman Saturday, 08 March 2008
 
The Long Road: Looking At Options

As ETFs grow in popularity, so does the use of puts and calls. But it's not always to time markets.

Murray Coleman Thursday, 06 March 2008
 
Advisors Favoring Dividends & Diversity

As volatility continues, portfolio managers seek out ETFs with lower correlations.

Murray Coleman Wednesday, 05 March 2008
 
SEC May Ease Way For Future ETFs
Proposed rule would make ETFs easier to bring to market.
Heather Bell Wednesday, 05 March 2008
 
Efficient Market Buying XTF SMA Assets

Morgan's advisory firm takes bigger stake in fast-growing SMA market.

Murray Coleman Tuesday, 04 March 2008
 
Portfolio Review: Miccolis Watching New Timber ETF

Advisor also leaning toward small-cap stocks internationally.

Murray Coleman Sunday, 02 March 2008
 
Not All Is Green In ETF Land
No matter what you call it—clean technologies or alternative energy—ETFs are flocking to the market. Apparently, so are venture capitalists.
Murray Coleman Friday, 29 February 2008
 
The Long Road: Mother Of All Indexes

Unlikely pair team up to build a better mousetrap that none of the industry's big boys would even dare try.

Murray Coleman Friday, 29 February 2008
 
This Week At Diehards: A Recap

Muni conditions and inflation forecasts lead to reviews of bond options and best online savings accounts.

Murray Coleman Thursday, 28 February 2008
 
Russell Adds Global Style Indexes

With new launches, could global value & growth ETFs be on the way?

Murray Coleman Wednesday, 27 February 2008
 
Develop A Contingency Plan For Retirement

A fixed rate of withdrawal is fine for starters, but have a backup to mitigate risk.

Paul Keck Wednesday, 27 February 2008
 
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London Calling

If you Americans think we've got a tough environment for spreading the word on index investing, try coming to Europe.



Matthew Hougan
More On Cigarettes Than Prescription Drugs?

The consumer price index gets more and more detached from reality each day.



 
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