Style Investing: What's The Best Approach For ETF Investors?

What are the different ways of obtaining style exposure? How do different index providers define growth? Define value?

In this one-hour webinar, Matt Hougan and Paul Baiocchi of IndexUniverse, Tony Davidow of Rydex, and Ron Rough of Financial Services Advisory examine competing style indexes closely, looking under the hood to see which method for separating growth and value stocks works best for different investors.

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Alpha-Beta Series: Broad-Based Commodities

More than any other asset class, commodities has been democratized by the rise of ETFs. Every corner of what was once a professionals-only marketplace has been penetrated by easy-to-trade, low-cost ETFs. But access doesn't equal suitability. In this one-hour webinar, join IndexUniverse's Director of Research, Dave Nadig, and Martin Kremenstein, Chief Investment Officer at DB Commodity Services, for a broad-ranging discussion on the current state of the commodities markets, and the special risks and opportunities they present for ETF investors.

Topics to be addressed include:

• Evaluating commodities ETFs & ETNs, from taxes to counterparty risk
• Contango & Backwardation — more important than you think
• Lean Hogs & PM Fixes? Understanding the commodities landscape & language

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Alternative Index Strategies Compared: Fact and Fiction

In this webinar, Research Affiliates' Jason Hsu discusses a forthcoming article in the Financial Analysts' Journal that compares fundamental, equal, min vol and other alternative index strategies on a like-for-like basis. The conclusion? The primary driver of these returns is in fact the small/value tilts of these portfolios. The question becomes: What's the best way to implement these tilts efficiently and effectively.

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Alpha/Beta Series: International Fixed Income

Easy access to the international fixed-income markets has given domestic investors new options for diversification. However, the complexities of global bonds — changes in currency exposure, credit quality and lack of transparency — require an understanding of the nuances, a watchful eye and constant monitoring. Join Matt Hougan, President, ETF Analytics & Global Head of Editorial, IndexUniverse; Dave Nadig, Director of Research, IndexUniverse and Rick Harper, Director of Fixed Income and Currency, WisdomTree Asset Management.

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Trading ETFs: In Search of the Best Execution

This webinar provides a complete education on how to properly trade ETFs, including an in-depth presentation on how to achieve the best executions using real-time quotes and analysis.
Topics include:

• Evaluating and accessing the underlying liquidity in ETFs
• Limit orders, dark pools and Level 2 quotes, with live demonstrations
• The role of market-makers and when to use alternate liquidity providers

Alpha/Beta Series: China In-depth

With over 10 percent growth last year and a "modest" expectation of 9.5 percent growth in 2011, it's hard to argue against China as the fastest-growing economy in the world. But is its growth sustainable? Will inflation get out of control? Will China allow the yuan to appreciate faster? What about the geopolitical issues still surrounding the country?

These and other questions are discussed by Dr. Burton Malkiel, chairman of the AlphaShares Index Committee, professor of economics at Princeton University and the author of "A Random Walk Down Wall Street."

Following Dr. Malkiel's presentation, Dave Nadig, director of research at IndexUniverse, discusses the various ETF options investors can use to access China's economy.

Alpha/Beta Series: Sector Strategies

Sector investing has grown in importance, and in the view of many, now trumps style-based investing as the best approach to market rotation and long-term asset allocation strategies. ETFs are useful tools for capitalizing on sector trends as there are currently more than 300 sector ETFs.

This webinar evaluates how to best use sector ETFs in a portfolio, and considers the special issues involved in evaluating sector-based ETFs. IndexUniverse has partnered with a leading market commentator, Mebane Faber of Cambria Investment Management; and industry expert, David Botset of Guggenheim Funds, to bring you an up-to-the-minute analysis of the market and actionable strategies to play those markets.

Evaluating ETFs: How to Choose the Right ETF in Every Asset Class

ETF selection is hard, with over 1,100 products vying for your attention. But the right choice can save you and your clients real money.

In this one-hour webinar, Matt Hougan, president of ETF Analytics for IndexUniverse, and Dave Nadig, director of research for IndexUniverse, provide critical information on how to classify the ETFs available and a framework to evaluate their performance. The session will discuss the IndexUniverse ETF Classification System and "ETF" Framework—Efficiency-Tradability-Fit—and how you can use both tools to choose the right ETF in every asset class.

The webinar concludes with an extensive Q&A session with Matt, Dave, and Tom Guarini, product strategist, Global ETF Strategy and Research, State Street Global Advisors.

The Outlook For Muni Bonds ... And How To Invest In Them With ETFs

Do you understand the real risks in your municipal bond exposure? Is there upside opportunity in the muni market? Has the bad news already been priced into the market or are municipal bonds still too risky? Do ETFs capture munis well, or does tradability hamper your ability to access this volatile but important asset class?

In this one-hour webinar, IndexUniverse partnered with a leading municipal bond expert to answer these questions with a complete, 360-degree view of muni markets.

By listening, you'll hear:

• A presentation by Matt Fabian, managing director of Municipal Market Advisors, on the current state and potential of the muni market
• A presentation by Matt Hougan, president of ETF Analytics for IndexUniverse, on how to evaluate and trade municipal bond ETFs
• An in-depth, audience-driven Q&A

The Outlook For Gold & Silver ... And How To Play Them With ETFs

How does monetary policy impact the price of gold and silver? What affect will current political unrest in the Middle East and the natural disasters in Japan have on the gold and silver markets? Is GLD the only way to go? What other ETF options are available?

In this one-hour webinar, IndexUniverse partners with leading precious metals experts, to answer these questions with a complete, 360-degree view of the gold and silver markets.
The webinar includes:

• Presentations on the fundamental outlook for gold and silver markets by Jim Lowell of Fidelity Investor and Jason Toussaint of World Gold Council
• A presentation by Matt Hougan, President ETF Analytics for IndexUniverse, on how to evaluate and trade gold and silver ETFs
• An in-depth audience-driven Q&A

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