ETFs
The top ETF news, analyses and in-depth articles on stock, bond, commodity, sector and other ETFs.
Morningstar Launches Smart Beta Ratings System
By Emily ZulzAt its ETF Conference, Morningstar introduces a smart betaor "strategic beta" in Morningstar parlanceexchange-traded product classification system.
September 18, 2014
PIMCO’s ‘Secret’: Its Managers, Including Bill Gross, Still Trade DailyPIMCOs Jerome Schneider told Morningstar ETF conference attendees that the bond giant's portfolio managers, even CIO Gross, still spend much of their time trading.
September 18, 2014
Schwab Adds 65 ETFs to Fee-Free PlatformInvestors can now trade more than 180 ETFs online through Schwab with no charge.
September 18, 2014
What Do ETFs Really Cost?There are significant misconceptions that exist about the total expense ratio of ETFs, including among some people considered ETF experts.
September 18, 2014
Passive Beats Active in August Fund Flows: MorningstarThe research firm releases ETF data for the first time, saying the funds represent a growing portion of investors' net worth.
September 18, 2014
BlackRock’s Koesterich: 3 Strong Headwinds Hampering U.S. EconomyAt Morningstar ETF conference, BlackRock and iShares chief investment strategist sees demographics, debt and wage stagnation keeping GDP growth in check.
September 16, 2014
Beware: ETN Pitfalls AboundETNs have a number of benefits, but also shortcomings, including credit risk and taxation. It's important that advisors weigh ETNs' pros and cons to make the right choice for clients.
September 16, 2014
U.S. retains lion’s share of mutual fund industry net revenueBy investment objective, the report forecasts that equities will remain the primary assets under management in 2018.