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The top ETF news, analyses and in-depth articles on stock, bond, commodity, sector and other ETFs.
In Defense of Gold as a Defensive Asset
By Nitesh ShahThe Fed is behind the curve on rate hikes, and thats good news for gold investors.
May 26, 2016
17 Unexpected Expenses in RetirementHelp clients learn about these potentially unforeseen retirement costs, which can cause both major and minor financial fallout.
May 25, 2016
Maintain Focus When Using Currency-Hedged ETFsLately, the rising-dollar trend has stalled out and the performance advantage of currency-hedged funds has been hampered as well.
May 24, 2016
High-Yield Bonds: The One Place Not to Own an ETFThere has been a remarkable trend lately among ETFs invested in high-yield bonds dramatic outflows of cash.
May 24, 2016
Index Funds Show Surprised Investors Their DownsideThe low cost of index funds "seems to be providing a halo effect that could blindside investors during volatile markets," Natixis says.
May 23, 2016
Columbia Threadneedle to Buy Smart-Beta GroupColumbia Threadneedle, part of Ameriprise Financial, says one of its units is acquiring Emerging Global Advisors, a maker of smart-beta portfolios focused…
May 23, 2016
A Random Talk With Burton MalkielMalkiel, the famous author of A Random Walk Down Wall Street, talks about why he dislikes smart beta and how he invests his own money.