ETFs
The top ETF news, analyses and in-depth articles on stock, bond, commodity, sector and other ETFs.
How Does Passive Beat Active? Let Me Count the Ways
By Gil WeinreichIt is indefensible for advisors to use active portfolios for clients money because it is all but guaranteed that they will underperform, Rick Ferri says.
January 27, 2014
A New Practitioner’s Guide to ETFsIf youre thinking about adding ETFs to a clients portfolio, start here.
January 27, 2014
On the Mend: Europe’s Move to RecoveryBroadly speaking, we think Europe is past the worst. Thats reassuring news for investors interested in European equities.
January 27, 2014
Advisor aims to Facebook his way to $10B in assetsJames McDonald has gathered millions in AUM on Facebook, pitching ETF-only portfolios through second opinions.
January 27, 2014
12 Best & Worst Broker-Dealer 401(k) Plans: BrightScopeThe advisors own 401(k) plans at some of these BDs are lacking, BrightScope ratings show.
January 27, 2014
Genuine Alpha Accessible to All AdvisorsVanguard says advisors have the training and tools to offer alpha here and now while generating true client loyalty.
January 24, 2014
iShares Sees 3 Big Trends for Institutions’ ETF Use in 2014Following "test drives" by many last year, BlackRock unit expects institutions, including RIAs, to increasingly use ETFs strategically and tactically in 2014.
January 24, 2014
Top Portfolio Products: Direxion Rolls Out Leveraged Bear, Bull ETFsOther new products include a dividend-focused trust from Hennion & Walsh and a Wharton GC hedge fund.