ETFs
The top ETF news, analyses and in-depth articles on stock, bond, commodity, sector and other ETFs.
Most ETF sponsors focused on passives
By Warren S. HerschMost investors need alternative investment vehicles to optimize the risk-adjusted performance of their portfolios.
October 28, 2013
Are Fundamental ETFs Better?While traditional market capitalization weighted funds still rule the roost, ETFs that use alternative weighting strategies deserve attention.
October 28, 2013
Managing Risk in the Hunt for High YieldIn this environment of historic low yields, advisors can provide retiring boomers with reasonable income along with some principal preservation.
October 27, 2013
Top Portfolio Products: First Trust Rolls Out Tactical Commodity FundInnealta Capital offers fund of ETFs; new robotics/automation index from ROBO-STOX.
October 24, 2013
In Competitive Stroke, Fidelity Launches Low-Cost, No-Commission ETFsTrading began Thursday on 10 new Fidelity sector ETFs offered at 12 bps, with BlackRock as the funds subadvisor. Fidelity move may threaten Schwab and TD Ameritrade's ETF platforms for advisors.
October 23, 2013
Don’t Claim Social Security Before 70, Alicia Munnell SaysMunnell of Boston College argues that 70 is the de facto retirement age at least as far as Social Security is concerned.
October 21, 2013
Are We Near the End of a Long Bull Run?A look at the past 13 years of Dow history raises the question: Is a third bear on the way? Rob Arnott seems to think so...