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Top Portfolio Products: New Corporate Bond ETF From iShares
By Marlene Y. SatterGlobal X launches MLP ETF, and AdvisorShares plans Global Echo sustainable ETF launch in May.
April 18, 2012
For Wealthy, Cars Can Bring the Fun Back to InvestingMany high-net-worth clients are investing in a range of collectibles during this low-yield era, including collectible cars. A look at some of the prices paid, plus photos of some of those cars.
April 14, 2012
3 Steps to Protect Your Clients’ Fine Wine CollectionsFine wines are a truly liquid asset but unlike a bond or stock portfolio, a fine wine collection is subject to much more than market risk. Here's how to manage wine's unique risks.
April 13, 2012
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like 2011Echoing warnings by the hedge fund manager George Soros and the WTO, the Financial Times points to similarities in market moves over the past three years.
April 10, 2012
Bernanke Strategy Won't Work: MerkAs Fed chairman Ben Bernanke keeps interest rates low to combat the possibility of a depression, says Merk, hes inviting inflationwhich may not be as easy to fight as Bernanke may believe.
April 10, 2012
In Uncertain Times, Top Advisors Focus on Their StrengthsRydex AdvisorBenchmarking survey finds advisors are focusing on better defining their services to help differentiate themselves.
April 10, 2012
Cogent: Advisor Usage of ETFs Rose 10% in 2011, Outpacing Other ProductsThe report reveals that 66% of advisors now sell ETFs, up from 60% in in 2010, 55% in 2009 and 46% in 2007. The percent change between 2007 and 2011 is 43%, outpacing the four-year percent change of mutual funds (2%), individual securities (5%), variable annuities (4%), separately managed accounts...
April 10, 2012
Cogent: Advisor Usage of ETFs Rose 10% in 2011, Outpacing Other ProductsThe report reveals that 66% of advisors now sell ETFs, up from 60% in in 2010, 55% in 2009 and 46% in 2007. The percent change between 2007 and 2011 is 43%, outpacing the four-year percent change of mutual funds (2%), individual securities (5%), variable annuities (4%), separately managed accounts...