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The top ETF news, analyses and in-depth articles on stock, bond, commodity, sector and other ETFs.
Fearful U.S. Investors Hold Half of Assets in Cash: BlackRock
By Michael S. FischerMost investors around the globe are uncomfortable taking more risk to achieve better returns despite recent stock market gains, a BlackRock survey found.
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 25, 2013
Desert Island Portfolio: What Would You Buy if No One Was Watching?Sheltered from 24/7 news cycles and short-term portfolio statements, the best investments are in the most feared and loathed market sectors, Research Affiliates says.
October 24, 2013
Tiger 21’s 5 Favorite Stocks & Fund ManagersThe annual survey looks at the most valued investments and managers of Tiger 21s 220 ultrawealthy members.
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
‘Dangerous’ Time for Stock Bears, Federated WarnsThe firm says high-net-worth investors are on board and embracing dividend-oriented portfolios, contrary to advisors' assumptions.