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The top ETF news, analyses and in-depth articles on stock, bond, commodity, sector and other ETFs.
Schwab Seeks to Lead in ETF Education
By Gil WeinreichCharles Schwab announced its game-changing commission-free ETF platform to much fanfare on Thursday, but less heralded has been a new ETF education resource launched last year that could help advisors use these ETFs.
February 06, 2013
ETF Addicts to Get Fill at Year’s Biggest EventThe worlds largest gathering of advisors, investors and service providers focused on exchange-traded products opens Sunday in sunny Florida where the temperatures should be about 80 degrees but where discussions of hot relate strictly to investments.
February 06, 2013
Roubini, Legendary Pessimist, Is ‘Optimistic’ on StocksThe noted New York University economist told CNBC on Tuesday that the "easy money" policy of the Fed will continue for "as far as the eye can see" and that's going to continue to be good for the U.S. stock market.
February 05, 2013
Pension Funds Sue BlackRock on iShares RevenuesTwo unions charge the firm of burdening them with excessive fees and systematically violating its fiduciary duties.
February 05, 2013
January Fund Flows Show Exuberant Investors: Strategic Insight, TrimTabsAn all-time record $77.4 billion flowed into U.S.-listed equity mutual funds and ETFs in January, according to TrimTabs Investment Research. Also in January, net inflows to bond funds are estimated to exceed $40 billion, says Strategic Insight.
February 05, 2013
Active ETFs Thriving at 5, Says AdvisorShares’ HammanWhen asked about whats happening with active ETFs now that theyve hit their five-year mark, Noah Hamman, founder and CEO of AdvisorShares Investments, is succinct; Theyre growing.
February 05, 2013
Libertas’ Koos Banks on International ETFsThere are plenty of opportunities to choose from, says the Libertas Wealth Management founder, particularly if one assesses international investment choices on a relative strength basis.
February 04, 2013
Bearish Bremmer, Bullish Bernstein Clash at IMCA ForumTake your pick: the free markets are in their death throes, or we are in the middle of the biggest bull market well ever see.