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ETFs Up 7% in 2012, Exceeding $1 Trillion, State Street Says
By Joyce HansonAs of May 31, the U.S. ETF industry has more than $1.1 trillion in assets under management comprising 1,251 funds, for asset growth of 7.1% since year-end 2011, SSgA reported.
June 27, 2012
Regulators Fueled Facebook FlopThe fiasco surrounding the IPO of Facebook (FB) was a classic comedy of errors, with stock underwriters, exchange operators and the companys insiders denying everything and blaming everyone but themselves.
June 27, 2012
Is Gold in Trouble?Goldbugs are nervous, and rightly so. Their beloved metalthe currency of last resorthas been acting more like a basket case than a bastion of safety.
June 27, 2012
Scottrade’s Spirit; Pursuing Practice Excellence; Fiduciary Best Practices: July Investment Advisor—SlideshowMost people are happy enough to talk about themselves, but Brian Davis, who is the focus Investment Advisors cover story, consistently highlights his teams efforts in providing value and service at Scottrades institutional arm.
June 26, 2012
Rise of Brazil and the Beautiful GamesFor Brazil, the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games are about more than just sportstheyre a chance to showcase that the country is worth investing in.
June 26, 2012
Square Peg in a Round Hole?After a decade of tremendous growth among both retail and institutional investors, in which assets under management eclipsed the $1 trillion mark, exchange-traded funds have yet to gain a meaningful foothold in 401(k) plans, which are still dominated by traditional mutual funds.
June 26, 2012
Finding Yield in Unusual PlacesIn the great search for yield, Envestnet|PMC uncovered some sectors of the markets where you might not expect to find good sources of income.
June 25, 2012
7 Liquid Alternatives for a Bear MarketAdvisors and investors looking for bear-market performance should look at how liquid alternatives fared during some recent pullbacks.