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The Perils of Exchange Traded Funds
By Vaughan ScullyDespite their retail-friendly image today, ETFs were originally designed as a product for professional fund managers and institutional investors, and their involvement is still high.
October 05, 2011
Why Market Volatility Is Slowing Move to IndependenceWith the daily raging seas of a tumultuous market, the virtues of independence are becoming secondary concerns for many advisors.
October 05, 2011
IMF Considers Bond Buyback for EuropeThe International Monetary Fund is considering bold action to aid the eurozone, floating the possibility of a bond-buying proposal on Wednesday.
October 05, 2011
John Hancock Survey: Investor Sentiment Declines Sharply in Third QuarterIn contrast with previous quarters, fewer investors have a positive view of the equity markets, while an increasing share are more comfortable putting their money into fixed or liquid vehicles, such as bonds or cash.
October 05, 2011
John Hancock Survey: Investor Sentiment Declines Sharply in Third QuarterIn contrast with previous quarters, fewer investors have a positive view of the equity markets, while an increasing share are more comfortable putting their money into fixed or liquid vehicles, such as bonds or cash.
October 04, 2011
Bear Market Hugs S&P 500, Making Investors Run for CoverWith the S&P 500 officially entering a bear market early Tuesday, investors are scrambling for guidance as the fourth quarter begins.
October 01, 2011
Use Country ETFs for Targeted Sector ExposureIn recent years, investors have used ETF sector funds to achieve enhanced return potential based on fundamental and technical factors.
October 01, 2011
The Faces of RiskPeople often think of risk as a negative, but risk tolerance is a balance point between too much risk and not enough risk.