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Invest in ‘The Lucky Country’ via ETFs
By Vaughan ScullySince the Great Recession started to take shape in 2008, one mega-theme has dominated financial markets around the world: the avoidance of risk at any cost.
March 01, 2012
Bill Gross Brings Active Management to PIMCO Total Return ETF LaunchWith the launch of the PIMCO Total Return ETF, managed by Bill Gross, investors are closely watching to see how his active management of an ETF fares.
February 27, 2012
Who’ll Win Election in 2012? Look to Stock MarketForget tracking polls, focus groups and kissing babies. The most accurate predictor of election year winners might be the stock market.
February 27, 2012
Frontier Markets Left Behind in Latest Stock Market RallyWhile small-cap stocks are benefiting significantly in the latest market rally, small market indexes are being left behind.
February 24, 2012
Targeting Asian Small CapsState Street Global Advisors (SSgA) launched the SPDR S&P Small Cap Emerging Asia Pacific ETF (GMFS), which is the first emerging Asia Pacific ETF to target small cap stocks in the region.
February 24, 2012
Inflation ETFs UnveiledProShares launched the ProShares 30 Year TIPS/TSY Spread (RINF) and the ProShares Short 30 Year TIPS/TSY Spread (FINF).
February 24, 2012
Seeking Lower VolatilityInvesco PowerShares added an emerging markets ETF and an international developed equity ETF to its lineup. Both products are aimed at minimizing stock market volatility.
February 24, 2012
‘Triumphs’ of the RegulatorsThe magnificent and multiple failures of financial regulators over the past few years have been rather alarming.