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The top ETF news, analyses and in-depth articles on stock, bond, commodity, sector and other ETFs.
Top Portfolio Products: Schwab Adds Dividend ETF, Ashmore EM Mutual Fund
By Marlene Y. SatterNew products introduced over the last week include a new dividend ETF from Schwab. Also, Ashmore launched a new emerging markets fund, and Russell expanded two of its indexes to global markets.
October 21, 2011
For Investors, Playing it 'Safe' can be RiskyInvestors remain anxious to find safety even as the stock market moves back toward positive territory for the year.
October 21, 2011
Don’t Blame All ETFs for Market Volatility, Schwab SaysAs the SEC considers whether exchange traded funds are to blame for causing the recent spate of market volatility, Charles Schwabs ETF team stepped forward Friday to defend them.
October 21, 2011
ETFs, North Africa & Oil: A Cool Arab SpringPolitical uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa have spread considerably since early 2011, with Thursday marking the end of the regime (and life) of Col. Moammar Gadhafi in Libya. But ETFs with a focus on the region have been falling sharply, along with oil prices.
October 20, 2011
FPA Capital’s Bob Rodriguez Forecasts Recession, Cautious on Markets: AdvisorOne ExclusiveLegendary money manager Rodriguez says structural changes are key to our fiscal revival but doubts the country's political will to make them.
October 19, 2011
SEC Assessing ETFs’ Effect on Market Volatility, Rominger Tells SenateThe director of the SEC's Division of Investment Management told a Senate panel that the commission was reviewing the adequacy of investor disclosure about the ETFs, their liquidity and whether they contribute to market volatility.
October 18, 2011
Grinch Looks Poised to Steal Christmas From Retailers, Mall OwnersThe years longest sustained sales season encompassing Thanksgiving and Christmas is just on the horizon, but early indicators suggest little holiday cheer for retailers.
October 18, 2011
Advisors Rank Top 5 Internal, External Fund WholesalersA report released by Cogent Research found that advisors favor certain mutual fund companies when it comes to their internal and external wholesaling efforts.