ETFs
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UBS Debuts Energy Duo
By Ron DeLeggeUBS introduced two new exchange-traded notes (ETNs) which track exposure to oil futures and natural gas futures prices. The new ETNs are based on two new…
August 31, 2011
Affluent Investor Confidence Index Dropped Sharply in AugustThe Affluent Investor Confidence Index fell nine points in August to 18, its lowest level in a year, while the Million Investor Confidence Index fell four points in August to 9, remaining at a neutral level.
August 30, 2011
ETNs Take Center Stage in Europe’s CrisisThe U.S. ETN marketplace is heavily composed of products issued by European banks.
August 30, 2011
What’s Next for ETFs?The second day of the 'Empowering Investment Advisors' conference kicked off in Denver on Tuesday with a look ahead at the ETF space. The conference was jointly hosted by back-office provider Orion Advisor Services and do-it-yourself alternative investment developer Gemini Fund Services.
August 29, 2011
BlackRock Seeks to Run ETFs Using Own IndexesBlackRock, the worlds largest money manager, filed an application with the SEC for its iShares exchange-traded funds to follow its own indexes rather than those developed by third parties such as Standard & Poors.
August 29, 2011
Hurricane Irene Can’t Close Wall StreetDespite what Hurricane Irene hurled at the business district of New York City, business continued pretty much as usual on Monday morning, with some companies opening their offices and others advising employees to work from home until transportation was fully restored.
August 29, 2011
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