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The top ETF news, analyses and in-depth articles on stock, bond, commodity, sector and other ETFs.
What I Sent Clients in Light of Market Volatility
By Mike PattonA roundup of recent practice doings, including comparing client portfolio returns with the overall markets.
August 13, 2011
Self-made millionaire pays it forward, Part 2William L. MacDonald's book "MERGE: Simplify the Complex Sale in Five Surefire Steps" reveals the art and science of the complex sale. Here's a sample.
August 12, 2011
3 Ways to Soothe Panicked ClientsSteve Rudolph, an advisor affiliated with Commonwealth Financial, hosts calls to discuss short-term market moves and long-term investing goals.
August 12, 2011
Georgia on My Mind: Emerging Market TemptationsA bank in Georgia is offering a dazzling 8% rate on a 1-year CD or 9% for 2 years, but its not SunTrust Bank in Atlanta but TBC Bank in Tibilisi.
August 12, 2011
Gold Price Seen Supported Despite Margin Hike: ReportThough the CME increased margin requirements 22% on U.S. gold futures positions effective Thursday, a report by ETF Securities says that the move is likely not indicative of a trend toward additional aggressive increases.
August 12, 2011
Van Eck, Merrill Let Investors Trade HOLDRs for ETFsThe deal effects six HOLDRS and should take place in the fourth quarter. Merrill Lynch is expected to de-list the HOLDRs after the transaction, according to Van Eck.
August 12, 2011
European Markets Gain Ground After Ban on Short SellingEurope's markets seemed to have regained some of their appetite for risk on Friday as shares rose. Part of the reason was a ban on the short selling of stocks put in place Thursday night by some euro zone countries.
August 11, 2011
BlackRock Adds Index Funds for DC Plans as Index Trend GrowsBlackRock's head of defined contribution plans, Chip Castille, says the firm's launch of 10 new index funds comes in response to a growing trend toward index funds for DC plans.