ETFs
The top ETF news, analyses and in-depth articles on stock, bond, commodity, sector and other ETFs.
Will ETF Flaws Diminish Their Appeal?
By Melanie WaddellAre exchange-traded funds (ETFs) beginning to show their warts?
December 01, 2010
With Profits Taken, Where Will Stock Prices Head in December?: Searching for Alpha for December 2010Looking back at the performance of the major market indexes in November and YTD, we discern the most likely direction for the stock and bond markets in December.
December 01, 2010
Looking Far and SmallEmerging market stocks are back in rally mode, which means more new funds targeting this category. It also has brought a growing focus on small...
December 01, 2010
Offering Commission-Free CarrotsThe battle for ETF investors just went from hot to hotter. In October, TD Ameritrade became the latest brokerage firm to offer commission free online...
December 01, 2010
401(k) Prospects BrightenWith almost $1 trillion in assets and growing, it's pretty clear financial professionals have embraced ETFs. But one place that has been slow to adopt...
December 01, 2010
Invesco Closing 10 ETFsInvescoPowerShares announced plans to eliminate 10 of the investment firm's ETFs. "We regularly review portfolios carefully evaluating numerous factors such as investment results, length of...
December 01, 2010
Metals Basket DebutsWant to own precious metals but aren't sure which ones? A new exchange-traded product called the ETFS Physical Precious Metal Basket Shares (GLTR) removes some of...
December 01, 2010
Commodities vs. CompaniesDo commodity etfs belong in your clients' portfolios? Some advisors feel exposure to stocks, bonds, real estate and cash offers most people all the diversification...