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August 12, 2009
It's the difference that mattersThe cornerstone of effective marketing is "positioning"-- a concept that has increasingly gained importance since it entered the marketing literature almost 50 years ago. For an agent, your positioning is what sets you apart from the competition.
August 11, 2009
Obama Administration Proposes Derivatives ReformThe Obama administration sent suggested wording for legislation that will regulate OTC derivatives, including credit default swaps (CDS), to Congress on August 11.
August 01, 2009
Lessons from the Financial Crisis: A Systematic Approach to Client RelationshipsWe are approaching the one-year anniversary of the day the Lehman Brothers, one of Wall Street's biggest brand-name firms, declared bankruptcy. If you're a financial advisor, you recall what happened next: The market went into a
August 01, 2009
Emerging Markets Spur ETF SurgeDon't look now, but emerging markets have rediscovered their mojo. After declining more than 50 percent last year and leading global stocks into a freefall,...
August 01, 2009
The ETF Advisor: Those Outperforming Small CapsSmall-cap stocks are a thorny problem for investors. With thousands of different issues and little analytical coverage available, it is a difficult and time-consuming task...
August 01, 2009
Direxion Reverse Splits FundsOn July 8, the Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3x Shares (FAS) had a 1-for-5 reverse split and the Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3x Shares (FAZ)...
August 01, 2009
ProShares Expands Leveraged LineupProShares has been one of this summer's busiest ETF providers. The company has introduced 10 more ETFs built to deliver daily magnified returns. Four of the...