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The top ETF news, analyses and in-depth articles on stock, bond, commodity, sector and other ETFs.
Chaos and opportunity in financial uncertainty
By Staff Writer"Government Bails Out Fannie May and Freddie Mac." "Markets In Turmoil." "Wall Street in Crisis as Giants Teeter." "Banking Free Fall Not Over." These were some newspaper headlines and media broadcast
November 01, 2008
Has Gold Lost Its Mojo?After breaking the $1,000 an ounce barrier during the spring, gold's seemingly invincible run has hit a brick wall. Has gold lost its mojo? The price...
November 01, 2008
ETFs vs. Mutual FundsEarlier this year, during April, May and June, ETF Providers were busy launching new ETFs. Close to 110 new ETFs were unveiled in this three-month...
November 01, 2008
Bear Stearns Liquidates ETFJust months after being launched, the plug has already been pulled on the Bear Stearns Currency Yield Fund (YYY). The fund, which gained infamy for...
November 01, 2008
Bad News Inspiring Bearish ETFsThe financial crisis that accelerated when Lehman Brothers Holdings (LEH) was pushed into bankruptcy protection sent chills through stock markets around the world. Exchange-traded funds...
November 01, 2008
Investing in Turbulent TimesThe housing crisis and credit market upheaval that began last year have been creating a roller coaster ride for market participants with equity markets down...
November 01, 2008
Pimco to Enter ETF BusinessThe reputation of Pacific Investment Management Company (Pimco) as a shrewd bond fund manager has served the company well. Soon, everyone will learn if that...
November 01, 2008
The ETF 'Safety Net'Ford's Model T was the car that "put America on wheels". ETFs were the vehicle that brought sector investing from Wall Street to Main Street. Sector...