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The top ETF news, analyses and in-depth articles on stock, bond, commodity, sector and other ETFs.
3 Rules for Picking Alternative ETFs
By Grant EngelbartMany alternative ETFs have come under scrutiny for their lack of effectiveness or liquidity. The "three C's" can help you and your clients avoid pitfalls.
May 19, 2016
Hartford Funds to Buy Smart Beta Firm Lattice StrategiesAcquisitions are on a tear as investors look to boost returns from new products.
May 18, 2016
Why Advisors Need to Manage Investors' ExpectationsAn investment panel at Envestnet's Advisor Summit in Chicago suggests that advisors think long term and expect little in the short term.
May 18, 2016
Most Fed Officials Said June Hike Likely if Economy WarrantsBut policymakers were divided over whether those conditions were likely to be met in time.
May 18, 2016
American Funds Tops Fidelity as No. 2 Mutual Fund FamilyMorningstar says that, as of April, there is a change in the second-largest fund group.
May 17, 2016
Columbia Threadneedle Moves Into Expanding Smart Beta FieldBlackRock says the smart beta ETF niche is likely to grow at twice the rate of the overall market.
May 17, 2016
Russia Should Foment a Bond Market RevolutionWhat if Russia, or any international bond issuer, just bypassed the middlemen and sold its securities directly to investors?
May 16, 2016
Top Portfolio Products: Star Manager Starts His Own Investment FirmGoing global is the direction of choice for several new mutual funds, including two from a new investment company founded by a top-performing portfolio manager.