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The Green Advisor: A 21st Century Commodity
By Bob KeaneAt this point it seems highly likely that a climate and energy bill will make it out of Congress this year. Whatever the final form...
June 24, 2009
ETF EnchantmentKevin Ellman, chief executive of Wealth Preservation Solutions in Ridgewood, N.J., began using exchange-traded funds in its portfolios some 10 years ago, after he had become disenchanted with active money managers.
June 24, 2009
PIMCO Launches Its First ETFThe PIMCO 1-3 Year U.S. Treasury Index Fund (TUZ) began trading in early June. This ETF focuses on U.S. Treasuries with short-term maturities and is benchmarked...
June 24, 2009
Sector ETF DiversitySector funds offer investors exposure to a specific industry or sub-industry, while minimizing "company risk."
June 24, 2009
Why a Strong Dollar HurtsRecently, there's been a strong inverse correlation between the greenback and U.S. stocks: stocks rally as the U.S. dollar falls and vice versa.
June 24, 2009
TIPS are Riskier than You ThinkInterest in Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) is surging as investors seek protection against both inflation and deflation.
June 24, 2009
Call for Entries!Research magazine asks readers to enter our third-annual ETF Advisor Hall of Fame contest. Nominations are being accepted from financial advisors (individuals or teams) who make extensive use of ETFs in building client portfolios. The deadline is July 10.