ETFs
The top ETF news, analyses and in-depth articles on stock, bond, commodity, sector and other ETFs.
Getting Your Shares
By James J. GreenAdvisor Mike Patton of Integrity Wealth Management in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, thinks highly of exchange traded funds in building client portfolios since they are relatively...
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...
November 01, 2008
Looking AheadWe all know we live in a fast-paced world, but very few 12-month periods have seen as much change and commotion as the recent year....
November 01, 2008
Figuring Out ARS FreezeSince the auction rate securities (ARS) market froze in February of this year, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has gotten 11 of the largest...