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World equity markets register worst month in history
By Staff WriterOctober was the worst month ever in history for world equity markets; investors lost an estimated $5.79 trillion. Standard & Poor's data shows that the...
November 01, 2008
Getting Your SharesAdvisor 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
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...