Investment Strategies
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A New ETF for Emerging Markets Financial Services
By Kate McBrideFor wealth managers who seek exposure to the financial sector outside of the U.S., there is a new ETF that could merit a closer look. It's based on the Dow Jones Emerging Markets Financial Titans 30 Index.
September 22, 2009
The State of the ConsumerThere's some obvious trepidation out there among buyers, who would rather save than spend. But instead of money-market accounts (and their zero yields), it seems that most folks prefer to stash their savings in the stock and bond markets.
September 14, 2009
A Year Later, Lessons Learned From the Financial CrisisAt Schwab Impact, El-Erian and Fink say we're safer, but not necessarily safe
September 11, 2009
Investing in Asian Debt?Hedge fund managers who want to invest in distressed debt in Asia can get some help in the form of a new "strategic" partnership between two hedge fund service providers.
September 08, 2009
"Trust Doesn't Come and Go"Once an advisor has that trusted relationship with a client, can the advisor "go back" to a non-fiduciary relationship?
September 07, 2009
What's the Prognosis for Passive and Active Management?There is considerable debate over whether the recent decline in stock prices has resulted in a great buying opportunity. And which metrics should advisors use to evaluate that?
September 07, 2009
What Can Currency ETFs do for Your Clients?It was 17 years ago that George Soros wagered $10 billion that the Bank of England (BOE) couldn't maintain the value of the British pound--and won.
September 03, 2009
Seeking RedemptionDeutsche Bank will redeem all shares of a leveraged, exchange-traded note (ETN) on or about September 9th at a price to be determined on that...