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India ETFs: How Consumers Are Driving Growth

February 08, 2010 at 3:00 pm by Tom Lydon

India ETFsIt’s often been said that in the United States, consumer spending accounts for two-thirds of economic growth. But we’re not alone – consumer spending is driving India’s exchange traded funds (ETFs) along the path to prosperity. [More...]

 

The SEC Takes Aim at 12(b)-1 Fees in ETFs

February 08, 2010 at 2:00 pm by Tom Lydon

ETF 12(b)-1The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is cracking down on the mutual fund and exchange traded fund (ETF) industry. The target of its ire: 12(b)-1 fees. [More...]

 

Mutual Funds or ETFs: How to Choose

February 08, 2010 at 1:00 pm by Tom Lydon

110_F_795732_qAU5X8b4syIPeBvWcDB9b4jusCnlDS When you’re just getting started with investing, it’s wise to explore your options. Once upon a time, mutual funds were the way to go. These days, though, exchange traded funds (ETFs) are the better bet for most investors – at any stage. [More...]

 

Tom Lydon Talks Active ETFs in the Wall Street Journal

February 08, 2010 at 11:20 am by Tom Lydon

Tom Lydon spoke with Daisy Maxey at The Wall Street Journal last week about Grail Advisors‘ move to convert a mutual fund into an actively managed exchange traded fund (ETF). Click here to read the full story.

 

4 Reasons to Mind the Copper ETF Rally

February 08, 2010 at 11:00 am by Tom Lydon

Copper ETFsCopper prices have hit their lowest point since Oct. 19, and are 20% below this year’s high price. Enter the bargain hunters, out buying everything from copper exchange traded notes (ETNs) to the physical metal. [More...]

 

ETFs Lag on Eurozone Debt and Economic Recovery Worries

February 08, 2010 at 10:00 am by Tom Lydon

ETF UpdateWorries about the security of the economic recovery as well as lingering concerns about the debt situation in Europe have stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) wavering between positive and negative territory this morning. [More...]

 

6 ETFs to Play the World Economic Recovery

February 08, 2010 at 10:00 am by Tom Lydon

globe_reflection_light_227745_tn There’s no doubt about it: the global economic recovery is happening. However, every region is recovering at its own pace, which means investors could see some uneven moves in the months to come. The varying levels of recovery should play out in exchange traded funds (ETFs), too. [More...]

 

Goldman Sachs Readies Its ETF Game

February 08, 2010 at 6:00 am by Tom Lydon

Goldman ETFGoldman Sachs wants to get in on the exchange traded fund (ETF) industry. But first, the financial industry giant has launched a mutual fund that holds ETFs covering a range of asset classes. [More...]

 
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