First Trust And ISE Create ETFs
February 27, 2007 – A press release states The International Securities And Exchange (ISE) announced it has entered into an agreement with First Trust Advisors to create and list exchange traded funds (ETFs). They will list on three... Continue Reading »

Asian ETFs Performing
February 27, 2007 – As a whole, Asian markets continue to beat the S&P 500, with some weakness from China and Taiwan exchange traded funds(ETFs). This was mostly due to their closed markets last week for the Chinese... Continue Reading »

ETF Conference Highlights
February 26, 2007 – Many of the ETF industry experts have gathered at the Maximizing Market Returns with ETFs conference in Miami. (You can’t beat the weather….) This marks the first ETF only event in the U.S. this... Continue Reading »

Are ETFs Gimmicky?
February 26, 2007 – Jack Bogle, of The Vanguard Group, accused the exchange traded fund (ETF) industry of producing gimmicky funds with narrow sector focus, high intermediation costs and excessive turnover. Mark Armbruster wrote for The Wall Street... Continue Reading »

TRAKRs Tax Efficiency Beats ETFs
February 26, 2007 – There is an investment opportunity that gives a tax treatment with an edge over exchange traded funds (ETFs). TRAKRs are futures contracts but differ from the usual commodities contracts in that buyers don’t use... Continue Reading »

ETFs New and Exciting
February 26, 2007 – Two industry heavyweights spoke at Nisca’s 25th Annual Conference and Expo, mentioning exchange traded funds (ETFs) in their debate. Jack Bogle spoke of his dream for fund investors and Paul Haaga took aim at... Continue Reading »

Despite Political Problems, Korea (EWY) ETF Hits High
February 25, 2007 – The South Korean exchange traded fund (ETF) hit a year-to-date high as political conflicts get worked out. A December presidential election has left some time to get political wrinkles ironed out and South Korean... Continue Reading »

Nusbaum Rebutes ETF “Advice”
February 25, 2007 – Roger Nusbaum of TheStreet.com has a few clarifications for those  concerned about exchange traded fund (ETF) misinformation.  He feels this comes about by a fundamental lack of understanding of the product and the importance... Continue Reading »