September 2008

Funds Scramble to Deliver Transparency ETFs Offer
September 30, 2008 – Investors who want to know what they own need to look no further than exchange traded funds (ETFs), something that has become increasingly apparent. After the last few tumultuous weeks we’ve had, it’s no shock that... Continue Reading »

Looking for ETF Opportunities Today and Tomorrow
September 29, 2008 – Smart exchange traded fund (ETF) investors not only look for opportunities in areas that are currently moving up, but they also look for opportunities that may develop in the future, long before they’re actually here. The... Continue Reading »

Dow Jones Loses Nearly 800 Points In Volatile Session
September 29, 2008 – The Dow Jones Industrial Average posted its largest one-day loss ever, leaving few bright spots in the world of exchange traded funds (ETFs). The Dow today plunged 777 points, by far surpassing the previous record of... Continue Reading »

Retail ETFs Rose In August Despite Flat Spending
September 29, 2008 – Consumer spending became even weaker in August as back-to-school shopping failed to deliver a boost to the sector, even though retail exchange traded funds (ETFs) managed small gains for the month. Spending was the weakest it’s... Continue Reading »

House Votes No On Bailout; ETFs, Stocks Sink
September 29, 2008 – As the government’s $700 billion bailout plan failed to pass in the House, fear tore through Wall Street and exchange traded funds (ETFs). As the vote was shown on TV, stocks plunged as investors worried that... Continue Reading »

Investors See Benefits of ETFs in 401(k) Plans
September 29, 2008 – Investors who seek their own retirement plans and or manage their own 401(k)s are increasingly choosing exchange traded funds (ETFs) as their investments of choice. Lisa Shidler for Investment News explains that self-directed accounts allow investors... Continue Reading »

Federal Rescue Is Just the Beginning for Financial ETFs
September 29, 2008 – The bailout that many hope will be the salve to soothe volatile markets and hurting exchange traded funds (ETFs) cleared a hurdle this weekend. Lawmakers agreed to the deal, and now the vote is being put... Continue Reading »

Money Market Funds On the Rebound With Assets
September 29, 2008 – It appears that no permanent reputation damage has been done in the wake of the money market fund mess that began two weeks ago, as assets are on the rebound. Last Monday, the funds added $1.5... Continue Reading »

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