Actively Managed ETFs: Big Plans In Store
July 8, 2009 – As the trend toward exchange traded funds (ETFs) becomes increasingly popular, the industry’s attempt at active management is intensifying. (more…) Continue Reading »

Why ETFs Could Threaten Actively Managed Funds
June 23, 2009 – The recent rally in the stock market has enabled actively managed mutual funds to regain some confidence, but exchange traded funds (ETFs) continue to put the pressure on and make them less appealing. ... Continue Reading »

Reports: BlackRock Has Active Plans for iShares ETFs
June 23, 2009 – The actively managed exchange traded fund (ETF) could soon have a new player, as iShares may enter into this fairly new category of fund under the new providers’ influence. (more…) Continue Reading »

Active or Index ETFs, It All Comes Down to Choice
June 20, 2009 – As mutual fund companies enter the exchange traded fund (ETF) game, there may be a boom in actively managed ETFs. What could this development mean to you in the long run? (more…) Continue Reading »

Claymore Teams Up With Art Laffer for Actively Managed ETF
June 17, 2009 – Claymore has filed to launch a trio of actively managed exchange traded funds (ETFs), including one that’s managed by Laffer Associates, Dr. Art Laffer’s economic research firm. (more…) Continue Reading »

Grail Advisors Adding to ETF Family With Single-Manager Funds
June 10, 2009 – New exchange traded fund (ETF) provider Grail Advisors, which last month launched the first qualitative actively managed ETF, now has plans to expand its lineup even further this year. (more…) Continue Reading »

Why Active ETFs Are a Matter of Definition
May 31, 2009 – The actively managed exchange traded fund(ETF) has had a difficult time gaining traction, but this has not kept providers from expanding on this idea. After all, we’ve been in challenged markets for some time... Continue Reading »

Can Active Commodity ETFs Catch On?
May 26, 2009 – Claymore Securities is looking to expand and it has filed for three new actively managed commodity equity exchange traded funds (ETFs). (more…) Continue Reading »

Why iShares Filing Opens Active ETF Race
May 15, 2009 – iShares is joining the flood of actively managed exchange traded funds (ETFs) that are racing to market. (more…) Continue Reading »

6 Reasons ETFs Are Set For Success
May 14, 2009 – We’re not even halfway into 2009, and already it’s been an eventful year for the exchange traded fund (ETF) industry. What does all the activity mean in the long run? (more…) Continue Reading »