Vanguard ETFs: How It Gained a Foothold In a Competitive Market
November 6, 2009 – Vanguard was a relative latecomer to the exchange traded fund (ETF) industry, launching its first fund in 2001. But the firm has since become the third-largest ETF provider, thanks in part to low fees.... Continue Reading »

3 ETF Investing Strategies
November 6, 2009 – The expansion of the exchange traded fund (ETF) industry has not only given investors more choices in what they choose to invest, but more options and flexibility in their overall portfolio approach. (more…) Continue Reading »

ETFs to Cover What Warren Buffett Is Buying
November 5, 2009 – Prominent value investor Warren Buffett made a bet on the future of America with his purchase of Burlington Northern Santa Fe. While few are as rich as Buffett, it doesn’t mean you can’t play along... Continue Reading »

How to Use Leveraged and Inverse ETFs
November 3, 2009 – At a time when some investors are trying to get creative with portfolio management while reducing overall risk, leveraged and inverse exchange traded funds (ETFs) might be the right answer if you understand them. (more…) Continue Reading »

Schwab Readies to Launch Commission-Free ETFs
November 2, 2009 – The country’s largest discount brokerage firm, Charles Schwab, is readying to unleash its first four exchange traded funds (ETFs). The ETFs come with a big hook: they’re commission free. (more…) Continue Reading »

The Basics of Building an ETF Portfolio
November 2, 2009 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are intended for creating a low-cost and diverse portfolio regardless of which type of investor you may be. Here’s a breakdown of the various categories you can consider. (more…) Continue Reading »

Mid-Cap ETFs: Take Your Pick
October 30, 2009 – When we listen to the news, we mostly hear about large, brand-name companies. However, mid-sized companies and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) have shown some decent gains as the economy rights itself. (more…) Continue Reading »

4 Ways Brazil’s Growing Middle Class Can Benefit ETFs
October 29, 2009 – Brazil’s development in recent years has had a key positive side effect: a booming middle class. The growth of this segment could help drive  consumption and, in turn, boost the country’s exchange traded funds (ETFs).... Continue Reading »

An ETF for India’s Small-Cap Companies
October 29, 2009 – India has been a fast-growing market for the last few years, and Van Eck is hoping that a small-cap exchange traded fund (ETF) it has in registration with give investors even more exposure to the... Continue Reading »

ETF Spotlight: Market Vectors Brazil Small-Cap (BRF)
October 28, 2009 – ETF Spotlight on Market Vectors Brazil Small-Cap (NYSEArca: BRF), part of a weekly series. (more…) Continue Reading »