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		<title>Emerging Market Bond ETFs that Hedge Currency Risks</title>
		<link>http://www.etftrends.com/2012/05/emerging-market-bond-etfs-that-hedge-currency-risks/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 13:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Lydon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bond ETFs]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Emerging market equities and bonds have become standard in investors portfolios, as stronger economic growth in these countries is evident. Emerging market government issued bond exchange traded funds (ETFs) have increased in popularity due to their high yield and diversification benefits.
&#8220;With the sovereign debt crisis in Europe, investors are re-evaluating  which countries are most [...]]]></description>
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		<title>&#8216;Obamacare&#8217; Impact on Healthcare ETFs</title>
		<link>http://www.etftrends.com/2012/05/obamacare-impact-on-healthcare-etfs/</link>
		<comments>http://www.etftrends.com/2012/05/obamacare-impact-on-healthcare-etfs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 12:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Lydon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[SPDR Health Care Select Sector (NYSEArca: XLV) has been showing signs of an uptrend as companies within the index have dividend yields and decent valuations. The pending Supreme Court healthcare reform decision will eventually steer the healthcare sector.
&#8220;Year to date through May 18, XLV was u 4.6%. This was near the 4.3% increase in the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bill Gross and PIMCO&#8217;s BOND ETF</title>
		<link>http://www.etftrends.com/2012/05/86041/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 11:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Lydon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bond ETFs]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Actively Managed ETFs]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[PIMCO Total Return Bond ETF (NYSEArca: BOND) has been the center of attention in the ETF business since the March launch. The fund has outperformed its mutual fund predecessor, which speaks volumes for Bill Gross&#8217;s strategy considering this is his first attempt into the exchange traded fund industry.
BOND has already gathered $1 billion in assets [...]]]></description>
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		<title>AdvisorShares Partners with Cousteau on Sustainable ETF</title>
		<link>http://www.etftrends.com/2012/05/advisorshares-partners-with-cousteau-on-sustainable-etf/</link>
		<comments>http://www.etftrends.com/2012/05/advisorshares-partners-with-cousteau-on-sustainable-etf/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 19:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Lydon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Feature Stories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[New ETFs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Actively Managed ETFs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Current Affairs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DOG]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[EFZ]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Emerging Markets]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[GIVE]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Global ETFs]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Socially Responsible ETFs]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[AdvisorShares has partnered with environmental advocate Philippe Cousteau, Jr. to launch an actively managed exchange traded fund that focuses on sustainable investment themes, with a philanthropic objective.
On Thursday, the AdvisorShares Global Echo ETF (NYSEArca: GIVE) began trading, according to a press release. [AdvisorShares to Launch Sustainable ETF]
GIVE has a high expense ratio of 1.7%, of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sector ETFs for Defense: Utilities and Consumer Staples</title>
		<link>http://www.etftrends.com/2012/05/sector-etfs-for-defense-utilities-and-consumer-staples/</link>
		<comments>http://www.etftrends.com/2012/05/sector-etfs-for-defense-utilities-and-consumer-staples/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 17:01:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Spence</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Feature Stories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sector ETFs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Consumer Staples]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Defensive sectors such as utilities and consumer staples lagged the market in early 2012 but have closed the gap during the recent risk-off bout.
Some investors are hunkering down in these more-stable sectors and there are many ETF options to choose from.
Many traders use State Street’s Sector SPDR lineup when targeting specific U.S. industries. The ETFs [...]]]></description>
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		<title>ETF Chart of the Day: Italian Government Bonds</title>
		<link>http://www.etftrends.com/2012/05/etf-chart-of-the-day-italian-government-bonds-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.etftrends.com/2012/05/etf-chart-of-the-day-italian-government-bonds-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 14:54:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paul Weisbruch, Street One Financial</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Global ETFs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Italy]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the best performers in the exchange traded product universe in 2012 is a little known product offered by PowerShares that is designed to deliver leveraged long exposure to the Italian sovereign debt market.
PowerShares DB 3X Italian Treasury Bond Futures ETN (NYSEArca: ITLT) has rallied 42.21% year to date and Italy is clearly in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Safe-Haven Currency ETFs Shine in Euro Crisis</title>
		<link>http://www.etftrends.com/2012/05/safe-haven-currency-etfs-shine-in-euro-crisis/</link>
		<comments>http://www.etftrends.com/2012/05/safe-haven-currency-etfs-shine-in-euro-crisis/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 13:20:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Lydon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Feature Stories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Global ETFs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Currency ETFs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Current Affairs]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.etftrends.com/?p=86133</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Currency exchange traded funds pegged to perceived safe havens such as the U.S. dollar and Japanese yen have rallied on fears Greece will leave the euro.
The Japanese yen, U.S. dollar and even Swiss franc are considered reliable currencies during times of global distress as these countries offer lower lending rates. Additionally, Japan and Switzerland have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>JP Morgan’s Planned Copper ETF Draws Opposition</title>
		<link>http://www.etftrends.com/2012/05/jp-morgan%e2%80%99s-planned-copper-etf-draws-opposition/</link>
		<comments>http://www.etftrends.com/2012/05/jp-morgan%e2%80%99s-planned-copper-etf-draws-opposition/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 12:04:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Spence</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Commodity ETFs]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[New ETFs]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A law firm that represents major copper producers and traders has sent a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission opposing a physically-backed copper ETF proposed by JP Morgan (NYSE: JPM).
Vandenberg &#38; Feliu LLP said the planned JP Morgan ETF would be backed by physical copper that must meet the London Metal Exchange requirements for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>ProShares Lists Covered Bond ETF</title>
		<link>http://www.etftrends.com/2012/05/proshares-lists-covered-bond-etf/</link>
		<comments>http://www.etftrends.com/2012/05/proshares-lists-covered-bond-etf/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 11:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Lydon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Feature Stories]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Bond ETFs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[COBO]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[High-quality, investment-grade fixed-income assets have garnered a lot of attention as the markets lose their footing. Investors seeking to branch out of the Treasuries market may now consider the ProShares&#8216; new covered bond ETF with an emphasis on AAA-rated securities.
According to a press release, the ProShares USD Covered Bond (NYSEArca: COBO) tries to reflect the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Be Careful When Stretching for Yield with MLP ETFs</title>
		<link>http://www.etftrends.com/2012/05/be-careful-when-stretching-for-yield-with-mlp-etfs/</link>
		<comments>http://www.etftrends.com/2012/05/be-careful-when-stretching-for-yield-with-mlp-etfs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 21:53:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Lydon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Dividend ETFs]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Master limited partnership, or MLP, exchange traded funds are quickly gaining traction among yield-hungry investors, which is understandable given their high dividend payouts. However, potential investors should act with caution as there are some risks to consider.
MLP ETFs have fallen in May along with the equity market.
“Investors who are looking at higher yielding alternatives such [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why Retail ETFs Need to Get Back on Track</title>
		<link>http://www.etftrends.com/2012/05/why-retail-etfs-need-to-get-back-on-track/</link>
		<comments>http://www.etftrends.com/2012/05/why-retail-etfs-need-to-get-back-on-track/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 18:50:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Spence</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sector ETFs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Consumer Discretionary]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[ETFs following retail and consumer discretionary stocks have been among the top sector performers in 2012 but have faltered along with the S&#38;P 500 in May. The sector regaining its footing would be a positive sign for the overall market and sentiment on consumer spending, which dominates the U.S. economy.
“The floor looked to be collapsing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Gold ETF Selling Could Speed Metal’s Decline</title>
		<link>http://www.etftrends.com/2012/05/gold-etf-selling-could-speed-metal%e2%80%99s-decline/</link>
		<comments>http://www.etftrends.com/2012/05/gold-etf-selling-could-speed-metal%e2%80%99s-decline/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 18:06:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Spence</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Commodity ETFs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Feature Stories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[GLD]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gold]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Gold ETFs helped fuel the precious metal’s historic rally as the exchange-listed funds allowed investors to buy gold in one trade without the hassles of transporting or storing bullion.
Although gold prices have weakened to under $1,600 an ounce, investors in bullion-backed ETFs haven’t rushed for the exits. They’ve generally stayed the course so far, which [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chart of the Day: Apple and Tech ETFs</title>
		<link>http://www.etftrends.com/2012/05/chart-of-the-day-apple-and-tech-etfs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 16:33:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paul Weisbruch, Street One Financial</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Feature Stories]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Markets sold off hard Wednesday with technology sector ETFs falling about as much as the major stock indexes such as the Dow and S&#38;P 500.
We have noted throughout 2012 that the Technology sector has been a relative strength leader compared to the broad market S&#38;P 500, largely due to the leadership of Apple (NasdaqGS: AAPL).
With [...]]]></description>
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		<title>ETFs Scream Risk-Off</title>
		<link>http://www.etftrends.com/2012/05/etfs-scream-risk-off/</link>
		<comments>http://www.etftrends.com/2012/05/etfs-scream-risk-off/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 15:47:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Spence</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Asset Class ETFs]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Exchange traded funds hitched to virtually every asset class are flashing serious warning signs as markets react with fear to the possibility of a Greek exit from the euro.
Whether you look at ETFs tracking stocks, bonds, commodities or currencies, it’s not a pretty picture. The Dow was down more than 150 points in midday trading [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ex-Merrill Strategist Bernstein Launches ETF Model Portfolios</title>
		<link>http://www.etftrends.com/2012/05/ex-merrill-strategist-bernstein-launches-etf-model-portfolios/</link>
		<comments>http://www.etftrends.com/2012/05/ex-merrill-strategist-bernstein-launches-etf-model-portfolios/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 14:27:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Spence</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Richard Bernstein Advisors has launched several model strategies using exchange traded funds as more advisors utilize ETFs to build model portfolios.
CEO Richard Bernstein is the former chief investment strategist at Merrill Lynch and noted market commentator.
The model portfolios are called Sector Model Rotation, or SMRT, and will use the First Trust AlphaDEX sector ETFs. [Should [...]]]></description>
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