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Why Schwab’s Move Into ETFs Could Be Big

Tom Lydon — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:00:19 +0000

Exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been gaining popularity as the market has recovered, but Charles Schwab’s entry into the space could be a sea change for the entire industry.

Schwab, based in San Francisco, announced that not only were they entering into the ETF industry, they are offering their funds commission-free. (All about Schwab’s new ETFs). Brooke Southall of RIA Biz spoke with the broker, us and others to suss out what their entry means for the business. Some of the highlights include:

Although a late entrant into the ETF game, Schwab is no stranger to them. 11% of ETF assets in the United States are held through Schwab; it holds 22% of the ETF assets held by retail investors.
Schwab’s ETF move may just be a warm-up act for a much bigger play in the market. The company pioneered the no-transaction-fee mutual fund supermarket, OneSource, and it’s conceivable that it could pull off a similar innovation with ETFs.
Chuck himself loves ETFs and he owns them. Schwab’s foray into ETFs will benefit from the total buy-in of its chairman and founder, Charles “Chuck” Schwab.
43% of RIAs are planning on foraying into ETFs this year. It’s a huge number of relationships still stuck in conventional mutual fund land.
Advisors still have a lot of cash on the sidelines in the wake of the economic downturn. The ETF program may be Schwab’s way to encourage advisors to bring some of that cash back into the market.

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Tom Lydon Talks Commodity ETFs on Fox Business

Heather Hayes — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:08:23 +0000

Tom Lydon appeared on Fox Business this afternoon to discuss commodity-related exchange traded funds (ETFs) and other areas he likes right now.

Tom Lydon Talks About the ‘Other’ Metals on CNBC

Heather Hayes — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:27:31 +0000

Sure, gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) are on a tear right now. But other metals are outperforming it by at least double. Tom Lydon appeared on CNBC this morning to discuss them.

Tom Lydon at Inside Commodities Conference on CNBC

Heather Hayes — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:23:05 +0000

Tom Lydon is attending the Inside Commodities Conference today in New York. While there, he sat down with stocks reporter Bob Pisani and Index Universe’s Matt Hougan to talk about the state of commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) today.

Tom Lydon Makes the Case for Brazil ETFs on Fox Business

Heather Hayes — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:46:00 +0000

Tom Lydon appeared on Fox Business this afternoon to discuss Brazil’s exchange traded fund (ETFs). Oh, and if you’ve always wondered what Tom looked like before he became follicly-challenged, have your curiosity satisfied at the end of the video.

Tom Lydon on “The Money Answers”

Heather Hayes — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:50:03 +0000

What are your options when it comes to exchange traded funds (ETFs)? How can you get the most out of them? Find out how right now!

Tom Lydon speaks on “The Money Answers” with Jordan Goodman

ETFs: One Year Later

Heather Hayes — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:31:18 +0000

Tom Lydon wrote an article for FT Press on what has changed in the markets and the exchange traded fund (ETF) industry since the release of his first book, iMoney: Profitable ETF Strategies for Every Investor and the collapse of the financial system. No doubt about it, we’re living in a different world. Read it here!

Tom Lydon Talks Europe ETFs on CNBC

Heather Hayes — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:05:02 +0000

Tom Lydon appeared on CNBC bright and early this morning to talk about Europe’s economic recovery and exchange traded funds (ETFs) that can be used to play it.

The ETF Trend Following Playbook Featured in Associated Content

Tom Lydon — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:32:43 +0000

The ETF Trend Following Playbook was reviewed in Associated Content today. Go here to read what they had to say, then stop on by our book page and purchase a copy for yourself!

Tom Lydon’s ETF Book Spotlighted in Investor’s Business Daily

Heather Hayes — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:25:41 +0000

Tom Lydon recently spoke to Trang Ho at Investor’s Business Daily about his trend following discipline and his new book, The ETF Trend Following Playbook. It’s currently the number one book in mutual funds on Amazon.com!

Find out how having a trend following discipline can help you spot opportunities and profit in both bull and bear markets.

Read the interview here, then visit our book page to read more about the book and purchase a copy for yourself today!