Legg Mason Files for Actively Managed ETFs
February 24, 2010 – Add another huge name of the ranks of would-be exchange traded fund (ETF) providers: Legg Mason filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch actively managed funds. (more…) Continue Reading »

New ETF Takes Aim at Brazil’s Infrastructure
February 24, 2010 – Emerging Global Shares, which last week launched an exchange traded fund (ETF) tracking China’s infrastructure improvements, is out with another infrastructure fund  aimed at another hot emerging market: Brazil. (more…) Continue Reading »

PowerShares Launches Industry’s First ETF of CEFs
February 19, 2010 – PowerShares has listed a first of its kind for the exchange traded fund (ETF) industry: it’s made up of a portfolio of closed-end funds (CEFs). (more…) Continue Reading »

Market Vectors Launches New Egypt ETF
February 18, 2010 – The international financial crisis slowed Egypt’s growth, but the country’s economy is beginning to pick up its pace. Now Egypt has its very own exchange traded fund (ETF) so you can play along at home.... Continue Reading »

Grail Advisors: Leading the Charge on Actively Managed ETFs
February 18, 2010 – The nascent actively managed exchange traded fund (ETF) category is not as firmly established as the larger industry, but it’s quickly growing. Grail Advisors, an actively managed ETF provider launched their first ETF in May... Continue Reading »

China Infrastructure ETF: A Long-Term Play on Growth Story
February 17, 2010 – Emerging Global Shares, an exchange traded fund (ETF) provider that specializes in emerging market sector plays, is out with a first-of-its kind fund aimed at capitalizing on the growth in Chinese infrastructure. (more…) Continue Reading »

New ETFs: Old Mutual Targets EAFE, Jefferies Goes for Commodities
February 17, 2010 – New exchange traded fund (ETF) providers Old Mutual and Jefferies have hit the markets with a slate of new funds, adding to their growing lineups. (more…) Continue Reading »

Global X Plans to Explore New ETF Frontiers
February 15, 2010 – Global X is planning to further extend its global exchange traded fund (ETF) coverage by filing for funds aimed at the economies of Norway and Pakistan. (more…) Continue Reading »