The Many Uses of Bond ETFs
August 25, 2009 – Whether an investor is looking for safety or a way to diversify his portfolio, bond exchange traded funds (ETFs) have become popular investment tools that have a multitude of uses. (more…) Continue Reading »

Bond ETFs: What Happens If the Bubble Bursts?
July 27, 2009 – For months now, there’s been speculation that bonds and bond exchange traded funds (ETFs) are floating in a bubble that’s just waiting to burst. If this is the case, you do have recourse. (more…) Continue Reading »

5 Ways ETF Investors Can Offset Emerging Market Risk
July 2, 2009 – Growth prospects can be found in emerging markets, yet the investment in related shares and exchange traded funds (ETFs) also come with risk. Long-term investors who buy-and-hold must take a better diversified approach to... Continue Reading »

Why Hedge Fund Strategy ETFs Are Catching On
April 21, 2009 – The first hedge fund linked index exchange traded fund (ETF) launched a few weeks back in the United States, and now Index IQ has created a plan greatly expand their hedge fund replication ETF family.... Continue Reading »

How to Use Bond ETFs
April 15, 2009 – The bond market has been getting a lot of attention. Are you aware of the multiple ways you can use these exchange traded funds (ETFs) in your portfolio? (more…) Continue Reading »

ETFs for Intrepid Investors Hunting for High Yields
February 12, 2009 – For those who fancy bonds as the preferred investment tool, the most common quandary would be in deciding which type of bonds, along with related exchange traded funds (ETFs), are most suited to one’s needs.... Continue Reading »

How Safe Are Bond ETFs?
December 29, 2008 – It’s been an unusual year that has caused investors of all types to re-examine the old ways of thinking when it comes to their exchange traded funds (ETFs). Typically, bonds have been seen as “safe,”... Continue Reading »

Bond ETFs Trade At Discount to NAV
October 17, 2008 – The credit crisis has suddenly made certain areas a lot more interesting than they normally would be: just look at commercial paper and bond exchange traded funds (ETFs). Record volatility in the markets has wound up... Continue Reading »

Barclays, Lehman Deal Could Be a Headache for Some iShares ETFs
September 17, 2008 – The iShares line of exchange traded funds (ETFs) might be getting a bit of a headache from Barclays‘ acquisition of Lehman Brothers’ (LEH) banking division. Barclays will take over the division for what amounts to a... Continue Reading »

Pimco Readying to Get Into Bond ETF Market Space
July 29, 2008 – The world’s largest bond fund manager is finally getting into the bond exchange traded fund (ETF) market. Pacific Investment Management Co., better known as Pimco, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a line... Continue Reading »