How (and Why) You Should Make the Switch to ETFs
April 7, 2009 – The case against the actively managed mutual fund, and the managers who run them, is getting stronger as the exchange traded fund (ETF) is gaining preference, and rightfully so. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "8673,"; Continue Reading »

17 ETFs In the Billion Dollar Club
March 3, 2009 – One of the defining attributes of exchange traded funds (ETFs) is their high liquidity, but which of them are among the most liquid of all? (more…) AKPC_IDS += "8157,"; Continue Reading »

Why Strategy Matters With ETF Investing
February 4, 2009 – After one month into our new year, investors had expected some big changes within the economy and exchange traded funds (ETFs); last month’s dismal performance has us rethinking which asset classes are better suited for... Continue Reading »

5 Areas, ETFs Affected by Obama Foreign Policy
January 31, 2009 – As President Barack Obama gets settled into the Oval Office, many countries are hoping the new President will act favorably toward their interests. While not everyone can be pleased, how might some exchange traded funds (ETFs)... Continue Reading »

2008’s ETF Dogs Could Be 2009’s Opportunities
January 11, 2009 – While most sectors of the market meandered off the upward climb with a steep plunge in 2008, there were a few exchange traded funds (ETFs) that persevered and rose to new heights. (more…) AKPC_IDS +=... Continue Reading »

How ETFs Showed Their Mettle in 2008
January 9, 2009 – The asset numbers for both exchange traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds in 2008 are finally out. While mutual funds had a terrible year, the picture was a little rosier for ETFs and exchange traded notes (ETNs).... Continue Reading »

Asia’s ETFs May Shine Again, Sooner Than Thought
November 23, 2008 – The economic and financial downturn in the developed world has taken its toll on Asian emerging markets and the exchange traded funds (ETFs) that track them. The latest figures suggest that Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong are... Continue Reading »

Effort to Avoid a Repeat Could Bolster Asia’s ETFs
October 17, 2008 – The ongoing market turmoil is leaving many Asian markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) with unpleasant flashbacks to their own crisis more than 10 years ago. Few rejoiced more than Asia when the massive intervention by... Continue Reading »