ETF Providers Move to Educate Financial Advisors
November 7, 2009 – After a year of unwanted regulatory and media scrutiny, exchange traded fund (ETF) providers will be putting more energy into getting investors and financial advisors to better understand the handy ETF investment tool. (more…) Continue Reading »

Vanguard ETFs: How It Gained a Foothold In a Competitive Market
November 6, 2009 – Vanguard was a relative latecomer to the exchange traded fund (ETF) industry, launching its first fund in 2001. But the firm has since become the third-largest ETF provider, thanks in part to low fees.... Continue Reading »

3 ETF Investing Strategies
November 6, 2009 – The expansion of the exchange traded fund (ETF) industry has not only given investors more choices in what they choose to invest, but more options and flexibility in their overall portfolio approach. (more…) Continue Reading »

10 Reasons ETF Tracking Error Occurs
November 5, 2009 – Most exchange traded funds (ETFs) track an index, but replication of the underlying index isn’t always perfect. There are 10 common events that can lead to tracking error. (more…) Continue Reading »

ETF Spotlight: Emerging Global Shares Composite Titans Index Fund (EEG)
November 4, 2009 – ETF Spotlight on Emerging Global Shares Composite Titans Index Fund (NYSEArca: EEG), part of a weekly series. (more…) Continue Reading »

How to Use Leveraged and Inverse ETFs
November 3, 2009 – At a time when some investors are trying to get creative with portfolio management while reducing overall risk, leveraged and inverse exchange traded funds (ETFs) might be the right answer if you understand them. (more…) Continue Reading »

6 Reasons Gold ETFs Could Go Higher
November 3, 2009 – In an economic slowdown and a time of uncertainty, gold and its exchange traded funds (ETFs) offer an attractive alternative to investors. Let’s take a look at six factors that could push the metal’s... Continue Reading »

Index IQ’s New ETFs Explained
November 3, 2009 – Index IQ’s newest exchange traded funds (ETFs) seek to operate as hedges against inflation. More information on how they work is pouring in. (more…) Continue Reading »

Why Commodity Equity ETFs Are Making a Comeback
November 2, 2009 – As the commodity markets get a little more tricky to navigate in the face of regulations, equity-based commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) could be one of the solutions. (more…) Continue Reading »

The Basics of Building an ETF Portfolio
November 2, 2009 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are intended for creating a low-cost and diverse portfolio regardless of which type of investor you may be. Here’s a breakdown of the various categories you can consider. (more…) Continue Reading »