iShares Files for a Different Kind of Muni Bond ETF
October 25, 2009 – iShares has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a line of exchange traded funds (ETF) that hold municipal bonds…but with a twist. (more…) Continue Reading »

How Bond ETFs Are Overcoming Challenges
October 22, 2009 – Fixed income has been popular among the exchange traded fund (ETF) set, spurring rapid growth within this market. But is this rapid growth and popularity having consequences? (more…) Continue Reading »

Grail Files for Additions to Active ETF Collection
October 11, 2009 – Grail Advisors has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to add to its fast-growing lineup of actively managed exchange traded funds (ETFs). (more…) Continue Reading »

Bond ETFs Are Attractive; Where Are the Hot Spots?
October 1, 2009 – Over the past year, bonds and their exchange traded funds (ETFs) have drawn much attention which have sent the yields on these fixed income investment tools down. (more…) Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Markets Down On Housing Data
September 25, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) zig zag in early morning trading as investors are unsure how to read the latest data on the housing sector. (more…) Continue Reading »

Holding Down Costs With Bond ETFs
August 19, 2009 – With the vast array of investment options out there, one thing is for sure: asset class matters when trading fixed-income exchange traded funds (ETFs). But how can an investor keep the costs down when... Continue Reading »

Where You Can Go If Treasury Bond ETFs Peter Out
August 6, 2009 – As more and more economic reports signal a recovery process, however tentative, investors are gradually regaining their risk appetites. If the trend continues, it could put treasury bond exchange traded funds (ETFs) on the losing... Continue Reading »

3 High-Yield ETFs You May Be Missing
August 3, 2009 – Are you craving more risk and the potential for higher yields in your investments? There are several overlooked high-yield exchange traded funds (ETFs) that are gaining as investors become more risk-tolerant. (more…) Continue Reading »

What You Need to Know About Bonds and ETFs
July 29, 2009 – Diversification is one element of a sound portfolio. While stocks are an important component, bonds and their related exchange traded funds (ETFs) offer their own set of benefits, as well. (more…) Continue Reading »

Can Michael Jackson Save California’s Muni Bond ETFs?
July 8, 2009 – California’s economy is in a state of turmoil, but between attractive yields on the state’s muni bond exchange traded funds (ETFs), as well as the recent passing of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson,... Continue Reading »