PowerShares Launches First Build America Bonds ETF
November 16, 2009 – With the federal government’s backing, the new “Build America” bond-related exchange traded fund (ETF) may be the right kind of investment for the risk-averse investor. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20802,"; Continue Reading »

Why Muni Bond ETFs Are Appealing Now
November 8, 2009 – After suffering through steep losses last year, municipal bonds and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been riding the wave of investment interest in the bonds sector. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20096,"; Continue Reading »

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…) AKPC_IDS += "19596,"; 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…) AKPC_IDS += "19343,"; 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…) AKPC_IDS += "18742,"; Continue Reading »

Nearing (Or In) Retirement? Here Are 5 Rules
October 2, 2009 – As many saw their nest eggs take a blow in 2008, most of the old rules of investing using stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are no longer applicable. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "18154,"; 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…) AKPC_IDS += "18315,"; 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…) AKPC_IDS += "18191,"; Continue Reading »