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…) AKPC_IDS += "14906,"; 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…) AKPC_IDS += "14571,"; 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 »

Sector Highlight: Municipal Bond ETFs
July 6, 2009 – A California municipal bond exchange traded fund (ETF), iShares S&P California Municipal Bond (CMF), is trading higher this morning. An ongoing budget crisis in the state has made munis attractive to investors willing to take... Continue Reading »

Claymore Teams Up With Art Laffer for Actively Managed ETF
June 17, 2009 – Claymore has filed to launch a trio of actively managed exchange traded funds (ETFs), including one that’s managed by Laffer Associates, Dr. Art Laffer’s economic research firm. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "11949,"; Continue Reading »

Why Junk Bond ETFs Are Suddenly Treasured
May 28, 2009 – Apparently, intrepid investors are developing a growing appetite for riskier investments such as junk bond exchange traded funds (ETFs). After a volatile and scary year, you can’t help but wonder what’s happening. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "10507,"; Continue Reading »