Bond ETFs: Smooth Operators Amidst Volatility
Some investors have been concerned about liquidity risks in the notoriously illiquid fixed-income markets that bond ETFs seek to reflect, but as…
ETF Performance Reports
One of the Most Successful ETFs to Debut in 2017
A favored destination for investors since the start of 2017 has been low-cost ex-US equity exchange traded funds. That theme has benefiting…
Post-Financial Crisis: Perfect Environment for ETF Growth
The ETF universe has quickly expanded, attracting $3.5 trillion in assets under management in the U.S., and the growth is not showing…
3 Best Performing Long Bond ETFs of Past Month
Despite calls for rising interest rates, the recent bout of volatility triggered a massive shift into safe-haven assets, bolstering long-term fixed-income assets…
ETF Industry Punched With Big Monthly Outflows
After years of steady growth, the ETF universe has been punched with big back-to-back monthly ETF outflows – the first since the…
India ETFs Among Worst 2018 Performing Markets
Some of the worst performing country-specific ETFs of this year cover India’s market. For example, the VanEck Vectors India Small-Cap Index ETF…
SEC Streamlines ETF Process But Presents Risks
New ETF ideas may find it easier to wade through the Securities and Exchange Commission’s red tape, but some are concerned about…
ETF Liquidity is Sparking – Here’s Why…
ETF liquidity is sparking thanks to institutional investors. Many now look at ETFs as risk management tools and will likely support further…
Bond ETFs Are Starting to Turn More Heads
The exponential growth in stock exchange traded funds has greatly overshadowed the bond ETF segment as investors jumped on the rally in…
Growing Demand for International Stock ETFs
Investors and financial advisors are increasingly turning to exchange traded funds to satiate their hunger for international market exposure. According to the…
Trump Tariff: Industrial ETF Investors Not Thrilled
An industrial sector-specific ETF has experienced hefty outflows over the past week – partly due to President Donald Trump’s recently announced tariffs…
Celebrating 25 Years of ETFs
Today we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the first exchange traded fund to hit U.S. markets. As we look back at…
Bond ETFs Can Survive More Volatile Sell-Offs
Some observers have warned of liquidity risks in the notoriously illiquid credit debt market and related corporate bond exchange traded funds. However,…
ETFs That Help Fill Demand for Socially Responsible Investments
A growing number of socially conscious investors are beginning to look into targeted ETFs as a way to combine their beliefs with…