10 ETFs with UPS React to Earnings Report
United Parcel Service Inc. reported higher first-quarter net profit on Thursday, driven by strong package volumes in its core U.S. segment, but…
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5 Smart Beta, Large-Cap ETFs That Limit Risks
The U.S. bull market rally is continuing on its ninth year, but some are growing concerned over high-flying large-caps taking up bigger…
As Bull Market Matures, Investors Prefer Higher Quality Fare
The quality factor is a point of emphasis for a growing number of strategic beta exchange traded funds. Though there has been…
How to Quantify Quality in an ETF
The quality factor has been in the spotlight this year as investors eschew riskier fare. That movement is benefiting exchange traded funds…
A Quality Alternative to Traditional S&P 500 ETFs
The S&P 500 is one of the world’s most widely followed equity benchmarks. As such, there are plenty of exchange traded funds…
Changes Coming for Some PowerShares ETFs
Invesco PowerShares, the fourth-largest U.S. issuer of exchange traded funds, said Tuesday four of its ETFs are swapping indexes with two changing…
Making sense of China’s currency policy
This article was written by Nick Kalivas, a Senior Equity Product Strategist for Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, a registered investment advisor…
Momentum ETF Investors Should Switch Strategies In Volatile Conditions Ahead
As global growth slows and the Federal Reserve looks to hike interest rates, exchange traded funds that track the momentum strategy could…
Don’t Overlook These Strategic Beta ETFs
At the end of last year, smart and strategic beta or factor-driven exchange traded funds accounted for nearly 20% of total industry…
High Quality ETF Finds New Highs
The quality factor has been in the spotlight this year as a growing number of exchange traded funds focus on this investment…
Institutions Embrace Smart Beta ETFs in a Big Way
The terminology “smart beta” is one part buzzword and another part criticized investment phrase by those either fearful of or unfamiliar with…
Some Strategic Beta ETFs Shine Bright
As adaptation and proliferation of alternatively-indexed or strategic beta exchange traded funds increases, advisors and investors are scouring for new ways to…
Use High Quality, Low Volatility ETFs to Fight Retail Sector Weakness
Retail stocks and exchange traded funds have recently shown signs of life, but the group has lagged the broader market in 2014.…
High Time for a High Quality ETF
With all the talk about value sectors trumping their high beta, growth counterparts, investors should dig deeper and emphasize quality when it…