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Bailout Epidemic Hits Global ETFs |
| Bailouts are popping up all over the place. Europe has been infected with the disease and is scrambling to find effective solutions. Even former financial strongholds are fighting to keep alive. - 10-03-2008 |
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Why The Bailout Won't Save Financials |
| The ominous $700 billion bailout, approved by the senate, will evaporate like a drop of water on a hot stone. The concept is a case of blind leading the blind. At least five major flaws are likely to render the bailout (if approved by the House) worthless. - 10-02-2008 |
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How To Identify Best In Class Value ETFs |
| Value funds tend to outperform their "growth cousins" during times of economic contraction. But former value icons like Bill Miller and Wally Weitz have lost their magic touch opening the way for value ETFs. - 10-01-2008 |
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How To Identify Best In Class Sector ETFs |
| Have you ever looked under the hood of your ETF? Different weighting or selection methodologies can make a double digit performance difference. Read about the two basic cornerstones you can't ignore without consequences. - 09-23-2008 |
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Why Two Financial Short ETFs Stopped Trading |
| Lax regulations have made Financial Short ETFs the fastest growing asset class. New regulations on the other hand have caused serious problems for Short ETFs. - 09-22-2008 |
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Global Perspective: Tumbling Oil, Crumbling Russia And Putin's Ego |
| From red-hot to ice-cold. Russia's RTS index fell over 60% before trading was suspended. Is Russia in one of your ETFs? - 09-19-2008 |
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Financials - Is There Light At The End Of The Tunnel? |
| The Fed is jabbing an $85 billion adrenaline shot into AIGs (nearly) stopped heart. Will this bailout revive the patient and the ailing US economy? - 09-18-2008 |
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Steering Clear of Radioactive Bond ETFs |
| Why are some corporate grade bond ETFs imploding? Here's a few... - 09-18-2008 |
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Clean Energy Plug-in Cars – Will They Race Or Stall? |
| The clean energy sector has lost some of its allure along with the decline in energy ETFs. Is the timing for plug-and-play cars off? - 09-16-2008 |
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“Made In Germany” – Importing US Problems In Disguise |
| If you think Germany's across-the-Atlantic economy does not affect the US, think again! This fading powerhouse has a massive presence in international ETFs. - 08-20-2008 |
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Warring Russia & Roaring Brazil - The Pros And Cons Of Emerging Markets |
| Welcome to a new global economy. An economy where once dormant countries become political giants. An economy that breeds political bullies. An economy with new investment opportunities. - 08-12-2008 |
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The Olympics – More Than Just Games For China! |
| Not only China's athletes are under pressure to perform. China itself has a lot to proof and can't afford a "fumble". - 08-08-2008 |
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Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac - Better Off With ETFs |
| Freddie & Fannie lost about 90% of their value. Some financial mutual funds dropped as much as 60%. Who are Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac and have ETFs fared any better? - 07-17-2008 |
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Recession! Embrace The Bear With Killer Strategies |
| The US stock market has gone from a roller coaster performance to a free fall. Here's the parachute! 7 strategies to recession proof your portfolio. This article is more than just an "I told you so". - 07-16-2008 |
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China Report: Does China's Prosperity Cause US Poverty? |
| In 1962 Sam Walton inadvertently started a trend that has ruined America's once proud manufacturing infrastructure. - 07-07-2008 |
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China Report: Anti-China sentiment – “Made in China”! |
| Tibetan protesters are using anti-China flags which ironically were made in China. Is China getting caught in their own web of economic shortcuts? - 06-25-2008 |
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Energy ETFs - The Conspiracy Behind Oil Prices |
| Who doesn't love a good conspiracy theory? The best ones these days involve energy. This one might contain too much truth to be just a "theory". - 06-18-2008 |
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Turning Mutual Fund Losers into Winners |
| How to zap underperformers from you life and your portfolio - 05-15-2008 |
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Yahoo! Microsoft, Google & Apple – How To Play Them All! |
| The performance of Yahoo, Microsoft and Google has been rather irrational since Microsoft's takeover bid. However there are more predictable ways to get in on the action. - 05-06-2008 |
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Soaring Food Prices! Valid Concern Or Just A Fad? |
| Billions of people want to live like Americans. Is there enough for all or will simple food staples turn into culinary delicacies? - 04-29-2008 |
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Active ETFs: Hype or Help? |
| Part I analysis of what a new generation of ETFs are promising. - 04-23-2008 |
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Playing the Yahoo! Soap Opera |
| How can investors profit from the multiple possible outcomes? - 04-14-2008 |
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Is The Correction In Commodities Over? |
| Barron's March 31, 2008 cover story pronounced the bursting of the commodities bubble. Should I beg to differ? - 04-11-2008 |
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Can Commodity ETFs Recession Proof Your Portfolio? |
| Commodity markets are swooning as the economy stutters. Long-term trends are unmistakable. Increased demands for hard products, energy, and food, and growing and emerging populations will inevitably push commodity prices higher. - 04-10-2008 |
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Using ETFs To Uncover Top Dividend Stocks |
| Would you like to know what dividend stocks are bought by large institutions? Micro-analysis of the top dividend ETFs reveals the stocks that 1) are most commonly held 2) have the highest dividend yield. - 04-07-2008 |
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Dividend Investing With ETFs - Finding The Right Balance |
| While ETFs are a powerful tool for dividend investing, there is a flip side to the coin. This article discusses both aspects. - 04-04-2008 |
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Dividend Investing In A Recessionary Environment |
| Dividend investing and dividend ETFs are viewed as safe haven's during recessionary environments. This article addresses the nuts and bolts of dividend investing. - 04-03-2008 |
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What will it take to get the stock market back on track? |
| The US economy and stock market are faced with a number of atypical conditions. What will it take to get the stock market back on track? - 03-28-2008 |
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Finding The Right ETF Made Easy |
| Four common sense questions and three risk metrics that take the sting out of finding the right ETF. - 03-27-2008 |
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The Statistical Basics of ETF Backtesting |
| ETF and Index backtests share common statistical metrics. If you are familiar with the metrics you can easily assess the associated risk. - 03-26-2008 |
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