http://www.etfguide.com financial advisor and Online information for Exchange Traded Funds Investment. Your link to etf education, etf directory, etf news, etf quotes, etf bookstore and etf ticker symbol guide. en-us Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:58:16 EST http://www.etfguide.com/images/logo_rss.gif http://www.etfguide.com 100 55 The unemployment announcement and other news reports have been causing a lot of up-and down swings in the market. Are dips good opportunities to buy stocks, or rallies good opportunities to sell. A look at some short-and long-term indicators provides the answer. http://www.etfguide.com/research/231/8/Should-You-Buy-on-Dips-or-Sell-Into-Rallies?/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:58:16 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/231/8/Should-You-Buy-on-Dips-or-Sell-Into-Rallies?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Are ETNs as really safe as they're promoted to be? Find out. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/630/How-Safe-are-ETNs?/ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:33:46 EST etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/630/How-Safe-are-ETNs?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - The discount brokerage firm Charles Schwab has officially entered the ETF business. The firm... http://www.etfguide.com/news/629/Schwab-Enters-ETF-Fray/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:07:27 EST etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/629/Schwab-Enters-ETF-Fray/ No one makes a big deal about it, but dividend yields are the lowest they've been in a while. Among other things, a market in rally mode has covered up the fact that more companies than ever before have cut dividend payments. Is this trend here to stay? What can you do about it? http://www.etfguide.com/research/230/8/How-to-Replace-Lost-Dividend-Income/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:10:01 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/230/8/How-to-Replace-Lost-Dividend-Income/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Warren Buffett is finally spending some of Berkshire Hathaway's cash hoard. And he's buying a railroad company. As the greatest investor of our generation, does his latest buy signal a market bottom? http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/624/Does-Buffett's-Big-Acquisition-Signal-a-Market-Bottom?/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:21:32 EST etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/624/Does-Buffett's-Big-Acquisition-Signal-a-Market-Bottom?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Two more exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to U.S. Treasuries have just been listed for trading by PIMCO. The company now has... http://www.etfguide.com/news/623/PIMCO-Debuts-2-Treasury-Linked-ETFs/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:37:19 EST etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/623/PIMCO-Debuts-2-Treasury-Linked-ETFs/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - 80% of economist are now saying that the recession is over. This sounds good, but where were such predictions in March before the monster rally started. Investors willing to... http://www.etfguide.com/research/229/8/Economists-Say:-The-Recession-is-Over!-Why-This-Outlook-is-Worrysome/ Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:22:30 EST etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/229/8/Economists-Say:-The-Recession-is-Over!-Why-This-Outlook-is-Worrysome/ 80% of economist are now saying that the recession is over. This sounds good, but where were such predictions in March before the monster rally started. Investors willing to dig deeper will find that the economist's optimism, may actually be a sign for more trouble ahead. http://www.etfguide.com/research/229/8/Economists-Say:-The-Recession-is-Over!-Why-This-Outlook-is-Worrysome/ Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:50:36 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/229/8/Economists-Say:-The-Recession-is-Over!-Why-This-Outlook-is-Worrysome/ 80% of economist are now saying that the recession is over. This sounds good, but where were such predictions in March before the monster rally started. Investors willing to dig deeper will find that the economist's optimism, may actually be a sign for more trouble ahead. http://www.etfguide.com/research/229/8/Economists-Say:-The-Recession-is-Over!-Why-This-Outlook-is-Worrysome/ Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:49:41 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/229/8/Economists-Say:-The-Recession-is-Over!-Why-This-Outlook-is-Worrysome/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - New ETFs tied to commodity equity sub-sectors. http://www.etfguide.com/news/621/ALPS-Unveils-2-Commodity-Stock-Funds/ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:09:32 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/621/ALPS-Unveils-2-Commodity-Stock-Funds/ A Century ago Uncle Sam asked the nation, are you prepared'? Today, with growing bank failures, mounting debt, and rising unemployment we return the question, are you prepared for what's coming, Uncle Sam'? http://www.etfguide.com/research/225/22/Are-You-Ready-for-What's-Coming,-Uncle-Sam?/ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:28:15 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/225/22/Are-You-Ready-for-What's-Coming,-Uncle-Sam?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Is the worst over? Is the best ahead? Both are open-ended questions that solicit many diverse opinions but none that yields any clear answers. And no matter how good the thesis sounds about which way the market is... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/620/VIX-and-Risk-Indicators-Could-Signal-Market's-Next-Move/ Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:20:03 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/620/VIX-and-Risk-Indicators-Could-Signal-Market's-Next-Move/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - IndexIQ has just launched two new ETFs designed to hedge against inflation. The funds... http://www.etfguide.com/news/619/IndexIQ-Launches-Inflation-Hedged-ETFs/ Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:52:13 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/619/IndexIQ-Launches-Inflation-Hedged-ETFs/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Here's three simple strategies for re-designing your investment portfolio. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/618/3-Strategies-for-Re-Designing-Your-Portfolio/ Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:51:02 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/618/3-Strategies-for-Re-Designing-Your-Portfolio/ Over the past few months, every attempt by the bears to depress prices has been met with renewed buying pressure, resulting in even higher prices. What goes up, however, has to come down and some subtle signs are indicating that this decline might be more than a simple correction, much more. http://www.etfguide.com/research/228/8/What's-Next-Minor-Correction-or-Major-Meltdown?/ Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:39:21 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/228/8/What's-Next-Minor-Correction-or-Major-Meltdown?/ The Dow's push beyond 10,000 has covered up many of the disturbing numbers floating around. Of course Wall Street doesn't mind you thinking that everything is all right. For those willing to read between the lines, this article provides some serious food for thought. http://www.etfguide.com/research/227/8/5-Disturbing-Facts-For-The-Bulls/ Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:11:00 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/227/8/5-Disturbing-Facts-For-The-Bulls/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Over the past few years an energetic debate has been centered on the benefits of stock indexes that weight companies by key financial metrics or fundamentals versus traditionally constructed indexes that weight by a company's market size. Far less attention has been focused on equal weighted portfolios. Can they help you to minimize risk? http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/617/Can-Equal-Weighting-a-Portfolio-Minimize-Risk?/# Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:18:12 EDT etf@efguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/617/Can-Equal-Weighting-a-Portfolio-Minimize-Risk?/# There seems to be a tug of war between bulls and bears, up and down. Based on current sentiment readings, the stakes are high, a major turning point seems to be ahead, and you certainly would not want to be caught on the wrong side of what's about to happen. http://www.etfguide.com/research/226/8/Bulls-or-Bears-Who-Will-Have-The-Last-Laugh?/ Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:49:32 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/226/8/Bulls-or-Bears-Who-Will-Have-The-Last-Laugh?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Just in time for the surging performance of emerging market stocks is a new ETF that aims to capitalize on it. The new fund will... http://www.etfguide.com/news/616/Claymore-Debuts-All-Cap-China-ETF/# Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:31:44 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/616/Claymore-Debuts-All-Cap-China-ETF/# SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - On July 8th, 2008, hedge fund manager T. Boone Pickens declared to the world his plan to make the United States 'energy dependent.' One year later, Pickens has seemingly changed his tune. What will... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/615/Is-Alternative-Energy-Ready-for-the-Big-Time?/# Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:34:19 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/615/Is-Alternative-Energy-Ready-for-the-Big-Time?/# Some indexes have rallied 70% in seven months. The time for easy profits is certainly over. No winning streak lasts forever and savvy investors need to know when to hold'em and when to fold'em. The upside potential for many ETFs is close to zero. Here's a list of ETFs likely to check out early and fall harder and faster than the rest. http://www.etfguide.com/research/224/8/11-ETFs-You-Shouldn't-Own/ Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:37:13 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/224/8/11-ETFs-You-Shouldn't-Own/ All Black Mondays - there were three - have one thing in common: They occurred in October and they came unannounced. If you are thinking that a Black Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or any other black day is unlikely, keep in mind that 'black' strikes when least expected. http://www.etfguide.com/research/223/8/Are-Stocks-Ripe-For-Another-Black-Monday?/ Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:28:00 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/223/8/Are-Stocks-Ripe-For-Another-Black-Monday?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Are mutual fund investors asking the right questions about their funds? http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/613/How-Risky-are-Your-Mutual-Funds?/ Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:41:16 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/613/How-Risky-are-Your-Mutual-Funds?/ A 50% rally, Warren Buffett, extreme levels of optimism, rallies based on vague reports of improvements, etc.; all the aforementioned are parallels between the 1929-1930 bear market rally and the rally from the March lows. If the parallels hold up, a mere rhyme to history (let alone a repeat), will wipe out millions of next eggs. Here's how to avoid repeating your grand parent's mistakes. http://www.etfguide.com/research/222/8/Allow-Me-to-Introduce:-The-Biggest-Sucker-Rally-Since-The-Great-Depression/ Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:30:13 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/222/8/Allow-Me-to-Introduce:-The-Biggest-Sucker-Rally-Since-The-Great-Depression/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - If you've been flirting with the idea of finally taking that coveted European vacation, you might want to wait. The depressed state of the U.S. dollar has turned the cost of your foreign excursions from a small fortune into a major one. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/611/3-Strategies-for-Protecting-Against-a-Depressed-Dollar/ Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:02:52 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/611/3-Strategies-for-Protecting-Against-a-Depressed-Dollar/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Providers of exchange-traded funds are poised to take market share from mutual funds. And according to theory, the way to do that is by offering ETFs that allow fund managers to... http://www.etfguide.com/news/610/Grail-Adds-4-Actively-Managed-ETFs/ Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:29:08 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/610/Grail-Adds-4-Actively-Managed-ETFs/ Dow 10,000 has once again captured the attention of investors. Some believe that a breach of this magical level will set the stage for even higher prices, while others think Dow 10,000 will be nothing more than a 'group-hug.' Regardless, Dow 10,000 is a foregone conclusion which should make the savvy investor suspicious. In fact, Dow 10,000 is unlikely to happen anytime soon. http://www.etfguide.com/research/221/8/Why-Dow-10,000-Will-Remain-Untouched-For-Years/ Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:35:39 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/221/8/Why-Dow-10,000-Will-Remain-Untouched-For-Years/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) -The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has been waging war against commodity index funds and visible evidence they are winning that war has already begun... http://www.etfguide.com/news/609/Deutsche-Bank-Revamps-Commodity-Mix/ Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:43:02 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/609/Deutsche-Bank-Revamps-Commodity-Mix/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - For most of the year, conservative bond investors have been tortured with anemic yields. Government treasuries with 1 to 3 year maturities... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/608/Are-Low-Bond-Yields-Here-to-Stay?/ Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:19:31 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/608/Are-Low-Bond-Yields-Here-to-Stay?/ What goes up must come down, so says an old Wall Street adage. Stocks have rallied 50% in six months and have come too far too fast. You may not be surprised to hear that stocks are currently overvalued, but did you know that stocks were overvalued even at the March lows? If you think that a significant decline is implied, you are correct. http://www.etfguide.com/research/220/8/Too-Expensive-and-Ready-To-Collapse-U.S.-Stocks,-Bonds-and-China/ Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:22:10 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/220/8/Too-Expensive-and-Ready-To-Collapse-U.S.-Stocks,-Bonds-and-China/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Three new stock exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from Barclays Global Investors have just been introduced. The funds will focus on the largest of large company stocks taken from... http://www.etfguide.com/news/607/Barclays-Global-Introduces-Mega-Cap-ETFs/ Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:20:38 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/607/Barclays-Global-Introduces-Mega-Cap-ETFs/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - The broader stock market has found (at least for the moment) an unorthodox friend: The beleaguered financial sector. Even though financial stocks collectively lost... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/606/Can-Financial-Stocks-Hold-onto-their-Gains?/ Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:16:46 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/606/Can-Financial-Stocks-Hold-onto-their-Gains?/ Is Gold just beginning to shine,or soon to lose its luster? http://www.etfguide.com/research/219/8/$1,000-oz-Gold-New-Reality-or-New-Bubble?/ Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:19:07 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/219/8/$1,000-oz-Gold-New-Reality-or-New-Bubble?/ Selective short-term memory loss is a dangerous condition for investors. Relentless has been the rally from the March lows but relentless were also the losses from the 2007 highs. The decline from yesterday's intraday highs marks the biggest 2-day decline of this rally. Momentum has turned negative. Is this rally over? http://www.etfguide.com/research/218/8/Is-The-Rally-Over?/ Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:15:40 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/218/8/Is-The-Rally-Over?/ Are you afraid of modern-day ghost ships? You should be. Hundreds of high seas freighters are anchored close to Singapore's shoreline. Despite an allegedly improving economy, these giants of the seas are idle, waiting for orders. In some twisted way, these ghost ships might be today's version of the Trojan horse. And guess what, an economic recovery is not what's hiding in the giant hull. http://www.etfguide.com/research/217/8/Economic-Recovery-The-New-Reality-or-Trojan-Horse?/ Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:23:57 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/217/8/Economic-Recovery-The-New-Reality-or-Trojan-Horse?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - The concept of asset allocation is a cornerstone of portfolio construction and management. And while it may sound... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/604/Does-Asset-Allocation-Always-Work?/ Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:14:27 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/604/Does-Asset-Allocation-Always-Work?/ The market's recent run has rendered many short-term indicators obsolete leaving investors wondering what's next. There is no need to panic though, as so often happens, history proves to be a valuable and reliable guide. See how Gross Domestic Product (GDP) can foreshadow what's to come next. http://www.etfguide.com/research/216/8/Sucker-Rally-or-New-Bull-Market---A-Historical-Perspective/ Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:26:21 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/216/8/Sucker-Rally-or-New-Bull-Market---A-Historical-Perspective/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - State Street Global Advisors (SSgA) has just launched the SPDR Wells Fargo Preferred Stock ETF (NYSEArca: PSK). The new fund is linked to the Wells Fargo Hybrid... http://www.etfguide.com/news/603/State-Street-Launches-Preferred-Stock-ETF/ Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:31:48 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/603/State-Street-Launches-Preferred-Stock-ETF/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - For decades, academians have tried to explain the various reasons people do the things they do with their money. For example, why do smart people make dumb financial decisions? And what separates successful investors from the masses? http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/602/5-Behavioral-Attributes-of-Successful-Investors/ Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:15:23 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/602/5-Behavioral-Attributes-of-Successful-Investors/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Americans everywhere are cutting back their spending like never before. Faltering retail sales, a depressed housing market and sagging discretionary spending tell most... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/601/5-ETFs-to-Help-with-Portfolio-Cost-Cutting-Time/ Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:42:36 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/601/5-ETFs-to-Help-with-Portfolio-Cost-Cutting-Time/ New gold ETF debuts. http://www.etfguide.com/news/600/New-Gold-ETF-Debuts/ Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:44:38 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/600/New-Gold-ETF-Debuts/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - There are many favorite sayings for avid sector investors. 'Individual stocks come and go, but industry sectors never die,' is one such expression. The basic idea of sector investing is to focus on major... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/599/3-Top-Performing-Industry-Sectors/ Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:39:23 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/599/3-Top-Performing-Industry-Sectors/ For over 45 days the S&P 500 has now traded within 4% of the magical 1,000 mark. Any attempt to break below has been met by renewed buying. Those willing to look deeper, however, will find significant cracks in the foundation for a new bull market. Some indicators perceived to be positive, may actually turn out to be Trojan horses. http://www.etfguide.com/research/214/8/Is-S&P-1,000-As-Good-(or-Bad)-As-It-Gets?/ Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:29:56 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/214/8/Is-S&P-1,000-As-Good-(or-Bad)-As-It-Gets?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - For most of the year, gold has underperformed U.S. stocks (NYSEArca: VTI), international stocks (NYSEArca: EFA) and emerging market stocks (NYSEArca: VWO). This is a resounding contrast from... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/598/Has-Gold-Lost-its-Luster?/ Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:11:30 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/598/Has-Gold-Lost-its-Luster?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - The rhetoric by financial regulators of greater restrictions on the buying and selling of commodities futures contracts is finally being felt in the exchange-traded product marketplace... http://www.etfguide.com/news/597/Deutsche-Bank-to-Liquidate-Oil-ETN/ Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:17:22 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/597/Deutsche-Bank-to-Liquidate-Oil-ETN/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - We appraise the five month rise in financial shares from the ashes to the moon. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/596/Will-Financials-Take-the-Market-Lower?/ Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:53:42 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/596/Will-Financials-Take-the-Market-Lower?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Barclays Global Investors (BGI) announced that it has temporarily suspended further creation of new shares of the iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust (NYSEArca: GSG). http://www.etfguide.com/news/594/Barclays-Suspends-Issuing-Shares-for-Commodity-ETF/ Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:19:50 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/594/Barclays-Suspends-Issuing-Shares-for-Commodity-ETF/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - PIMCO Introduces TIPS ETF. http://www.etfguide.com/news/595/PIMCO-Introduces-TIPS-ETF/ Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:18:40 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/595/PIMCO-Introduces-TIPS-ETF/ The market has been up, which puts investors in a good mood. It is this feeling of security, however, that preceded every major market meltdown. Think back to the 2000 and 2007 stock market highs and compare it today. 1929 was no different. In fact, the parallels are fear inspiringly similar. If there's ever been a lesson to be learned from history, it's RIGHT NOW. http://www.etfguide.com/research/212/8/The-Great-Depression-and-Today---Sobering-Parallels-Abound/ Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:23:49 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/212/8/The-Great-Depression-and-Today---Sobering-Parallels-Abound/ 'Gentlemen prefer bonds,' was an expression made famous by wealthy financier and former Secretary of the U.S. Treasury, Andrew Mellon. It was Mellon's view that putting money into tax free bonds was the best way to avoid getting skinned by the tax man. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/592/How-Can-You-Get-the-Most-from-Your-Bond-Investments?/ Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:37:41 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/592/How-Can-You-Get-the-Most-from-Your-Bond-Investments?/ Dow 5,000 sounds absurd, right? That's what people said when we foretold Dow 6,700 over two months in advance and Dow 9,000 in March 2009 when the market was at multi-decade lows. Current conditions are reminiscent of what we've seen in January 2009, October 2007, and April 1930. This is not the time to stick your head in the sand. http://www.etfguide.com/research/211/8/11-ETFs-for-the-Dow-5,000-Portfolio/ Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:00:31 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/211/8/11-ETFs-for-the-Dow-5,000-Portfolio/ Why mutual fund investors are falling behind, despite the stock market's latest rally. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/593/Are-Your-Mutual-Funds-Falling-Behind?/ Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:23:15 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/593/Are-Your-Mutual-Funds-Falling-Behind?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - ProShare Advisors has just introduced a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to move in the opposite direction of long-term U.S. Treasuries. The ProShares Short 20+ Year Treasury (NYSEArca: TBF) attempts to achieve... http://www.etfguide.com/news/591/ProShares-Launches-Short-Treasury-ETF/ Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:06:09 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/591/ProShares-Launches-Short-Treasury-ETF/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - The rhetoric by financial regulators of greater restrictions on the buying and selling of commodities futures contracts has finally come to fruition. http://www.etfguide.com/news/590/DB-Commodity-ETFs-Face-New-Restrictions/ Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:05:55 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/590/DB-Commodity-ETFs-Face-New-Restrictions/ As so often in life, timing is key. The secret of many self-made millionaires is to be in the right place at the right time. More than any other strategy, investing with ETFs requires good timing and an understanding of the details that can help you identify profit centers, and money pits. Here is a five minute tutorial on how to profit with short and leveraged ETFs. http://www.etfguide.com/research/210/8/Short-and-Leveraged-ETFs---3-Pitfalls-You-Shouldn't-Ignore-/ Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:36:24 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/210/8/Short-and-Leveraged-ETFs---3-Pitfalls-You-Shouldn't-Ignore-/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Like stocks, bonds, and real estate, commodities are an important asset class. Commodities are tangible assets used to manufacture and... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/589/3-Tips-for-Investing-in-Commodities/ Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:11:45 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/589/3-Tips-for-Investing-in-Commodities/ Are you a glass half full or half empty kind of a person? More importantly, are you able to discern an empty glass? Wall Street views the stock market through 'half-full goggles', even though economic news continues to disappoint. Currently, 150 banks are at the brink of bankruptcy, the S&P's P/E ratio is at 143, yet investors are enthusiastic. Is the worst really over? http://www.etfguide.com/research/213/8/Is-The-Worst-Really-Over?/ Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:08:36 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/213/8/Is-The-Worst-Really-Over?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Van Eck Associates has just launched the Market Vectors Vietnam ETF (NYSEArca: VNM). The fund is benchmarked to the Market Vectors Vietnam Index, which is modified capitalization weighted, float adjusted and comprised of... http://www.etfguide.com/news/588/Van-Eck-Debuts-Vietnam-ETF/ Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:57:24 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/588/Van-Eck-Debuts-Vietnam-ETF/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Fund giant readies launch of more bond index funds and bond ETFs. http://www.etfguide.com/news/587/Vanguard-Planning-More-Bond-Index-Fund/ Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:56:23 EDT ETF@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/587/Vanguard-Planning-More-Bond-Index-Fund/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - How good are mutual fund investors at minding their own money? According to Charles Schwab, a recent survey of mutual fund investors discovered that less than half (45%) have become more knowledgeable about their investments since the financial crisis began around... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/586/Who's-Monitoring-Your-Mutual-Funds?/ Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:16:02 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/586/Who's-Monitoring-Your-Mutual-Funds?/ Would you let your child hang out with the wrong crowd? The S&P 500 has been volatile at best and violent at worst. Why would you benchmark your financial future to volatility? Show me who your friends are and I will show you who you are, or show me what your portfolio is benchmarked to and I'll tell you its future prospects. Is the recent rally a change for the better or just a break before the relapse? http://www.etfguide.com/research/209/8/Is-it-Time-to-De-benchmark-Your-Portfolio?/ Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:29:20 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/209/8/Is-it-Time-to-De-benchmark-Your-Portfolio?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - After two subpar years of market performance and slumping property prices, real estate stocks are inexplicably up. How much longer will they continue to defy all odds? http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/585/Can-REITs-Defy-the-Real-Estate-Slump?/ Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:29:24 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/585/Can-REITs-Defy-the-Real-Estate-Slump?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - A lawsuit seeking class-action standing against ProShare Advisors, sponsor of the ProShares ETFs has been filed. http://www.etfguide.com/news/584/Lawsuit-Filed-against-ProShares/ Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:09:57 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/584/Lawsuit-Filed-against-ProShares/ The old adage 'there is always a bull market somewhere', should probably be changed to 'there is always a bubble somewhere.' When bubbles burst, they hurt. This is partially due to their popping with consistent unexpectedness. In fact, bubbles have perfected the science of blindsiding investors. Here are the next bubbles waiting to send portfolios into a tailspin. http://www.etfguide.com/research/208/8/5-More-Bubbles-Ready-to-Burst/ Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:50:58 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/208/8/5-More-Bubbles-Ready-to-Burst/ 'If I would have just stayed in cash' were the thoughts of many who tried to go bargain hunting during the Great Depression. The parallels between today and the 1929 - 1932 meltdown are eerily similar. This rally is nearly an exact replica of the six month, 48% rally seen in 1930. A false sense of security, lead to yet another staggering loss. http://www.etfguide.com/research/207/8/Watch-Out---Even-This-Rally-Parallels-The-Great-Depression/ Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:08:41 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/207/8/Watch-Out---Even-This-Rally-Parallels-The-Great-Depression/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Since bottoming in March, U.S. stocks (NYSEArca: VTI), international stocks (NYSEArca: VEA) have roared back by scoring handsome gains. Emerging market stocks (NYSEArca: VWO) have soared even higher. Is now the time to redesign your investment portfolio? http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/582/Is-Now-the-Time-to-Redesign-Your-Portfolio?/ Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:20:05 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/582/Is-Now-the-Time-to-Redesign-Your-Portfolio?/ Economic numbers continue to disappoint, while the stock market extends its rally. This discrepancy between reality and perception is unhealthy and can't endure for much longer. Either the stock market bull or economy bear will prevail, as a bull and bear cannot coexist at the same time...... and the winner is ... http://www.etfguide.com/research/206/8/Is-This-Rally-Out-of-Sync-with-the-Economy?/ Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:03:21 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/206/8/Is-This-Rally-Out-of-Sync-with-the-Economy?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - If you haven't heard yet, sales of leveraged and short ETFs at major brokerage firms like Ameriprise, Edward Jones, LPL Financial and UBS have been either halted or banned. Other firms are mulling whether to follow suit. At issue is whether investors and financial professionals clearly understand... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/581/Is-the-Backlash-against-Leveraged-ETFs-Warranted?/ Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:03:58 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/581/Is-the-Backlash-against-Leveraged-ETFs-Warranted?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Have real estate prices really bottomed? Here's what the top real estate ETFs are saying. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/579/Is-Real-Estate-on-the-Road-to-Recovery?/ Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:10:09 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/579/Is-Real-Estate-on-the-Road-to-Recovery?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - New silver trust from European ETF provider will compete with iShares (SLV). http://www.etfguide.com/news/580/Silver-Trust-Launched-by-ETFS/ Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:08:55 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/580/Silver-Trust-Launched-by-ETFS/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Most financial professionals agree that obtaining a diversified investment portfolio is a prudent strategy. And while many investors have exposure to stocks and bonds, one particular asset class is overlooked by many. What is it? http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/578/Do-Commodities-Belong-in-Your-Portfolio?/ Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:25:43 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/578/Do-Commodities-Belong-in-Your-Portfolio?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Cash is king, cash is king! No it isn't. Cash is not king! Cash is trash! Which is it? With the Dow Jones Industrial Average (NYSEArca: DIA) rallying past the 9,000 point mark, the performance... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/577/3-ETFs-for-the-Bear-Market-Rally/ Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:15:02 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/577/3-ETFs-for-the-Bear-Market-Rally/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - In his 2005 letter to Berkshire's shareholders, Warren Buffett tells a story about a fictional family named the 'Gotrocks.' As the number of financial helpers they employ increases, the family's net take from their investments decreases. How can you avoid becoming like the Gotrocks? http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/576/5-Reasons-to-Fire-Your-Financial-Advisor/ Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:42:32 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/576/5-Reasons-to-Fire-Your-Financial-Advisor/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Direxion launches two real estate ETFs benchmarked to the MSCI US REIT sector. http://www.etfguide.com/news/574/Direxion-Launches-Leveraged-Real-Estate-ETFs/ Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:30:11 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/574/Direxion-Launches-Leveraged-Real-Estate-ETFs/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - On July 8th, 2008, hedge fund manager T. Boone Pickens declared to the world his plan to make the United States 'energy dependent.' One year later, Pickens has seemingly changed his tune. He... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/575/Is-Alternative-Energy-Dead?/ Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:29:06 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/575/Is-Alternative-Energy-Dead?/ A wave of positive earnings surprises has sparked excitement for an accelerated recovery. Even though companies are meeting or exceeding their expected earnings, Wall Street omits the fact that the current targets are up to 80% lower than past earnings. Are meeting such low-ball expectations enough to lift stocks to new heights? History shows that positive earnings often are actually the last nail in the coffin. Here's what to watch out for. http://www.etfguide.com/research/200/8/How-to-Make-Sense-of-Earnings-Reports/ Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:30:01 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/200/8/How-to-Make-Sense-of-Earnings-Reports/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Investors are their own worst enemies. But before most of them realize it, they've already lost the family store. How can you avoid... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/573/3-Investment-Pitfalls-to-Avoid/ Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:36:14 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/573/3-Investment-Pitfalls-to-Avoid/ Would you jump on a sinking ship simply because it's moving in the right direction? Silly question you might say. Nevertheless, millions of investors choose dividend and income funds simply because they pay an interest return, even though the funds are losing principal. Here are three dangerous income strategies and one strategy that works. http://www.etfguide.com/research/199/8/3-Income-Strategies-You-Should-Retire/ Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:49:53 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/199/8/3-Income-Strategies-You-Should-Retire/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - After touching highs of around $150 per barrel last year, crude oil prices have since dropped to today's $60 level. How do we explain crude's rapid ascent and subsequent fall? Who's to blame for volatile commodity prices? http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/572/Are-Speculators-to-Blame-for-Volatile-Commodity-Prices?/ Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:01:05 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/572/Are-Speculators-to-Blame-for-Volatile-Commodity-Prices?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Direxion reverse splits two financial ETFs. http://www.etfguide.com/news/571/Direxion-Reverse-Splits-Two-Financial-ETFs/ Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:57:46 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/571/Direxion-Reverse-Splits-Two-Financial-ETFs/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Today more than 40% of the ETF/ETN marketplace is littered with obscure funds with less than $100 million in assets. As Napoleon Bonaparte once said, 'Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever.' http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/570/4-Ways-to-Find-Best-in-Class-ETFs/ Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:08:26 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/570/4-Ways-to-Find-Best-in-Class-ETFs/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - The ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (NYSEArca: EQL) has just launched. The new fund is an ETF of ETFs that delivers exposure to the US Large Cap Equity market by investing equal proportions in each of the nine Select Sector SPDRs. http://www.etfguide.com/news/569/ALPS-Debuts-Equal-Weight-Sector-ETF/ Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:11:52 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/569/ALPS-Debuts-Equal-Weight-Sector-ETF/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - California has already declared a state of fiscal emergency and other states aren't far behind. Turmoil in the munibond market has national implications. How should... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/568/Are-Municipal-Bond-Defaults-the-Next-Financial-Crisis?/ Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:14:41 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/568/Are-Municipal-Bond-Defaults-the-Next-Financial-Crisis?/ Who doesn't like instant gratification? Investors like to see their decisions pay off right away without delay. Rather than generating fresh gains, the recent rally has simply erased some of the sizeable losses incurred in 2008 and early 2009. Here are three opportunities that will benefit you right now. http://www.etfguide.com/research/195/8/3-Big-Profit-Opportunities-for-Right-Now/ Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:14:08 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/195/8/3-Big-Profit-Opportunities-for-Right-Now/ The explosive growth in the number of ETFs and has complicated the lines behind traditional indexing and everything else. How can... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/567/How-To-Understand-Indexes-And-Profit-FromThem/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:22:08 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/567/How-To-Understand-Indexes-And-Profit-FromThem/ Has Wall Street and the financial media been a trustworthy source of information when it comes to making investment decisions? No. They missed the entire 55% meltdown from October 2007 to March 2009, and subsequent 40% rally. Do you really think you can trust them on the issue of inflation vs. deflation? Here are some facts you can actually rely on. http://www.etfguide.com/research/193/8/Deflation-or-Inflation---What's-the-True-Enemy?/ Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:58:57 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/193/8/Deflation-or-Inflation---What's-the-True-Enemy?/ A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. An investment portfolio is only as strong as the research it's based upon. But what if the research is flawed or misapplied? Many indicators we hear about on a daily basis only have a contrarian application, as such, most investors follow statistics to their detriment. Imagine your results, having invested the opposite of what you actually did over the past 2 years. Well, we can't change the past, but here's how to turn things around for the future. http://www.etfguide.com/research/194/8/How-News-and-Statistics-Fool-Investors/ Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:58:17 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/194/8/How-News-and-Statistics-Fool-Investors/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Both Wall Street and the financial media, completely missed the entire 55% meltdown from October 2007 to March 2009, and the subsequent 40% rally. Do you really think you can trust them on the issue of inflation vs. deflation? http://www.etfguide.com/research/193/8/Deflation-or-Inflation---What's-the-True-Enemy?/ Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:12:19 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/193/8/Deflation-or-Inflation---What's-the-True-Enemy?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - After months of anticipation and behind the scenes maneuvering, the MacroShares Major Metro Housing Down Trust (NYSEArca: DMM) and MacroShares Major Metro Housing Up Trust (NYSEArca: UMM) have... http://www.etfguide.com/news/566/MacroShares-to-Track-U.S.-Housing-Market/ Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:10:36 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/566/MacroShares-to-Track-U.S.-Housing-Market/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Factors to consider before buying into active ETFs. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/565/Do-Active-ETFs-Belong-in-Your-Portfolio?/ Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:16:35 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/565/Do-Active-ETFs-Belong-in-Your-Portfolio?/ True ETF hedging techniques. http://www.etfguide.com/research/192/16/ETF-Triangles-For-DIY-Hedging/ Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:13:47 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/192/16/ETF-Triangles-For-DIY-Hedging/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - John Bogle hates exchange-traded funds (ETFs). And his latest research report shows why. Is he wrong about ETFs? http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/564/Is-John-Bogle-Wrong-about-ETFs?/ Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:52:11 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/564/Is-John-Bogle-Wrong-about-ETFs?/ After a 40% bounce, the March rally has hit a few roadblocks. Is this just part of the digestion process, or are the March lows in danger of being retested, or even breached? In this article, we matched up the opinions of a few brilliant minds against accurate stock market indicators. http://www.etfguide.com/research/178/8/Were-the-March-Lows-the-Ultimate-Market-Bottom?/ Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:23:35 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/178/8/Were-the-March-Lows-the-Ultimate-Market-Bottom?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Three questions you should ask before investing in short and leveraged ETFs. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/563/Are-Leveraged-and-Short-ETFs-Right-for-You?/ Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:37:47 EDT ETF@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/563/Are-Leveraged-and-Short-ETFs-Right-for-You?/ The recent drop in stock, gold, and silver prices has largely been credited to a stronger US dollar. Is there a relationship between the Greenback and other asset classes? Will the US dollar continue to surge? If so, are new lows next for US stocks? http://www.etfguide.com/research/189/8/Will-A-Strong-Dollar-Crush-Stocks,-Silver,-and-Gold?/ Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:32:13 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/189/8/Will-A-Strong-Dollar-Crush-Stocks,-Silver,-and-Gold?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - ProShares adds short leveraged ETFs targeting stocks in Asia, Brazil, Europe and Mexico. The company... http://www.etfguide.com/news/562/ProShares-Expands-ETF-Lineup/ Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:17:02 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/562/ProShares-Expands-ETF-Lineup/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - The majority of investors weren't ready for the stock market's first major bear market move. And they won't be ready for the next one. Will you... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/561/Is-Your-Portfolio-Ready-for-the-Next-Leg-Down?/ Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:59:14 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/561/Is-Your-Portfolio-Ready-for-the-Next-Leg-Down?/ Find out which mutual funds are beating major benchmarks and which aren't. http://www.etfguide.com/research/186/16/Mutual-Fund-Stories-for-June/ Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:22:42 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/186/16/Mutual-Fund-Stories-for-June/ To be or not to be, that is the question William Shakespeare asked some 400 years ago. To sell or not to sell, is the question investors ask themselves today. Ironically, the correct answer to 'sell or not to sell' will determine the future 'to be' for many. http://www.etfguide.com/research/191/8/Is-Another-Market-Meltdown-Possible,-Even-Likely?/ Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:31:01 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/191/8/Is-Another-Market-Meltdown-Possible,-Even-Likely?/ LOS ANGELES (ETFguide.com) - Battle of the B.R.I.C. ETFs, who wins? We show you which fund is tops. http://www.etfguide.com/research/188/19/B.R.I.C-Battle:-BIK-vs.-BKF/ Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:41:22 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/188/19/B.R.I.C-Battle:-BIK-vs.-BKF/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Financial idiocy from within and outside of the ETF industry. Are you the next victim? http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/560/Stupid-Financial-Tricks/ Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:03:55 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/560/Stupid-Financial-Tricks/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Advice about which mutual funds to buy is a dime per dozen. On the other hand, advice about when it's time to sell is less so. This time we evaluate five KEY REASONS to... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/559/5-Reasons-to-Sell-A-Mutual-Fund/ Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:54:45 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/559/5-Reasons-to-Sell-A-Mutual-Fund/ Stocks have rallied nearly 40% since the March lows. Many investors see themselves at crossroads; is it time to sell at current levels or should you hold out for more gains. The vote ,coming from 3 short and long-term indicators, is unanimous. http://www.etfguide.com/research/187/8/3-Factors-That-Should-Worry-The-Bulls/ Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:10:45 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/187/8/3-Factors-That-Should-Worry-The-Bulls/ ETFguide's YTD Top Performing ETF Portfolio in 2009: World Traveler +16.32%. http://www.etfguide.com/choose_plan.htm Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:06:08 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/choose_plan.htm SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - We evaluate four simple but often ignored strategies for getting more income from your investments. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/558/4-Strategies-for-Getting-More-Income/ Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:08:07 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/558/4-Strategies-for-Getting-More-Income/ Financial stocks have rallied over 100% since their March lows. Will the momentum carry stocks to new recovery highs, or will a break in momentum signal a major decline? A look at the fundamentals (or lack thereof) behind the recent advance, provides a strong clue. http://www.etfguide.com/research/185/8/Are-Banks-And-Financial-Stocks-Out-Of-The-Woods?/ Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:19:49 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/185/8/Are-Banks-And-Financial-Stocks-Out-Of-The-Woods?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Find out the best ways to play crude oil's recent rally. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/557/Has-Crude-Oil's-Rally-Run-Out-of-Gas?/ Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:46:10 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/557/Has-Crude-Oil's-Rally-Run-Out-of-Gas?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Four new leveraged ETFs from ProShares that go long emerging markets and select international stocks. http://www.etfguide.com/news/556/ProShares-Debuts-4-Leveraged-ETFs/ Wed, 10 Jun 2009 01:26:09 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/556/ProShares-Debuts-4-Leveraged-ETFs/ Leveraged ETFs spilt the opinions of the ETF community. Some love them, others hate them. One thing is for sure, leveraged ETFs are powerful tools with the potential to make you rich or poor,in a hurry. Here are a few lessons that will help you avoid getting creamed. http://www.etfguide.com/research/181/8/Leveraged-ETFs---3-Lessons-You-Shouldn't-Learn-the-Hard-Way/ Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:48:05 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/181/8/Leveraged-ETFs---3-Lessons-You-Shouldn't-Learn-the-Hard-Way/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - We've already reached the half-way point of the year and the top performing U.S. industry sectors are rising much higher than many people, even Wall Street's leading economists and analysts previously thought. Even though the economic recession is far from over, astute investors are profiting. Are you? http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/555/3-Top-Industry-Sectors-to-Grow-Your-Money/ Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:35:44 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/555/3-Top-Industry-Sectors-to-Grow-Your-Money/ For the first time in years, the performance of nearly all asset classes is conforming to the predictions of Wall Street, the financial media, and the average investor. Is this an indication of better days ahead, or are the major asset classes at the cusp of a composite decoy move? http://www.etfguide.com/research/183/8/Gold,-Silver,-Treasuries,-Stocks,-and-the-US-Dollar---Where-are-they-Headed?/ Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:26:28 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/183/8/Gold,-Silver,-Treasuries,-Stocks,-and-the-US-Dollar---Where-are-they-Headed?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - We identify 5 key measures to help you measure the progress of your investment portfolio. How are you doing? http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/554/Analyzing-Your-Portfolio/ Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:32:47 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/554/Analyzing-Your-Portfolio/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - PIMCO enters the ETF marketplace with its first bond fund, targeting short-term US Treasuries. http://www.etfguide.com/news/553/PIMCO-Introduces-its-First-Bond-ETF/ Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:19:44 EDT ETF@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/553/PIMCO-Introduces-its-First-Bond-ETF/ There has been much talk about an economic recovery lately. Without analyzing WHETHER a recovery is even validated, the focus of attention has shifted to the actual shape of a recovery. Rather than getting caught up by wishful thinking, we actually bothered to take a look at the big picture. Sooner or later, the missing link in the above chain of reasoning will become painfully obvious. http://www.etfguide.com/research/179/8/V---L---U---What-Shape-Will-The-Recovery-Be?/ Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:42:52 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/179/8/V---L---U---What-Shape-Will-The-Recovery-Be?/ For the first time in over a year, the Dow is actually challenging the 200-day moving average. Adding two new components to the Dow may provide the boost needed to break above this significant trend line. Would such a break, however, mean that the worst is over, or is another collapse still possible? http://www.etfguide.com/research/180/8/Will-the-'New-Dow'-Shatter-The-200-Day-Moving-Average?/ Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:45:49 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/180/8/Will-the-'New-Dow'-Shatter-The-200-Day-Moving-Average?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - How will the crippling fall of General Motors (NYSE: GM) into bankruptcy affect your mutual fund investments? If you own any mutual funds you better know. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/552/What-Impact-will-GM's-Bankruptcy-Have-on-Your-Mutual-Funds?/ Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:51:27 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/552/What-Impact-will-GM's-Bankruptcy-Have-on-Your-Mutual-Funds?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Don't look now, but emerging markets have re-discovered their mojo. After declining more than 50 percent last year and leading global stocks into a freefall, emerging markets stocks now find themselves with... http://www.etfguide.com/news/551/Resurging-Emerging-Markets-Spurs-New-ETFs/ Fri, 29 May 2009 12:42:43 EDT ETF@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/551/Resurging-Emerging-Markets-Spurs-New-ETFs/ When it comes to investing, the year 2008 marked a year of change. Along with the biggest drop since the Great Depression, the stock market invalidated many of Wall Street's strategies. Has diversification lived up to its reputation, or is it headed for extinction? http://www.etfguide.com/research/177/8/Is-Diversification-A-Strategy-Of-The-Past?/ Thu, 28 May 2009 12:32:59 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/177/8/Is-Diversification-A-Strategy-Of-The-Past?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - It's no secret the US dollar is losing its mojo. And there are several factors at work driving this trend ahead. Here's 3 simple strategies to prepare... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/550/3-Strategies-to-Diversify-Away-from-the-Dollar/ Wed, 27 May 2009 12:39:38 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/550/3-Strategies-to-Diversify-Away-from-the-Dollar/ Will the March lows hold? How much life is left in this rally? Should I cash out or hold out for more gains? Which sectors are the most vulnerable to upcoming events? The answers to these questions are the most important ingredients of your financial success. Don't allow yourself to be caught by surprise. http://www.etfguide.com/research/176/8/Three-Sectors-to-Put-on-Your-Sell-List/ Tue, 26 May 2009 12:29:42 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/176/8/Three-Sectors-to-Put-on-Your-Sell-List/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Mega-investment themes for 2009 and beyond that all serious investors should not ignore. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/549/Mega-Investment-Themes-You-Shouldn't-Ignore/ Mon, 25 May 2009 15:12:14 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/549/Mega-Investment-Themes-You-Shouldn't-Ignore/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Many investors are making the same rookie mistakes as the Three Stooges. Find out how to avoid the tax bite. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/548/3-Strategies-to-Make-Your-Life-Less-Taxing/ Thu, 21 May 2009 14:01:29 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/548/3-Strategies-to-Make-Your-Life-Less-Taxing/ Stocks are rallying, portfolios are recovering, and the financial news is rosy. This seems to be the perfect recipe for more profits coming our way. The only fly in the ointment is that exactly this combination of events usually foreshadows lower prices, perhaps even another meltdown. Here's what the recent news REALLY means. http://www.etfguide.com/research/174/8/Positive-News-Reports---Green-Shoots-or-Trojan-Horses?/ Wed, 20 May 2009 12:49:13 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/174/8/Positive-News-Reports---Green-Shoots-or-Trojan-Horses?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Find out which single country ETFs have the best opportunities for capital growth. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/547/Tapping-into-Top-Country-ETFs/ Tue, 19 May 2009 13:17:20 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/547/Tapping-into-Top-Country-ETFs/ The recent bear market has rendered many investment strategies - like 'buy and hold' - obsolete, while the latest 30% rally has rekindled the hope that investors may be able to buy-and-hold their way back to profits after all. Before you make a decision, here are a few must-know facts to consider. http://www.etfguide.com/research/173/8/Buy-and-Hold-Investing---For-Better-or-for-Worse?/ Mon, 18 May 2009 13:08:57 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/173/8/Buy-and-Hold-Investing---For-Better-or-for-Worse?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Van Eck Global has just introduced the Market Vectors Brazil Small-Cap ETF (NYSEArca: BRF). The new fund will... http://www.etfguide.com/news/546/Van-Eck-Debuts-Brazil-ETF/ Fri, 15 May 2009 11:15:26 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/546/Van-Eck-Debuts-Brazil-ETF/ Investors surely have had to contend with a lot of bad advice and guidance. Hardly anyone foresaw the financial meltdown and even fewer analysts called the March lows. Sadly, it took a comedian to uncover some of Wall Street's biggest flaws. As Wayne Gretzky put it, 'it's time to be where the puck is going and not where it's been.' Find out how to protect yourself from financial quackery. http://www.etfguide.com/research/171/8/How-To-Protect-Yourself-From-Financial-Quackery/ Thu, 14 May 2009 12:32:48 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/171/8/How-To-Protect-Yourself-From-Financial-Quackery/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Through the May 12th market close, four of the six subscription-based ETF Portfolios from ETFguide.com are outperforming both the S&P 500 and MSCI EAFE International Stock Index. How's your portfolio performing? http://www.etfguide.com/choose_plan.htm Wed, 13 May 2009 12:13:21 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/choose_plan.htm SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Even though the stock market has rebounded from its March lows, millions of individual investors are still stuck in the mud. They're lost, scared, disillusioned, and confused, which means they're probably still losing money. What about you? http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/545/4-Portfolio-Strategies-to-Grow-Your-Money/ Wed, 13 May 2009 12:10:52 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/545/4-Portfolio-Strategies-to-Grow-Your-Money/ For the first time in years, investors are actually feeling good about owning stocks and optimistic about the future prospects. The stress test results were viewed as downright bullish and the stock market is close to its recovery highs. Ironically, now is the time to examine your portfolio and decide what to sell. http://www.etfguide.com/research/170/8/11-ETFs-You-Should-Not-Own/ Tue, 12 May 2009 11:43:06 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/170/8/11-ETFs-You-Should-Not-Own/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - We analyze 5 key bond ETFs that can help you to generate more cash flow. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/544/Getting-More-Income-from-Your-Bond-Investments/ Tue, 12 May 2009 09:31:06 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/544/Getting-More-Income-from-Your-Bond-Investments/ Have you ever felt manipulated by the stock market? While the stock market is probably not at fault, make-belief monumental news like Thursday's release of the stress test results can actually point investors in the wrong direction. In fact, this one is certain to deter you from what counts. http://www.etfguide.com/research/169/8/How-The-Stress-Test-Results-Will-Hurt-Investors/ Fri, 08 May 2009 11:28:37 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/169/8/How-The-Stress-Test-Results-Will-Hurt-Investors/ The release of the banks' stress test results has become one of the most anticipated events of the year. Investors, economist and analysts will be looking at the outcome to formulate their opinions and forecasts. Most of Wall Street's guidance has been wrong thus far, here's why they'll probably get it wrong again. http://www.etfguide.com/research/168/8/Will-The-Bank-Stress-Test-Push-Financials-Over-The-Edge?/ Thu, 07 May 2009 13:48:22 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/168/8/Will-The-Bank-Stress-Test-Push-Financials-Over-The-Edge?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - WisdomTree Investments has launched the WisdomTree Dreyfus Emerging Currency Fund (NYSEArca: CEW). The new fund will... http://www.etfguide.com/news/543/WisdomTree-Launches-Money-Market-ETF/ Wed, 06 May 2009 15:23:52 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/543/WisdomTree-Launches-Money-Market-ETF/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Read about 3 key strategies to protect your investments from the next market downturn. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/542/Guarding-Your-Portfolio-Against-the-Next-Downturn/ Wed, 06 May 2009 12:13:54 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/542/Guarding-Your-Portfolio-Against-the-Next-Downturn/ There is a dream behind each portfolio. Portfolios are built to achieve future dreams. As a portfolio gets pummeled, dreams get postponed or remain unfulfilled. Here are 3 ways to make your dreams come true and earn your envisioned, bright future back. http://www.etfguide.com/research/167/8/3-Ways-To-Earn-Your-Future-Back/ Tue, 05 May 2009 11:57:50 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/167/8/3-Ways-To-Earn-Your-Future-Back/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Invesco PowerShares has decided to eliminate 19 ETFs within its product lineup. The changes will become effective as of... http://www.etfguide.com/news/541/PowerShares-Pulls-Plug-on-19-ETFs/ Mon, 04 May 2009 16:51:15 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/541/PowerShares-Pulls-Plug-on-19-ETFs/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Finding the next Apple or Microsoft is like trying to locate a needle in a haystack. But that still doesn't.... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/540/4-Ways-to-Capture-the-Big-Opportunities-in-Small-Stocks/ Mon, 04 May 2009 12:53:44 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/540/4-Ways-to-Capture-the-Big-Opportunities-in-Small-Stocks/ Many portfolios over the past two years have fared like a sinking ship. Investors should take lessons from ship building when constructing a portfolio. http://www.etfguide.com/research/158/10/Is-Your-Portfolio-Sinking?/ Fri, 01 May 2009 11:40:25 EDT contributor@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/158/10/Is-Your-Portfolio-Sinking?/ Let's face it; range bound markets are a pain. Much like watching a slow movie, non-directional markets grind and test the patience of investors. But not all is bad. With a half glass full attitude, investors can draw valuable benefits and even make money from what otherwise would be lost time. http://www.etfguide.com/research/165/8/How-To-Profit-In-A-Range-Bound-Market/ Fri, 01 May 2009 11:27:10 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/165/8/How-To-Profit-In-A-Range-Bound-Market/ Spring is here! Not only do we get to enjoy the beautiful array of spring colors, global stock markets are also blossoming. How can you identify the best in class international ETFs and are the global rallies true green shoots or just weeds? http://www.etfguide.com/research/166/8/How-To-Identify-The-Best-International-ETFs/ Fri, 01 May 2009 11:26:37 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/166/8/How-To-Identify-The-Best-International-ETFs/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - The mortgage finance industry sector has a new ETF. The SPDR... http://www.etfguide.com/news/539/State-Street-Launches-Mortgage-Sector-ETF/ Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:07:14 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/539/State-Street-Launches-Mortgage-Sector-ETF/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Homebuilding stocks are up YTD, but is the worst really over? http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/538/Is-the-Worst-over-for-the-Housing-Market?/ Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:47:23 EDT etf@ettfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/538/Is-the-Worst-over-for-the-Housing-Market?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Find out how mutual fund investors are getting the short end of the stick, while fund managers get rich. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/537/Are-Mutual-Fund-Managers-Earning-their-Keep?/ Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:34:39 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/537/Are-Mutual-Fund-Managers-Earning-their-Keep?/ Learn about the structural differences between ETFs and ETNs. http://www.etfguide.com/etfvsetn.htm Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:11:18 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/etfvsetn.htm UPDATE: ETFguide.com's 6 model ETF portfolios are all beat the S&P 500 and MSCI EAFE index YTD thru market close of 4/22/09. Does your portfolio own the right ETFs? http://www.etfguide.com/choose_plan.htm Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:09:29 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/choose_plan.htm SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Every day brings different news. Good news is follow by bad and vice versa, causing analysis paralysis for investors. Rather than focusing on the tug of war... http://www.etfguide.com/research/162/8/Why-the-Bank-Rescue-Plan-Will-Ultimately-Fail/ Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:53:38 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/162/8/Why-the-Bank-Rescue-Plan-Will-Ultimately-Fail/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - The next corner of the bond market that looks poised for a storm of epic proportions is the usually quiet and tame municipal bond market. Historically, munibonds have been one of the safest bond investments around. But the fiscal condition of local governments is rapidly... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/536/Profiting-from-the-Coming-Municipal-Bond-Hurricane/ Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:03:58 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/536/Profiting-from-the-Coming-Municipal-Bond-Hurricane/ Unknowingly and unintentionally yet very effectively, investors have been cannibalizing their own investment portfolios. This bear market took no prisoners and rendered many time-proven investment strategies obsolete. Here are a few to stay away from. http://www.etfguide.com/research/160/8/3-Ways-To-Stop-Cannibalizing-Your-Portfolio/ Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:09:59 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/160/8/3-Ways-To-Stop-Cannibalizing-Your-Portfolio/ HANOVER, NH (ETFguide.com) - Passive funds are outselling actively managed mutual funds. They're winning because the fund industry gave up marketing actively managed funds soon after the dot-com crash of 2000. http://www.etfguide.com/research/157/16/Can-Performance-Fees-Save-Mutual-Funds?/ Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:05:25 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/157/16/Can-Performance-Fees-Save-Mutual-Funds?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - The SEC continues to ignore the issues that impact everyday investors the most. Here's... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/535/Rules-that-Hurt-Investors/ Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:00:11 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/535/Rules-that-Hurt-Investors/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Direxion launches four bond ETFs that use triple leverage. The firm... http://www.etfguide.com/news/534/Direxion-Debuts-4-Leveraged-Bond-ETFs/ Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:56:02 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/534/Direxion-Debuts-4-Leveraged-Bond-ETFs/ Salmon have a reputation of 'swimming against the stream.' This often makes them easy prey for bears. Contrarian investors on the other hand are some of the few who've pocketed gains over the past months. What makes contrarians so successful? Is it too late to become a contrarian? http://www.etfguide.com/research/159/8/-Why-Contrarians-Make-Money-And-Trend-Chasers-Lose-Money/ Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:35:24 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/159/8/-Why-Contrarians-Make-Money-And-Trend-Chasers-Lose-Money/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - How many times have you heard or read it? Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are overtaking traditional mutual funds in both popularity and asset growth. Yes this is true among individual... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/533/4-Reasons-ETFs-are-Gaining-on-Mutual-Funds/ Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:58:18 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/533/4-Reasons-ETFs-are-Gaining-on-Mutual-Funds/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Imagine, for a moment, being served cheap pizza in a fine steak house. Even though the place is highly recommended by dining experts, you aren't served the steak you... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/532/Geniuses-or-Drifters?-What-are-Mutual-Fund-Managers?/ Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:35:17 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/532/Geniuses-or-Drifters?-What-are-Mutual-Fund-Managers?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - The writing has been on the wall for a few weeks but now it's official: Barclays sold its profitable iShares unit. Who is the buyer and what will happen with iShares? http://www.etfguide.com/news/531/Barclays-Sells-iShares/ Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:51:43 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/531/Barclays-Sells-iShares/ Investors are suffering from Howie Mandel's 'Deal or no Deal syndrome:' You never know what's next, the banker is always against you and models (Wall Street puppets) can't give any profitable tips. Read this article to find out when to hold'em and when to fold'em. http://www.etfguide.com/research/155/8/Deal-Or-No-Deal---Cash-Or-Stocks?/ Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:09:17 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/155/8/Deal-Or-No-Deal---Cash-Or-Stocks?/ Riding the Rally with Financial ETFs http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/530/Riding-the-Rally-with-Financial-ETFs/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:59:17 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/530/Riding-the-Rally-with-Financial-ETFs/ Sector investors have been caught between a rock and a hard place having to choose between taking moderate or severe losses. Neither should be acceptable. This market requires a new look at sector investing. Here's the No. 1 rule for successful (sector) investing. http://www.etfguide.com/research/153/8/How-To-Profit-With-Sector-ETFs/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:40:17 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/153/8/How-To-Profit-With-Sector-ETFs/ Investment geeks would argue that the knowledge of index intricacies results in better returns while savvy investors feel that micro-managing might cause you to miss the 'forest for the trees'. Where is the right balance? http://www.etfguide.com/research/154/8/How-Index-Methodologies-Affect-Portfolio-Returns/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:39:47 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/154/8/How-Index-Methodologies-Affect-Portfolio-Returns/ LOS ANGELES (ETFguide.com) - The market has staged an impressive rally since breaking through its 12 year low on March 6th. The S&P 500 index (NYSEArca: SPY) is up nearly... http://www.etfguide.com/research/152/19/A-Bear-in-Bull%E2%80%99s-Clothing:-Why-This--Rally-Will-Fall-Short/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:37:26 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/152/19/A-Bear-in-Bull%E2%80%99s-Clothing:-Why-This--Rally-Will-Fall-Short/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - The first quarter is over and pocket's of market strength are already showing themselves. Are you paying attention? http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/529/Will-Emerging-Markets-become-this-Year%27s-Winners?/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:04:45 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/529/Will-Emerging-Markets-become-this-Year%27s-Winners?/ HANOVER, NH (ETFguide.com) - On March 26th's CNBC's Closing Bell, Adam Patti, the CEO of IndexIQ, gave his opinion on hedge fund regulation, 'There has to be a lot more transparency for the portfolios... http://www.etfguide.com/research/148/16/What%27s-Your-ETF-Gullibility-IQ?/ Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:39:01 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/148/16/What%27s-Your-ETF-Gullibility-IQ?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - The Vanguard Group has just introduced a new exchange-traded fund or ETF that is linked to the performance of foreign small cap stocks. http://www.etfguide.com/news/528/Vanguard-Unveils-International-Small-Cap-ETF/ Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:38:12 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/528/Vanguard-Unveils-International-Small-Cap-ETF/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - A detailed look at the S&P 500 vs. the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Find out which... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/527/What%27s-a-Better-Measure?-The-Dow-or-S&P-500?/ Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:38:36 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/527/What%27s-a-Better-Measure?-The-Dow-or-S&P-500?/ At the beginning of the year, Wall Street analysts were full of confident forecasts. The first three months of the year have already humbled most analysts and their slipshod forecasts and set just a few apart http://www.etfguide.com/research/151/8/Who-Can-You-Trust?-A-Q1-Review-Of-2009-Predictions/ Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:32:31 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/151/8/Who-Can-You-Trust?-A-Q1-Review-Of-2009-Predictions/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Why healthcare stocks could become the next hot industry sector. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/526/Are-Healthcare-Stocks-the-Next-Hot-Sector?/ Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:08:51 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/526/Are-Healthcare-Stocks-the-Next-Hot-Sector?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Is gold as really as good as many people think? And why hasn't it rallied higher? http://www.etfguide.com/research/150/8/Gold%27s-Bluff---Is-A-30-Percent-Drop-Next?/ Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:06:53 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/150/8/Gold%27s-Bluff---Is-A-30-Percent-Drop-Next?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - There are many ways to destroy $11 trillion. You can fly over a volcano and dump the money into the mountain's throat. You can also incinerate the money... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/525/Lessons-Learned-from-Broken-Stock-Picks/ Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:24:14 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/525/Lessons-Learned-from-Broken-Stock-Picks/ Hiding your money under the mattress has outperformed nearly all other investment strategies over the past decade. By many definitions though , the recent rally has ushered in a new bull market. Has the tide changed? http://www.etfguide.com/research/149/8/Is-Cash-King-Or-Should-You-Jump-On-The-Rally-Bandwagon?/ Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:26:12 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/149/8/Is-Cash-King-Or-Should-You-Jump-On-The-Rally-Bandwagon?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Find out which technology ETFs are performing the best in one of 2009's hottest industry sectors. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/524/Tapping-into-Technology-ETFs/ Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:53:58 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/524/Tapping-into-Technology-ETFs/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Investors looking for hedge fund like strategies within an ETF package now have a new choice. IndexIQ, a Rye, NY-based index provider... http://www.etfguide.com/news/523/IndexIQ-Launches-Hedge-Fund-Strategy-ETF/ Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:00:19 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/523/IndexIQ-Launches-Hedge-Fund-Strategy-ETF/ LOS ANGELES (ETFguide.com) - While China and India get all of the attention as BRIC nations, it's Brazil that's been lighting up the performance scoreboard. http://www.etfguide.com/research/146/19/Why-We-Like-Brazil-/ Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:52:15 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/146/19/Why-We-Like-Brazil-/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - After experiencing all of the ups and downs of the stock market, do you ever get the feeling like you're on a ship that's about to sink? If so, you're not alone. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/522/4-Portfolio-Strategies-for-a-Volatile-Market/ Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:31:13 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/522/4-Portfolio-Strategies-for-a-Volatile-Market/ Dividend yields have been nothing but a tease, enticing investors to own dividend ETFs destined to fall faster and harder than the market. Is this trend about to change? http://www.etfguide.com/research/145/8/Dividend-ETFs---Cash-Cows-Or-Trojan-Horses?/ Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:27:18 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/145/8/Dividend-ETFs---Cash-Cows-Or-Trojan-Horses?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Getting your money right begins with FIRST getting your mind right. How's your portfolio been performing? http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/521/Can-Your-Portfolio-Weather-the-Storm?/ Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:38:56 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/521/Can-Your-Portfolio-Weather-the-Storm?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Now that stocks are down, mutual fund investors are in for the surprise of their life. Fees are going up! READ MORE... http://www.etfguide.com/research/141/16/Fund-Trustees-Helpless-As-Advisors-Raise-Fees/ Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:46:53 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/141/16/Fund-Trustees-Helpless-As-Advisors-Raise-Fees/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Lately, everyone's been so preoccupied with bonus outrage, the bear market rally in stocks has taken a backseat. Now the... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/520/Will-a-Bull-Market-Follow-this-Bear-Market-Rally?/ Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:57:06 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/520/Will-a-Bull-Market-Follow-this-Bear-Market-Rally?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - While new assets continue to pile into ETFs, some providers just can't gain traction. SPA ETF and Credit Suisse have decided to exit the ETF market place. http://www.etfguide.com/news/518/SPA-ETFs-and-Some-ELEMENTS-ETNs-Close-Shop/ Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:13:07 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/518/SPA-ETFs-and-Some-ELEMENTS-ETNs-Close-Shop/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - While some smaller ETF shops are struggling, the biggest ETF provider has actually put up a for sale sign. What does that mean for your ETFs? http://www.etfguide.com/news/517/Biggest-ETF-Provider-Puts-Up-For-Sale-Sign/ Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:12:34 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/517/Biggest-ETF-Provider-Puts-Up-For-Sale-Sign/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - As if a sour economy and unstable stock market weren't bad enough, Wall Street has back-stabbed America. But that's not... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/519/Is-Mistrust-in-Wall-Street-Pointing-to-New-Lows?/ Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:54:28 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/519/Is-Mistrust-in-Wall-Street-Pointing-to-New-Lows?/ After a 50% plunge, you may have lost a battle but not the war. A portfolio based on sound profit strategies may get back its purchasing power faster than you think. Here are three strategies to start out with. http://www.etfguide.com/research/140/8/3-Strategies-To-Get-Your-Money-Back/ Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:12:06 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/140/8/3-Strategies-To-Get-Your-Money-Back/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - State Street Global Advisors (SSgA) has just introduced the... http://www.etfguide.com/news/516/State-Street-Launches-Long-Term-Bond-ETF/ Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:48:38 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/516/State-Street-Launches-Long-Term-Bond-ETF/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - How much portfolio exposure do you have to bonds? And which bond ETFs should... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/515/3-Ways-to-Stabilize-Your-Portfolio-with-Bond-ETFs/ Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:23:41 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/515/3-Ways-to-Stabilize-Your-Portfolio-with-Bond-ETFs/ The stock market has dropped 30% since Warren Buffett urged Americans to 'buy American'. In fact, three of Buffett's claims have proved wrong. Has he lost his touch? http://www.etfguide.com/research/139/8/3-Things-Warren-Buffett-Has-Wrong/ Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:17:24 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/139/8/3-Things-Warren-Buffett-Has-Wrong/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Neither the stock market or the economy has been kind to most investors. What's you plan for... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/514/Has-the-Stock-Market-Demolished-Your-Portfolio?/ Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:57:43 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/514/Has-the-Stock-Market-Demolished-Your-Portfolio?/ HANOVER, NH (ETFguide.com) - Investor's money is flowing out of major mutual funds, which is putting downward pressure on equity prices. What does this mean for... http://www.etfguide.com/research/137/16/Fund-Redemptions-Get-Serious/ Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:51:58 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/137/16/Fund-Redemptions-Get-Serious/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - These are tough times for 401(k) savers. They've seen their retirement plans melt by over $2 trillions and the worst is not... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/513/3-Steps-to-Repair-Your-Broken-Retirement-Plan/ Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:34:39 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/513/3-Steps-to-Repair-Your-Broken-Retirement-Plan/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - ETF stats from the Investment Company Institute. http://www.etfguide.com/news/512/ETF-Assets-decrease-by-$35.91-billion-in-January/ Fri, 06 Mar 2009 11:57:57 EST etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/512/ETF-Assets-decrease-by-$35.91-billion-in-January/ Congratulations! You have just completed a crash course on 'how to lose 50% in 18 months.' Aside from the obvious, there are valuable lessons to be drawn. Apply them and prosper. http://www.etfguide.com/research/136/8/3-Money-Making-Bear-Market-Lessons/ Fri, 06 Mar 2009 11:17:50 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/136/8/3-Money-Making-Bear-Market-Lessons/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Who would've thought major stock averages would be back to 1996-97 levels in 2009? For that reason, short ETFs have... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/511/Is-it-Time-to-Sell-Short-ETFs?/ Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:49:42 EST etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/511/Is-it-Time-to-Sell-Short-ETFs?/ Things get tight when the bear is in the room. Squeezing out extra gains and cushioning losses is more important than ever. Picking the best in class sector ETFs will go a long way. http://www.etfguide.com/research/126/8/How-To-Identify-Best-In-Class-Sector-ETFs/ Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:59:15 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/126/8/How-To-Identify-Best-In-Class-Sector-ETFs/ HANOVER, NH (ETFguide.com) - March came in like a lion, albeit in bear's clothing. It will go out a lamb. April, the cruelest month, will breed lilacs, mixing memory and desire. Stores will close; stores will open. The stock market will go into... http://www.etfguide.com/research/134/16/ETFs-Say,-Market-Rebound-In-May/ Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:03:30 EST etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/134/16/ETFs-Say,-Market-Rebound-In-May/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Short ETFs have been among the best performers in 2009, yet a small chorus is calling on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to ban... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/510/Should-Short-ETFs-be-Banned?/ Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:29:57 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/510/Should-Short-ETFs-be-Banned?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - We examine how currency ETFs work and the top funds investing in the top currencies. http://www.etfguide.com/research/119/8/The-Basics-Of-Currency-ETFs/ Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:37:56 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/119/8/The-Basics-Of-Currency-ETFs/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Find out how ETF assets performed in January 2009. The results... http://www.etfguide.com/news/509/ETF-Assets-Decline-in-January/ Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:32:47 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/509/ETF-Assets-Decline-in-January/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Millions of Americans are scaling back, but are they scaling back where it matters most? http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/508/5-Lowest-Cost-ETFs/ Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:35:54 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/508/5-Lowest-Cost-ETFs/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - The curious case of falling dividends and rising yields. Learn what it means for the market. http://www.etfguide.com/research/121/8/How-To-Use-Dividend-Yields-To-Spot-A-True-Market-Bottom/ Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:11:42 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/121/8/How-To-Use-Dividend-Yields-To-Spot-A-True-Market-Bottom/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Not long ago, if you suggested the Dow Jones Industrial Average would be returning to 1997 levels in 2009, people would've thought... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/507/Is-Your-Portfolio-Ready-for-Dow-6,500?/ Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:51:45 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/507/Is-Your-Portfolio-Ready-for-Dow-6,500?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - We evaluate sector ETFs from the key ETF providers. http://www.etfguide.com/research/132/8/iShares,-SPDRs,-Vanguard-%E2%80%93-Who-Builds-The-Best-Sector-ETF?/ Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:58:26 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/132/8/iShares,-SPDRs,-Vanguard-%E2%80%93-Who-Builds-The-Best-Sector-ETF?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - How low can you go? That's a question that limbo dancers typically ask each other. It also happens... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/506/Is-the-Stock-Market-Close-to-Bottoming?/ Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:30:45 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/506/Is-the-Stock-Market-Close-to-Bottoming?/ HANOVER, NH (ETFguide.com) - A bold and unfettered look at the fees the mutual fund industry has been collecting for itself. http://www.etfguide.com/research/133/16/Most-Profitable-Mutual-Funds-Ever/ Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:56:53 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/133/16/Most-Profitable-Mutual-Funds-Ever/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - The difference between tax-free municipal debt and government issued debt haven't been this dislocated in 50 years. What does it mean? http://www.etfguide.com/research/118/8/Are-Municipal-Bond-ETFs-A-Good-Value?/ Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:00:34 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/118/8/Are-Municipal-Bond-ETFs-A-Good-Value?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - We examine how investors can profit during a bear market without using short ETFs. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/505/Beating-the-Bear-Without-Using-Short-ETFs/ Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:06:29 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/505/Beating-the-Bear-Without-Using-Short-ETFs/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - After the first U.S. bailout was passed in the fall of 2008, stocks declined roughly 30%. With the second bailout... http://www.etfguide.com/research/131/8/First-Bailout-Sunk-Stocks--Will-The-Second-Bailout-Be-A-Repeat?/ Tue, 17 Feb 2009 11:26:33 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/131/8/First-Bailout-Sunk-Stocks--Will-The-Second-Bailout-Be-A-Repeat?/ NEW YORK (ETFguide.com) - Why the iShares MSCI France ETF looks like a bargain. Compared to the... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/504/Que-magnifique-iShares-France-ETF/ Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:26:50 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/504/Que-magnifique-iShares-France-ETF/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Some of the best opportunities for future capital growth are now found in overseas equity markets. Which ETFs give the ability to participate? We look at... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/503/How-Can-You-Find-Global-Investment-Opportunities?/ Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:08:31 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/503/How-Can-You-Find-Global-Investment-Opportunities?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Adding to a string of new exchange-traded fund launches, State Street Global Advisors has just introduced the SPDR Barclays Capital Intermediate Term Credit Bond ETF (NYSEArca: ITR). In related news... http://www.etfguide.com/news/502/State-Street-Debuts-Credit-Bond-ETF/ Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:54:30 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/502/State-Street-Debuts-Credit-Bond-ETF/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - The growth of ETFs has led to growth of another kind too - financial fiction. Do you know the... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/501/Fact-or-Fiction?-4-ETF-Myths/ Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:56:08 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/501/Fact-or-Fiction?-4-ETF-Myths/ What happened to hope and change? President Obama is warning of a catastrophe if his stimulus package doesn't get approved. Will his version of the bailout fail like Mr. Bush's? http://www.etfguide.com/research/128/8/Bailout-Deja-Vu---Is-Obama's-Version-Doomed-To-Fail?/ Mon, 09 Feb 2009 12:29:39 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/128/8/Bailout-Deja-Vu---Is-Obama's-Version-Doomed-To-Fail?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Van Eck unveiled another municipal index ETF. This is the first ETF to cover high yield municipal bonds. http://www.etfguide.com/news/500/Van-Eck-Launches-New-Municipal-Bond-Index-ETF/ Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:26:39 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/500/Van-Eck-Launches-New-Municipal-Bond-Index-ETF/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - As global economies around the world sputter and world central banks search for the answers, an ancient value of measure appears to have the right... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/499/Is-Your-Portfolio-Ready-for-$1,500-Gold?/ Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:41:59 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/499/Is-Your-Portfolio-Ready-for-$1,500-Gold?/ To find out a car's value, you look at the Kelly Blue Book. Short term indicators clearly show the market's near term direction, but what is the true value, what is the long term direction? http://www.etfguide.com/research/125/8/Trust-The-Indicators---New-Lows-Are-On-The-Horizon/ Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:22:45 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/125/8/Trust-The-Indicators---New-Lows-Are-On-The-Horizon/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Almost 100 percent of all exchange-traded funds or ETFs are designed to follow indexes. Do you really know... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/498/What-Does-My-ETF-Do?/ Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:49:55 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/498/What-Does-My-ETF-Do?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Van Eck Global debuts new munibond ETF. Read more... http://www.etfguide.com/news/497/Van-Eck-Debuts-Munibond-ETF/ Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:45:09 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/497/Van-Eck-Debuts-Munibond-ETF/ Who thought it possible for the Dow to tumble 40% in less than a year? The markets are about to surprise you yet again. Like freezing cold, followed by scorching heat, the next few months will be marked by extreme conditions. Is your portfolio ready? 11 ETFs For The Dow 6,500 Portfolio Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:00:28 EST etfguide@etfguide.com 11 ETFs For The Dow 6,500 Portfolio SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Here's how things work on Wall Street: If you make money, we make money. If you lose money, we make money. Got it? What can you... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/496/Giving-Wall-Street-Some-Payback/ Mon, 02 Feb 2009 12:09:33 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/496/Giving-Wall-Street-Some-Payback/ The Dow dropped from 9,000 to 8,000 in a hurry. While some indicators are in favor of a rebound, we take a look at overriding factors with a historical record of accuracy to shed light on the market's true direction. http://www.etfguide.com/research/122/8/Is-Your-Portfolio-Ready-For-The-Next-Leg-Down?/ Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:59:06 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/122/8/Is-Your-Portfolio-Ready-For-The-Next-Leg-Down?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Read breaking news about the status of the euro dollar and other currency ETFs. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/495/Is-the-Euro-Headed-for-a-Break-Up?/ Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:20:07 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/495/Is-the-Euro-Headed-for-a-Break-Up?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Unlike other index ETFs who closed shop in the past years, Northern Trust had real potential. Their ETFs were based on real indexes with real performance history. You'll be missed! http://www.etfguide.com/news/494/Northern-Trust-Is-Closing-Suite-Of-Index-ETFs/ Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:19:26 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/494/Northern-Trust-Is-Closing-Suite-Of-Index-ETFs/ As the stock market tumbles, investors are looking for extra cash. Some real estate stocks by more than 50% in dividends, some real estate ETFs more than 10%. Is the dividend worth the risk? http://www.etfguide.com/research/115/8/Real-Estate-ETFs---Are-Double-Digit-Dividends-Worth-The-Risk?/ Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:33:07 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/115/8/Real-Estate-ETFs---Are-Double-Digit-Dividends-Worth-The-Risk?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - State Street has just added an international bond and mortgage backed ETF to add to its lineup of 14 bond ETFs. Read more... http://www.etfguide.com/news/493/State-Street-Adds-Two-Bond-ETFs-to-its-Lineup/ Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:50:04 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/493/State-Street-Adds-Two-Bond-ETFs-to-its-Lineup/ HANOVER, NH (ETFguide.com) - The mutual fund performance spectrum has been shrinking, squeezed by new high-def, digital-age funds. They're called exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and they've been beating fund managers as easily as... http://www.etfguide.com/research/117/16/6-Fat-Tail-ETFs-That-Whipped-Mutual-Funds-in-2008/ Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:36:16 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/117/16/6-Fat-Tail-ETFs-That-Whipped-Mutual-Funds-in-2008/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - A profile of four leading utility ETFs and how to get more income during these difficult economic times. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/492/Plugging-into-Utility-ETFs/ Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:06:28 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/492/Plugging-into-Utility-ETFs/ As the stock market tumbles, investors are looking for extra cash. Some real estate stocks by more than 50% in dividends, some real estate ETFs more than 10%. Is the dividend worth the risk? http://www.etfguide.com/research/115/8/Real-Estate-ETFs---Are-Double-Digit-Dividends-Worth-The-Risk?/ Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:41:27 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/115/8/Real-Estate-ETFs---Are-Double-Digit-Dividends-Worth-The-Risk?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Barclays Global Investors (BGI) has introduced the iShares S&P/Citigroup International Treasury Bond Fund (Nasdaq: IGOV) and the iShares S&P/Citigroup 1-3 Year International Treasury Bond Fund (Nasdaq: ISHG). http://www.etfguide.com/news/491/Barclays-Launches-2-International-Bond-ETFs/ Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:42:42 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/491/Barclays-Launches-2-International-Bond-ETFs/ Financials have been a front runner and indicator for the major benchmarks. The financial sector already broke beneath last year's low. Will the Dow and S&P follow? http://www.etfguide.com/research/116/8/Will-Financials-Drag-The-Dow-To-New-Lows?/ Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:25:43 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/116/8/Will-Financials-Drag-The-Dow-To-New-Lows?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Here's a short list of three ETFs that are performing well out of the gate in 2009. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/490/3-ETFs-for-Momentum-Investors/ Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:31:39 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/490/3-ETFs-for-Momentum-Investors/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Van Eck Global has just introduced a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) that will track the Indonesian equity market. http://www.etfguide.com/news/489/Van-Eck-Unveils-Indonesia-ETF/ Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:52:10 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/489/Van-Eck-Unveils-Indonesia-ETF/ President Obama has the ability to mesmerize the crowds unlike any other. Unfortunately, the stock markets gave Mr. Obama the cold shoulder. Are things about to turn around? http://www.etfguide.com/research/114/8/Obamanomics---Will-The-New-President-Revive-The-Economy?/ Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:26:41 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/114/8/Obamanomics---Will-The-New-President-Revive-The-Economy?/ HANOVER, NH (ETFguide.com) - Andrew 'Buddy' Donohue runs the SEC Division of Investment Management. If you're in a mutual fund, he's there to protect your interests. He recently spoke at the... http://www.etfguide.com/research/113/16/Fund-Lawyers,-Trustees-and-Money,-Oh-My!/ Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:53:32 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/113/16/Fund-Lawyers,-Trustees-and-Money,-Oh-My!/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Despite their defensive nature, healthcare stocks have been hospitalized, falling around 24% on average over the past 52-weeks. As a result, the decline has created... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/488/Are-Healthcare-ETFs-a-Good-Value?/ Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:52:23 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/488/Are-Healthcare-ETFs-a-Good-Value?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - If you're invested in any one of these 10 largest mutual funds, you're not going to like what you read. http://www.etfguide.com/research/111/16/How-have-the-10-Largest-Stock-Funds-Done?/ Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:54:25 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/111/16/How-have-the-10-Largest-Stock-Funds-Done?/ Investors saw their funds dwindle away in 2008 while financial gurus saw their credibility disappear. Here is a 2009 forecast based on the best 2008 calls. This may be the best forecast yet. http://www.etfguide.com/research/110/8/A-2009-Outlook-Based-On-The-Best-2008-Predictions/ Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:22:38 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/110/8/A-2009-Outlook-Based-On-The-Best-2008-Predictions/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Your step-by-step guide to getting more income from ETFs. http://www.etfguide.com/news/487/Getting-More-Income-from-Dividend-ETFs/ Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:11:35 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/487/Getting-More-Income-from-Dividend-ETFs/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Investors familiar with currency ETFs were able to profit from a rising dollar while most were losing money in stocks and index ETFs. You'll find the basics of currency ETFs here. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/486/Currency-ETFs---How-To-Profit-From-A-Rising-Dollar,-Yen-or-Euro/ Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:39:05 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/486/Currency-ETFs---How-To-Profit-From-A-Rising-Dollar,-Yen-or-Euro/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Direxion Shares has just added two more leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to its fold. The funds will... http://www.etfguide.com/news/485/Direxion-Adds-Mid-Cap-ETFs/ Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:11:30 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/485/Direxion-Adds-Mid-Cap-ETFs/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - How did your ETF portfolio perform in 2008? For the second straight year, all six of ETFguide's ETF portfolios beat the S&P 500. But that's not... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/484/Getting-Your-Portfolio-to-Perform/ Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:04:18 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/484/Getting-Your-Portfolio-to-Perform/ Short ETFs shined in 2008 with stellar performance. Like an electric power tool though, short and leveraged ETFs have their quirks. Don't touch short and leveraged ETFs unless you know the three 'quirks'. http://www.etfguide.com/research/108/8/Leveraged-And-Short-ETFs---3-Flaws-You-Should-Know/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:35:05 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/108/8/Leveraged-And-Short-ETFs---3-Flaws-You-Should-Know/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Now that 2008's in the history books we can look ahead to this year. And here's a short list of... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/483/2009-Wish-List/ Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:55:14 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/483/2009-Wish-List/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - According to the Investment Company Institute (ICI), the combined assets of U.S. exchange-traded funds (ETFs) declined by $4.26 billion to $478.06 billion in November 2008. http://www.etfguide.com/news/482/ETF-Assets-decline-by-$4.26-billion/ Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:11:33 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/482/ETF-Assets-decline-by-$4.26-billion/ No bones about it, 2008 was brutal. Few portfolios and index ETFs survived the carnage. Nevertheless, 2008 was packed with valuable lessons which, if applied, can make 2009 a great year. http://www.etfguide.com/research/109/8/How-To-Turn-'08-ETF-Frogs-Into-'09-Princes/ Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:56:41 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/109/8/How-To-Turn-'08-ETF-Frogs-Into-'09-Princes/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - In 2008, the price of gold rose for the 8th consecutive year. Will gold be able to repeat in 2009? There are many reasons why... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/481/Will-there-be-a-Gold-Rush-in-2009?/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:49:19 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/481/Will-there-be-a-Gold-Rush-in-2009?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Short and leveraged ETFs have become convenient scapegoats for CEOs of struggling companies. Are short ETFs causing massive swings in real estate ETFs? http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/480/Is-The-Performance-Of-Real-Estate-ETFs-Skewed?/ Fri, 02 Jan 2009 11:44:16 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/480/Is-The-Performance-Of-Real-Estate-ETFs-Skewed?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - If you want to know what kind of year 2008 was all you have to do is look at the lopsided performance of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). We tell you what were the hottest investment spots this year. http://www.etfguide.com/news/478/What-were-2008%27s-Biggest-ETF-Winners?/ Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:41:33 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/478/What-were-2008%27s-Biggest-ETF-Winners?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Has stock picking done more to help investors create wealth or destroy it? The swift collapse of stocks many people thought of as 'blue chips' has to make you wonder. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/477/Finding-Blue-Chip-Stocks-in-ETFs/ Fri, 26 Dec 2008 12:47:12 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/477/Finding-Blue-Chip-Stocks-in-ETFs/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Once upon a time, technology was the sort of industry sector you could throw money at and win every hand. Remember the good old days when $50 stocks, in just a matter of weeks, would zoom... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/476/What-Lies-Ahead-for-Technology-ETFs?/ Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:24:07 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/476/What-Lies-Ahead-for-Technology-ETFs?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Direxion continues to capitalize on the bull market in short ETFs and leveraged ETFs. The Massachusetts based index provider unleashed eight triple leveraged (long and inverse) ETFs earlier this year and follows up their initial offering with another set of six triple leveraged ETFs. http://www.etfguide.com/news/475/The-Bull-Market-In-Short-ETFs-Is-Alive-And-Well/ Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:16:12 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/475/The-Bull-Market-In-Short-ETFs-Is-Alive-And-Well/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - The Worst Stock Picks of 2008. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/474/The-Worst-Stock-Picks-of-2008/ Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:03:51 EST etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/474/The-Worst-Stock-Picks-of-2008/ Dividends are back in style. However, there is more to dividend ETFs than just yield. Especially since the best yields are paid by the worst sector. Find out how to find the right balance. http://www.etfguide.com/research/104/8/How-To-Identify-Best-In-Class-Dividend-ETFs/ Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:15:25 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/104/8/How-To-Identify-Best-In-Class-Dividend-ETFs/ For years, Exchange Traded Funds have built a reputation of tax-efficiency. Most ETFs don't incur capital gain distributions for ETF investors. Short ETFs, unfortunately do not fall into this category. http://www.etfguide.com/news/471/How-To-Avoid-The-Tax-Liability-Of-Short-ETFs/ Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:34:23 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/471/How-To-Avoid-The-Tax-Liability-Of-Short-ETFs/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Do you own the right sector ETFs? http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/465/Choosing-the-Right-Sector-ETFs/ Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:43:50 EST etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/465/Choosing-the-Right-Sector-ETFs/ After closing 20 HealthShares ETFs in 2008, XShares is launching a new ETF that tracks the carbon emission credits market. http://www.etfguide.com/news/473/New-ETF-Tracks-The-Global-Carbon-Market/ Tue, 16 Dec 2008 11:17:11 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/473/New-ETF-Tracks-The-Global-Carbon-Market/ If you've missed the party in short ETFs, here's your second chance. We explain the 'nuts and bolts' of short ETFs along with a winning strategy and a tip that could save you 30% or more. http://www.etfguide.com/research/103/8/Profit-Responsibly---How-To-Use-Short-ETFs/ Tue, 16 Dec 2008 11:16:36 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/103/8/Profit-Responsibly---How-To-Use-Short-ETFs/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Earlier in the year, it appeared that commodities would be a rare haven in 2008's downward spiraling financial markets. Then, out of nowhere, the Jim Rogers commodity bus got... http://www.etfguide.com/news/472/Commodity-Investing:-ETFs-or-ETNs?/ Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:03:58 EST etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/472/Commodity-Investing:-ETFs-or-ETNs?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - In the good old days, people would go to a restaurant and order a whole pie. Today, people can go to the same restaurants and order individual pieces and enjoy their favorite slice. A similar thing has... http://www.etfguide.com/interviews/467/Customizing-Portfolio-Exposure-to-the-S&P/ Fri, 12 Dec 2008 13:52:08 EST etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/interviews/467/Customizing-Portfolio-Exposure-to-the-S&P/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - For years, Exchange Traded Funds have built a reputation of tax-efficiency. Most ETFs don't incur capital gain distributions for ETF investors. Short ETFs, unfortunately do not fall into this category. http://www.etfguide.com/news/471/Short-ETFs-May-Pose-Huge-Tax-Liability/ Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:27:41 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/471/Short-ETFs-May-Pose-Huge-Tax-Liability/ Oil prices have dropped over 70% in less than 6 months. OPEC might surprise all with their next move. If it does, you don't want to be left behind http://www.etfguide.com/research/101/8/Is-Now-the-Time-to-Buy-Energy-ETFs?--/ Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:36:24 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/101/8/Is-Now-the-Time-to-Buy-Energy-ETFs?--/ The range-bound market of recent weeks is testing the patience of many investors. Short ETFs have lost some of their sting. Here is how to use the range to your advantage and make the best of it. http://www.etfguide.com/research/100/8/Profit-In-A-Range-bound-Market-With-Short-ETFs/ Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:59:05 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/100/8/Profit-In-A-Range-bound-Market-With-Short-ETFs/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - It's during a severe financial panic and market turmoil when many folks begin to unwind. All of the logical and well-rehearsed financial plans they had fall apart. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/464/9-Ways-to-Thrive-During-Market-Turmoil/ Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:01:00 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/464/9-Ways-to-Thrive-During-Market-Turmoil/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Which is the better measure of U.S. stocks? Is it the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) or is it the Standard & Poor's (S&P 500)? We take a look at... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/466/Index-Investing---Better-Off-With-Dow-Or-S&P-500?/ Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:16:38 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/466/Index-Investing---Better-Off-With-Dow-Or-S&P-500?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Plain vanilla comes to mind when you think about the S&P 500 SPRS. There is nothing plain vanilla about its performance compared to heavy weight mutual funds. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/470/SPY-Class-of-1993-Success-Story/ Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:39:03 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/470/SPY-Class-of-1993-Success-Story/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Pockets of strength have been hard to find and growth ETFs are not one of them. Nevertheless, WisdomTree is taking a new approach to growth investing. http://www.etfguide.com/news/469/Introducing-a-New-Growth-ETF-with-a-Twist/ Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:15:05 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/469/Introducing-a-New-Growth-ETF-with-a-Twist/ Counter trend rallies present a golden parachute for smart investors and another knock-out punch for suckers. Learn how to spot them or ignore them on your own peril. http://www.etfguide.com/research/86/8/3-Tell-Tale-Signs-Of-A-Sucker-Rally/ Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:19:57 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/86/8/3-Tell-Tale-Signs-Of-A-Sucker-Rally/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Wall Street's roller coaster stock market performance has left many investors nauseous. Don't give up yet, here are five ETFs to make you feel better. http://www.etfguide.com/research/99/8/Five-ETFs-To Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:11:09 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/99/8/Five-ETFs-To SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Don't let the crowded stores and the long lines fool you. The 2008 holiday shopping season may turn out to be just the kind that Scrooge would love. http://www.etfguide.com/news/462/Are-Retailers-a-Bargain?/ Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:38:29 EST etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/462/Are-Retailers-a-Bargain?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - With 2008 almost in the history books, a quick glance at the scorecard shows short exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are among this year's best performers. Barring a major reversal in the price of stocks... http://www.etfguide.com/news/461/Is-the-Bull-Market-in-Short-ETFs-Over?/ Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:25:53 EST etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/461/Is-the-Bull-Market-in-Short-ETFs-Over?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Let me first begin this article by congratulating Citigroup's executive management (NYSE: C) for convincing the U.S. government to give it $20 billion in fresh capital and guaranteeing $306 billion in toxic assets. Mission accomplished! http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/460/Is-the-Trouble-in-Financials-Just-Beginning?/ Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:48:41 EST etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/460/Is-the-Trouble-in-Financials-Just-Beginning?/ HANOVER, NH (ETFguide.com) - In the late 1990s, you started saving through mutual funds. So did everyone else. Ten years later, the fund industry is collecting $70 billion a year, in fees, on the same... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/459/Mutual-Fund-Companies-Thankful-for-the-$1-Trillion/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:51:13 EST etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/459/Mutual-Fund-Companies-Thankful-for-the-$1-Trillion/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Bear market or not, more exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are on their way. RevenueShares added to its growing roster of ETFs. Yesterday the company launched... http://www.etfguide.com/news/458/Swooning-Stock-Market-Gives-Birth-to-More-ETFs/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:50:19 EST etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/458/Swooning-Stock-Market-Gives-Birth-to-More-ETFs/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - The 'Big Three' are running out of money, yet they are taking they are taking their first class private jets to Washington. Congress said: 'Should have taken coach.' http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/457/Bailout-Cowboys-To-Detroit:-No-Bailout-For-You!/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:00:38 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/457/Bailout-Cowboys-To-Detroit:-No-Bailout-For-You!/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - More and more workers find themselves having to deal with a host of major financial decisions they thought they wouldn't have to make just yet. For example, now that I'm leaving my job, what do I do with my 401(k) retirement plan? Do I let it die? http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/455/5-Ways-to-Resurrect-Your-401(k)-Money/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:58:27 EST etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/455/5-Ways-to-Resurrect-Your-401(k)-Money/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - The NETS FTSE CNBC Global 300 Index Fund ETF (NYSE Arca: MYG) was introduced for trading on the NYSE Arca stock exchange yesterday. http://www.etfguide.com/news/456/Northern-Trust-Launches-Global-ETF/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:39:13 EST etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/456/Northern-Trust-Launches-Global-ETF/ Be glad you are not Warren Buffett. After losing $16 billion he can still afford to live like a billionaire. Here are his three most costly mistakes, listen and learn! http://www.etfguide.com/research/96/8/Down-$16-Billion---Has-Warren-Buffett-Lost-His-Touch?/ Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:38:38 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/96/8/Down-$16-Billion---Has-Warren-Buffett-Lost-His-Touch?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - With most investment strategies from stock picking to buying individual bonds all in the red many investors are wondering what they can do to thrive during a bear market? http://www.etfguide.com/news/454/Can-Fundamental-ETFs-Calm-a-Bear?/ Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:27:25 EST etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/454/Can-Fundamental-ETFs-Calm-a-Bear?/ The Dow and S&P tested their previously set lows twice, and bounced off, while the financial sector broke through it. Here's what to expect next. http://www.etfguide.com/research/94/8/3-Keys-To-Spotting-A-Market-Bottom/ Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:20:15 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/94/8/3-Keys-To-Spotting-A-Market-Bottom/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - While Rydex expands its leadership in currency ETFs, RevenueShares adds a new revenue weighted ETF - financials. Rydex And RevenueShares Launch New ETFs Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:11:13 EST etfguide@etfguide.com Rydex And RevenueShares Launch New ETFs SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Why are we so obsessed with the performance of individual stocks, individual mutual funds, and individual ETFs? Sure we can blame the financial media for misleading us, but don't we share in at least some of the blame? http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/452/What-has-Your-Portfolio-Done-for-You-Lately?/ Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:30:48 EST etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/452/What-has-Your-Portfolio-Done-for-You-Lately?/ Guess what: The bailout doesn't seem to be working. Rather than depend on the government, here are some hands-on strategies you can implement yourself. http://www.etfguide.com/research/95/8/How-To-Embrace-The-Bear-With-Killer-Strategies/ Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:26:09 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/95/8/How-To-Embrace-The-Bear-With-Killer-Strategies/ You may not know what's happening in Germany and around the globe, but you sure feel it. Your 401(k) is likely down because you don't drive a BMW or drink bavarian beer. How The U.S. Killed Germany And Your 401(k) Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:56:51 EST etfguide@etfguide.com How The U.S. Killed Germany And Your 401(k) SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - An interview with Richard A. Ferri, CFA of Troy, MI-based Portfolio Solutions which oversees $700 million for institutions and individual investors. Ferri offers his latest views of the stock market, the U.S. economy and successful investing. http://www.etfguide.com/interviews/451/Keeping-Your-Money-Safe-in-Turbulent-Times/ Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:04:16 EST etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/interviews/451/Keeping-Your-Money-Safe-in-Turbulent-Times/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Barclays Global saw the current bear market as a window of opportunity to launch 14 new ETFs, some of which encroach on TD Ameritrade's turf. http://www.etfguide.com/news/450/New-Barclays-ETFs-Crowd-TD-Ameritrade's-Turf/ Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:57:33 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/450/New-Barclays-ETFs-Crowd-TD-Ameritrade's-Turf/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - According to the Investment Company Institute (ICI), the combined assets of U.S. exchange-traded funds fell by $6.46 billion to $579.51 billion in September. http://www.etfguide.com/news/449/ETF-Assets-Decline-$6.46-Billion/ Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:25:57 EST etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/449/ETF-Assets-Decline-$6.46-Billion/ HANOVER, NH (ETFguide.com) - You don't need a CPA, CFA or MBA to assess the health of your money market fund. As long as you receive prospectuses the size of chemistry textbooks all is well. But when Reserve filed a one-pager on September 16th, shareholders learned an important lesson. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/448/Fed-To-Reserve-Funds:-Drop-Dead/ Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:31:31 EST etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/448/Fed-To-Reserve-Funds:-Drop-Dead/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Direxion Shares has just introduced four new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the NYSE Arca stock exchange. http://www.etfguide.com/news/447/Want-to-Triple-Your-Investment-Bets?-Direxion-ETFs-Launch/ Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:12:33 EST etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/447/Want-to-Triple-Your-Investment-Bets?-Direxion-ETFs-Launch/ Finally! The wait is over. The people cast their vote and we all can go back to re-building our retirement with double digit gains, right? http://www.etfguide.com/research/92/8/What-Does-Obama-Mean-For-Your-401(k)?/ Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:45:47 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/92/8/What-Does-Obama-Mean-For-Your-401(k)?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - A bad year for mutual fund investors is about to get worse. That's because buy-and-hold investors with funds held in taxable accounts are about to get slammed with an... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/446/5-Ways-to-Beat-the-Tax-Bite-of-Mutual-Funds/ Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:54:36 EST etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/446/5-Ways-to-Beat-the-Tax-Bite-of-Mutual-Funds/ The markets have been tumbling and America wants a 'quick-fix'. What will a new President Obama or President McCain do for your portfolio? http://www.etfguide.com/research/90/8/Your-Investments---Better-Off-With-Obama-Or-McCain?/ Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:06:23 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/90/8/Your-Investments---Better-Off-With-Obama-Or-McCain?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - This week the Federal Reserve reduced the target federal funds rate at which banks lend to each other by one half-percent to 1 per cent. What does it mean? http://www.etfguide.com/news/445/Interest-Rates-and-Your-Bond-Funds/ Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:48:33 EDT etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/445/Interest-Rates-and-Your-Bond-Funds/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - If investment bank CEOs were more concerned with their company's corporate finances would we be in such dire consequences today? They took all the money when they could. When a rainy day arrived they survived but their corporations didn't. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/444/ETFs-For-CEOs/ Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:29:36 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/444/ETFs-For-CEOs/ A few hot days don't mean that it is summer but do a few huge point gains signal that the worst is over and a bottom is reached? http://www.etfguide.com/research/89/8/Do-Big-Point-Gains-Mark-Major-Market-Bottoms?/ Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:13:16 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/89/8/Do-Big-Point-Gains-Mark-Major-Market-Bottoms?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Right now is a good time for all diligent investors to take a little time to evaluate the health of their investments. Has the current bear market devoured your money? If it has, it's time to regroup and go back to the drawing table. http://www.etfguide.com/news/442/4-Ways-to-Protect-Your-Portfolio-During-a-Bear-Market/ Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:08:35 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/442/4-Ways-to-Protect-Your-Portfolio-During-a-Bear-Market/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - 'Put your money where you mouth is,' was the good advice given by a toothpaste commercial back in the 1970s. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/441/Which-Funds-To-Avoid---Cooking-Lessons-from-America's-Mutual-Fund-Managers/ Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:49:47 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/441/Which-Funds-To-Avoid---Cooking-Lessons-from-America's-Mutual-Fund-Managers/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Opening the quarterly portfolio statements these days hurts. Target Date ETFs offer a retirement plan on auto pilot. Do Target Date ETFs deliver on their promise? http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/439/Are-Target-Date-ETFs-Worth-A-Second-Look?/ Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:32:41 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/439/Are-Target-Date-ETFs-Worth-A-Second-Look?/ HANOVER, NH (ETFguide.com) - It's as hard to find a healthy company suffering from frozen credit lines as it was for 1950s Joe McCarthy to find a real Communist. Wall Street keeps saying... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/440/Grim-Reaper-Tells-Government,-'Step-Aside'/ Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:35:23 EDT etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/440/Grim-Reaper-Tells-Government,-'Step-Aside'/ A few more days and the Dow Jones might be down 50% from its high of 14,000. How much lower can it go before a significant counter rally ensues? http://www.etfguide.com/research/88/8/Dow-Down-40-Percent-In-360-Days---Is-This-The-Bottom?/ Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:27:14 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/88/8/Dow-Down-40-Percent-In-360-Days---Is-This-The-Bottom?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Investors leave no stone unturned when it comes to finding bear market beating strategies. How do equal weighted ETFs measure up? http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/438/Does-Equal-Weighting-Work-In-A-Bear-Market?/ Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:44:36 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/438/Does-Equal-Weighting-Work-In-A-Bear-Market?/ Red across the board, across the globe is shrinking 401(k) and IRA balances all over. Do global ETFs provide an opportunity to salvage your retirement plans? http://www.etfguide.com/research/87/8/Global-ETFs---Thinking-Outside-The-Box-To-Find-Opportunities/ Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:38:43 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/87/8/Global-ETFs---Thinking-Outside-The-Box-To-Find-Opportunities/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - A new boom in energy is happening and it's not the 25 percent less you're paying for a gallon of gasoline. http://www.etfguide.com/news/437/Is-Now-the-Time-to-Buy-Alternative-Energy-ETFs?/ Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:10:56 EDT etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/437/Is-Now-the-Time-to-Buy-Alternative-Energy-ETFs?/ Ford's Model T was the car that 'put America on wheels'. Funds brought Wall Street to Main Street. Is the 'basket of stocks' approach still better than owning individual stocks? http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/436/ETFs-vs-Stocks---How-To-Profit-With-Sector-ETFs/ Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:49:59 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/436/ETFs-vs-Stocks---How-To-Profit-With-Sector-ETFs/ Bear markets can be ferocious. This one has already shaved 40% off most retirement plans. Find out how to maximize what you have even if the market doesn't get better. http://www.etfguide.com/research/85/8/The-5-Mistakes-To-Avoid-In-A-Bear-Market-/ Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:09:05 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/85/8/The-5-Mistakes-To-Avoid-In-A-Bear-Market-/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - There has been a one month drought in new ETF launches. First Trust and PowerShares both launch global infrastructure ETFs at the same time. http://www.etfguide.com/news/435/New-ETFs-Tackle-Global-Infrastructure-Sector/ Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:21:00 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/435/New-ETFs-Tackle-Global-Infrastructure-Sector/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - If you're one of the unfortunate souls whose investment portfolio is taking a beating this year, then there's a good chance it's because you've overdosed on underperforming individual stocks. http://www.etfguide.com/news/434/Is-the-Bear-Market-Burning-Stock-Pickers?/ Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:49:29 EDT etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/434/Is-the-Bear-Market-Burning-Stock-Pickers?/ It's only when the tide goes out that you find who's been swimming naked. Bear markets brutally reveal the folly of exhorbant mutual fund fees. http://www.etfguide.com/research/84/8/Bear-Market-Rule-No.-1:-Cut-Expenses---ETFs-vs.-Mutual-Funds/ Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:48:13 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/84/8/Bear-Market-Rule-No.-1:-Cut-Expenses---ETFs-vs.-Mutual-Funds/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - If you've already received your third quarter 401(k) or IRA retirement plan statement and you don't like what you see, be careful about your next decision. http://www.etfguide.com/news/433/5-Things-to-Do-Before-Cashing-Out-Your-Retirement-Plan/ Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:04:02 EDT etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/433/5-Things-to-Do-Before-Cashing-Out-Your-Retirement-Plan/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Right now the herd mentality rules. In 1999 they were buying Internet stocks. When that got old, roughly around 2003, they started buying real estate. And today, now that they've lost almost everything they own, they're selling stocks. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/432/Financial-Reckoning-Day-Arrives/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:05:27 EDT etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/432/Financial-Reckoning-Day-Arrives/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - The 30 most established U.S. companies have lost 30% in less than 30 days. Is it time to go bargain hunting? http://www.etfguide.com/news/431/Down-30-Percent-In-30-days,-Is-Now-The-Time-To-Buy?/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:32:37 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/431/Down-30-Percent-In-30-days,-Is-Now-The-Time-To-Buy?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - It wasn't supposed to be like this. Emerging markets were supposed be the future of capital markets. They were a source of spectacular gains. In fact, they were so invincible it was believed by... http://www.etfguide.com/news/430/Have-Emerging-Markets-Become-Submerged-Markets?/ Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:42:53 EDT etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/430/Have-Emerging-Markets-Become-Submerged-Markets?/ HANOVER, NH (ETFguide.com) - With much of the American markets closed for nationalization it seems many people may look for investments in capitalist markets like China. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/429/EEM:-Where-the-Hard-Assets-Are/ Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:17:17 EDT etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/429/EEM:-Where-the-Hard-Assets-Are/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - The Claymore/BBD High Income Index ETF (AMEX: LVL) has changed its name and underlying index. The fund has been renamed the... http://www.etfguide.com/news/428/Claymore-ETF-Changes-Index/ Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:54:53 EDT etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/428/Claymore-ETF-Changes-Index/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Sector funds are offering new opportunities that didn't used to exist before. Jeremy Held of ALPS Distributors takes time to... - http://www.etfguide.com/interviews/427/Can-Sector-Investing-Help-Your-Portfolio?/ Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:27:43 EDT etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/interviews/427/Can-Sector-Investing-Help-Your-Portfolio?/ Protect your portfolio from a financial meltdown. Identify the ETFs that can provide shelter. Combat The Bear With 5 Post Bailout Strategies Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:29:42 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com Combat The Bear With 5 Post Bailout Strategies No ordinary water pump could have kept the sinking Titanic afloat. Can a heavily diluted ('porked up') bailout plan keep the economy afloat? http://www.etfguide.com/research/82/8/Bailout-Analysis---No-Ordinary-Investment-Strategy-Will-Do/ Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:34:09 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/82/8/Bailout-Analysis---No-Ordinary-Investment-Strategy-Will-Do/ 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. http://www.etfguide.com/research/81/8/Bailout-Epidemic-Hits-Global-ETFs/ Fri, 03 Oct 2008 11:40:50 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/81/8/Bailout-Epidemic-Hits-Global-ETFs/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - How many millions of investors have seen their blue chip stock portfolios vaporize into thin air? And if history is our guide, it was bound to happen. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/426/Lessons-Learned-from-the-2005-'Blue-Chip'-Stock-Portfolio/ Fri, 03 Oct 2008 11:27:30 EDT etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/426/Lessons-Learned-from-the-2005-'Blue-Chip'-Stock-Portfolio/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - The SEC has extended the ban on short selling. How long it remains in force depends on the approval of the bailout package. Global short bans threaten more short ETFs. http://www.etfguide.com/news/425/Short-Selling-Ban-Extended-Conditionally/ Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:11:42 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/425/Short-Selling-Ban-Extended-Conditionally/ 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. http://www.etfguide.com/research/78/8/Why-The-Bailout-Won't-Save-Financials/ Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:39:48 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/78/8/Why-The-Bailout-Won't-Save-Financials/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - According to the Investment Company Institute (ICI) the combined assets of U.S. exchange-traded funds (ETFs) rose $3.19 billion to... http://www.etfguide.com/news/424/ETF-Assets-Rise-by-$3.19-billion/ Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:20:16 EDT etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/424/ETF-Assets-Rise-by-$3.19-billion/ 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. http://www.etfguide.com/research/80/8/How-To-Identify-Best-In-Class-Value-ETFs/ Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:34:16 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/80/8/How-To-Identify-Best-In-Class-Value-ETFs/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Regardless of whether or not Washington lawmakers pass a bailout package to rescue America's financial system, I still think it's a good idea to enact your own personal bailout plan. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/423/Passing-Your-Own-Personal-Bailout-Plan/ Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:13:20 EDT etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/423/Passing-Your-Own-Personal-Bailout-Plan/ Fierce reaction followed the denial of the bailout. This plan would have been a case of blind leading the blind. At least five major flaws could have rendered the bailout worthless anyway. http://www.etfguide.com/research/78/8/No-Bailout-For-Now!-5-Flaws-You-Weren't-Supposed-To-Know/ Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:30:53 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/78/8/No-Bailout-For-Now!-5-Flaws-You-Weren't-Supposed-To-Know/ HANOVER, NH (ETFguide.com) - In nine short months, investors rushed $3.3 billion into UltraShort Financials ProShares (AMEX: SKF). Any reader of the best-selling non-fiction book The Tipping Point would have come to a natural conclusion. Investors saw trouble. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/421/Ignoring-SKF-Tipping-Point-SEC-Slams-Free-Market/ Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:33:15 EDT etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/421/Ignoring-SKF-Tipping-Point-SEC-Slams-Free-Market/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Investors have traditionally flocked to real estate investment trusts (REITs) for dividends, but over the past few years they've been getting a lot more: capital growth. http://www.etfguide.com/news/422/REITs-Offer-Shelter/ Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:32:32 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/422/REITs-Offer-Shelter/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - While CDOs, CDS, and ARS have gotten all the attention, ETNs are poised to start getting some unwelcome scrutiny. http://www.etfguide.com/news/420/Are-ETNs-Joining-the-list-of-Troubled-Financial-Products?/ Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:16:14 EDT etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/420/Are-ETNs-Joining-the-list-of-Troubled-Financial-Products?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Pockets of strength are rare these times. New developments are putting pressure on health care, perceived to be a defensive and safe sector. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/419/Health-Care---Another-Defensive-Sector-Bites-The-Dust/ Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:10:32 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/419/Health-Care---Another-Defensive-Sector-Bites-The-Dust/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Another week, another rescue by Warren Buffett, Super Man of the financial world. Could Goldman Sachs be his toughest bet, yet. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/418/Buffett-To-The-Rescue---Five-Billion-Dollar-Poker?/ Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:14:13 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/418/Buffett-To-The-Rescue---Five-Billion-Dollar-Poker?/ 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. http://www.etfguide.com/research/77/8/How-To-Identify-Best-In-Class-Sector-ETFs/ Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:25:00 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/77/8/How-To-Identify-Best-In-Class-Sector-ETFs/ 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. http://www.etfguide.com/research/76/8/Why-Two-Financial-Short-ETFs-Stopped-Trading/ Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:25:21 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/76/8/Why-Two-Financial-Short-ETFs-Stopped-Trading/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Hello Philadelphia cream cheese and good-bye variable annuities! Editors of the Wall Street Journal have decided to replace AIG with Kraft Foods which leaves the Dow somewhat 'unbalanced'. http://www.etfguide.com/news/416/The-Dow-Jones-Is-Getting-Revitalized/ Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:08:56 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/416/The-Dow-Jones-Is-Getting-Revitalized/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - While well-intentioned, the ban of short-selling has caused some unexpected (and unwanted) ripple effects. Is it time for a new SEC index? http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/417/799-Stocks-We-Can't-Short,-Let's-Make-an-Index/ Mon, 22 Sep 2008 10:52:17 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/417/799-Stocks-We-Can't-Short,-Let's-Make-an-Index/ HANOVER, NH (ETFguide.com) - On September 9th, about $815 million, or about 10% of Select Sector Financial ETF (AMEX: XLF) shares were redeemed. But the order didn't hit the market until... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/415/XLF:-One-Billion-Dollar-Poker/ Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:50:37 EDT etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/415/XLF:-One-Billion-Dollar-Poker/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - PowerShares launched six new global ETFS. One offers a new 'twist' on clean energy. http://www.etfguide.com/news/414/PowerShares-Launches-Six-New-Global-ETFs/ Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:17:34 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/414/PowerShares-Launches-Six-New-Global-ETFs/ Why are some corporate grade bond ETFs imploding? Here's a few... http://www.etfguide.com/research/75/7/Steering-Clear-of-Radioactive-Bonds-/ Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:23:41 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/75/7/Steering-Clear-of-Radioactive-Bonds-/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - China's quest for economic world domination has a serious flaw: Equity markets have lost more than 50% in less than one year. What's next? http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/402/China's-Economy-Is-Melting/ Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:24:55 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/402/China's-Economy-Is-Melting/ 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? http://www.etfguide.com/research/72/8/Financials---Is-There-Light-At-The-End-Of-The-Tunnel?/ Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:52:09 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/72/8/Financials---Is-There-Light-At-The-End-Of-The-Tunnel?/ As the financial web unravels it becomes clear that there is not enough lipstick to put on this pig. Who will be the 'next AIG'? Will the government bail out the next AIG? http://www.etfguide.com/research/73/8/Finally,-A-Service-That-Cuts-To-The-Core!/ Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:47:55 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/73/8/Finally,-A-Service-That-Cuts-To-The-Core!/ 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? http://www.etfguide.com/research/68/8/Clean-Energy-Plug-in-Cars---Will-They-Race-Or-Stall?/ Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:40:25 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/68/8/Clean-Energy-Plug-in-Cars---Will-They-Race-Or-Stall?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Read about the impact that AIG is having upon... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/411/The-Impact-of-AIG-on-Your-Index-Funds/ Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:07:47 EDT etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/411/The-Impact-of-AIG-on-Your-Index-Funds/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - State Street Global Advisors (SSgA), the investment management arm of State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) announced it will transfer 75 SPDR exchange traded funds (ETFs) to the NYSE Arca listing.... http://www.etfguide.com/news/409/State-Street-to-Transfer-75-ETF-Listings-to-NYSEArca/ Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:39:25 EDT etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/409/State-Street-to-Transfer-75-ETF-Listings-to-NYSEArca/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - There's a bull market in inverse performing ETFs right... http://www.etfguide.com/news/408/Bull-Market-Arrives-in-Bear-Market-ETFs/ Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:38:43 EDT etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/408/Bull-Market-Arrives-in-Bear-Market-ETFs/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - While ETFs are more popular than ever, the economy is taking a toll on smaller players. The first ever active ETF is slated to close soon. http://www.etfguide.com/news/406/First-Ever-Active-ETF-Will-Close/ Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:46:32 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/406/First-Ever-Active-ETF-Will-Close/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Is Lehman Brothers the next Bear Stearns? Financial stocks as... http://www.etfguide.com/news/404/Battered-Financials-Sink-Again/ Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:39:59 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/404/Battered-Financials-Sink-Again/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Northern Trust, known for its country specific equity ETFs, launched a new ETF which should largely appeal to contrarian investors and bottom fishers. http://www.etfguide.com/news/401/Tough-Real-Estate-Market-Doesn't-Derail-NETS/ Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:22:45 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/401/Tough-Real-Estate-Market-Doesn't-Derail-NETS/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - For years, Jim Rogers has been a commodities bull. And now, he's a commodities bull, but with an equity angle... http://www.etfguide.com/news/400/Jim-Rogers-ETF-Introduced/ Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:49:46 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/400/Jim-Rogers-ETF-Introduced/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - For decades, product manufactures have looked for ways to market their products to the public. Some of these strategies have included obtaining celebrity... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/397/Morningstar's-Latest:-Cheerleading-ETF-Performance/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:25:50 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/397/Morningstar's-Latest:-Cheerleading-ETF-Performance/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - The first seven months of they year have quickly passed and top performing areas of the market have made their mark. http://www.etfguide.com/news/398/ETF-Leaders-and-Laggards/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:22:40 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/398/ETF-Leaders-and-Laggards/ SAN DIEGO - (ETFguide.com) - Claymore taps a sector previously untouched by ETFs. Global maritime shipping. Time will tell how weakening, global demand will affect this ETF. http://www.etfguide.com/news/396/Claymore-Launches-Global-Maritime-Shipping-ETF/ Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:11:57 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/396/Claymore-Launches-Global-Maritime-Shipping-ETF/ XShares Advisors announced the second round of ETF liquidations. What ETFs could be next in line to be closed? http://www.etfguide.com/news/395/No-Worm-For-The-Early-Bird---15-ETFs-Closing/ Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:26:41 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/395/No-Worm-For-The-Early-Bird---15-ETFs-Closing/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Look around, we're surrounded by inflation. And investors... http://www.etfguide.com/news/394/Inflation-Protection-for-Your-Investments/ Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:31:49 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/394/Inflation-Protection-for-Your-Investments/ 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. http://www.etfguide.com/research/71/8/'Made-In-Germany'---Importing-US-Problems-In-Disguise/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:10:18 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/71/8/'Made-In-Germany'---Importing-US-Problems-In-Disguise/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - After breaking the $1,000 an ounce barrier during the spring, gold's seemingly invincible run has hit a brick wall. Is gold's historic run over? http://www.etfguide.com/news/393/Has-Gold-lost-its-Mojo?/ Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:19:25 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/393/Has-Gold-lost-its-Mojo?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - During the third quarter the expense ratios in most exchange-traded fund (ETF) and exchange-traded notes (ETN) asset categories... http://www.etfguide.com/news/392/3Q-ETF-Expense-Ratio-Survey/ Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:30:03 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/392/3Q-ETF-Expense-Ratio-Survey/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Who would've thought to package the value oriented investment philosophy of the famed Benjamin Graham into an index based financial product? Never short on ideas, Wall Street has... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/391/Resurrecting-Benjamin-Graham,-the-Dean-of-Value-Investing/ Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:56:43 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/391/Resurrecting-Benjamin-Graham,-the-Dean-of-Value-Investing/ 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. http://www.etfguide.com/research/70/8/Warring-Russia-&-Roaring-Brazil---The-Pros-And-Cons-Of-Emerging-Markets/ Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:40:40 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/70/8/Warring-Russia-&-Roaring-Brazil---The-Pros-And-Cons-Of-Emerging-Markets/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Over the past few years, investors have been entertained by the mudslinging between two distinct camps of... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/390/The-Other-Half-of-the-Indexing-Debate/ Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:25:54 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/390/The-Other-Half-of-the-Indexing-Debate/ Not only China's athletes are under pressure to perform. China itself has a lot to proof and can't afford a 'fumble'. http://www.etfguide.com/research/69/8/The-Olympics---More-Than-Just-Games-For-China!/ Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:27:12 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/69/8/The-Olympics---More-Than-Just-Games-For-China!/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) Deutsche Bank today announced that it will issue ELEMENTS exchange-traded notes (ETNs) linked to Benjamin Graham Intelligent Value Indices. http://www.etfguide.com/news/389/Deutsche-Bank-Launches-Series-of-Value-ETNs/ Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:11:34 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/389/Deutsche-Bank-Launches-Series-of-Value-ETNs/ With only 16 new ETFs, July was one of the slowest months of 2008. Fortunately, an American Oil-Barron's investments are driving assets into a new sector. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/387/July-Summary---Escape-To-New-Frontiers/ Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:55:12 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/387/July-Summary---Escape-To-New-Frontiers/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Using the right financial products to build your investment portfolio is one important step to putting you on the road to financial success. To that end, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are a great... http://www.etfguide.com/news/388/Putting-your-Investments-on-Track/ Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:42:02 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/388/Putting-your-Investments-on-Track/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - The first seven months are in the history books and the ETF market leaders... http://www.etfguide.com/news/385/ETF-Leaders-and-Laggards/ Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:50:08 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/385/ETF-Leaders-and-Laggards/ The price of oil has soared, Exxon and Shell reported another round of record profits, yet energy ETFs are down. What's going on here? Also, the most trusted name in bonds is entering the ETF market place. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/383/ETF-Tidbits---From-Nonsense-To-Genius/ Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:44:59 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/383/ETF-Tidbits---From-Nonsense-To-Genius/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Is the U.S. economy in a recession or not? Why can't economists from the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)just tell us... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/384/Is-the-Economy-Fooling-Economists?/ Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:18:02 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/384/Is-the-Economy-Fooling-Economists?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Is fundamental indexing a better way to invest? We look at sector ETFs following... http://www.etfguide.com/news/381/Fundamental-ETFs-Deliver-Mixed-Results/ Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:35:14 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/381/Fundamental-ETFs-Deliver-Mixed-Results/ SAN DIEGO - (ETFguide.com) - Frontier Market ETFs seem to be the next trend. While not a full-fledged frontiers-ETF, Van Eck's new Africa ETF offers exposure to some frontier markets. http://www.etfguide.com/news/374/Africa--Van-Eck-Explores-New-Territory/ Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:48:23 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/374/Africa--Van-Eck-Explores-New-Territory/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - This year, while there haven't been many havens for stock investors, two areas holding their own are mid and small company stocks. http://www.etfguide.com/news/379/Smaller-Stocks-Hang-Tough/ Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:47:03 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/379/Smaller-Stocks-Hang-Tough/ SAN DIEGO - (ETFguide.com) - State Street Global announced the launch of 10 new SPDR ETFs. The new set of ETFs provides exposure to international industry sectors. Each ETF is linked to an industry sub-index of the S&P/Citigroup World ex U.S. Broad Market Index. http://www.etfguide.com/news/378/A-Better-Web-With-10-New-SPDRs/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:13:09 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/378/A-Better-Web-With-10-New-SPDRs/ Yes, the stock market has fallen on hard times, but don't stick your head in the sand to avoid the pain. Look at your portfolio, benchmark it and see if changes should be made. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/373/Benchmarking-Your-Portfolio-In-Tough-Times/ Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:05:44 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/373/Benchmarking-Your-Portfolio-In-Tough-Times/ SAN DIEGO - (ETFguide.com) - If you want a sneak peak at future trends, use ETFs as your crystal ball. Oil is sky-high but US energy companies are flat. Where are the profits? http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/377/ETF-Sector-Watch---Scary-Trends-In-The-Making/ Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:58:40 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/377/ETF-Sector-Watch---Scary-Trends-In-The-Making/ 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? http://www.etfguide.com/research/67/8/Fannie-Mae-&-Freedie-Mac---Better-Off-With-ETFs/ Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:06:32 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/67/8/Fannie-Mae-&-Freedie-Mac---Better-Off-With-ETFs/ SAN DIEGO - (ETFguide.com) - With oil prices hitting all time highs, the Middle East region, with its enormous oil reserves, is more than ever in the spotlight. Investors are looking for ways to profit from the windfall oil producing countries are enjoying. http://www.etfguide.com/news/376/WisdomTree-Unveils-The-Next-Middle-East-ETF/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:31:57 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/376/WisdomTree-Unveils-The-Next-Middle-East-ETF/ The US stock market has gone from a roller coaster performance to a free fall. Here's the parachute! This article is more than just an 'I told you so'. http://www.etfguide.com/research/66/8/Recession!-Embrace-The-Bear-With-Killer-Strategies/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:38:21 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/66/8/Recession!-Embrace-The-Bear-With-Killer-Strategies/ SAN DIEGO - (ETFguide.com) - Barclays Global announced a number of splits, ranging from 2 for 1 to 10 for 1. http://www.etfguide.com/news/375/Barclays-Announces-A-Bundle-Of-ETF-Splits/ Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:40:46 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/375/Barclays-Announces-A-Bundle-Of-ETF-Splits/ While the price of oil has gone through the roof, oil stocks have been lagging. There might be good values in an overvalued sector after all. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/372/Have-Oil-Stocks-Run-out-of-Gas?/ Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:22:46 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/372/Have-Oil-Stocks-Run-out-of-Gas?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - One look at the stock quotes on your computer screen reveals a not so subtle theme: Red all over the place. How can... http://www.etfguide.com/news/371/Summer-Route-Boosts-Bear-ETFs/ Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:50:33 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/371/Summer-Route-Boosts-Bear-ETFs/ Warren Buffett is known for making savvy decisions. Dow's bit for Rohm & Haas seems pricy but worthwhile enough for Buffett to get involved. Certain ETFs might benefit as well. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/370/Buffett-Puts-$10-Billion-Into-Dow-Chemical-Takeover/ Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:52:52 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/370/Buffett-Puts-$10-Billion-Into-Dow-Chemical-Takeover/ 'If you build it, they will come' is the motto of the ETF industry, despite a rocky stock market. June had everything from carbon credit over frontier markets to strategy ETFs. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/368/June-Review---ETFs-Blossom-During-Market-Weakness/ Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:05:47 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/368/June-Review---ETFs-Blossom-During-Market-Weakness/ In 1962 Sam Walton inadvertently started a trend that has ruined America's once proud manufacturing infrastructure. http://www.etfguide.com/research/65/8/China-Report:-Does-China's-Prosperity-Cause-US-Poverty?/ Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:40:52 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/65/8/China-Report:-Does-China's-Prosperity-Cause-US-Poverty?/ The first set of MacroShares Oil Up/Down funds was forced to liquidate. Is the 'new & improved' series here to stay? http://www.etfguide.com/news/366/More-Ways-To-Play-Oil-The-Resurrection-Of-MacroShares/ Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:07:58 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/366/More-Ways-To-Play-Oil-The-Resurrection-Of-MacroShares/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Despite subpar performance for broad domestic and international stock indexes so far in 2008, the level of investment in exchange-traded funds (ETFs)... http://www.etfguide.com/news/365/ETF-Assets-Rise-by-$14.36-billion/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:27:12 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/365/ETF-Assets-Rise-by-$14.36-billion/ Liquidations have been a rare occurrence in the ETF market place, but with the economy in a faltering state it is not surprising to see some ETFs disappear. http://www.etfguide.com/news/364/Some-ETFs-Fold-As-Economy-Sours/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:04:20 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/364/Some-ETFs-Fold-As-Economy-Sours/ Following the recent pace of new alternative energy ETF launches, you could almost think that our energy problems are about to be solved. http://www.etfguide.com/news/363/Blown-Away-Another-Wind-ETF/ Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:25:25 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/363/Blown-Away-Another-Wind-ETF/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Who's to blame for soaring commodity prices? For the answers you need to ask the commodity scholars... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/362/Getting-to-the-Bottom-of-the-Commodities-Blame-Game/ Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:34:39 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/362/Getting-to-the-Bottom-of-the-Commodities-Blame-Game/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - One easy way to invest in foreign stocks is through exchange-traded funds (ETFs) designed to follow the stock market in specific country. While most individual investors are probably best... http://www.etfguide.com/news/361/Battle-of-the-Country-ETFs/ Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:27:55 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/361/Battle-of-the-Country-ETFs/ Barclays Global launches 11 ETNs and scores big with the launch of this first in kind ETN. http://www.etfguide.com/news/359/Barclays-Global-Launches-Cutting-Edge-ETN-+-10/ Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:47:19 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/359/Barclays-Global-Launches-Cutting-Edge-ETN-+-10/ Barclays Global is feeling the heat from Van Eck, PowerShares & Claymore. New iShares offer a small competitive edge. http://www.etfguide.com/news/358/Four-New-iShares-Are-Just-Following-The-Trend/ Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:45:36 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/358/Four-New-iShares-Are-Just-Following-The-Trend/ Look at your calendar. We've already reached the half-way point of the year. How's your portfolio doing? ETFguide shares a recipe of success. http://www.etfguide.com/news/355/Midyear-Portfolio-Tips/ Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:15:17 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/355/Midyear-Portfolio-Tips/ Tibetan protesters are using anti-China flags which ironically were made in China. Is China getting caught in their own web of economic shortcuts? http://www.etfguide.com/research/64/8/China-Report:-Anti-China-sentiment-"Made-in-China"!/ Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:19:34 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/64/8/China-Report:-Anti-China-sentiment-"Made-in-China"!/ A newbie is targeting Barclays Global. One ETF company found a new way to squeeze investors for money and going global is in. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/357/Strong-Demand-For-ETFs-Persists/ Tue, 24 Jun 2008 03:19:59 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/357/Strong-Demand-For-ETFs-Persists/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) 'Put your money where you mouth is,' was the good advice given by a toothpaste commercial back in the 1970s. But unfortunately... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/354/Cooking-Lessons-from-America's-Mutual-Fund-Managers/ Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:06:10 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/354/Cooking-Lessons-from-America's-Mutual-Fund-Managers/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - If you want to know what's happening in the financial markets, the performance of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will tell you the... http://www.etfguide.com/news/356/ETF-Leaders-and-Laggards/ Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:56:32 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/356/ETF-Leaders-and-Laggards/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - The First Trust ISE Global Wind Energy ETF (Ticker: FAN) has lifted off and landed on the NYSE Arca. The newly launched exchange-traded fund (ETF) is linked... http://www.etfguide.com/news/353/Wind-Energy-ETF-Lifts-Off/ Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:56:53 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/353/Wind-Energy-ETF-Lifts-Off/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Deutsche Bank and Invesco PowerShares Capital Management announced the launch of eight exchange-traded notes (ETNs) linked to the performance of industrial metals and... http://www.etfguide.com/news/352/Crude-Oil-and-Metal-Linked-Notes-Launch/ Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:55:44 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/352/Crude-Oil-and-Metal-Linked-Notes-Launch/ 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'. http://www.etfguide.com/research/62/8/The-Conspiracy-Behind-Oil-Prices/ Wed, 18 Jun 2008 03:08:42 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/62/8/The-Conspiracy-Behind-Oil-Prices/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Knock knock, who's there? Securities that track home prices. According to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, MacroShares Housing Depositor... http://www.etfguide.com/news/351/Next-Up:-Securities-that-Gauge-Home-Prices/ Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:15:39 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/351/Next-Up:-Securities-that-Gauge-Home-Prices/ If you own ETFs you probably aren't too fond of mutual funds. But what about mutual funds that own ETFs, do they make sense? http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/335/ETF-Mutual-Funds-Do-More-Fees-Equal-Better-Performance?/ Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:48:29 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/335/ETF-Mutual-Funds-Do-More-Fees-Equal-Better-Performance?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Rydex Investments has launched eight new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the American Stock Exchange. The funds, known as RydexShares... http://www.etfguide.com/news/350/Rydex-Launches-Specialized-ETFs-on-S&P-Industry-Sectors/ Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:18:36 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/350/Rydex-Launches-Specialized-ETFs-on-S&P-Industry-Sectors/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Welcome to the abyss of ETF oblivion. It's an unfriendly place where exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/349/The-Abyss-of-ETF-Oblivion/ Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:42:24 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/349/The-Abyss-of-ETF-Oblivion/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - A new boom in energy is happening and it's not the $4 or $5 dollars you're paying for a gallon of gasoline. http://www.etfguide.com/news/347/Profiting-from-the-New-Energy-Movement/ Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:02:10 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/347/Profiting-from-the-New-Energy-Movement/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - The first five months of they year have quickly passed and top performing areas of the market have made their mark. http://www.etfguide.com/news/346/ETF-Leaders-and-Laggards/ Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:14:27 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/346/ETF-Leaders-and-Laggards/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Unbeknownst to many investors, the mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) following major stock and bond benchmarks may not necessarily be the... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/345/Popular-Benchmarks-May-Not-Be-Best-Portfolio-Building-Blocks/ Wed, 28 May 2008 03:47:09 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/345/Popular-Benchmarks-May-Not-Be-Best-Portfolio-Building-Blocks/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - If you want to know what's happening in the financial markets, the performance of the top and bottom performing exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will help you to... http://www.etfguide.com/news/344/ETF-Leaders-and-Laggards/ Tue, 27 May 2008 12:58:42 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/344/ETF-Leaders-and-Laggards/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Single country funds offer some great investment opportunities, but also pitfalls. Here's some tips on what... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/342/Choosing-the-Right-Country-ETFs/ Thu, 22 May 2008 13:32:29 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/342/Choosing-the-Right-Country-ETFs/ There is competition for iShares in the rear-view mirror. NETS offer country specific exposure with proven market indexes. There is also a new SPDR http://www.etfguide.com/news/341/State-Street-And-Northern-Trust-Launch-More-ETFs/ Tue, 20 May 2008 03:13:16 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/341/State-Street-And-Northern-Trust-Launch-More-ETFs/ Talk about popular! ETFs and ETNs are growing measured by both new assets and new launches. Some of the 'newbies' are rather exotic. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/339/Crazy-April-Summary-Of-New-ETFs/ Fri, 16 May 2008 03:06:11 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/339/Crazy-April-Summary-Of-New-ETFs/ WisdomTree and Dreyfus team up to offer currency income funds and Northern Trust rolls out more single country ETFs. http://www.etfguide.com/news/338/Niche-ETFs-Flood-the-Market/ Thu, 15 May 2008 15:15:11 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/338/Niche-ETFs-Flood-the-Market/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - How to zap underperformers from you life and your portfolio... http://www.etfguide.com/research/59/7/Turning-Mutu Thu, 15 May 2008 08:23:49 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/59/7/Turning-Mutu Oil has doubled in the past two years. Are oil commodity ETFs or oil equity ETFs a better way to invest? What's the difference? http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/337/Putting-Oil-in-Your-Stocks/ Wed, 14 May 2008 03:29:02 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/337/Putting-Oil-in-Your-Stocks/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - State Street Global Advisors (SSgA), the investment management arm of State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) unveiled two new... http://www.etfguide.com/news/336/State-Street-Unveils-International-and-Global-Real-Estate-Fund/ Tue, 13 May 2008 11:28:51 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/336/State-Street-Unveils-International-and-Global-Real-Estate-Fund/ How the regulatory environment has changed the game of active investing and its impact on you... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/334/One-More-Obstacle-for-Would-Be-Market-Beaters/ Mon, 12 May 2008 11:01:44 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/334/One-More-Obstacle-for-Would-Be-Market-Beaters/ ALPS Holdings, Inc and Cohen & Steers announced the launch of their new Global Real Estate ETF. ETFguide shines the spotlight on the new ETF. http://www.etfguide.com/news/333/ALPS-and-Cohen-&-Steers-Launch-Global-Real-Estate-ETF/ Mon, 12 May 2008 08:51:20 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/333/ALPS-and-Cohen-&-Steers-Launch-Global-Real-Estate-ETF/ UBS just can't get their timing right. The launch of their two new platinum ETNs comes on the heels of an investigation for tax-evasion. How does this affect ETN investors? http://www.etfguide.com/news/332/Bad-Timing-Again!-First-Platinum-ETNs-Now-Available/ Fri, 09 May 2008 15:39:12 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/332/Bad-Timing-Again!-First-Platinum-ETNs-Now-Available/ The top 10 best performing ETFs for this year are all energy or commodity linked. Two of the top three worst performing ETFs are linked to alternative energy. What about quity ETFs? http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/331/Oil,-Gas-...-What-Else?-What's-Hot-And-What's-Not!/ Fri, 09 May 2008 03:22:26 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/331/Oil,-Gas-...-What-Else?-What's-Hot-And-What's-Not!/ Van Eck is following the trend of issuing leveraged and inverse Exchange Traded Vehicles, yet their Market Vectors are the first currency ETNs of their kind. http://www.etfguide.com/news/330/Van-Eck-Launches-Leveraged-&-Inverse-Euro-ETNs/ Thu, 08 May 2008 09:09:14 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/330/Van-Eck-Launches-Leveraged-&-Inverse-Euro-ETNs/ The price of oil has nearly doubled over the past year. As Goldman Sachs is predicting $200/barrel oil, you might be wondering how to get in on the action. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/329/High-Oil-Prices---Turning-Lemons-Into-Lemonade/ Wed, 07 May 2008 03:30:12 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/329/High-Oil-Prices---Turning-Lemons-Into-Lemonade/ 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. http://www.etfguide.com/research/56/8/Yahoo!-Microsoft,-Google-&-Apple---How-To-Play-Them-All!/ Tue, 06 May 2008 03:07:18 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/56/8/Yahoo!-Microsoft,-Google-&-Apple---How-To-Play-Them-All!/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) High yield bonds, also known as junk bonds are on a roll. Over the past month, junk debt has enjoyed its best... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/328/Is-it-Time-to-Put-Junk-inside-your-Portfolio?/ Mon, 05 May 2008 08:54:30 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/328/Is-it-Time-to-Put-Junk-inside-your-Portfolio?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Using ETFs is a good start, getting the right mix of ETFs for your portfolio is even better... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/327/Getting-Your-Money-on-Track/ Fri, 02 May 2008 12:00:17 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/327/Getting-Your-Money-on-Track/ ProShares' new UltraShort Treasury ETFs will provide short exposure while iShares has long exposure covered. http://www.etfguide.com/news/326/ProShares-Launches-First-Short-Treasury-Bond-ETFs/ Fri, 02 May 2008 07:28:19 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/326/ProShares-Launches-First-Short-Treasury-Bond-ETFs/ Technically avoiding a recession (at least for now), the bruised US economy even managed to grow modestly. Recession or not, there are certain ETF basics that don't go out of style. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/323/Recession-Or-Not---Investment-Basics-That-Work/ Thu, 01 May 2008 03:30:56 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/323/Recession-Or-Not---Investment-Basics-That-Work/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - New commodity notes from DB! http://www.etfguide.com/news/322/Deutsche-Bank-Launches-Leveraged-and-Inverse-Commodity-Notes/ Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:43:49 EDT etf@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/322/Deutsche-Bank-Launches-Leveraged-and-Inverse-Commodity-Notes/ Billions of people want to live like Americans. Is there enough for all or will simple food staples turn into culinary delicacies? http://www.etfguide.com/research/55/8/Soaring-Food-Prices!-Valid-Concern-Or-Just-A-Fad?/ Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:09:19 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/55/8/Soaring-Food-Prices!-Valid-Concern-Or-Just-A-Fad?/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - For so long, U.S. consumers were doing their job by consuming, but now the tables have been turned on them and they're... http://www.etfguide.com/news/321/Why-Consumers-aren't-Consuming/ Mon, 28 Apr 2008 03:51:03 EDT etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/321/Why-Consumers-aren't-Consuming/ Profits are taken as sectors rally. The worst performing ETF comes from the best performing sector. Will silver/gold and commodities continue their run or consolidate? What about China? http://www.etfguide.com/news/320/ETF-Round-UP:-What's-Hot!-What's-Not!-And-What-To-Stay-Away-From?/ Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:21:53 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/320/ETF-Round-UP:-What's-Hot!-What's-Not!-And-What-To-Stay-Away-From?/ Two newly patented, popular oil ETFs are scheduled to close in June. High oil prices triggered a termination event resulting in liquidation of the ETFs. More... http://www.etfguide.com/news/319/Two-Oil-ETFs-Closing---Clearing-Up-The-Fog!/ Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:06:49 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/319/Two-Oil-ETFs-Closing---Clearing-Up-The-Fog!/ Part I analysis of what a new generation of ETFs are promising. http://www.etfguide.com/research/54/7/Active-ETFs:-Hype-or-Help?/ Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:05:27 EDT etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/54/7/Active-ETFs:-Hype-or-Help?/ Finally! An 'apples to apples' comparison that shows the grinding effect of ETF asset inflows on 'retail mutual funds'. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/317/Are-ETFs-Killing-Retail-Mutual-Funds?/ Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:48:05 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/317/Are-ETFs-Killing-Retail-Mutual-Funds?/ After a 36.8% correction in 2007, financial ETFs rebounded up to 20% already in 2008. Are better days finally in sight? http://www.etfguide.com/research/27/8/Financial-ETFs-?-Is-it-Time-to-?lock-and-load?-or-run-away/ Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:02:59 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/27/8/Financial-ETFs-?-Is-it-Time-to-?lock-and-load?-or-run-away/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Despite massive multi-billion dollar write-downs and a growing chorus of angry activist shareholders, UBS AG has introduced eight new commodity linked... http://www.etfguide.com/news/305/UBS-Turmoil-doesn't-stall-ETN-Rollout/ Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:00:45 EDT etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/305/UBS-Turmoil-doesn't-stall-ETN-Rollout/ PowerShares received a conditional approval for their 'actively managed' ETFs. What's the definition of 'active' and how will this change the ETF marketplace http://www.etfguide.com/research/36/8/%EF%BF%BDActively-Managed%22-ETFs-%EF%BF%BD-Will-they-Rock-or-Roll/ Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:59:54 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/36/8/%EF%BF%BDActively-Managed%22-ETFs-%EF%BF%BD-Will-they-Rock-or-Roll/ Barron's March 31, 2008 cover story pronounced the bursting of the commodities bubble. Should I beg to differ? http://www.etfguide.com/research/52/9/Is-The-Correction-In-Commodities-Over/ Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:51:41 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/52/9/Is-The-Correction-In-Commodities-Over/ Can back testing be considered valid research or is it merely a form of statistical marketing? http://www.etfguide.com/research/41/11/The-Perils-of-ETF-Back-Testing/ Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:51:55 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/41/11/The-Perils-of-ETF-Back-Testing/ 2008 is turning out to be one of the toughest years on Wall Street in recent history. We are picking an insider's brain about maintaining balance and sanity. http://www.etfguide.com/interviews/315/Maintaining-Balance-In-Times-Of-Uncertainty/ Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:13:12 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/interviews/315/Maintaining-Balance-In-Times-Of-Uncertainty/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - It's during a severe financial panic and market turmoil when many folks begin to unwind. All of the logical and well-rehearsed financial plans they had fall apart. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/301/9-Ways-to-Thrive-During-Market-Turmoil/ Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:12:41 EDT etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/301/9-Ways-to-Thrive-During-Market-Turmoil/ Dividend investing and dividend ETFs are viewed as safe haven's during recessionary environments. This article addresses the nuts and bolts of dividend investing. http://www.etfguide.com/research/48/9/Dividend-Investing-In-A-Recessionary-Environment/ Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:11:49 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/48/9/Dividend-Investing-In-A-Recessionary-Environment/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Two new exchange traded funds (ETFs) by Northern Trust Global Investments were introduced today on the American Stock Exchange (Amex). The funds will... http://www.etfguide.com/news/310/Northern-Trust-Hatches-Country-ETFs/ Tue, 22 Apr 2008 02:32:55 EDT etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/310/Northern-Trust-Hatches-Country-ETFs/ George Soros, who managed the $17billion Quantum Endowment Fund with an average return of 30% a year foresees a meltdown of the US Stock Market. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/309/Are-We-In-Denial-About-The-US-Economy-&-Stock-Market/ Tue, 22 Apr 2008 02:32:07 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/309/Are-We-In-Denial-About-The-US-Economy-&-Stock-Market/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Investors have traditionally flocked to real estate investment trusts (REITs) for dividends, but over the past few years they've... http://www.etfguide.com/news/316/REITs_Offer_Shelter/ Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:33:46 EDT etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/316/REITs_Offer_Shelter/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - As the housing crisis worsens, the presidential candidates all gave major economic-policy addresses. While McCain differed from the Democrats on many issues, nowhere was the difference more pronounced than in their proposed responses to the mortgage meltdown. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/314/What-Will-Obama,-Clinton-Or-McCain-Do-About-The-Housing-Crisis/ Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:25:03 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/314/What-Will-Obama,-Clinton-Or-McCain-Do-About-The-Housing-Crisis/ Would you like to know what dividend stocks are bought by large institutions Micro-analysis of the top dividend ETFs reveals the stocks that one are most commonly held two have the highest dividend yield. http://www.etfguide.com/research/50/9/Using-ETFs-To-Uncover-Top-Dividend-Stocks/ Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:04:12 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/50/9/Using-ETFs-To-Uncover-Top-Dividend-Stocks/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - The maddening pace of new offerings has seemingly shifted from exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to exchange-traded notes (ETNs). Over the past several months, Barclays Global Investors, Van Eck... http://www.etfguide.com/news/312/Deutsche-Bank-Launches-Agricultural-ETNs/ Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:03:07 EDT etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/312/Deutsche-Bank-Launches-Agricultural-ETNs/ While ETFs are a powerful tool for dividend investing there is a flip side to the coin. This article discusses both aspects. http://www.etfguide.com/research/49/9/Dividend-Investing-With-ETFs---Finding-The-Right-Balance/ Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:56:13 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/49/9/Dividend-Investing-With-ETFs---Finding-The-Right-Balance/ 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. http://www.etfguide.com/research/51/9/Can-Commodities-Recession-Proof-Your-Portfolio/ Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:54:35 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/51/9/Can-Commodities-Recession-Proof-Your-Portfolio/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - The PowerShares Global Nuclear Energy Portfolio ETF (Ticker: PKN) began trading on NYSE Arca today. The fund is based on the WNA Nuclear Energy Index, which http://www.etfguide.com/news/304/PowerShares-Launches-Global-Nuclear-ETF/ Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:40:57 EDT etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/304/PowerShares-Launches-Global-Nuclear-ETF/ Claymore launched the first ever Global Solar ETF, which comes at a time where oil prices reached yet another high http://www.etfguide.com/news/313/Claymore-Launches-Global-Solar-ETF/ Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:38:29 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/313/Claymore-Launches-Global-Solar-ETF/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - The first actively managed equity exchange-traded funds (ETFs) were launched today on the NYSE Arca by PowerShares Capital Management. http://www.etfguide.com/news/311/PowerShares-Introduces-Active-Stock-ETFs/ Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:37:45 EDT etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/311/PowerShares-Introduces-Active-Stock-ETFs/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - PowerShares has added two more ETFs to their 110plus ETF line up. Both ETFs are based on Nasdaq Indexes http://www.etfguide.com/news/308/PowerShares-Launches-Two-New-Nasdaq-ETFs/ Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:34:59 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/308/PowerShares-Launches-Two-New-Nasdaq-ETFs/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - According to the Investment Company Institute (ICI), the combined assets of U.S. exchange-traded funds (ETFs) declined by $9.41 billion to $559.31 billion in February. http://www.etfguide.com/news/303/ETF-Assets-Decline-by-$9.41-Billion/ Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:20:12 EDT etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/303/ETF-Assets-Decline-by-$9.41-Billion/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Barclays Global Investors (BGI) has launched five new iShares international exchange traded funds (ETFs) and one new currency exchange-traded note (ETN). http://www.etfguide.com/news/302/Barclays-Launches-International-ETFs/ Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:47:32 EDT etf@ETFguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/302/Barclays-Launches-International-ETFs/ 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? http://www.etfguide.com/research/47/8/What-will-it-take-to-get-the-stock-market-back-on-track/ Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:35:34 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/47/8/What-will-it-take-to-get-the-stock-market-back-on-track/ ETF and Index backtests share common statistical metrics. If you are familiar with the metrics you can easily assess the associated risk. http://www.etfguide.com/research/45/11/The-Statistical-Basics-of-ETF-Backtesting/ Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:07:05 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/45/11/The-Statistical-Basics-of-ETF-Backtesting/ 2008 has not been the best year for emerging markets. One country however, propelled by a new regime, seems to buck the trend. http://www.etfguide.com/research/43/8/If-You-Missed-Out-On-China,-Think-Taiwan/ Tue, 25 Mar 2008 03:12:04 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/43/8/If-You-Missed-Out-On-China,-Think-Taiwan/ Equities benefited from a stronger Greenback. Is this a sustainable new trend or a bear market trap and why did commodities get hit so hard? http://www.etfguide.com/research/42/8/The-Correlation-Between-the-Economy,-Commodities-and-the-US-Dollar/ Mon, 24 Mar 2008 03:17:25 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/42/8/The-Correlation-Between-the-Economy,-Commodities-and-the-US-Dollar/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Morgan Stanley has launched two exchange-traded notes (ETNs) that follow China and India's main currencies. http://www.etfguide.com/news/300/Chinese-and-Indian-Currency-ETNs-debut/ Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:08:58 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/300/Chinese-and-Indian-Currency-ETNs-debut/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Attacking inflation just got easier. Today, State Street Global Advisors (SSgA) launched the SPDR DB International Government Inflation-Protected... http://www.etfguide.com/news/299/State-Street-Adds-Inflation-Protected-Bond-ETF/ Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:59:08 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/299/State-Street-Adds-Inflation-Protected-Bond-ETF/ Bear Stearns (Ticker: BSC) has become the latest Wall Street icon to be caught in a financial hurricane of relentless credit losses. Over the past day financial liquidity at the investment banker had been... http://www.etfguide.com/research/40/7/Will-Trouble-at-Bear-Stearns-Derail-its-Active-ETF-Launch/ Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:13:21 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/40/7/Will-Trouble-at-Bear-Stearns-Derail-its-Active-ETF-Launch/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - If you've been watching the run-up in gold from the sidelines and haven't yet enjoyed the ride, don't despair. Exchange-traded trusts that... http://www.etfguide.com/news/298/Catching-Gold/ Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:46:25 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/298/Catching-Gold/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - The PowerShares India Portfolio (Ticker: PIN) began trading on NYSE Arca today. The new fund will track the Indus India Index which provides... http://www.etfguide.com/news/297/PowerShares-Introduces-India-ETF/ Wed, 05 Mar 2008 12:24:15 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/297/PowerShares-Introduces-India-ETF/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - The prospect of actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has created buzz that finally appears to be on its way towards fulfillment. http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/296/Active-Funds-Set-to-Change-ETF-Landscape/ Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:25:24 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/296/Active-Funds-Set-to-Change-ETF-Landscape/ It's time to give your portfolio an early Spring Cleaning, here's some ideas on where to start... http://www.etfguide.com/research/37/7/30-Lousy-Stocks,-30-ETF-Alternatives/ Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:21:30 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/37/7/30-Lousy-Stocks,-30-ETF-Alternatives/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Over the past few years, funds that use alternative security selection and weighting methods have been one of the fastest growing trends. Daniel Freedman, Director of SPA ETFs takes time to talk with us about this. http://www.etfguide.com/interviews/295/Quant-ETFs-with-Flair/ Tue, 26 Feb 2008 07:34:39 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/interviews/295/Quant-ETFs-with-Flair/ Wisdom Tree's new India ETF traded over one million shares on the first day. Is the new money an indicator of a good investment opportunity? http://www.etfguide.com/research/32/8/India---a-new-opportunity-with-Wisdom-Tree/ Tue, 26 Feb 2008 03:12:17 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/32/8/India---a-new-opportunity-with-Wisdom-Tree/ Despite this year's lackluster start for global stock market indexes, the pace of new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has remained steady. This week gave birth to three new ETFs from... http://www.etfguide.com/news/294/Busy-Week-for-New-ETF-Offerings/ Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:39:04 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/294/Busy-Week-for-New-ETF-Offerings/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - State Street Global Advisors (SSgA), the investment management arm of State Street Corporation has launched the SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF... http://www.etfguide.com/news/293/State-Street-Debuts-International-Dividend-ETF/ Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:25:42 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/293/State-Street-Debuts-International-Dividend-ETF/ Changes to the Dow Jones Industrial Average are rare and special. What are the tax consequences for DIA (Dow Diamonds) investors? http://www.etfguide.com/research/29/8/Dow-Jones---A-new-addition-to-an-old-Index/ Mon, 18 Feb 2008 09:44:10 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/29/8/Dow-Jones---A-new-addition-to-an-old-Index/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - One week after announcing eleven exchange-traded fund (ETF) closures, Claymore Securities has introduced three new funds. All are designed to follow broad markets representing the value of... http://www.etfguide.com/news/292/Multi-Asset-Class-ETFs-Introduced/ Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:07:35 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/292/Multi-Asset-Class-ETFs-Introduced/ By Kirk Kinder, CFP - Despite the homebuilder ETF recent price appreciaton, dark clouds loom over the housing market. Contrarian investors... http://www.etfguide.com/research/26/10/Homebuilders:-Contrarian-Play-or-Portfolio-Killer/ Thu, 07 Feb 2008 15:33:09 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/26/10/Homebuilders:-Contrarian-Play-or-Portfolio-Killer/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - According to the Investment Company Institute (ICI), the combined assets of U.S. exchange-traded funds (ETFs) increased by $36.30 billion to $608.42 billion in December. http://www.etfguide.com/news/291/ETF-Assets-Rise-by-$36.30-Billion/ Tue, 05 Feb 2008 07:22:57 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/291/ETF-Assets-Rise-by-$36.30-Billion/ While the ETF industry continues to evolve, most investment research about it doesn't. Take for example, Morningstar. http://www.etfguide.com/research/25/7/The-Devolution-in-ETF-Research-is-Alive-and-Well-/ Tue, 05 Feb 2008 06:29:48 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/25/7/The-Devolution-in-ETF-Research-is-Alive-and-Well-/ Increasing demands for sustainable energy have introduced more pressure for additional energy sources. Is the Market Vectors Global Nuclear Energy ETF (Ticker: NLR) positioned to benefit from these demands? http://www.etfguide.com/research/23/9/Stealth-Nuclear-ETF-now-on-Radar-Screen/ Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:14:38 EST wolf@delthiessen.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/23/9/Stealth-Nuclear-ETF-now-on-Radar-Screen/ Even though we're still stuck in winter, the summer can't come soon enough. To that end, Dow Jones has just launched the Dow Jones 2008 Summer Games Index. http://www.etfguide.com/news/284/Experience-the-Olympics-with-a-new-Index/ Mon, 04 Feb 2008 01:02:43 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/284/Experience-the-Olympics-with-a-new-Index/ An economic slowdown shouldn't necessarily spell disaster for your portfolio. Plenty of money making opportunities exist. When a recession strikes, defensive investors have historically flocked to... http://www.etfguide.com/news/285/Recession-Proof-your-Portfolio-with-these-ETFs/ Mon, 04 Feb 2008 01:01:49 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/285/Recession-Proof-your-Portfolio-with-these-ETFs/ While lower fees, minimal taxable distributions and trading flexibility are all important attributes of ETFs, let's focus on one aspect of financial cost associated with ETF investing; a fund�s expense ratio. http://www.etfguide.com/news/288/Expense-Ratios---Is-your-ETF-changing-on-you/ Mon, 04 Feb 2008 01:00:52 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/288/Expense-Ratios---Is-your-ETF-changing-on-you/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - Is this the first round of ETF liquidations or are more on the way? Today, Lisle, IL-based Claymore Securities announced that it intends to liquidate several... http://www.etfguide.com/news/290/Claymore-Announces-11-ETF-Closings/ Fri, 01 Feb 2008 17:25:42 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/290/Claymore-Announces-11-ETF-Closings/ Investing in real estate has lost its luster. Is the Chinese Real Estate market the last pocket of strength or the next bubble waiting to burst? http://www.etfguide.com/research/19/8/Chinese-Real-Estate,-A-Save-Haven-or-the-next-bust-/ Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:56:48 EST simon@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/19/8/Chinese-Real-Estate,-A-Save-Haven-or-the-next-bust-/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - With the Federal Reserve bent on reducing short term interest rates and bond yields falling, where do bond investors go? One idea is to stick with... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/289/Searching-for-Yield/ Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:50:02 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/289/Searching-for-Yield/ With an uncertain economy and volatile stock market, this sinful ETF might be the answer to your prayers. http://www.etfguide.com/research/20/10/Is-Sinning-Good-for-a-Portfolio/ Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:29:32 EST kirkkinder@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/20/10/Is-Sinning-Good-for-a-Portfolio/ As the interest in commodity investments grows, exchange-traded fund (ETF) providers are trying to meet that demand. The Greenhaven Continuous Commodity Index Fund (Ticker: GCC) is the latest... http://www.etfguide.com/news/287/New-Commodity-ETF-Follows-Reuters-Index/ Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:30:41 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/287/New-Commodity-ETF-Follows-Reuters-Index/ As stocks continue their downward slide, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that short key stock market indexes are recording strong gains. Stocks as tracked by major averages are having their worst start in decades... http://www.etfguide.com/news/286/Short-ETFs-Shine/ Mon, 21 Jan 2008 11:21:44 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/286/Short-ETFs-Shine/ How did your investment portfolio do last year? Here at ETFguide.com, we're proud to report that five of our six portfolios exchange-traded fund (ETF) outperformed their respective benchmark in 2007... http://www.etfguide.com/research/15/7/ETF-Ready-to-Go-Portfolios-Outperform-in-2007/ Fri, 11 Jan 2008 08:59:39 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/15/7/ETF-Ready-to-Go-Portfolios-Outperform-in-2007/ Instead of wasting valuable space on market predications that may never come true, I�ve constructed a 2008 wishlist. Here�s what I'd like to see happen this year: http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/281/2008-Wishlist/ Fri, 11 Jan 2008 08:58:17 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/281/2008-Wishlist/ Van Eck Global has launched the Market Vectors-Lehman Brothers AMT-Free Long Municipal Index ETF (Amex: MLN). The new fund tracks the Lehman Brothers AMT-Free Long Continuous Municipal Index and is designed to offer exposure to investment-grade municipal bonds with a nominal maturity of 17 years or more. http://www.etfguide.com/news/283/Van-Eck-offers-Second-Munibond-ETF/ Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:30:44 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/283/Van-Eck-offers-Second-Munibond-ETF/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - According to the Investment Company Institute (ICI), the combined assets of U.S. exchange-traded funds (ETFs) fell $16.05 billion to $572.12 billion in November. The latest asset figures represent a 2.7 percent decrease compared to October, but the year-over-year numbers still show surging ETF assets. http://www.etfguide.com/news/282/ETF-Assets-Decline-by-$16.05-Billion/ Wed, 02 Jan 2008 12:47:38 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/282/ETF-Assets-Decline-by-$16.05-Billion/ What a difference one year can make. After lagging the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 in the previous two years, stocks in the technology heavy Nasdaq-100 have lifted the exchange-traded fund (ETF) following it to post double digit gains so far this year. http://www.etfguide.com/news/280/Nasdaq-100-Outpaces-the-Dow-and-S&P-500/ Wed, 26 Dec 2007 15:36:56 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/280/Nasdaq-100-Outpaces-the-Dow-and-S&P-500/ Prices for Uranium rose about 600% in the last years, peaking at $ 136/pound. After a 50% correction Uranium looks more attrictive again. Latest research shows it might be time for a rebound. http://www.etfguide.com/research/8/8/Tapping-the-Nuclear-Energy-Spigot---NLR/ Wed, 26 Dec 2007 00:59:10 EST simon@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/8/8/Tapping-the-Nuclear-Energy-Spigot---NLR/ Seasonal investing appears to be one of the best of 27 selected timing strategies. ETFs offer risk-adversive investment funds that show seasonal variations of returns. http://www.etfguide.com/research/12/9/For-Everything-There-is-a-Season:-But-Does-Seasonal-Investing-Really-Work/ Wed, 26 Dec 2007 00:52:15 EST wolf@delthiessen.com http://www.etfguide.com/research/12/9/For-Everything-There-is-a-Season:-But-Does-Seasonal-Investing-Really-Work/ No holiday vacation for the burgeoning exchange-traded fund (ETF) business. Barclays Global Investors (BGI) has launched the iShares JPMorgan USD Emerging Markets Bond Index Fund (ticker: EMB). http://www.etfguide.com/news/279/Barclays-Introduces-Emerging-Markets-Bond-ETF/ Wed, 19 Dec 2007 20:43:25 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/279/Barclays-Introduces-Emerging-Markets-Bond-ETF/ The tax advantage of exchange-traded notes (ETNs) linked to currencies has evaporated and the status of notes linked to commodities and stocks remains in limbo. Last week, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service issued a rule stating that any financial instrument linked to a single currency... http://www.etfguide.com/news/278/Currency-ETNs-Get-Adverse-Tax-Ruling/ Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:33:07 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/278/Currency-ETNs-Get-Adverse-Tax-Ruling/ SAN DIEGO (ETFguide.com) - FocusShares is the newest player in the burgeoning exchange-traded fund (ETF) business. The New Jersey-based company launched four FocusShares exchange-traded funds (ETFs), that track the performance of indexes developed by the International Securities Exchange (ISE). http://www.etfguide.com/news/277/Four-ETFs-Launched-by-FocusShares/ Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:48:35 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/277/Four-ETFs-Launched-by-FocusShares/ ETFguide.com has just released its fourth quarter listing of all U.S. exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Funds are intelligently organized according to their asset class. Among the important groupings are... http://www.etfguide.com/news/276/New-Tool-for-ETF-Investors/ Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:47:23 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/276/New-Tool-for-ETF-Investors/ It is not easy to sum up another insane year in exchange-traded fund (ETF) investments. So much has been happening from all directions. Remarkably, ETFs have infused... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/273/Year-of-the-Bond-ETF/ Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:16:41 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/273/Year-of-the-Bond-ETF/ A late November registration filing with SEC by PowerShares Capital Management could mean that actively managed exchange-traded funds are close to being born. http://www.etfguide.com/news/275/Are-Active-ETFs-on-the-Horizon/ Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:05:34 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/275/Are-Active-ETFs-on-the-Horizon/ A late November registration filing with SEC by PowerShares Capital Management could mean that actively managed exchange-traded funds are close to being born. http://www.etfguide.com/news/275/Are-Active-ETFs-on-the-Horizon/ Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:05:15 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/275/Are-Active-ETFs-on-the-Horizon/ A late November registration filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by PowerShares Capital Management could mean that actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are close to being born. http://www.etfguide.com/news/275/Are-Active-ETFs-on-the-Horizon/ Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:04:48 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/275/Are-Active-ETFs-on-the-Horizon/ Russia has come a long way since its 1998 debt default and currency devaluation. Booming crude oil prices is lifting Russia's oil production and exports. Also, as a major producer of... http://www.etfguide.com/news/272/Russia-Rises-Despite-Risks/ Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:43:39 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/272/Russia-Rises-Despite-Risks/ Firm will offer hybrid mix of ETFs and mutual funds http://www.etfguide.com/news/256/WisdomTree-Enters-401(k)-Market/ Tue, 20 Nov 2007 06:19:12 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/256/WisdomTree-Enters-401(k)-Market/ In the $2.5 trillion 401(k) marketplace, traditional mutual funds still rule the roost but that could soon change. Retirement target date exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have crashed the party and... http://www.etfguide.com/news/271/401(k)-Shakeup/ Tue, 20 Nov 2007 03:58:48 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/271/401(k)-Shakeup/ A meteoric run-up in Chinese stocks has some investors believing a strong reversal could be in the works. If that happens... http://www.etfguide.com/news/264/China-Bubble-Investors-have-ETF-Option/ Mon, 12 Nov 2007 11:38:05 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/264/China-Bubble-Investors-have-ETF-Option/ Rydex Investments launched six exchange-traded funds (ETFs) today that provide leveraged and inverse exposure to the S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400 and the Russell 2000 stock market indexes. http://www.etfguide.com/news/263/Rydex-Launches-6-Leveraged-ETFs/ Wed, 07 Nov 2007 15:43:58 EST etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/263/Rydex-Launches-6-Leveraged-ETFs/ The maddening landscape of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) hasn't just created a plethora of indexing strategies - it's given birth to... http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/262/Keeping-up-with-ETF-Structures/ Thu, 01 Nov 2007 11:29:44 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/262/Keeping-up-with-ETF-Structures/ After passing the $500 billion mark, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) added another $43.99 billion in September. http://www.etfguide.com/news/261/ETF-Assets-Jump-by-$43.99-Billion/ Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:14:55 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/261/ETF-Assets-Jump-by-$43.99-Billion/ Fund will focus on small cap stocks in emerging countries http://www.etfguide.com/news/260/WisdomTree-Adds-Emerging-Markets-ETF/ Tue, 30 Oct 2007 16:43:37 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/260/WisdomTree-Adds-Emerging-Markets-ETF/ The old axiom on Wall Street is that money can be made in any kind of market. To that end, ProShares has introduced a new round of bear exchange-traded funds (ETFs) which will focus on international stocks. http://www.etfguide.com/news/259/ProShares-Debuts-International-Short-ETFs/ Thu, 25 Oct 2007 16:20:41 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/259/ProShares-Debuts-International-Short-ETFs/ Funds will use 24 quantitative filters to select stocks http://www.etfguide.com/news/258/SPA-Launches-MarketGrader-ETFs/ Thu, 18 Oct 2007 11:59:42 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/258/SPA-Launches-MarketGrader-ETFs/ Firm launches 5 funds on Amex http://www.etfguide.com/news/257/PowerShares-Expands-Bond-ETF-Menu/ Sat, 13 Oct 2007 22:54:26 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/257/PowerShares-Expands-Bond-ETF-Menu/ International and munibonds are targeted http://www.etfguide.com/news/255/Bond-ETFs-Debut-on-Wall-Street/ Mon, 08 Oct 2007 17:00:46 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/255/Bond-ETFs-Debut-on-Wall-Street/ XShares Advisors launches 12 funds http://www.etfguide.com/news/254/Target-Date-ETFs-Hit-the-Street/ Mon, 01 Oct 2007 20:55:19 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/254/Target-Date-ETFs-Hit-the-Street/ How learning from the past can help with the future http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/253/Lessons-Learned-from-1907-and-1987/ Mon, 01 Oct 2007 14:36:24 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/253/Lessons-Learned-from-1907-and-1987/ ETFs tracking sector post solid gains http://www.etfguide.com/news/251/Technology-Stocks-Quietly-Rise/ Wed, 26 Sep 2007 18:41:49 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/251/Technology-Stocks-Quietly-Rise/ Fund expenses increase modestly http://www.etfguide.com/news/250/3Q-ETF-Survey/ Fri, 21 Sep 2007 02:44:07 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/250/3Q-ETF-Survey/ Fund will track Lehman Index http://www.etfguide.com/news/249/State-Street-Adds-Muni-Bond-ETF/ Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:48:04 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/249/State-Street-Adds-Muni-Bond-ETF/ Fund will track S&P National Muni Index http://www.etfguide.com/news/248/Barclays-Launches-First-Munibond-ETF/ Mon, 10 Sep 2007 17:02:56 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/248/Barclays-Launches-First-Munibond-ETF/ First Trust and Van Eck offer new funds http://www.etfguide.com/news/247/Global-ETFs-with-Industry-Focus-Debut/ Wed, 05 Sep 2007 16:18:24 EDT etfguide@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/247/Global-ETFs-with-Industry-Focus-Debut/ July ICI figures post 0.6% gain http://www.etfguide.com/news/245/ETF-Assets-Narrowly-Increase/ Tue, 04 Sep 2007 16:18:36 EDT information@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/245/ETF-Assets-Narrowly-Increase/ Will Barron's new stock index live up to its hype? http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/246/B400-or-B-52-Bomb/ Tue, 04 Sep 2007 16:17:52 EDT information@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/246/B400-or-B-52-Bomb/ Interview with Robert Arnott, Chairman of Research Affiliates http://www.etfguide.com/interviews/244/Fundamentally-Different/ Tue, 28 Aug 2007 18:09:48 EDT information@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/interviews/244/Fundamentally-Different/ Could crisis in high risk debt spread? http://www.etfguide.com/news/242/Money-Market-Funds-come-under-Scrutiny/ Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:51:17 EDT information@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/242/Money-Market-Funds-come-under-Scrutiny/ Fund debuts on Amex http://www.etfguide.com/news/241/Van-Eck-offers-Nuclear-Energy-ETF/ Thu, 16 Aug 2007 16:27:05 EDT information@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/241/Van-Eck-offers-Nuclear-Energy-ETF/ Funds will track Merrill Lynch Indexes http://www.etfguide.com/news/240/PowerShares-Plans-Munibond-ETFs/ Wed, 08 Aug 2007 16:02:23 EDT information@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/240/PowerShares-Plans-Munibond-ETFs/ Fund will track S&P World ex-U.S. Property Index http://www.etfguide.com/news/239/Barclays-unveils-World-Real-Estate-ETF/ Fri, 03 Aug 2007 14:02:49 EDT information@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/239/Barclays-unveils-World-Real-Estate-ETF/ Understanding the engine behind the fund http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/237/Know-Thy-Index/ Wed, 01 Aug 2007 12:13:12 EDT information@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/commentary/237/Know-Thy-Index/ Industry wide assets stand pat at $485 billion http://www.etfguide.com/news/238/ETF-Assets-Barely-Budge/ Wed, 01 Aug 2007 12:12:32 EDT information@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/238/ETF-Assets-Barely-Budge/ Credit markets and U.S. housing key culprits http://www.etfguide.com/news/236/Stocks-Retreat-of-Wall-of-Worries/ Thu, 26 Jul 2007 15:36:30 EDT information@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/236/Stocks-Retreat-of-Wall-of-Worries/ As foreign stocks rise, so does investor interest http://www.etfguide.com/news/235/Emerging-Markets-Emerge/ Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:19:46 EDT information@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/235/Emerging-Markets-Emerge/ After several years of outsized gains, homebuilding stocks are slumping. Slow job growth and falling home prices throughout the U.S. are putting a damper on the appetite for residential real estate. Then too, there's the problem of consumers that are financially tapped out. http://www.etfguide.com/news/234/Homebuilders-Slumping/ Thu, 12 Jul 2007 11:20:30 EDT rond@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/234/Homebuilders-Slumping/ New products continue to flood investors http://www.etfguide.com/news/221/ETF-Market-in-Full-Bloom/ Sat, 19 May 2007 10:04:53 EDT Ronald rond@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/221/ETF-Market-in-Full-Bloom/ Water becomes latest investment theme http://www.etfguide.com/news/222/Claymore-Launches-Water-ETF/ Sat, 19 May 2007 08:32:57 EDT Ronald rond@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/222/Claymore-Launches-Water-ETF/ Statistics from the Investment Company Institute http://www.etfguide.com/news/220/ETF-Assets-grow-by-$10.86-billion/ Sat, 19 May 2007 07:26:34 EDT rond@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/220/ETF-Assets-grow-by-$10.86-billion/ Claymore and State Street add to their ETF lineup http://www.etfguide.com/news/219/ETF-offerings-debut-on-Wall-Street/ Sat, 19 May 2007 07:26:25 EDT rond@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/219/ETF-offerings-debut-on-Wall-Street/ The metal builds on solid gains from last year http://www.etfguide.com/news/216/Gold-Continues-to-Shine/ Sat, 19 May 2007 07:26:16 EDT rond@etfguide.com http://www.etfguide.com/news/216/Gold-Continues-to-Shine/