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Five Compelling Long Term Trends (And ETFs To Play Them)

Michael Johnston — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:00:11 +0000

Over the last several years ETFs have become popular tools for active investors seeking to take advantage of short-term mispricings in the market; the average daily trading volumes on many of the most popular-exchange-traded products clearly indicates that ETFs are widely used by day traders who measure their holding periods in minutes rather than years. Of course, ETFs also continue to be tremendously powerful tools for the set of the market for which they were originally designed: long-term, buy-and-hold investors. For those in it for the long haul, ETFs can represent a way to tap into a compelling investment thesis that is expected to play out over the course of several years or even decades, without conducting company-specific research or taking on considerable company-specific risk [see also 12 High-Yielding Commodities For 2012]. Below, we outline five long-term trends that are expected to play out over the next several decades. While [...]

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5 Things To Watch Out For In International Equity ETFs

Michael Johnston — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:00:36 +0000

As the ETF universe has expanded dramatically over the last several years, many investors have taken advantage of this asset class to tap into international equity markets. With single-country ETFs dedicated to dozens of developed and emerging markets, accessing the major (and not-so-major) stock markets around the globe has never been easier. When evaluating international equity ETFs–as with all ETFs–it is important to take a look under the hood and fully understand what the portfolio includes. Below, we highlight a few relatively common characteristics of international stock ETFs that might be somewhat disconcerting to investors [for more ETF insights, sign up for the free ETFdb newsletter]: 1. Major Sector Biases Many international equity ETFs feature some big tilts towards certain sectors of the economy, giving heavy weightings to certain types of companies while overlooking others altogether. That can result in concentrated risk for investors, especially when ETFs highlight sectors such [...]

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Tuesday’s ETF To Watch: MSCI Switzerland Index Fund (EWL)

Jared Cummans — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:00:16 +0000

This year has gotten off to a quiet start relative to the busy end that 2011 saw. But that doesn’t mean that there is a shortage of market moving events to talk about. One of the biggest stories has been the euro, which has been under enormous pressure to start off the year. Others are focused on this year’s elections and wondering how a political shift in Washington could affect trading on Wall Street. Unfortunately, yesterday brought bad news on the European front, which may end up having a big impact on this week’s trading [see also 12 High-Yielding Commodities For 2012]. Yesterday saw the unnerving announcement that Swiss National Bank (SNB) Chairman Philipp Hildebrand resigned effective immediately due to a scandal involving his wife. Hildebrand’s wife purchased roughly 400,000 Swiss francs just weeks before Hildebrand and the rest of the national bank announced the controversial peg to the euro last [...]

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Thursday’s ETF To Watch: DB USD Index Bullish (UUP)

Jared Cummans — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:00:52 +0000

To say the past few months have been tough on the euro would be quite an understatement. With multiple countries suffering from crippling debt crises, the currency has been sinking to lows not seen for quite some time. Now, the threat remains that if Greece cannot obtain yet another bailout, they may be forced to abandon the euro altogether. With all of the turmoil overseas and the trouble that the euro has faced, the U.S. dollar has come out on top, as the greenback has been preying on consistent losses from the competing currency [see also How To Lose Money Investing In Commodities]. The euro/dollar exchange rate is sitting at its lowest level in over a year, as the dollar seems to have found its footing over the past few months. With the Swiss franc peg and all of the turmoil surrounding the euro, it seems that investors have become [...]

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Seven ETFs To Be Excited For In 2012

Stoyan Bojinov — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:00:28 +0000

Innovation has been a dominant theme in the ETF industry and this year, 2011, has shaped out to be perhaps the most exciting one yet. Growth is the other key ingredient for success and the exchange-traded universe has seen an abundance of new product launches; veteran issuers and newcomers alike have expanded their product lineups with dozens upon dozens of first-to-market products, while also making plans for more exciting offerings in the near future [see ETF Launch Center]. With over 1,400 funds to choose from at the moment, investors are surely looking forward to the expansion of the “toolkit” as the ETF structure has demonstrated its effectiveness in allowing for easy, and transparent, access to a multitude of asset classes that were previously out-of-reach for many. In light of this, we have picked out seven intriguing filings that are currently on deck and could hit the market sometime in 2012 [...]

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Complete List of New 2011 ETFs

Jared Cummans — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:26:58 +0000

With 2011 nearly in the books, the ETF industry has set yet another record for product development and innovation. More than 300 exchange-traded products debuted this year, beginning in early January with the launch of the first VIX ETFs from ProShares and continuing through late December when RBS added another Trendpilot ETN to its lineup. In between, dozens of first-to-market products debuted, opening up new asset classes and investment strategies to investors. For those looking to take a look at all of the new additions to the ETF lineup, below is a complete list of all new ETPs that began trading in 2011, sorted by asset class: Equity ETFs Bond ETFs Commodity ETFs Alternative ETFs Currency ETFs Multi-Asset ETFs Preferred Stock ETFs Real Estate ETFs Equity ETFs Equity ETF launches dominated the space on the year, as investors now have hundreds of new options to choose from: Name Ticker ETFdb [...]

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ETFs To Invest Like Ron Paul

Michael Johnston — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:00:34 +0000

As a handful of brave souls find out every four years, running for President of the United States generally involves opening up your personal life to intense examination by opponents, the media, and general public. Generally, the scrutiny focuses on personal histories–arrests, affairs, and lawsuits make for juicy reading. But being a public servant can also mean opening up your financial records to the public–especially if you’re potentially in a position to profit from insider information on regulatory developments. A recent analysis by the Wall Street Journal revealed the unusual composition of the portfolio held by Ron Paul, the Republican presidential candidate who is known as a critic of the Federal Reserve and opponent of big government. The asset management strategies of the Texas Congressman, who is also a physician, are anything but traditional. Paul’s portfolio, which he indicated was worth between $2.4 million and $5.5 million, has little in [...]

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Friday’s ETF Chart To Watch: PowerShares DB USD Index Bullish (UUP)

Stoyan Bojinov — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:00:27 +0000

Domestic equity indexes snapped their ugly loosing streak for the week after positive economic data paved the way higher for stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average led the way higher with a modest 0.38% gain, while the Nasdaq lagged behind, clinching a 0.07% gain on the day. Better-than-expected jobless claims data along with an upbeat manufacturing report gave way to the bulls on Wall Street to reclaim some lost ground, following the rampant selling pressures that have been plaguing equity markets all week. Gold edged a bit lower following yesterday’s nasty sell-off; futures prices for the precious yellow metal closed near $1,570 an ounce as the trading session drew to a close. Investors will shift their attention to Wall Street later today as U.S. consumer price index data is released. The PowerShares DB USD Index Bullish (UUP) is our ETF to watch for the day as it may experience an [...]

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Daily ETF Roundup: UUP Surges On Weak Euro, VGK Slaughtered On Shaky Deal

Jared Cummans — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:00:38 +0000

Markets faced a brutal start to the week as the world decided that the recent euro deal was only prolonging the inevitable and not taking a step in the right direction. The Dow sank 162 points while the S&P 500 lost 1.5%, the most of any major index. 10 year bond prices surrendered just over 2% while oil sank down to $98/barrel, creating an interesting buying opportunity for the fossil fuel. By far the worst performer on the day came from gold, which saw its price sink by nearly $50/oz. or 2.9%. Despite today’s crushing blow, gold is still one of the best performing assets on the year, but with euro fears keeping the precious metal on the chopping block, the latter trading sessions of the year could spell trouble for the commodity [see also Three Reasons Why Gold Is Overvalued]. Another big hit on the day came from Intel, the world’s largest chipmaker. [...]

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When Structure Matters: ETF, ETN, Or Other?

Michael Johnston — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:00:19 +0000

As some financial advisors are now well aware, the term “ETF” is often used rather liberally to refer to a variety of different exchange-traded products that generally function in the same manner from the perspective of an investor. More accurately, ETFs can be described as a type of exchange-traded product, or ETP, an umbrella that also covers exchange-traded commodities, exchange-traded notes, and unit investment trusts (UITs). The nuances of these various structures might not make for the most lively discussion, but it is a worthwhile task for anyone who manages money for a living, as the seemingly minor differences between these types of products can often have a meaningful impact on risk taken on and bottom line returns realized [see 25 Things Every Financial Advisor Should Know About ETFs]. Most advisors are aware of the general differences between ETNs, which are debt instruments, and true ETFs, which feature no credit [...]

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