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101 ETF Lessons Every Financial Advisor Should Learn

Michael Johnston — Wed, 23 May 2012 12:00:06 +0000

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have burst on to the scene in the last few years, raking in hundreds of billions of dollars in assets and prompting a major shift towards indexing strategies in the process. ETFs have empowered financial advisors (FAs), registered investment advisors (RIAs), Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), money managers, and retail investors to take greater control over their portfolios, pushing down fees and maxing out tax efficiency in the process. While ETFs appear quite simple on the surface, these securities can be quite complex. In order to get the most out of ETFs, there’s a lot that investors need to know about the structure, opportunities, and limitations of these securities. Below we outline just about everything you need to know about ETFs, from the basics to the more sophisticated aspects of these products. 1. ETFs Are Tax Efficient One of the biggest advantages of ETFs is their tax-efficient structure; [...]

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India Bull Or Bear? ETFs To Play

Daniela Pylypczak — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:00:23 +0000

Emerging markets have taken center stage in recent years as investors have become increasingly attracted to the lucrative opportunities presented in this corner of the market. Despite this recent trend, many have grown somewhat leery of several countries’ financial standings and of their ability to produce any kind of real return albeit their attractively high growth rates. One country in particular has taken a significant amount of heat for their troubling economic position: India, the most populous democracy in the world, is now showing several unsettling signs of financial duress [see also Evaluating India ETFs: Three Important Factors To Consider]. India’s alarmingly large budget and trade deficits have sent up several red flags, making investors understandably bearish on essentially all Indian asset classes. Despite its thriving middle class, the country is plagued by socioeconomic turmoil: India currently holds the largest concentration of people living below the World Bank’s international poverty line. The pressures [...]

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Why You Should Sell FXI, Buy GXC

Jared Cummans — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:00:29 +0000

Interest in emerging market investments have been surging in recent years, as many have turned to these developing economies for growth that can be found nowhere else in the world. While there are plenty of nations to choose from, most investors tend to stick to the BRIC nations, as these have been deemed to be the most promising options available. Of those four nations, China seems to have taken a special place in investors’ portfolio as the world’s largest country by population has a lot to offer [see also Five ETFs For A China Bank Bubble]. With over 1 billion citizens and a rapidly expanding economy, it should come as no surprise to see a wealth of ETF options dedicated to China. According to our free ETF Country Exposure Tool, there are currently 250 funds that invest some part of their assets in the emerging economy. Of those options, however, [...]

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Five ETFs For A China Bank Bubble

Stoyan Bojinov — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:00:52 +0000

After starting out 2012 with a bang, economic uncertainties are once again creeping in from both sides of the Atlantic and equity markets around the globe appear to be losing steam and heading lower back towards where they started off the year. With Euro zone debt drama back in the spotlight, investors have seemingly brushed aside all other financial news. Perhaps one of the most overlooked developments is the mountain of debt that has been building up in China, leading many to worry that the Asian economic bellwether could soon face a financial crisis of its own [see also Will Gulf State ETFs Thrive From Oil Wealth?]. Infrastructure spending in China over the past few years has done wonders for bolstering investors’ confidence, however, an ugly debt crisis has been brewing in the background as well. A recent article from The Economist takes a closer look at the health of the Chinese banking system, [...]

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Van Eck Launches Emerging Markets Junk Bond ETF (HYEM)

Michael Johnston — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:44:38 +0000

Van Eck rolled out another international high yield product this week, debuting its Market Vectors Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (HYEM). The new fund will seek to replicate the BofA Merrill Lynch High Yield US Emerging Markets Liquid Corporate Plus Index, a benchmark that consists of debt from issuers in a number of developing economies. As interest rates have remained near record lows, investors looking to generate meaningful yields form their portfolio have embraced fixed income securities besides Treasuries and high quality corporate debt. In many cases, that has meant increased allocations to junk bonds and international bonds, which often feature higher yields than otherwise similar domestic bonds. HYEM represents a way to tap into the fast-growing junk bond market outside of the U.S., potentially bringing geographic diversification to fixed income portfolios and delivering yet another option for investors seeking substantial yields. Emerging markets junk bonds offer higher yields [...]

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RBS China Trendpilot ETN And Global X MLP ETF Debut

Stoyan Bojinov — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:00:22 +0000

With earnings season in full swing on Wall Street, activity on the product development front has shown no signs of slowing down. iShares is set to debut a new emerging markets corporate bond ETF today, while RBS and Global X are also making strides to beef up their product lineups with a new China Trendpilot ETN and MLP ETF respectively [see Free Report: Everything You Need To Know About Commodity ETFs]. RBS, the issuer behind the Trendpilot family of products, launched today another offering to add to its growing lineup of “hands-free” trend-following products: RBS China Trendpilot ETN (TCHI): This ETN is linked to the RBS China Trendpilot Index, which uses a systematic trend-following strategy to provide exposure to either the BNY Mellon China Select ADR Total Return Index (the “Benchmark Index”) or the yield on a hypothetical notional investment in 3-month U.S. Treasuries [see TCHI Fact Sheet]. Like all of [...]

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April Roundup: Launches, Filings, and Closures

iShares Set To Launch Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund (CEMB)

Stoyan Bojinov — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:00:04 +0000

iShares is continuing to beef up it product lineup with plans to launch a corporate bond ETF focusing on debt from emerging markets issuers. The Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund (CEMB) is set to debut later this week on Thursday, April 17th, on the BATS Exchange. The new fixed income offering will join the growing family of over 270 iShares ETFs, showcasing the sheer size and popularity of this industry veteran [see Free Report: How To Pick The Right ETF Every Time]. The Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund will be the latest product from iShares to be listed on the quickly growing BATS Exchange. For those not familiar, BATS is the third largest market operator in the United States, trailing NYSE Euronext and Nasdaq OMX. Similar to how ETF issuers are trying to attract money from mutual funds, BATS is also aggressively competing on cost [see also iShares Launches More High Yield ETFs]. Under The Hood: CEMB The [...]

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4 Sector ETFs Up Over 20% YTD

Stoyan Bojinov — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:00:26 +0000

For anyone that has been asleep the last few weeks, bullish momentum has without a doubt been the dominant force on Wall Street since the start of 2012. Encouraging economic data releases on the home front have helped to bolster equity markets higher thanks to improving growth expectations. With the bull-train firing strong on all cylinders, many are wondering which corners of the market are still attractive and which ones could be due for a correction [see also Free Report: How To Pick The Right ETF Every Time]. Identifying the strongest performers leading the rally on Wall Street can have a two-fold benefit; first and foremost, investors can get a “big picture” overview of which asset classes are attracting interest in the current environment. This simple, but useful observation, can help to shed light on gauging the overall market sentiment. Second, some may treat the list of best performers as [...]

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iShares Rolls Out Ex-U.S. Junk Bond ETFs (EMHY, HYXU)

Michael Johnston — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:00:35 +0000

iShares introduced a pair of new ETFs this week that offer exposure to junk bonds from issuers outside the U.S., opening a new segment of the global fixed income market that had previously been difficult to access. The two new funds include a product that targets junk bonds from emerging markets as well as a global ex-U.S. product that includes both developed and emerging market exposure: Emerging Markets High Yield Bond Fund (EMHY) Global ex USD High Yield Corporate Bond Fund (HYXU) Under The Hood: EMHY EMHY will seek to replicate the Morningstar Emerging Markets High Yield Bond Index, a benchmark that consists of dollar-denominated bonds issued by companies in emerging markets that are below investment grade. The underlying index consists of about 170 individual securities and has an effective duration of about six years. The yield to maturity for the index is about 7.3% [see also Bond ETFs For Every [...]

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Daily ETF Roundup: VWO Jumps On Market Strength, VXX Falls To Close The Quarter

Jared Cummans — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 22:00:17 +0000

The final trading session of the quarter saw major equity benchmarks leap forward, closing out the week on a high note. “Friday’s gains capped a stellar three months for stocks, with the Dow and S&P posting the biggest first-quarter gain since 1998. Despite Friday’s decline, the Nasdaq had its best first quarter since 1991, according to the Stock Trader’s Almanac. For the quarter, the Dow gained 8.1%, the S&P 500 advanced 12% and the Nasdaq rose a whopping 19% since New Year’s Day. The Dow and S&P 500 are at the highest levels since 2008, while the Nasdaq is at its highest point since 2000″ writes Ben Rooney. The commodity space saw crude finish out the day relatively flat, as the fossil fuel is nearing the $100/barrel level. If it were to cross into double digit territory it may provide some relief at the pump, as gas prices have been relatively high [...]

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