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ETF Database in the Press
Where Best to Compare ETFs — January 7, 2012
“Two Websites ace the data you need to compare exchange-traded funds: XTF and ETFdb have the sharpest tools in the drawer—including illustrated tools that let you search by geographic reach.”
Tools to Help You Sift Through All Those ETFs — December 18, 2011
“If you are particularly interested in one stock, say, but would prefer the diversification of a fund or ETF, search on ETF Database,ETFdb.com, to see which ETFs have significant holdings in the company. The site also offers a fund checker, which will show you which index ETFs most closely match specific mutual funds. ”
Seven Best Free Investing Apps For 2011 — August 2011 Issue
This article highlights seven of the best applications out there for investors, including ETFdb’s very own iPhone app. “This is the go-to app for fans of exchange-traded funds. It lets you research more than 1,100 ETFs, stay current on fund launches and read analysis about which ETFs to buy or sell now. No matter whether you’re interested in stocks, bonds, precious metals or what-have-you, the app makes it easy to search for ETFs in any segment of the market.”
Getting Tripped Up by the Contango — December 17, 2010
“There are a lot of reasons to want exposure to commodities,” says Michael Johnson [sic], a senior analyst with ETF Database, an online provider of ETF research. “It’s just a matter of coming up with the right vehicle.”
South Korean Stocks Could Rise 20%: Auerbach’s Kim — November 23, 2010
Both Korean ETFs were hit hard in the spring, when a South Korean warship sank from what South Korea said was a North Korean torpedo, but they clawed back quickly when investors realized tensions weren’t escalating, said Michael Johnston, senior analyst at ETF Database. The current situation is perhaps more troubling as North Korea is in the midst of handing over power to a new leader, which can be a destabilizing time period, Johnston said.
Fearful of another flash crash? You can protect your ETFs — November 8, 2010
“We can have a lot of confidence; these circuit breakers are effectively addressing some of the causes that caused the flash crash,” says Michael Johnston, senior analyst for ETF Database, an internet site that tracks ETF news. “I don’t see any way this doesn’t become a permanent program.”
Report: Copper Fund Has An Advantage Over Other Commodities — October 18, 2010
“[ETF Database analyst Eric] Dutram has an analysis piece today that takes a look at JJC’s fundamental prospects going forward, including supply forecasts and how the U.S. dollar’s plight might impact the ETN.”
New Websites Tighten Focus on ETFs — September 25, 2010
“ETF Database (www.ETFdb.com) is another site capable of returning a wealth of information—even for lesser ETFs—but in a different way. The site has an easy-to-use free screener with which to fashion a short list. The Boolean search tool lets you gradually tighten the net around more than 1,000 ETFs traded on U.S. exchanges using the most basic ETF characteristics like expense ratio and market cap. But clicking on any of the resulting ETFs takes you to a very complete profile, many of whose details, such as technical metrics, are not easily found.”
How to Cut Risks and Costs of ETFs — August 7, 2010
“A related and more common issue for both ETFs and mutual-funds investors is concentration risk – the idea that too few holdings account for too much of a fund’s assets or some holdings are outside the fund’s style mandate. If a fund’s top 10 holdings represent less than 20% of its assets, it is diversified, says Michael Johnston, senior analyst for ETF Database.”
The Joys of Dividend ETFs — July 17, 2010
ETF Database is mentioned as a resource for finding portfolio weightings in this “ETF Special Report” from Barron’s.
ETFdb Analyst Eric Dutram Discusses Long/Short ETF Ideas On BNN — July 7, 2010
During this live TV interview, Eric discussed several long/short ETF investing ideas in China, Europe, and Japan. ETFdb analysts frequently appear on live TV.
Using ETFs to Invest in Asian Markets — June 24, 2010
With an expense ratio of 0.73%, the [iShares FTSE/Xinhua China] ETF offers “cheap and efficient exposure to the Chinese market, but the sector allocations may result in unbalanced exposure to various parts of the economy,” notes Michael Johnston, senior analyst at ETF Database.
BlackRock, Vanguard ETFs Battle for Assets — April 27, 2010
“One of the first screens many investors run when choosing ETFs is liquidity,” said Michael Johnston, senior analyst at ETFdb.com, an informational Web site on ETFs. “Investors gravitate to the most-liquid ETFs with the highest trading volume. So the rich get richer, and it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.”
Big U.S. ETF movers were past dogs — April 5, 2010
“Michael Johnston has done a performance tally of U.S.-listed exchange-traded funds for the first quarter, and has found that many of yesterday’s dogs were star performers. Six of the best gainers in the first three months were ETFs focused on financials, homebuilders, airlines, mortgage finance, Japan and real estate.”
Natural gas ETF flaming out versus oil — March 30, 2010
“In all the furor about potential inflation and the pricing pressure on energy, one amazing anomaly stands out — natural gas. [...] The excellent web site etf db (stands for etf database) has a lengthy and very informative post on the travails at UNG in general and, specifically, on what happened in March.”
Stock Market Signals Health Reform Flop — March 19, 2010
As Vote Looms, Closely Watched Insurance Stock ETFs Rally – Bad News for Obama: “‘That the IHF is rallying isn’t necessarily a signal that the market thinks reform will fail,’ countered Michael Johnston, senior analyst at Chicago-based ETF Database.”
Just 37 new mutual funds in December — January 10, 2010
“The annual flood of new mutual fund offerings has slowed to a trickle. [...] Most of the new funds were exchange traded funds. [...] New funds continue to emerge, says Michael Johnston, senior analyst for ETF Database (etfdb.com), which tracks the funds.”
More Money Monday roundup: 10% tanning tax & 2009′s hottest ETFs — December 21, 2009
The ETF Database article Best Performing ETFs Of 2009 is featured in this CNNMoney.com’s More Money roundup post.
Dollar bulls run wild; Bill Gross’ bond shifts; the food-stamp economy — December 18, 2009
The ETF Database article Ten ETF Trends for the Next Ten Years is referenced in this Los Angeles Times business section post.
Web Resources for the ETF Investor — October 5, 2009
In a Wall Street Journal article, ETF Database is highlighted alongside Morningstar, Marketwatch, and others as a top Web site for ETF investors.
Israel Earns an Upgrade — July 20, 2009
In a Kiplinger.com piece on Israel being upgraded from an emerging market nation to a developed nation, ETFdb Senior Analyst Michael Johnston discusses the potential downside for Israel: “Israel will represent a much smaller percentage of the MSCI World index than it did previously of the MSCI Emerging Markets index, meaning the sellers will likely outnumber the buyers.”
ETFdb ETF Hall of Fame Mentioned in TheStreet.com — July 19, 2009
In Don Dion’s weekly ETF Blog Wrap, he says, “I was pleased to learn this week that I have been listed as one of the ‘25 People Who Revolutionized the ETF Industry‘ by the analysts of ETF Database.”
ETFdb ETF Hall of Fame Mentioned in Morningstar ETFInvestor — July 17, 2009
Scott Burns of Morningstar ETFInvestor says, “It was quite an honor to be recognized along with such a distinguished group of industry pioneers, analysts and pundits.”
ETFdb Analyst Michael Johnston Discusses Iraqi Oil on BNN TV — June 26, 2009
During this live TV interview, Michael discussed news of the Iraqi government auctioning off its oil contracts beginning next week and what it could mean for three oil & gas ETFs: OIL, IPW, and MES. Michael frequently appears on live TV.
ETF Database Lead Analyst Michael Johnston on BNN’s Stars & Dogs — May 25, 2009
ETF Database Lead Analyst Michael Johnston appears as the guest judge on the show, discussing the bull case for Emera (EMA TSX), its possible inclusion in an index (and thus ETFs), and a bit of gossip on the fast rising trend of cash-rich Chinese investors acquiring foreign firms on the cheap.
Published Articles at TheStreet.com by ETF Database Senior Analyst Michael Johnston
Receiving several million pageviews per month, TheStreet.com is one of the most popular all-around investing Web sites. ETFdb Senior Analyst Michael Johnston contributes regularly.
Published Articles at Seeking Alpha by ETF Database Senior Analyst Michael Johnston
Receiving over 1 million pageviews a month, Seeking Alpha has grown to be one of the most-visited and respected Web sites that cover trading and investing with ETFs. ETF Database Lead Analyst Michael Johnston contributes regularly.
Published Articles at Seeking Alpha by ETF Database Analyst Andy Hagans
ETF Database Analyst Andy Hagans also contributes regularly to Seeking Alpha and his articles have been featured as “Editors’ Pick.”
