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ETF Database in the Press
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.”



