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ETFs: The $10 Billion Club

Jared Cummans — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:00:03 +0000

It is no secret that the ETF industry is dominated by just a handful of products. The majority of the $1 trillion plus assets are confined to roughly 100 funds, leaving the other 1,300 ETFs in the dust. But as growth in the industry continues to pick up, more and more funds are entering elite status with hefty assets and trading volumes to go with it [see also Top 5 Commodity ETFs Of 2011]. Investors who are still a bit squeamish about buying into some of the smaller and more hypertargeted products, have a wealth of options available to them. A number of advisors and institutions have minimum requirements for assets under management for the products that they can buy. Along with assets restrictions there are often regulations on age and average daily volume. But for those looking for a fund that meets such strict demands, combing through the entire ETF universe [...]

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Inside The Simple, Surprisingly Effective Dividend ETF

Michael Johnston — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:00:49 +0000

Sometimes the simplest solution is the most effective. That certainly seemed to be the case when it comes to dividend-focused exchange-traded products in 2011. As investors have sought to enhance current return profiles while scaling back the risk of equity investments, the landscape has become cluttered with ETPs targeting stocks of dividend-paying companies. Currently there are more than 40 ETFs linked to indexes that employ a dividend-focused methodology to determine holdings, including both products that seek to maximize current yields and those that value consistency and stability of dividends over magnitude [see A Tale Of Two Dividend ETFs]. Some of these products utilize rather complex weighting methodologies and selection criteria to assemble a basket of dividend-paying stocks. And then there’s DOD, one of the least diversified and simplest exchange-traded products available to U.S. investors. The results, however, have been mighty impressive over the last couple of years. Under The Hood [...]

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ETF Insider: Bulls Lose Steam

Stoyan Bojinov — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 15:00:05 +0000

Investors had high hopes for the week after last Friday’s positive developments at the summit in Brussels. Unfortunately, bullish sentiment quickly wore off as European debt woes resurfaced, sparking a wave of fear seeing as how policymakers overseas have yet to decide on a comprehensive plan to ensure stability. Choppy trading was a dominant theme across equity markets despite better-than-expected jobless claims and manufacturing data on the home front. Gold was in the limelight all week as the precious yellow metal sank desperately lower for three days in a row, settling near $1,600 an ounce as the week drew to a close. Actionable ETF Trade Ideas Last Week’s Actionable ETF Ideas Ticker Position Performance DIA Short 2.2% IBB Long 1.6% PCY Long 1% Our picks from Monday’s Insider posted a mixed performance this past week, with our two long positions turning in small losses, while our short recommendation turned out [...]

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ETF Insider: Equities Fall Prey To Bears

Stoyan Bojinov — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:07:22 +0000

Equity market turmoil remains a dominant theme as ongoing Euro zone worries are proving to be a major headwind as investors struggle to regain confidence. Europe’s financially fragile health is sparking concerns for a global economic slowdown, which would in turn drag down even the healthiest of markets, including the U.S., which has demonstrated resilience as economic data release on the home front have been predominantly better-than-expected in recent months. The Volatility Index (VIX) continues to hoover above the 25 mark, which has effectively discouraged long-term investors from jumping into the market at current levels given the expectations for more uncertainty [see Low Volatility ETFdb Portfolio]. Checking In: Trading Ideas This week, our technical trading ideas included long recommendations in a sector-specific ETF and an emerging market bond fund along with a short position in a popular domestic equity fund. Below, we highlight how our trade recommendations from Monday’s Insider [...]

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ETF Insider: Stay On The Defense

Stoyan Bojinov — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:12:25 +0000

Last week shaped out to be yet another range-bound trading frenzy, dominated by fear induced selling in the early part of the week, and ending with a modest rally on Friday as investors cheered on the developments at the summit in Brussels. Gold drifted lower towards $1,700 an ounce amidst the uncertain backdrop. The precious metal has been losing its luster lately as broad-based profit taking across commodities has proven to be a headwind for the yellow metal’s appeal as a safe haven [see Simple (But Effective) Safe Haven ETFdb Portfolio]. Although fear in the market, as measured by the Volatility Index (VIX), decreased considerably last week thanks to the positive developments in Brussels; the VIX remains above 25, a worrisome level which it has held since the U.S. credit quality in early August. Weekly Outlook The coming week will be stacked with economic data releases and important central bank [...]

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UBS Launches Risk On / Risk Off ETNs

Michael Johnston — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:00:49 +0000

UBS, the issuer behind one of the broadest lineups of ETNs available to U.S. investors, continued the aggressive expansion of its product lineup this week with the introduction of two unique offerings. The company rolled out a pair of blunt instruments designed to be used in high level “risk on / risk off” trades, a term that has become popular in recent months as risky assets have exhibited strong correlations with one another and so-called “safe havens” have thrived whenever uncertainty pops up. The new ETRACS Fisher Gartman Risk On On ETN (ONN) will seek to replicate the Fisher-Gartman Risk Index, a benchmark that includes long positions in various risky asset classes such as stocks and commodities and short positions in traditional safe haven investments such as sovereign bonds. The index consists of 150% long positions combined with 50% short exposure, resulting in a net 100% long portfolio: Sector Long [...]

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ETF Insider: Investors Shopping For Hope

Stoyan Bojinov — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:43:00 +0000

Investors were left empty handed before the Thanksgiving Holiday; the Euro drama theme dominated financial markets last week as ongoing debt woes stemming from overseas overshadowed a host of positive economic data releases on the home front, including a surprise to the upside in durable goods orders. We anticipate for the spotlight to remain fixated on the Euro zone this week as well, while the super committee gridlock in Washington D.C. is the other critical roadblock holding back the bulls from reclaiming Wall Street. Weekly Outlook The coming week will see a host of economic releases both at home and on the international front, including several key unemployment reports from both sides of the Atlantic ocean. Below, we highlight ETFs that may see an increase in trading activity as relevant market data is released and evaluated by investors: Dynamic Retail ETF (PMR): U.S. consumer confidence data is expected to rise [...]

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Tuesday’s ETF Chart To Watch: Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA)

Stoyan Bojinov — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:00:09 +0000

Uncertainty at home sparked a rampant sell-off across virtually every corner of the equity market as investor worries surrounding the domestic debt drama escalated. The supercommittee reportedly failed to reach an agreement, which inevitably sent many running for the hills as ongoing Euro zone deficit woes only added to the cloud of uncertainty looming over both sides of the Atlantic ocean [see ETF Insider: Will The Supercommittee Surprise?]. Oil was fairly resilient, managing to hold its ground and slip lower by just a few points, ending the day near $97.50 a barrel. Gold on the other hand failed to take on safe haven appeal and plunged lower alongside equity indexes. Prices for the precious yellow metal settled near $1,680 an ounce as the trading session drew to a close. Investors will shift their focus onto Wall Street this morning as the U.S. GDP report comes out, which makes the State [...]

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ETF Insider: Will The Supercommittee Surprise?

Stoyan Bojinov — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:31:43 +0000

Resurfacing Italian debt woes paved the way for persistent volatility in the markets last week, further deteriorating the economic outlook of the financially fragile currency bloc. Selling pressures overwhelmed the bulls on Wall Street, despite a host of better-than-expected economic data releases on the home front, including surprisingly strong retail sales, new home starts, industrial production, as well as a drop in jobless claims. The media spotlight will likely remain fixated on the debt burdened Euro zone, while investors will also pay attention to the supercommittee in D.C., which is faced with devising a comprehensive “savings plan”. Gold failed to take on safe haven appeal all of last week as the precious metal was highly correlated with broad equity markets, settling lower for the week around $1,720 an ounce. Weekly Outlook The coming week will see a host economic data releases on the home front, while investors on Wall Street [...]

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October ETF Data: Surge In Inflows, Back Above $1 Trillion

Michael Johnston — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:00:19 +0000

ETF assets rode a surge in stock markets higher in October, as total AUM for U.S.-listed exchange-traded products climbed higher by more than 11% last month. According to the latest figures from the National Stock Exchange, ETP assets stood at $1.08 trillion at the end of October, with monthly inflows of nearly $24 billion for the month. That surge in inflows, combined with a stellar stretch for global equity markets, pushed assets back above the $1 trillion mark. After a prolonged period of poor performance, industry assets had dipped to about $973 billion at the end of the third quarter. Domestic equity funds accounted for a significant portion of total inflows, though creations in international stock funds and fixed income products also contributed to the banner month. With ten months in the books, ETF inflows total about $102 billion for 2011. That haul represents an increase of about 15% compared [...]

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