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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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Daily ETF Roundup: VXX Springs Higher, EWZ Gives Up Gains

Stoyan Bojinov — Tue, 22 May 2012 22:36:40 +0000

Domestic equity markets got off to an encouraging start, only to give into profit-taking pressures in the final hours of trading. Major indexes ended up in red territory as escalating worries that Greece would exit the euro weighted on investors’ confidence. On Wall Street, the S&P 500 Index came out on top, clinching a gain of 0.05% on the day, while the Nasdaq settled in red territory, shedding 0.29% on the day. Gold and oil finished lower as well; futures prices for these commodities settled near $1,565 an ounce and $91.40 a barrel respectively [see also 3 ETF Trading Tips You Are Missing]. Stocks kicked off the day with a rally as investors cheered on the latest housing market data. Existing home sales in April came in at 4.62 million, inching past analyst estimates of 4.60 million as well as the previous month’s reading of 4.47 million. On the international [...]

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ETF Technical Trading FAQ

Stoyan Bojinov — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:00:33 +0000

The growth of the ETF industry has spawned numerous tools that bring forth previously difficult-to-reach corners of the market at the fingertips of mainstream investors. The evolution of the exchange-traded product structure has not only become the preferred vehicle for investors looking to achieve cost-efficient diversification, this instrument has also struck a chord with active traders. ETFs are useful as building blocks in long-term portfolios, however they can also serve as incredibly powerful tactical tools for those looking to implement shorter-term trading strategies. The trading community has embraced ETFs given their unparalleled transparency, cost-efficiency, ease-of-use, and intraday liquidity. Likewise, technical analysis studies used in the equity market have also carried over to ETFs; traders and investors alike can serve to benefit from using technical analysis in their ETF investment experience [see also Free Report: How To Pick The Right ETF Every Time]. The guide below offers an insightful and educational look at the concepts [...]

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Daily ETF Roundup: VXX Jumps On Greek Woes, EWZ Slides With Petrobras

Stoyan Bojinov — Mon, 14 May 2012 22:22:08 +0000

Stocks on Wall Street extended their losing streak from last week as the ongoing political gridlock in Greece continues to weigh down on investors’ confidence. On the home front, profit taking pressures hit the S&P 500 Index the hardest, dragging it down by 1.11% on the day, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fared slightly better, shedding 0.98% on the day. Amidst the looming uncertainties, gold also fell victim to profit taking; futures prices for the precious yellow metal slid roughly 2% on the session, settling near $1,560 an ounce [see also ETF Insider: Beware Of Bargain Shopping]. With no major economic data releases taking place on the home front this Monday, investors focused their attention overseas, where developments remain clouded with uncertainty. Madelynn Matlock of Huntington Asset Advisors, commented, “The whole European political situation is really the focus at this point. Nobody really knows what’s going to happen next and the market [...]

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Daily ETF Roundup: CMF Creeps Higher, EWZ Drops After Durable Goods Data

Stoyan Bojinov — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:00:25 +0000

Bearish pressures prevailed on Wednesday as major equity indexes on Wall Street fell victim to profit taking after a less-than-stellar durable goods data release. The Dow Jones Industrial Average led the way lower for a second trading session in a row, shedding 0.54% on the day, while Nasdaq and S&P 500 tied, each losing 0.49% on the day. Surprisingly, gold headed south alongside equity markets; futures prices for the precious metal lost upwards of 1% on the day, settling near $1,660 an ounce [see Gold Hits Resistance, Time To Worry?]. On the home front, selling pressures built up after durable goods data missed the mark. Durable goods orders grew by 2.2% last month, which missed analysts estimates of 2.9%, although it was still an improvement from the previous reading of negative 3.6%. News from overseas were also less than encouraging; United Kingdom GDP came in at 0.5% versus the expected [...]

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Brazil ETF Investing: Five Critical Factors To Consider

Stoyan Bojinov — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:00:42 +0000

As interest in emerging markets has accelerated over the past few years, many investors have sought to identify the economies from the developing world that maintain the most significant long-term potential. Many engaging in that search have gravitated towards Brazil, home to an abundance of natural resources, a successful clean energy revolution, and an economy that maintains strong ties with the Asian powerhouses that have become major drivers of GDP growth. And it should come as no surprise that ETFs have emerged as a popular tool for gaining exposure to the Brazilian stock market; the flexibility and tax efficiency of the exchange-traded structure make ETFs a perfect way for tapping into promising emerging markets. There are currently about nine different ETFs offering exposure to the Brazilian economy. While there is meaningful overlap between some of these products, Brazil ETFs are far from identical; each maintains unique risk/return profiles. Below, we [...]

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Seven Surprisingly Large ETFs

Jared Cummans — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:00:28 +0000

Everyone is familiar with the SPDR S&P 500 Fund (SPY). SPY is by far the most popular ETF in the world, with nearly $100 billion in assets and an ADV around 150 million. Those numbers ensure that this is not only the largest ETF in the world, but one of the largest funds in the investing space. It was the first ETF ever listed (though note that it is structured as a UIT) and has a track record of almost two decades. But while many focus on the king of ETFs, there are a number of other products that have amassed a healthy number of assets, sometimes under the radar [see also Why No Investor Should Own GLD]. Below, we list seven ETFs with a large base of assets though many investors may not be aware or simply would not expect these funds to hold billions in assets. Alerian MLP Index ETN [...]

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Daily ETF Roundup: EWZ Rises With Risk Appetite, VXX Drops On Greek Deal

Stoyan Bojinov — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:00:32 +0000

Equity markets started off the week on a positive note as investors were more than joyful to see Greek leaders accept the proposed austerity measures. Euphoria quickly spread from European markets onto Wall Street as news of the bailout helped to restore confidence in the debt burdened currency bloc, as well as the global economic recovery [see ETF Insider: Is Euro Zone Optimism Here To Stay?]. On the home front, the Nasdaq led the way higher, gaining 0.95% on the day, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged behind, tacking on a gain of 0.57% as the trading session drew to a close. With no major economic releases on Wall Street to kick-off the week, investors turned to international news. Economic growth prospects for the Asia Pacific region deteriorated a bit after worse-than-expected data. Fourth quarter Japanese GDP came in at -0.6%, a rather significant drop-off versus the previous reading [...]

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AdvisorShares Rolls Out Global Opportunities ETF (ACCU)

Michael Johnston — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:33:22 +0000

AdvisorShares added to its rapidly-growing lineup of active ETFs today with the debut of the Accuvest Global Opportunities ETF (ACCU), which utilizes country-specific ETFs with the goal of generating excess returns relative to benchmarks such as the MSCI All Country World Index. Accuvest, the portfolio manager of the new ETF, utilizes a proprietary country ranking model that considers nearly 40 different factors to rank countries from least attractive to most attractive. The new ETF will consist of the five or six country ETFs representing the most attractive markets on a monthly basis [see also Global Titans ETFdb Portfolio]. ACCU is the first ETF to implement that type of “country rotation” strategy. “In an environment where disciplined investors and advisors are searching extensively for alpha, we believe the turmoil in global markets is providing opportunity at a country level,” said David Garff, CIMA, co-Portfolio Manager of ACU. “Our benchmark agnostic approach of using the [...]

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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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