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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: Caution, Bumpy Trading Ahead

Stoyan Bojinov — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:07:59 +0000

Equity indexes crept up higher since the opening bell at the start of last week, although a grim jobs report on Friday quickly sparked a sell-off, with domestic equities broadly finishing in red territory for the week. The S&P 500 is now back below our outlined support at 1,200 and we advise stepping to the sidelines once again, although active traders can certainly take advantage of the ongoing volatility so long as they are prudent to take profits before they evaporate. Gold appears poised to continue higher as the precious metal has established definitive support above $1,800 an ounce, while uncertainty in the markets will only add to the appeal of the hot yellow metal. Weekly Outlook The coming week is quite lacking in major economic releases on the home front, while investors keeping an eye on international data will have more than a handful to talk about. The Euro [...]

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Five ETFs For Global Yield

Jared Cummans — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:00:51 +0000

Today’s market environment has created a hazy outlook for equities as major equities have fallen into an unstable trend for much of 2011. While some remain bullish on the economic recovery, others feel that recent statistics point the other way, and that we are heading for a slowdown. As such, many investors have varying opinions as to where their assets would be best placed as there are numerous strategies to create income in a shaky environment. But one of the simplest, and most effective, ways to ensure steady income in your portfolio is to search for high and stable dividend yields. At first glance, it can be easy to overlook dividend yields when making investment decisions. For example, seeing a 2% yield on a fund may seem minuscule, but consider this; a portfolio with a baseline investment of $100,000, earning an average 2% annually off of dividends will appreciate to [...]

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Hardest Hit Europe ETFs From The First Half Of 2010

Eric Dutram — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:41:58 +0000

Just when many investors thought that the world economy was finally back on track, European debt markets were rocked by a crisis of confidence that sparked fresh concerns of a double dip recession and prolonged period of economic contraction. The sovereign debt crisis began earlier this year in Greece, but in recent months has been threatening to spread to much larger economies across Europe, including Italy and Spain. These countries, along with Portugal and Ireland, have seen sharp increases in unemployment and a push towards austerity as a way to combat rising concerns over high budget deficits. While it appears that most economies will scrape through this crisis without resorting to default, the increase in anxiety has sent markets tumbling nonetheless. The worst damage has been done closest to the eye of the storm; almost all of the ETFs in the Europe Equities ETFdb Category are down on the year, [...]

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Five ETF Ideas For Contrarian Investors

Michael Johnston — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:58:46 +0000

Markets have been off to a rough start in 2010 with most major benchmarks falling more than 5% year-to-date and sparking fresh fears over a double-dip recession. Relatively few asset classes have gone unscathed as equities, both domestic and international equities have dropped in tandem with commodities. While some see this as a long-overdue downward correction, others see a possible buying opportunity to scoop up quality funds at discount prices. Warren Buffet once famously advised investors to”be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful.” With waves of fear sweeping through global markets, those who have taken this mantra to heart are presented with several buying opportunities. Below, we highlight five funds that are down but not out–ETFs that have been battered throughout the first six weeks of 2010 but have potential to deliver strong returns for bargain hunters willing to take on some risks. Global X [...]

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ETF Bargain Hunting: Low P/E Ratio ETFs

Michael Johnston — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:48:36 +0000

When domestic and international equity markets tumbled in the first three months of this year, bargain hunters were overwhelmed with possibilities. As price-to-earnings ratios plunged into the single digits, those who follow the Buffett mantra “be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful” were presented with one of the best buying opportunities in recent memory. But since March, equity markets have staged impressive recoveries, making good values hard to come by. In fact, many well-respected investors with sound track records believe U.S. markets have become significantly overvalued, with only a matter of time before a downward correction erases some of the gains posted over the last six months. Last month Jeremy Grantham estimated that the stock market is 25% overvalued, making two dismal predictions for the first half of 2010. “First, the disappointing economic and financial data that will begin to show the intractably long-term nature [...]

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ETF Plays For The End Of Europe’s Recession

Michael Johnston — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:30:39 +0000

Thanks to strong economic recoveries in Germany and France, the 16-country euro zone has now officially exited its worst recession in a half century. According to data released on Friday, the euro zone grew by 0.4% in the third quarter, compared with a 0.2% decline in the second quarter. Although the news strengthened hopes of a sustained global recovery, many European economies continue to contract, facing strong headwinds on their recovery track. While the official end to the recession is welcome news, the economic woes of the continent have not disappeared altogether. Several nations, most notably England, Ireland, and Spain, remain mired in pronounced and prolonged downturns. Even in Germany, which posted a 0.7% gain in GDP, unemployment is expected to increase as the government eases off of programs that have subsidized short-hours shifts at German companies. Last week, Chancellor Angela Merkel warned that “the problems will become bigger before [...]

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Are Europe ETFs Due For A Jump?

Michael Johnston — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:12:17 +0000

The turmoil that has plagued U.S. equity markets over the last two years will no doubt have several lasting effects. Regulation of the financial sector has been permanently changed. The role of the government in the private sector has been escalated to levels never before imagined. And the wisdom of allocating nearly all of one’s portfolio to U.S. securities has come under heavy fire. As U.S. investors look to diversify their holdings beyond their borders, many are looking to Asia, where some countries have already begun raising interest rates, to drive a sustained recovery. But a growing number of investors believe European stocks are also poised to rise rapidly over the next two years amidst a recovering economy, increasing corporate earnings, and a favorable monetary policy. In The Wall Street Journal, Dave Kansas outlines a fairly straightforward investment case for Europe: Average price-to-earnings ratios are at about 16, down from [...]

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Europe ETFs: All Over The Board

Michael Johnston — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:24:20 +0000

Over the past several months, concerns over the fallout from the massive stimulus plans, rising unemployment, and continued weakness in corporate earnings have left many investors rethinking their allocations to U.S. equities. Once considered an essential element of any portfolio, American stocks have fallen out of favor with some investors who have shifted assets towards emerging markets and other regions (the number of ex-U.S. ETFs available is a testament to this trend). For investors disillusioned with prospects for American markets but unwilling to take on the risk inherent in emerging and frontier market funds, Europe may present an appealing option. Although the region has its share of economic turmoil (Ireland and the UK have been hit particularly hard), many investors believe the region’s economic prospects are much brighter than those of the U.S. And with green shoots now appearing throughout Europe, these ETFs may become more popular among U.S. investors [...]

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