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Five Facts About HOLDRS Every ETF Investor Must Know

by Michael Johnston on March 10, 2010

For the most part, ETFs are pretty similar regardless of which issuer is behind the fund. But as many investors know, there’s one notable exception to this rule. The HOLDRS products from Merrill Lynch are similar to traditional ETFs in many ways, but also feature some nuances that make them very different in others. HOLDRS stands for Holding Company Depository Receipts, and are securities that represent an investor’s ownership in the common stock or ADRs of specified companies in a particular industry. HOLDRS are designed to offer investors a way to achieve exposure to a basket of stocks in a cost-efficient manner while preserving ownership benefits related to the underlying stocks.

Below, we profile five facts about HOLDRS every investor should know before making an investment (fore more ETF tips and education, sign up for our free ETF newsletter): [click to continue…]

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Three ETFs To Watch This Week: XLI, OIH, EWZ

by Eric Dutram on February 22, 2010

Markets trended upwards last week as investors were encouraged by lower than expected CPI numbers, which led some to believe that the Fed will hold off on raising rates for the time being. Although earnings season is winding down, there are several key companies that will be reporting this week including Target, FirstSolar, and Home Depot. Below is a look at three ETFs that could be on the move this week amidst earnings reports, data releases, and continued analysis of the euro zone: [click to continue…]

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The Definitive Oil ETF Guide: List of Oil ETFs and More

by Andy H on October 22, 2009

Direct investment in crude oil products used to be limited to major financial institutions and oil companies themselves, but the development of the ETF industry in the U.S. has democratized the investment process in many ways, including making investments in various oil products accessible to average investors. There are a number of exchange-traded products that [...]

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