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The 10 Most Actively Traded ETFs In The World

Jared Cummans — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:00:31 +0000

ETF investing has surged in recent years as the industry has experienced exponential growth in nearly all aspects of the universe. Now, there are over 1,400 products with more than $1 trillion in combined assets to offer exposure to just about every corner of the market an investor could ever want. But while these products had originally been designed for more traditional, “buy and hold”, investors in mind, they have evolved into trading instruments as well. Many traders utilize exchange traded products for exposure given their transparency, ease of trade, and low expense structures [see also 12 High-Yielding Commodities For 2012]. When it comes time to find the perfect trading instrument, many will start with average daily volume and then work their way through the fund’s holdings. Now it should be noted that ADV and ETFs do not necessarily align; because ETFs can undergo creation, a fund with a low [...]

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This Week in ETFs: May 14th Edition

Imran Mohammed — Fri, 14 May 2010 22:14:20 +0000

An eventful week came to a close on a down note Friday. After a nearly $1 trillion rescue package formed in conjunction with the ECB, the IMF, and several European countries sent markets rallying, investors took a second look at the systemic risks of the region and pulled back sharply on Friday. The Dow shed much of its 400 point gain following the announcement on Monday, closing at 10,620.16 for the week. The euro fell below $1.24 (an 18-month low), and risk contagion over Europe’s financial troubles largely offset promising U.S. economic data. Financials in both the US and Europe were hit hard, as the market looks to find a bottom. Below, we highlight some of the best ETF stories from around the Web: Vanguard Joins the Commission-Free ETF Ranks at Morningstar Last Monday, Vanguard joined the growing trend of ETF providers offering commission-free ETFs. In this article, Paul Justice [...]

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February ETF Data: Back On The Right Track

Michael Johnston — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:05:48 +0000

After enjoying a record year in 2010, many in the ETF industry were disappointed when January figures revealed a material decline in total assets, breaking an impressive string of month-over-month expansion. The latest ETF statistics from the National Stock Exchange are out, and February results were more typical of the industry’s recent growth. Total ETF assets increased from about $745 billion to $765 billion, while monthly cash inflows totaled $5.4 billion. The rebound started at the top of the product list, as the S&P 500 SPDR (SPY), which saw outflows of about $16 billion in January, took in $1.5 billion in cash last month. SPY, which now has over $70 billion in assets, remains the largest ETF by a wide margin over GLD, which comes in at just under $40 billion. In aggregate, 363 ETPs saw cash inflows, while 267 saw outflows on the month. Top Ten YTD Cash Flows [...]

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Ten Most Successful New ETFs Of 2009

Michael Johnston — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:23:27 +0000

As the ETF industry has continued its rapid expansion, there has been much debate surrounding the sustainability of the current growth and the potential saturation of the market. The first ETFs were relatively simple products, offering exposure to the world’s most widely-followed equity benchmarks. But the last ten years have seen hundreds of new ETFs hit the market that go far beyond “plain vanilla.” Leveraged ETFs, intelligent indexing, exchange-traded commodities, and actively-managed funds are just a few of the innovations the industry has seen. Some believe that the ETF industry has gone into “absolute overdrive.” Others think that any reports of an ETF issuance bubble have been greatly exaggerated. While there are some valid points made on both sides, it is perhaps best to let the numbers decide. According to the latest data from the National Stock Exchange, more than 120 exchange-traded products have been launched this year, covering a [...]

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Why Everything You’ve Heard About Leveraged ETFs Is Wrong

Michael Johnston — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:52:15 +0000

Leveraged ETFs have been in the news a great deal lately, although the majority of the coverage has been less than flattering. Over the last week, several prominent financial institutions have ceased purchasing leveraged ETFs on behalf of their clients, citing the incompatibility of the short-term nature of these products with their long-term views on investing. Moreover, the returns that these products generate in certain markets have been criticized as misleading and even dishonest, implying that leveraged ETFs are some sort of a scam designed to rip off hard-working, middle class investors. Enough is enough. It’s time to dispel a lot of the myths surrounding leveraged ETFs that have been circulating in recent weeks. Like almost any investment, leveraged ETFs can be used inappropriately. But if used appropriately (and there are a lot of investors who are doing so), these products can be extremely powerful and efficient investment vehicles. Divisive [...]

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Most Popular ETFs: Leveraged, Financial ETFs Among Winners

Michael Johnston — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 06:05:54 +0000

The old saying “any publicity is good publicity” certainly seems to ring true in the ETF industry. Over the last several months, leveraged ETFs have been the subject of intense scrutiny, first from individual investors and analysts, and more recently from regulatory agencies such as FINRA. Despite allegations that these funds are dishonest products that end up harming average investors who don’t understand their nuances, many leveraged exchange-traded products are among the most popular securities in the world, indicating that while they have their share of detractors, they have found widespread acceptance among certain investor groups. Most Popular ETFs While State Street’s SPDR S&P 500 (SPY) and Select Financial Sector Fund (XLF) are the most heavily-traded ETFs, leveraged funds from Direxion and ProShares dominate the top of the list, accounting for half of the top ten ETFs by average daily volume. Because of the complex way these ETFs are structured, they are [...]

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How To Fix the Leveraged ETF Mess

Michael Johnston — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:00:28 +0000

Leveraged ETFs have quickly become the hot-button issue in the ETF industry, dividing investors and observers into two distinct camps. On the one side are sophisticated day traders who believe these funds, which use derivatives and other complex financial instruments to provide amplified daily returns on a target index, are the greatest thing since sliced bread. And on the other are those who accuse these ETFs of being fundamentally dishonest in nature – products that, in the words of legendary investor Jack Bogle, “verge on insanity.” Personally, I fall somewhere in between, believing that leveraged ETFs can be an incredibly powerful tool for sophisticated investors, but acknowledging that there exists the potential for these funds to be used in a detrimental manner by investors unaware of exactly how they function. And while I’m generally inclined to let things be, it’s becoming increasingly clear that this issue will not be going away any time soon [...]

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May ETF Summary: Return to Old Form

Michael Johnston — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:04:55 +0000

After growing at a torrid pace in 2008, the ETF industry had showed signs of slowing down through the first four months of 2009. But May represented a return to old form, with more than $14 billion in new assets flowing into ETFs during the month according to Morningstar, the largest monthly inflow of the year so far. This compares to $3.3 billion in net inflows in May 2008 and $9.5 billion during the previous month. Emerging markets ETFs continued to lead the way in May, attracting nearly $5 billion in assets (35% of total inflows). Five of the top ten gaining funds were emerging market funds, led by iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index (EEM), which attracted more than $1.1 billion alone. It appears that optimism over a global recovery is leading investors to more risky equity ETFs on hopes that these funds will outperform domestic funds. Leveraged and inverse ETFs [...]

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