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Since the introduction of the S&P 500 ETF (SPY, A) in January of 1993, the ETF industry has continued to gain popularity, offering investment products in almost every imaginable segment of the global economy. There are more than 1,400 ETF products on the market in the U.S., and almost 50 ETF issuers. Invesco PowerShares is one of those issuers, playing a major role in bringing new ETFs market. Here is a look at the company and some of its most noteworthy ETFs [see also How To Pick The Right ETF Every Time].

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February ETF Roundup: Launches, Filings And Closures

by on March 1, 2013

February continued the bull run in the U.S. market, with reports every week showing stronger economic growth both domestically and overseas. Even the arguing in Washington and worries of sequestration do not seem to be slowing down the upward market trend [for updates on all new ETFs, sign up for the free ETFdb newsletter].

After the slow rate of entry into the ETF space in the previous months, the introduction of nine new funds in February alone is cause for celebration and signifies that issuers are finally ready to reenter the market. Bringing the total count to 13 funds created so far in 2013, it does not look like this expansion will be slowing anytime soon [see Free Member Report: How To Pick The Right ETF Every Time]. 

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