Etf Articles

1). Momentum Investing and Trend Following: The Secret to Significant Portfolio Returns By : Justin Lenarcic
Two popular terms which often confuse investors are "trend following" and "momentum investing." Perhaps the most glaring commonality between these two is their blatant defiance of "buy and hold," the practice of selecting an investment and holding it indefinitely, believing that over time the market goes up, and therefore any investment will appreciate.
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2). Portable Alpha - What It Is, Where to Get It, and How to Use It By : Justin Lenarcic
So much is being written about the emergence of “Quantitative Funds” and why this type of investment is becoming popular among both individual and professional investors. Eleanor Laise, in her Wall Street Journal article titled “Stock-Picker Jobs Going to Computers” wrote that “investors are attracted to quant funds for their non-emotional, disciplined method of investing.
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3). A New Exchange Traded Fund May Have a Major Impact on Long Term Silver Prices By : Andy Goldman
Last week after much publicity and a long wait, the Barclay’s Silver ETF (SLV) finally started trading. And it looks like the wait was worth it.
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4). Magnificent Kinkakuji By : Carl Delfeld
Last week during his tour of Kyoto Japan, President Bush visited the Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji) and described it as “magnificent”. He was probably referring to the 1398 Japanese architecture but may just as well have been referring to gold prices which are at an 18-year high. Gold has been a magnificent investment and still has considerable upside.
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5). Eight Rules For ETF Success By : Carl Delfeld
Managing a global portfolio of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is a great way to build a diversified portfolio with exposure to equities around the globe. Fortunately, you need not be a rocket scientist to do this, but many investors fail to observe some basic guidelines, and it can get them into real trouble. Follow these eight steps and sleep easier.
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6). Another Way of Looking At the Gold Price Meltdown By : Andy Goldman
Until recently gold prices have been on a tear. After decades of going nowhere, gold has had a year of steadily rising prices, that is until two weeks ago.
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7). Using ETFs to Invest In a Good Performing Commodity Sector You May Have Missed By : Andy Goldman
When thinking of ETFs in t he commodity sector most investors think of Oil and metals. There is a commodity that investors may not be aware of that is posting good returns.
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8). A Foreign Exchange Traded Fund Investors Should Consider By : Andy Goldman
The Exchange Traded Fund with the fifth highest trading volume is the iShares MSCI Japan Index (EWJ). This fund is averaging over 22 million shares a day trading volume. Why all the attention?
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9). Best Performing Exchange Traded Funds for 2006 Thru August By : Andy Goldman
Now that we are approaching Labor Day we are at a transformation point for the trading year. The slow low volume trading of summer is about to come to an end and we are likely to see higher trading volumes going into the fall.
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10). Surf's Up Down Under By : Carl Delfeld
Lucky? This lucky country’s economy is on a record-breaking 14-year roll. The big question: Will it continue? Just imagine: From a few convicts dropped ashore in 1788, Australia has developed into a first-class global economy. The reforms enacted by former Prime Minister Bob Hawke and Treasurer Paul Keating during the 1980s set the stage for a remarkable run of prosperity.
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11). Is It True That Regular Index Investing Performs Good Result With Low Risk? By : Alexander Korablev
There are many mutual funds and ETF on the market. But only a few performs results as good as s&p 500 or better. Well known that s&p 500 performs good results in long terms. But how can we convert these good results into money? We can buy index fund shares. Index Funds seek investment results that correspond with the total return of the some market index (for example s&p 500).
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12). Reasons to Fire Your Mutual Fund Company - Better, Cheaper, Less-risky Alternatives By : Mark Brandon
This is the last article in a series of 10 dedicated to demonstrating how the mutual fund industry is abusing the average investor. The whole series can be retrieved from http://sustainablelog.blogspot.com.
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13). Canada Plays China Card By : Carl Delfeld
Trade friction and energy leverage has led to an unprecedented Canadian policy of “speak loudly and carry a big piece of lumber” policy towards the United States. The long running dispute over American tariffs on Canadian lumber escalated to the point last week that Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin indirectly linked settlement with continued U.
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14). ETFs Unplugged By : Carl Delfeld
Is your financial advisor missing a critical piece to the ETF? Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are great investment tools but most have a flaw that investors and advisors usually miss. Let’s take a look under the hood and introduce some new and innovative ETF products. Essentially, ETFs are nothing more than an index fund that trades like a stock. Because of their simplicity, flexibility, low cost and tax efficiency they are growing fast.
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15). Buying Into Japanese And German Exporters By : Carl Delfeld
With the euro down nearly 15% this year and at a two-year low against the U.S. dollar, the world’s largest exporting nation is worth a good look. So is another country that has thriving exports in spite of a stronger currency. We’re talking about Japan and Germany, respectively, the world’s second- and third-largest economies. The top lines at leading German industrial companies are rolling in with impressive numbers for an almost zero-growth economy.
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16). China Portfolio Insurance By : Carl Delfeld
Are you excited about the upside potential of China but can’t pull the trigger because of the significant downside risk? Here is a way to invest in China growth and still sleep at night. China has been the largest economy in the world for eighteen of the past twenty centuries and it is clearly determined to regain its role as the hegemonic power in Asia and then challenge U.
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17). New Fund For Indian Investors Can Benefit U.S. Investors By : Andy Goldman
New laws for Indian investors may be a boon for U.S. Investors in Gold Exchange YTraded Funds
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18). Can Emerging Market Growth Continue? By : Jeffrey Voudrie
Are emerging markets just a fad? Find out what Jeff thinks about the growth of developing countries.
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19). Understanding Mutual Funds And ETFs By : Warren Wong
For most investors, mutual funds and ETFs are good methods to invest in the stock market. What are the advantages and disadvantages of these two investment vehicles?
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20). Gold ETF, an Inflation Hedge or In a Bubble? By : Ryan Moxie
Commodity ETFs (exchange traded funds) are made up predominantly of things derived or cultivated from the Earth. These include energies, such as oil and natural gas, agriculture, which includes crops and livestock, and metals, like silver and gold.
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21). Investing: Level-Headed or Lazy? By : Robert Valentine
Does passive investment management merit its "couch-potato" nickname or is it not getting the respect it deserves?
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22). Two New Exchange Traded Funds Allow Unique Oil Investment Strategies By : Andy Goldman
A completely new way to invest in oil. Two new Exchange Traded Funds give investors almost unlimited ways to create energy investments.
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23). Mutual Funds vs. ETFs Part One By : Terry Parker
This article explains the differences between a mutual fund and an ETF.
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24). Commodity ETFs: In Plain English By : Ryan Moxie
Understanding commodity ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) is actually easier than it sounds. The first commodity ETFs were introduced in 2004 and skyrocketed in the first year. Commodities are things found in nature, like corn, gold, silver, natural gas, and even cattle.
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25). What You Should Know About The Commodity ETF Market By : Ryan Moxie
In November of 2004 streetTRACKS Gold Shares Commodity ETFs made their way to the market. This commodity ETF was such a hit that it turned into 1.5 billion dollars in assets in just a few weeks of its launch. The name changed SPDR Gold Shares in May of 2008; just a few short months after the NYSE Arca took over the commodity ETF.
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