To help investors keep up with the markets, we present our ETF Scorecard. The Scorecard takes a step back and looks at how various asset classes across the globe are performing. The weekly performance is from last Friday’s open to this week Thursday&…
Old is new when it comes to exchange-traded fund (ETFs) launches. This week’s latest round of new ETF products continues the trend of issuers re-tweaking old funds and strategies in an attempt to make them better. It’s become commonplace for issuer…
ETFdb.com analyzes the search patterns of our visitors each week. By sharing these trends with our readers, we hope to provide insights into what the financial world is concerned about and how to position your portfolio.
The global equity markets have …
Demand for Treasury inflation-protected securities has been fiercely strong this year considering the accommodative monetary policy stance of virtually all major central banks. This is because the current macro environment faces little to no threat of …
Alcoa Inc. (AA) kicked off earnings season with better-than-expected earnings, but lackluster revenue and a grim outlook sent shares about 5% lower on Tuesday morning. Analysts are expecting similar performance from the rest of the market, which contin…
The new fiduciary ruling from the Department of Labor is poised to have a lasting impact on advisors and related service providers who operate in the retirement investment segment of the asset management industry.
One of cool things about ETFs is how they have evolved over the years. At first they were all about basic indexing. Now, issuers are adding all sorts of complex strategies and “extras” into their funds. One of the more popular strategies, thanks to…
ETFdb.com looks at ETFs that currently offer attractive short selling opportunities.
Below, ETFdb.com looks at ETFs that currently offer attractive buying opportunities.
Here is a look at ETFs that currently offer attractive income opportunities. The high-yield candidates included in this list meet two sets of criteria. First, each of these funds is deemed to be a high yield prospect because it boasts an annual dividen…
Here is a look at the 25 best and 25 worst ETFs from the past trading week. Traders can use this list to find prospective candidates that have deviated too far from their longer-term trends, thereby serving as potential starting points for those lookin…
For most investors, the term hedge fund conjures images of insane 50% annual returns, but that image couldn’t be farther from the truth. Hedge funds are really just hedged investment funds and are designed to be absolute return elements by providing …
To help investors keep up with the markets, we present our ETF Scorecard. The Scorecard takes a step back and looks at how various asset classes across the globe are performing. The weekly performance is from last Friday’s open to this week Thursday&…
A new breed of exchange-traded vehicle has entered the arena, combining the best of ETF benefits with the so-called “secret sauce” of actively managed mutual funds.
ETFdb.com analyzes the search patterns of our visitors each week. By sharing these trends with our readers, we hope to provide insights into what the financial world is concerned about and how to position your portfolio.
There was no central theme this…
So far, the vast bulk of smart-beta and fundamental index ETFs have focused on broad products, with only a few covering individual industries. Last October, Manulife Financial Corp.’s (MFC) insurance and investment manager John Hancock was one of the…
With emerging markets taking a dive early into April, many investors are finding themselves questioning if the recent run-up was owed to improving fundamentals or inflated optimism.
The stock market has proven to be rather unpredictable throughout the first quarter of 2016. After falling more than 9% between January and mid-February, the S&P 500 rebounded sharply, regaining all the ground it lost and then some by early April. …
The future of Artificial Intelligence is here. It’s already affecting finance and investing, and now it’s entering the ETF space. In this interview, Shaunak Khire walks us through the implications of AI in the finance industry. Khire is a member of…
Here is a look at ETFs that currently offer attractive short selling opportunities.
Diversified Asset Allocation Portfolios For Your Plans
| Vanguard ETF: | 10%* |  |
| Diversified Core: | 11%* | |
| Six Core Asset ETFs: | 10%* | |
