Eric Dutram:  One of the more popular corners of the actively-managed ETF landscape has been in the bond category where several new funds have managed to amass a great deal of assets in a short period of time. Investors have likely embraced active management in this slice of the market thanks Read more…

NYSE:BIV, NYSE:TRXT, TIP

Ron Rowland:  Last week AdvisorShares introduced four new actively managed ETFs from two different managers.  Madrona Funds, LLC is the sub-advisor and portfolio manager of three new “Madrona Forward” ETFs while American Wealth Management is the sub-advisor and portfolio Read more…

LQD, MATH, NYSE:BIV, NYSE:FWDB, NYSE:FWDD, NYSE:FWDI, NYSE:HYG, TIP

Retirement concerns are important to us all. A well thought out, long term approach to investing is a key for retirement planning.  This makes bonds attractive. The lower risk inherent in bonds make Read more…

NYSE:AGG, NYSE:BIV, NYSE:BND, PCEF

Retirement concerns are important for everybody. A well thought out, long term approach to investing is a key for retirement planning.  The lower risks in bonds make them a key part of Read more…

NYSE:AGG, NYSE:BIV, NYSE:BND, PCEF

Vanguard CEO Bill McNabb discusses the company’s new ETF and index fund offerings with MoneyWatch’s Eric Schurenberg. Eric touches on what investment vehicle, traditional funds Read more…

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Vanguard is expanding its index fund family, introducing new funds with ETF Shares to provide investors with additional low-cost stock and bond choices. The new ETFs will be available commission-free to Vanguard Brokerage clients. See the preliminary breakdown of each ETF below Read more…

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