Julie Abbett: Quoting volume as a proxy for exchange traded fund (ETF) liquidity and similar misleading information is quite prevalent. There are a number of ETF bloggers who frequently write about how an ETF’s short trading history or low trading volume make it an unattractive investment. Read more…

MNA, NYSE:DIA, SPY

IndexIQ, a leading issuer of index-based liquid alternative solutions  focused on absolute return, real assets and international strategies, has expanded its longtime suite of innovative ETF model portfolios with the launch of the IQ Global Alternatives ETF Model Portfolio, the firm announced Read more…

MCRO, MNA, NYSE:CPI, QAI

For better worse, the rapid growth of the exchange traded products business has delivered to investors some, shall we say, interesting concepts. Sure, plenty of new ETFs and ETNs Read more…

MNA, NYSE:CSD, NYSE:FPX, SPY

As the universe of exchange-traded products has expanded considerably in recent years, investors have become more aware of the nuances between the various types of investment vehicles. Read more…

MLPI, MNA, NYSE:AMLP, NYSE:CSMA

ETFs have been praised for improving the investing experience in a number of different ways. They have been the catalyst for a shift towards low cost indexing strategies, and have placed strong Read more…

MCRO, MNA, NYSE:GLD, SLV, WDTI

Credit Suisse announced the launch of its fourth ETN today, rolling out a product offering leveraged exposure to a merger arbitrage strategy. The 2x Monthly Leveraged Credit Suisse Merger Arbitrage Read more…

MLPN, MNA, NYSE:CSLS, NYSE:CSMB

According to an SEC Filing, effective February 12, 2011, Mellon Capital Management Corporation, currently the sub-advisor to the IQ Real Return ETF and the IQ Global Resources ETF (together with the IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF, the “Funds”), will no longer perform sub-advisory services to the Funds, Read more…

MNA, NYSE:CPI, NYSE:GRES

The introduction and rapid expansion of the ETF industry has no doubt been a very positive development for investors big and small. The low fees characteristic of the Read more…

LSC, MCRO, MNA, NYSE:ALT, NYSE:CSMA, NYSE:GRV, NYSE:HDGE, QAI, RALS, VIXM, VIXY, WDTI, XVIX

Less than a week into November, the month is shaping up to be one of the most active in recent memory for the ETF industry. Vanguard (international real estate ETF), UBS (another MLP ETN), Read more…

MCRO, MNA, NYSE:ALT, NYSE:CSMA, QAI, VQT, VXX, VXZ, XXV

ProShares has filed paperwork with the SEC for a “ProShares Hedge Replication ETF.” ProShares Hedge Replication ETF (the “Fund”) seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, that track Read more…

MCRO, MNA, NYSE:ALT, NYSE:CSLS, QAI

Credit Suisse Merger Arbitrage Liquid Index ETN (NYSE:CSMA) began trading October 4, 2010.  These ETNs are senior unsecured debt designed to provide investors with the returns of the Credit Read more…

MNA, NYSE:CSMA

IndexIQ, a leading developer of index-based alternative investment solutions, today announced the performance of its proprietary family of hedge fund replication and alternative beta indexes. Read more…

KROO, MCRO, MNA, NYSE:CNDA, NYSE:CPI, NYSE:GRES, QAI, SKOR, TWON

IndexIQ, a leading developer of index-based alternative investment solutions, today announced the performance of its proprietary family of hedge fund replication and alternative beta indexes. Read more…

MCRO, MNA, NYSE:CPI, NYSE:GRES, QAI

It is no secret that generating steady returns in equity markets has been a daunting task. The market has been extremely rocky in 2010 as a stellar July was washed away by extreme levels of Read more…

MNA, NASDAQ:ACWI

As companies continue to put out good earnings reports and cash flow lending comes back to life, it appears that there is an improved market sentiment in the mergers and acquisitions spectrum. Read more…

KCE, MNA