Investing In Exchange Traded Funds: 3 ETFs To Consider For 2012 (BOND, ACWV, VYM, UBS)
Deborah Baratz: Since exchange-traded funds (ETFs) made their U.S. debut in 1993, they have grown to a market of more than $1 trillion. Read more…
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Swimming with Black Swans: The Volatile Decade Ahead
Russ Koesterich: Investors, prepare for a rocky decade ahead. I have already warned on this blog that heightened market volatility is likely to continue for the remainder of the year. Read more…
Markets: The Rocky Road Ahead This Year (HDV, ACWV)
Russ Koesterich: Back in February I warned of an eerie quiet that had settled over the market. The Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index (VIX), an index often referred to as the “fear gauge,” had hit its lowest level since July. At the time, I argued that level Read more…
4 Reasons You Won’t See A Double Dip Recession In 2012 (HDV, DVYE, IXP, ACWV)
Russ Koesterich: For the third summer in a row, the US economy is slowing and Europe is teetering on the brink of an abyss. While renewed fears of a US double dip are reasonable, I believe the United States will not see a recession in 2012 for the following four reasons: Read more…
After The Greek Vote, Now What? (IXP, HDV, DVYE, ACWV)
Russ Koesterich: The relief rally Monday following Sunday’s Greek election was short lived. To be sure, the outcome of Sunday’s election is near-term good news for investors. A government led by the pro-bailout New Democracy is likely to follow more of the austerity Read more…
Are Stocks Still A Bargain? (IOO, ACWI, ACWV)
Russ Koesterich: With global stocks up approximately 25% from their fall low and many market watchers endorsing equities in recent weeks, it’s hardly surprising that investors are wondering if stocks are still a good bargain. Read more…
PowerShares Adds To Low Volatility ETF Lineup (SPLV, SPY, GXG, EELV, EEMV, ACWV, SLVY, IDLV)
Michael Johnston: PowerShares, the firm behind the incredibly popular S&P 500 Low Volatility Portfolio (NYSEARCA:SPLV) has added two more products that employ a similar methodology Read more…
NYSE:ACWV, NYSE:EELV, NYSE:EEMV, NYSE:GXG, NYSE:SPLV, NYSE:SPY
iShares Launches Minimum Volatility ETFs (VXX, TVIX, VXZ, VIIX, VIXY)
Michael Johnston: iShares, the largest issuer of ETFs in the U.S. by total assets, rolled out another suite of funds on Thursday that offer targeted exposure to domestic and international equity markets. Read more…
NYSE:ACWV, NYSE:EEMV, NYSE:EFAV, NYSE:LVOL, NYSE:SLVY, NYSE:USMV
iShares To Begin Trading The iShares MSCI All Country World Minimum Volatility Index Fund ETF Thursday, October 20th
iShares will begin trading its new “iShares MSCI All Country World Minimum Volatility Index Fund” (NYSE:ACWV) Thursday, October 20, 2011. The iShares MSCI All Country World Minimum Volatility Index Fund (the “Fund”) seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Read more…
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