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Daniela Pylypczak: Since SPY made its debut as the first exchange-traded fund in 1993, the ETF industry has sure come a long way with its lineup of over 1,400 products now available to all walks of investors. From plain vanilla funds to the more complex Read more…
Matt Tucker: There’s been much ado about high yield bond ETFs in the media for a while now. And with good reason – after a six month stint as the asset class of choice for yield-hungry investors, these funds have been riding a roller coaster of late, Read more…
Michael Johnston: As many had expected, the first half of 2012 saw the continuation of an aggressive expansion of the ETF industry. More than 120 new exchange-traded Read more…
Eric Dutram: The recent economic slowdown in the developed and emerging nations has forced the domestic U.S. interest rates to plummet near all time lows. Read more…
Matt Hougan, president of ETF analytics at IndexUniverse.com, discusses the risks of high-yield, exchange-traded products. He gives his opinion on Junk Bonds (NYSEARCA:JNK), and where he feels people should be looking to put their Read more…
Matt Hougan, Index Universe president of ETF analytics, breaks down five ways to tell if you’re using the wrong exchange traded fund. Matt explains how to identify the ETF that gives you the best exposure to the sector you wish to invest in. He notes that Read more…
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Russ Koesterich: Many investors concerned about a worsening European crisisand a stalling recovery are searching for safe-haven investments. Unfortunately, they are rapidly running out of choices. Read more…
Eric Dutram: PIMCO, the California-based ETF and mutual fund issuer, appears to be on a roll as of late and is looking to keep up its momentum with its latest SEC filing. In the document, the company revealed plans for three more ETFs targeting various segments of the fixed income world. Read more…
ETF Base: Carry trades are a key part of international speculation. Investors borrow funds in low-cost markets like the US and Japan to invest internationally for a higher yield. Read more…
Mike Larson: In all my years of following the interest rate markets, I can’t recall a moment like this. The so-called “experts” on Wall Street are completely, utterly obsessed with a simple question: “Will Fed officials wave their magic monetary wand again or won’t they?” Read more…
Ron Rowland: As you may have heard, debt-ridden nations face sharply higher borrowing costs. Spain’s ten-year government bonds are closing in on the 7 percent level. Read more…
Keith Fitz-Gerald: In the wake of Friday’s disastrous jobs number, 10-year Treasury Note yields finally fell through the 1.5% level, trading as low 1.44% on the day. Read more…
Michael Johnston: Last week marked yet another first for the ETF industry, as ProShares rolled out a product that delivers access to a unique corner of the fixed income market. Read more…
Eric Dutram: ProShares, the Maryland-based ETF issuer, appears to be at the product development front again, having launched another new ETF onto the market. However, unlike many Read more…
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