Eric Dutram: Charles Schwab has long been a big player in the investment market with its wide variety of investing services and online trading system. In the last few years, the company has taken to expanding its focus on exchange-traded funds, offering a diversified Read more…

NYSE:SCHB, NYSE:SCHX

Eric Dutram: After posting double digit returns for the first quarter in fiscal 2012, the U.S stock markets could not extend their gains further in the second quarter. The weak global economic condition added to the woes of the investors, triggering massive Read more…

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Eric Dutram: There are several factors that influence the decision of selecting an ETF for investment. Such factors include the past performance, holdings, sector exposure and concentration. Beyond these examples, expenses can also play an important role in the decision making process as well. Read more…

NYSE:BND, NYSE:IVV, NYSE:SCHB, NYSE:VEA, NYSE:VOO, NYSE:VTI, NYSE:VV

ETF Base: Exchange-traded funds have commoditized broad allocation strategies. As exchange-traded funds require only a modest amount of overhead and competition intensifies, fund fees plunge with each passing day. Read more…

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