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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 Preferred Stock ETF Investing: A Complete Guide For Investors (CNPF, IPFF, PFF, PGF, PGX, PSK, VFH, IYF)
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The Durbin Amendment: Banks and ETFs To Watch (FPX, KBE, IYF, WFC, BAC, USB, FITB, V, MA)
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Stocks fell hard on Friday closing at both the session and weekly lows. The market fell under severe selling pressure for most of the day before showing some signs of life at 2:00 pm. However, the Financials Consolidate Their Position Among Top Trending ETFs (FAS, IYG, RKH, UYG, VFH, XLF, IYF)
Back on December 11 I wrote that, to my surprise, the financial sector seemed to be staging a real comeback. At that time I pointed out that the ETF Trend Performance Report indicated that a 3 ETFs Influenced By The Fed’s New Round Of Stress Tests (XLF, IYF, VFH, C, BAC, WFC, JPM)
In an attempt to ensure that US financial institutions are financially stable, the Federal Reserve recently announced a new round of stress tests, influencing the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund Financial ETFs May Be Hit By Slim Bank Profits (XLF, IYF, VFH, KBE, JPM, WFC, BAC)
Nearly two years after the unfolding of the global financial crisis, U.S. financial companies are struggling to grow revenue streams and are witnessing increased operating costs, resulting in Getting The Most Of Your Bet On Financials With These ETFs (FAZ, FAS, SKF, SEF, XLF, VFH, IYF, UYG)
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"Both the U.S. House and Senate recently passed sweeping financial overhauls which include more stringent rules on lending, increased debt-to-capital ratios on large financial institutions and Citigroup (C) and Bank Reform Add To Downside In The Financial ETF (XLF)
"Citigroup (NYSE:C) was among the losers of the financial sector Thursday, following the broader market indices lower as the S&P 500 approached correction territory. Citigroup (NYSE:C) shares Financial ETFs Still Face Major Hurdles From An Overvalued Housing Market (XLF, IYF, IYR)
"A 2008 study from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimated taxpayer losses from the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac bailouts to reach $25 billion. This month, the Associated Press Sector Wrap: Pharmaceuticals, Financials, REITs
It was announced that Ratiopharm had accepted a bid from Teva for about $5 billion. The combined company will have a strong presence in Europe as Ratiopharm is the #2 generic drug maker in Germany. Despite the positive news 
