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January 18, 2009 – ETF Podcast

Today Gary discusses Pharma ETFs and using the advance/decline line in investing decisions. Click here to listen to the show: 1-18-09 Continue Reading...

ETF Reading List – January 16, 2009

9 ETFs for 2009 (And Beyond) - Katy Marquardt, US News A TIP For Inflation-Fearing Investors – Zoe Van Schyndel, The Motley Fool Debunking The UltraShort ETFs Myth – Cliff Mason, Mad Money Grail Advisors... Continue Reading...

Dividend ETFs: We Don’t Need No Stinking Financials

Right up my '70s alley, Blazing Saddles made "We don't need no stinking badges" popular. Yet it was the 1948 film, "The Treasure of Sierra Madre," that started it all. (At last, I can talk... Continue Reading...

ETF Reading List – January 15, 2009

Fund Managers Head For An ETF Thumping - Jane Bryant Quinn, Bloomberg ETFs Take On The Hedge Fund Industry – Bradley Kay, Morningstar Chile, Alt Energy & Junk Bonds Off To Fast Starts – Staff,... Continue Reading...

ETF Allocation For 2009: Are Low Volatility ETF Portfolios Really the Answer?

I recently came across a back-tested portfolio of ETFs that seeks strong total return with 1/2 the volatility (beta) of the U.S. S&P 500. In other words, if you want some stock market exposure, but... Continue Reading...

January 14, 2009 – ETF Podcast

Precious metal and value ETFs make up Gary's discussion today. Click here to listen to the show: 1-14-09 Continue Reading...

ETF Reading List – January 14, 2009

Stocks: Get Ready For TARP ETFs – Tara Kalwarski, BusinessWeek Four Ways To Profit From The Country With The Smallest Stimulus Package – Martin Hutchinson, Money Morning Oil ETFs: Time To Invest In Anticipation Of... Continue Reading...

Shipping ETF, Telecom ETFs: In a Valuation-Based Market, These ETF Themes May Win Big

Scores of big-name "value" managers in the mutual fund world are already making their individual stock picks. Marsico, Whitman, Miller – there’s no shortage of iconic players. What about the world of index investing through... Continue Reading...

ETF Reading List – January 13, 2009

Index-Tracker ETFs Gain Investor Favor – John Spence, The Wall Street Journal PowerShares' S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF Crosses One Year Mark, Outperforming The More Volatile S&P 500 Index Benchmark – MarketWire Gold Or Equity: Which... Continue Reading...

Asset Allocation ETFs: Low Expenses Are Nice, Losing Less Money Is Nicer!

I'm a big fan of the folks over at Index Universe. Like myself, Matt Hougan and Jim Wiandt have been at the forefront of the inevitable exchange-traded fund revolution. Nevertheless, there are times when Mr.... Continue Reading...

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