Articles by tag - etf

Rare Earth Elements are About to Get a Whole Lot Easier for the General Investor to Buy
On October 28, 2010, Van Eck Global will be launching the Market Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF (NYSE Arca:REMX).
Posted on October 28, 2010 by
Understanding the S&P 500 VEQTOR Index
It is unfortunate that there are not more mutual funds or ETF’s that directly enhance long equity positions with option overlays. I have covered the enhanced Sharpe ratios (risk-adjusted returns) that often accompany these strategies. I was surprised to find out that Direxion is going to bring the S&P 500 Dynamic VEQTOR Index to the mainstream retail investor packaged nicely in a simple ETF. As a follow-up to my readers’ requests when I first described the strategy’s performance, I want to take a closer look at just how the index makes systematic calls on implied volatility and how it has achieved such stellar returns.
Posted on July 30, 2010 by
iShares Barclays TIPS Bond ETF (TIP) Offers Decent Yield and Inflation Protection
The iShares Barclays TIPS Bond ETF (TIP) provides a decent yield currently at 4.09% as well as future inflation protection and little to no risk of default or loss of principle.
Posted on April 09, 2010 by
The Leveraged Inverse ETF: Friend or Foe?
Are Leveraged Inverse ETFs: Are they portfolio boosters or the WMDs of the ETF Market?
Posted on March 24, 2010 by
No Sure Thing in 2010
The longer term question remains: will top-line sales provide earnings growth going forward rather than corporate cost cutting. In addition, we have highly respected economists such as Paul Krugman stating that a recession in the second half of 2010 after fiscal and monetary stimulus fade has a “30 to 40 percent chance”. These uncertainties mixed with the fact that the government will be stopping its buying programs and will also be forced to term out its massive debt will put upward pressure on interest rates. With this sort of backdrop, what do you invest in?
Posted on January 05, 2010 by
Bill Miller's Legg Mason Value Trust Fund Shows Why Active Investing Doesn't Work
Active investing, otherwise known as stock picking is a trillion dollar industry that just doesn't work. Don't believe me? Look at what happened to Bill Miller, until last year considered one of the best stock pickers.
Posted on December 10, 2008 by

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Municipal Bond Market Review - Feb 2010 (Part I)
Posted on December 16,2010

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