ETFs
Top ETFs Of The 1st Quarter
The start of the second quarter began this week. So let’s take a look back at which ETFs were the best performers during the first quarter. First though, it’s important to point out that the first quarter was a fantastic quarter for stocks. The S&P 500 was up 10% and the Dow checked in with […]
Speculator’s Corner: Bigger Than The Fiscal Cliff
All of the talk around financial markets these days seems to center on the fiscal cliff in the US. As I’m sure you know by now, automatic tax hikes and spending cuts will kick in this week unless politicians can agree on a plan to reduce the Federal Government’s budget deficit. Here’s the kicker… going […]
New ETF Focuses On Diamonds And Precious Stones
Last week FactorShares launched the first ever ETF focusing on diamonds and gemstones. The PureFunds ISE Diamond/Gemstone ETF (GEMS) hit the market on November 29, 2012. It invests in a small number of companies engaged in the exploration, production, or sale of diamonds and precious stones. Several firms were competing this year to be the […]
An Investment Strategy For The Fiscal Cliff
With the election just a little over a week away, it won’t be long now until we know the results. Either Barack Obama will have another four years to continue his policies or Mitt Romney will be given an opportunity to try his hand at revitalizing the American economy. Whatever happens, the market will be […]
Are Actively Managed ETFs Better Than Passively Managed ETFs?
The exchange traded fund (ETF) isn’t a new concept for most investors. These convenient investment vehicles have been around for nearly 20 years now in the US. For those who don’t know, an ETF is a securities portfolio that trades like a stock on an exchange. Similar to mutual funds, ETFs hold assets like stocks, […]