ETF
Exchange-traded Funds, or ETFs, are bundles of securities (like stocks or bonds, for instance) that are traded like stocks on exchanges like the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange).
The first ETF were Index Participation Shares that were introduced in 1989. Since then ETFs have exploded in popularity because of their accessibility, instant diversification, and tax advantages. In 2009 there are hundreds of ETFs on the market, with more added each month.
Historically, ETFs have been required to track, or attempt to mirror, an index like the S&P 500 or the Xinhua China 25. Rule changes in 2008, however, have opened the door for the first actively managed exchange-traded funds.
With ETFs that hold stocks, bonds, commodities, currencies, and almost any other asset class you can imagine (including short and ultra short ETFs), the exchange-traded fund arena is one of the most interesting tranches of today’s investing world.
Latest blogosphere posts tagged “ETF”
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Words from the (Investment) Wise 11.08.09
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Words from the (investment) wise for the week that was (November 2 8, 2009) Words from the Wise this week comes to you in a shortened format as I am about to leave Cape Town for a visit to the colder environs of Switzerland and Slovenia. Alt...4 hours ago -
CEF Weekly Review: Ping Pong, Anyone?
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CEF Weekly Review: The 13 closed end fund (CEF) types on average were up 1.7% for the week ending 11/6/09. On an aggregate, unweighted basis, the weekly average price change for the 488 CEFs was up 1.6%. The weighted 49 CEFs comprising the Claymore C...8 hours ago -
CEF Weekly Review: Ping Pong, Anyone?
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CEF Weekly Review: The 13 closed end fund (CEF) types on average were up 1.7% for the week ending 11/6/09. On an aggregate, unweighted basis, the weekly average price change for the 488 CEFs was up 1.6%. The weighted 49 CEFs comprising the Claymore C...8 hours ago -
Safe Deposit Raids: Governments Out of Control
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One of my consulting clients recently drew my attention to a very important article - something that is highly relevant to any of us who own portable assets and valuables of any type. In today’s Britain, search warrants are granted in massive sweeps and the innocent have to prove they are innocent or else they ...10 hours ago -
Two ETFs to Play the Rebound in M&A Activity
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As the U.S. economy starts to show signs of a recovery, the market for mergers and acquisitions has shown signs of life. There are exchange traded funds (ETFs) you can look to as this market heats up even more in the coming year.There have already be...21 hours ago -
Trade #3: Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX)
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Filed under: ETF Investing , Commodities , Stocks to Buy , Best Stocks for 2009 The Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF ( GDX ) attempts to replicate as closely as possible the price and yield performance of the Amex Gold Miners Index. GDX is in a bull market with both the long-term support line and the 200-day ...22 hours ago -
ETF Trading And How To Gain
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Regardless of the current and recent past economic turmoil investing today is as popular as ever. This will always be as its obviously well known that you can make a lot of money by trading stocks and if you are able and willing to leave your money invested over time, stocks have been shown to be one of the best long ...1 day ago -
Will the $50 limit up for gold hold?
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The crystal ball was in fine form earlier in the week when, in this item from Monday, the question of another $50 surge for the price of gold early in the month was in store.Of course, the Reserve Bank of India had a lot to do with rising prices over...1 day ago -
Six top trades for the rest of 2009
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Filed under: Stocks to Buy , Best Stocks for 2009 After seven months of one of the strongest rallies in history, the stock market is showing signs of faltering. From here on out through the rest of 2009, I believe the advance will shift gears, and instead of recording new highs every month, the trend will tend to ...1 day ago -
ETF Trading Basics: The Advantages
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If you are a person who has just been introduced to ETF Trading (Exchange-Traded Funds), then this introduction may be helpful. ETF is very complex and there are many moving parts to trading so this is a broad brush stroke of some basic information and the advantages of ETF trading.1 day ago -
The Advantages Of ETF Trading: Basics
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There is no doubt that ETF trading is becoming an interesting topic for many people. The Exchange-Traded Funds market is very detailed. There are many different types of trading in this market and there are many moving parts when one starts ETF trading. This is a very brief look at the advantages of ETF trading and ...1 day ago -
ETF Providers Move to Educate Financial Advisors
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After a year of unwanted regulatory and media scrutiny, exchange traded fund (ETF) providers will be putting more energy into getting investors and financial advisors to better understand the handy ETF investment tool.Over the next year, ETF providers will be spending more time ensuring financial...1 day ago -
The Advantages Of ETF Trading: Basics
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There is no doubt that ETF trading is becoming an interesting topic for many people. The Exchange-Traded Funds market is very detailed. There are many different types of trading in this market and there are many moving parts when one starts ETF trading. This is a very brief look at the advantages of ETF trading and ...1 day ago -
ETF Trading Basics: The Advantages
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There is no doubt that ETF trading is becoming an interesting topic for many people. The Exchange-Traded Funds market is very detailed. There are many different types of trading in this market and there are many moving parts when one starts ETF trading. This is a very brief look at the advantages of ETF trading and ...1 day ago -
The Advantages Of ETF Trading: Basics
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If you are a person who has just been introduced to ETF Trading (Exchange-Traded Funds), then this introduction may be helpful. ETF is very complex and there are many moving parts to trading so this is a broad brush stroke of some basic information and the advantages of ETF trading. The first thing to be aware of ...1 day ago -
The Advantages Of ETF Trading: Basics
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There is no doubt that ETF trading is becoming an interesting topic for many people. The Exchange-Traded Funds market is very detailed. There are many different types of trading in this market and there are many moving parts when one starts ETF trading. This is a very brief look at the advantages of ETF trading and ...1 day ago -
ETF Trading Basics: The Advantages
Save James —
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If you are a person who has just been introduced to ETF Trading (Exchange-Traded Funds), then this introduction may be helpful. ETF is very complex and there are many moving parts to trading so this is a broad brush stroke of some basic information and the advantages of ETF trading. Usually when someone talks about ...1 day ago -
The Basic Advantages Of ETF Trading
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There is no doubt that ETF trading is becoming an interesting topic for many people. The Exchange-Traded Funds market is very detailed. There are many different types of trading in this market and there are many moving parts when one starts ETF trading. This is a very brief look at the advantages of ETF trading and ...1 day ago -
The Basic Advantages Of ETF Trading
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Most people are just learning about ETF trading. Many have only heard bits and pieces about the Exchange-Traded Funds market and how it works. This is an incredibly complex market that a person will want to learn and get comfortable with before beginning trading in earnest. This is a brief overview of the benefits of ...1 day ago -
The Advantages Of ETF Trading: Basics
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Most people are just learning about ETF trading. Many have only heard bits and pieces about the Exchange-Traded Funds market and how it works. This is an incredibly complex market that a person will want to learn and get comfortable with before beginning trading in earnest. This is a brief overview of the benefits of ...1 day ago