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Beyond the Bellwethers: 3 Unique Emerging Market ETF Trends

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:00:30 -0400

By Dodd Kittsley, CFA Global Head of ETP Research at BlackRock According to the headlines last year, emerging market equities could do no wrong. With issues abounding in developed market economies and growth in the developing world on fire, these typically riskier stocks were tempting even the more conservative investors with their potential for out-performance. Fast forward to now, and the story has changed rather drastically. With emerging market stocks hitting a 5-month low and significant outflows occurring in the biggest EM equity ETFs, at first glance it may seem as though investors are abandoning the category. But a closer look at ETF flows shows that many still agree with our long-term positive view of EM stocks [see also How To Pick The Right ETF Every Time]. In fact, the pattern of flows into and out of EM equity ETFs proves that investors are taking a more unique and varied approach [...]

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S&P Likes 1 Emerging Markets ETF, Tepid on 5 Others

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:05:32 -0400

Well-documented have been the struggles of emerging markets equities this year relative to U.S. stocks.

Concerns about global growth, commodities demand, inflation and other issues have plagued developing stocks and, particularly at the ETF level, some of the worst laggards have also been the largest emerging markets. That roster includes

What to Look for in a ‘Core’ ETF Investment Portfolio

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:48:58 -0400

When constructing a well diversified exchange traded fund portfolio, it is important to maintain strong “core” allocations before diverging off the beaten path. “Ideal strategic ‘core’ portfolios give broadly diversified exposure to an entire asset class,”...

Fidelity, iShares Boost Commission-Free ETF Lineup

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:56:45 -0400

Mutual fund giant Fidelity and BlackRock's (NYSE: BLK) iShares unit, the world's largest ETF sponsor, announced today that Fidelity will more than double the amount of iShares ETFs it offers to its clients on a commission-free basis to 65 funds.

The two firms have a commission-free ETF partnership that

ETF Focus: Emerging Markets

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:40:34 -0400

Investors who are interested in emerging markets exchange traded funds have a number of options for their portfolios aside from the heavily traded iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index (NYSEArca: EEM). Alternative emerging market strategies have shied away from the typical market-cap weighted index....

Morningstar’s Favorite New ETFs

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 06:50:09 -0500

Investment research firm Morningstar has sifted through the 54 exchange traded products that have launched over the past six months. According to specific criteria, the company has come up with a list of the five most important ETF launches that have recently hit the market. “With such a bevy of...

More Vanguard ETF Fee Cuts, Including VWO

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:31:12 -0500

Vanguard keeps bolstering its reputation as one of the low-cost leaders among ETF issuers. Just days after the Pennsylvania-based firm announced lower fees for the popular Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSE: VYM), the company unveiled lower expense ratios on eight other ETFs.

Included in the new batch

iShares Takes Back the ETF Inflow Crown

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:00:12 -0500

BlackRock’s (NYSE: BLK) iShares exchange traded fund lineup managed to take back the number one spot from Vanguard last year in terms of total ETF inflows. The firm’s strategy included aggressive product and business management, according to a recent industry report. “Obviously it’s good that the...

iShares Raising Fees on 40 ETFs

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 15:31:21 -0500

BlackRock's (NYSE: BLK) iShares unit, the world's largest ETF sponsor, will raise fees on 40 of its ETFs effective January 1. The news stands as a stark contrast to the recent trendin the ETF industry that has seen major ETF issuers such as Charles Schwab (NYSE:

10 Most Successful New ETFs

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 09:00:41 -0500

Growth and evolution have been recurring themes in the exchange-traded universe in 2012, as investors are now faced with a diverse product lineup of over 1,400 ETPs. More than 160 of those are new additions in 2012. And while many of the new ETFs that launched in 2012 are on the small side, some of these funds have come flying out of the gates to attract significant cash inflows [for more ETF news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter]. Through December 18, ten ETFs that debuted in 2012 had accumulated at least $100 million in assets, an impressive total that illustrates the tremendous growth potential remaining in a market some believed was approaching its saturation point: 1. Total Return ETF (BOND) Perhaps the most highly anticipated fund of the year, legendary bond king Bill Gross did not disappoint investors with his exchange-traded version of PIMCO’s Total Return mutual fund. BOND currently boasts over [...]

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The Top Diversified EM ETFs for 2013

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:58:23 -0500

When it comes to diversified, or multi-country, emerging markets ETFs, two funds reign supreme. Those being the Vanguard MSCI Emerging Markets (NYSE: VWO), which will soon drop MSCI as its index provider, and the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund (NYSE: EEM).

VWO and EEM

S&P’s ETF Forecasts for 2013

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:44:23 -0500

The year is almost behind us and companies are ripe with outlooks and predictions for the exchange traded fund industry in 2013. S&P Capital believes that the ETF industry asset base will continue to grow in 2013, along with plenty of other positive implications. “While many forecasts for...

Investors Come Out on Top in ETF Fee War

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 07:40:21 -0500

After Vanguard and Charles Schwab aggressively cut expense ratios in the so-called exchange traded fund fee war, BlackRock’s iShares responded with low fees on its line of “core” funds. For the long-term investor, the price cuts will translate to a nice bundle of extra cash. The...

October ETF Roundup: Launches, Filings And Closures

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:00:56 -0400

October may have started off well in the markets, but after a series of poor earning reports major equity indexes went into a tail spin, landing much lower than many expected to be. Many of the new ETFs that were proposed earlier this year are now finally coming to market, offering unique and potentially profitable investment options; October saw the debut of the newest actively managed fund, as well as an interesting “core” lineup aimed towards long-term investors [for updates on all new ETFs, sign up for the free ETFdb newsletter]. Wall Street was hit by poor earnings and lackluster developments on the product front, with the closing of thirty funds by the end of the month, all from only two issuers. At the same time, filing activity remains strong; issuers of all shapes and sizes continue to stuff new ideas into the pipeline, and hopefully we will see more of these funds launch before the end [...]

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3 Simple All-ETF “Core” Portfolios

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:00:42 -0400

The proliferation of exchange-traded funds over the past few years has opened up the doors to previously difficult-to-reach corners of the global market, making it easy and cost-effective for mainstream investors to tap into virtually any asset class. While the current lineup of nearly 1,500 ETFs is likely intimidating at first glance, it’s important to remember that these financial instruments were created with simplicity in mind. ETFs were originally designed for buy-and-hold investors; as such, these vehicles are meant to simplify the investing process by offering access to diversified baskets of securities through a single ticker [see also Free 7 Simple & Cheap ETF Model Portfolios]. The largest issuer by total assets, iShares, has taken the themes of simplicity and cost-efficiency to a new level with its recent launch of the “Core Series” of ETFs. This initiative includes the launch of several new funds along with tweaks to the names and prices [...]

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This Week In ETFs: October 28th Edition

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 09:00:48 -0400

This wee,k people on the east coast should board up their windows and place their bets on stocks that will be affected in the coming weeks by the oncoming hurricanes. While people in New York are being warned by images of the South East coast being hammered by the storm, that didn’t seem to stop anyone from coming out to the Windows 8 launch party in Times Square. Between that and the Apple iPad mini, many tech stocks are turning around after last week’s horrible earnings reports. GDP for the third quarter was up to 2%, above economic expectations of 1.7% and above the second quarters disappointing 1.3%, but not by too much. The last presidential election debates took place earlier this week, this time concerning foreign policy. And while questions about Libya and Syria dominated the night, neither candidates were asked about the eurozone crisis, instead focusing on our massive debt [...]

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iShares Debuts “Core” ETF Lineup

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 09:37:25 -0400

iShares, the largest ETF issuer by total assets, announced the launch of its “Core Series” of ETFs this week. The move involves the launch of a handful of new ETFs, changes to the names and prices of some of the most popular iShares ETFs, and tweaks to the indexes of others. The moves come as part of the launch of a suite of “core” ETFs designed to be building blocks for the original ETF audience: investors building a long-term, buy-and-hold portfolio [for updates on all new ETFs, sign up for the free ETFdb newsletter]. New iShares ETFs: Going International Four new iShares ETFs began trading on Monday, including three international stock funds and a short term Treasury ETF. The new ETFs are: Ticker Name ER IXUS Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF 0.16% IEMG Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF 0.18% IEFA Core MSCI EAFE Investable Market ETF 0.14% ISTB Core [...]

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