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Which S&P ETF Style Is Right For You

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 08:00:18 -0500

The expansion of the ETF universe continues to foster innovation as the growing product lineup offers investors numerous instruments for addressing their investment goals. In fact, with over 1,400+ ETPs to choose from, investors likely have multiple ways of accessing a particular asset class. As with any financial instrument, with innovation also comes complexity; as such, investors should remember to take a good hard look under the hood before jumping into a position because seemingly similar products often bear noteworthy differences. With more than a handful of Growth and Value ETFs to choose from, some investors may be intimated by the sheer number of seemingly identical products. As always, remember that the devil is in the details [see 101 ETF Lessons Every Financial Advisor Should Learn]. Growth vs. Value When it comes to equity exposure, investors have embraced the cost-efficient ETF structure as the preferred vehicle for rounding out their portfolios’ stock component. Breaking up the universe of equities into growth and value companies has long [...]

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Time to Consider Pure Growth and Value ETFs? – ETF News And Commentary

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 10:45:01 -0500

Are pure value and growth ETFs the real way to play the market?

Looking For A “Pure” Equity ETF?

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 07:00:34 -0400

The expansion of the ETF universe continues to foster innovation as the growing product lineup offers investors numerous instruments at their fingertips when it comes to addressing their investment goals. In fact, with over 1,400+ ETPs to choose from, investors likely have multiple ways of accessing a particular asset class. As with any financial instrument, with innovation also comes complexity; as such, investors should remember to take a good hard look under the hood before jumping into a position because seemingly similar products often times bear noteworthy differences [see also 3 ETF Trading Tips You Are Missing]. When it comes to equity exposure, investors have embraced the cost-efficient ETF structure as the preferred vehicle for rounding out their portfolios’ stock component. Breaking up the universe of equities into growth and value companies has long been a traditional approach for those looking to focus on a particular corner of the market. As such, the ETF universe has also grown to distinguish stocks [...]

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Rydex|SGI ETFs Get Guggenheim Makeover

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 13:00:42 -0500

Guggenheim Investments is finalizing its acquisition of Rydex|SGI as the fund provider rebrands the legacy Rydex|SGI ETF line with its own moniker. According to a press release, as of March 1, 2012, the 27 Rydex|SGI ETFs will trade under the Guggenheim name, with the same ticker...

March investing with an eye on Greece

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:01:36 -0500

Don’t let down your guard this month, writes Jim Lowell.

Fed and Apple restart Wall Street's advance – RSI picks 6 funds today

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:09:00 -0500

Square-Enix Working On Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy For Android

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:18:33 -0400

While Nintendo has officially disavowed the notion of making smartphone games, their long-time software associate Square-Enix seems to have no compunction in churning them out. They've pumped out over 30 iOS apps to date, but Square-Enix is now looking to revive a few of their classic titles on an Android phone near you.

Square Enix Announces Online RPG Dragon Quest X For Wii And Wii U

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 06:03:32 -0400

The Tokyo Game Show 2011 is just ten days away, but Square Enix preferred to hold a separate press conference in Tokyo to announce their next big game, Dragon Quest X [JP]. Perhaps the biggest surprises, after months of anticipation, are that the tenth installment in the 25-year old RPG series will be an online RPG and available on both the Wii and the Wii U. The full title of the game will be Dragon Quest X: Awakening of the Five Tribes Online, with Square Enix planning to release it next year on the Wii (a date for the Wii U hasn't been fixed yet). Players will be exploring the same world on both consoles and can transfer game data to their 3DS and share it with other players via Streetpass.

Buy emerging markets where you can

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:01:07 -0500

Is it too late to get into emerging markets? Not if you know where to look, writes Jim Lowell.

For ETF Investors, The Details Matter

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 09:32:40 -0500

When constructing a portfolio, most investors focus on the decisions that seem to have the most significant impact on the risk/return profile delivered. How much should be allocated to stocks vs. bonds? What breakdown between developed and emerging markets is desired? What sectors should be overweight, and which should be avoided? These decisions obviously go a long way towards determining the bottom line returns delivered by a portfolio. But for investors who have embraced ETFs as a means of achieving exposure, there are a number of seemingly minor factors that can have a surprisingly large impact on their financial health. Below, we highlight five of these easy-to-overlook considerations that can add up to big differences in return [for more ETF insights, sign up for our free ETF newsletter]: 1. Weighting Methodologies Many ETF investors pay a great deal of attention to certain attributes of their equity exposure, such as the size and [...]

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Best ETF Performers Of 2010: Winners For Every ETFdb Category

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 07:00:23 -0500

Last year was a good year for most asset classes, as investor portfolios continued to recover from the recent recession. The difference in performance between many comparable funds was significant, and many of the best performers of 2010 are relatively small funds that maintain considerably smaller asset bases than their more popular competitors. Below, we profiled the top performing ETFs in more than 60 ETFdb Categories covering all major asset classes. ETFs that launched in 2010 were excluded, as were those that stopped trading during the year [for more ETF insights, sign up for our free ETF newsletter]: Equity ETFs Many equity ETFs turned impressive performances in 2010; below, we profile the best of the best: All Cap Equities: The First Trust Multi CG AlphaDex (FAD) added 25.2% last year, besting the more popular VTI (up 17.4%) and IWV (up 16.8%) by a wide margin. Large Cap Blend Equities: The Rydex S&P Equal [...]

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Wall Street soars on Fannie, Freddie bailout – RSI finds many picks

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:49:00 -0400

Today in the market, Monday, September 08, 2008: U.S. stocks rose on Monday as investors bet Washington's bailout of mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would stabilize the U.S. housing sector and calm jittery world financial markets. Investors poured into stocks worldwide, especially bank shares, after the U.S. Treasury on Sunday seized control of the two companies in what could become one of Washington's biggest bailouts ever. (courtesy of Reuters)

ETF/CEF Low Volatility:

ELG SPDR DJ Wilshire Large Cap Growth
EMG SPDR DJ Wilshire Mid Cap Growth
HYB New America High Incm Fund
IJH MidCap 400 iShares
JKG iShares Morningstar Mid Core Index Fund
MDY S&P Midcap SPDRs
PYN PIMCO New York Municipal Income Fund III
RPG Rydex S&P 500 Pure Growth

ETF/CEF Medium Volatility:

EWW Mexico iShares
FGF Sun America Focused Alpha Growth Fund Inc.
IYZ Telecom iShares
PFN Pimco Floating Rate Strategic Fund
PXN PowerShares Lux Nanotech Portfolio
VOX Vanguard Telecommunication Services VIPERs

ETF/CEF Discussion: The recent market action has given a shot in the arm to RSI. It has come up with some outstanding ETF & CEF selections both in the low and medium volatility categories. A lot of value, growth and mid-cap funds to chose from including a triple tax exempt (for NY city) muni fund and a nanotech too. What else could you want? Please give them your consideration.

I have to cut this session short in order to finish packing and take care of chores before our departure in the morning. Remember, there will be no blog tomorrow, but I do plan one for Wednesday. Please bear with me on my vacation.

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