Most Active Articles 2009-11-24T01:02:35.758-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:exchange-traded-fund Lou Tosto ltosto624 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8178380584556411514-58642fd3eb44cb02d99022956af25689 2009-11-23T03:49:52.029-05:00

There’s been a lengthy discussion on other blogs this week about how ETF Securities’ new currency ETCs work. In my view, the blogs’ authors, Felix Salmon of Reuters and Izabella Kaminska of FT Alphaville, have missed one key subject – collateral...

There’s been a lengthy discussion on other blogs this week about how ETF Securities’ new currency ETCs work. In my view, the blogs’ authors, Felix Salmon of Reuters and Izabella Kaminska of FT Alphaville, have missed one key subject – collateral... http://www.indexuniverse.com/blog/6899-remembering-collateral-costs.html Gerard Denham gdenham662 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16609684584658104461-82a2278b46fcf6962fa0a771dc2523b7 2009-11-16T12:00:52.632-05:00

Global coal miner stocks have more than tripled since March, outperforming the broader market by a wide margin. Van Eck Global's Market Vectors Coal ETF (KOL) recently topped $34, up from $16 at the beginning of 2009 and $11 at the bottom of the...

Global coal miner stocks have more than tripled since March, outperforming the broader market by a wide margin. Van Eck Global's Market Vectors Coal ETF (KOL) recently topped $34, up from $16 at the beginning of 2009 and $11 at the bottom of the... http://www.etfmarketpro.com/coal-miners-march-higher.html Michael Vermillion mvermillion769 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15321331316105317869-fe006325c3dffc6f52d3f1b0256cb172 2009-11-13T16:31:48.876-05:00

Investor interest in gold has lead the price of the precious metal and related ETFs to new highs. The largest gold ETF, SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), is up 35% on the year with the latest up-leg beginning in mid-August. GLD holdings now stand at 1,114...

Investor interest in gold has lead the price of the precious metal and related ETFs to new highs. The largest gold ETF, SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), is up 35% on the year with the latest up-leg beginning in mid-August. GLD holdings now stand at 1,114... http://www.etfmarketpro.com/the-new-rush-for-gold.html Michael Vermillion mvermillion769 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4546567629251056122-356a982e4ac8196a63ce72ff998fb2c0 2009-11-02T11:21:27.800-05:00

surprised the market by announcing a quarterly profit and an upward revision to its earnings outlook for 2011. Initial trading drove the stock 10% higher which comes on top of an impressive year-to-date run that has seen the automaker's stock nearly...

surprised the market by announcing a quarterly profit and an upward revision to its earnings outlook for 2011. Initial trading drove the stock 10% higher which comes on top of an impressive year-to-date run that has seen the automaker's stock nearly... http://www.etfmarketpro.com/ford-accelerates-to-profitability.html Michael Vermillion mvermillion769 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1374712263569488454-8a128e374a0bb16aca5709ed2dc53be1 2009-03-13T17:24:55.858-04:00

Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are hugely popular among investors, and for good reason. These targeted funds offer investors diversification, greater liquidity and a plethora of options, including leverage and short exposure, for your portfolio.

Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are hugely popular among investors, and for good reason. These targeted funds offer investors diversification, greater liquidity and a plethora of options, including leverage and short exposure, for your portfolio. http://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/etfs/etf-funds-spdr-ishares-etfs.html Louis Navellier lnavellier529 175 175 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12986657650139583498-1c03aef1a4e9f8b5581962e21e1aef61 2009-10-26T15:27:21.881-04:00

Telecom stocks have failed to keep pace with the overall market in the second half of 2009. Since June 30, the iShares Dow Jones U.S. Telecom Sector Index Fund (IYZ) is only up 3% compared to an 18% gain for the SPDR S&P 500 (SPY). The $500 million...

Telecom stocks have failed to keep pace with the overall market in the second half of 2009. Since June 30, the iShares Dow Jones U.S. Telecom Sector Index Fund (IYZ) is only up 3% compared to an 18% gain for the SPDR S&P 500 (SPY). The $500 million... http://www.etfmarketpro.com/telecom-gets-disconnected.html Michael Vermillion mvermillion769 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:226109263926112344-958b74edd5fda6a873b72ac18600b8bf 2009-10-19T13:18:42.101-04:00

Tech investors anxiously await tonight's Apple's earnings announcement. Four ETFs have double digit exposure to AAPL including QQQQ, PQBW, IYW and XLK

Tech investors anxiously await tonight's Apple's earnings announcement. Four ETFs have double digit exposure to AAPL including QQQQ, PQBW, IYW and XLK http://www.etfmarketpro.com/all-eyes-on-apple.html Michael Vermillion mvermillion769 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8844586859265661376-a579ef72725a94e36a16904a994aee66 2009-02-06T17:01:36.619-05:00

Consider these five rules before trading ETFs.

Consider these five rules before trading ETFs. http://www.smartmoney.com/Investing/ETFs/5-Things-Every-ETF-Investor-Should-Know/# Bradd DelMuto bdelmuto380 71 71 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13223694251768572366-e74d3763c83ecc1df0aee84a9947263e 2009-05-12T16:45:54.695-04:00

After experiencing rapid growth and adding so many new variations in recent years, the ETF industry is ripe for consolidation

After experiencing rapid growth and adding so many new variations in recent years, the ETF industry is ripe for consolidation http://www.businessweek.com/investor/content/may2009/pi2009058_328608.htm?chan=investing_investing+index+page_stocks+%2Bamp%3B+markets Karyn McCormack kmccormack660 33 33 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:641423698648297417-67a896eca2d6e5686cc18ae306c0237a 2009-10-08T22:43:01.987-04:00

In the crowded exchange-traded fund business, the industry's largest cash cow is fast losing ground to a low-cost competitor. The $33 billion iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund (EEM) isn't the biggest ETF. But because its exotic investing strategy has seemed to justify hefty fees for investors, it's thought to be one the most, if not the most, lucrative: It generates about $240 million in revenue from fund holders' annual fees, roughly $100 million more than any other ETF.

In the crowded exchange-traded fund business, the industry's largest cash cow is fast losing ground to a low-cost competitor. The $33 billion iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund (EEM) isn't the biggest ETF. But because its exotic investing strategy has seemed to justify hefty fees for investors, it's thought to be one the most, if not the most, lucrative: It generates about $240 million in revenue from fund holders' annual fees, roughly $100 million more than any other ETF. http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20091006-710482.html Suzanne Woolley swoolley541 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15506061351256524775-c9fb6d7ab227778c6e25f6a246a22d14 2009-10-12T08:54:04.469-04:00

Brazilian equities have nearly doubled this year, far outpacing the U.S. stock market. The iShares MSCI Brazil Index Fund (EWZ) is up 98% year to date compared to 17% for the SPDR S&P 500 (SPY) over the same time period. Brazil's economy was...

Brazilian equities have nearly doubled this year, far outpacing the U.S. stock market. The iShares MSCI Brazil Index Fund (EWZ) is up 98% year to date compared to 17% for the SPDR S&P 500 (SPY) over the same time period. Brazil's economy was... http://www.etfmarketpro.com/brazil-breaks-away.html Michael Vermillion mvermillion769 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6530878393572912692-7ee378c8bd193e2c49abda5408f4e39e 2009-04-28T17:53:38.405-04:00

ETFs provide you not only with instant diversification within the fund but also with the ability to diversify across a sweeping range of markets and investments. Using ETFs, you can invest in the U.S. stock market, global stock markets, the commodity market and the forex market without ever leaving your basic stock account.

ETFs provide you not only with instant diversification within the fund but also with the ability to diversify across a sweeping range of markets and investments. Using ETFs, you can invest in the U.S. stock market, global stock markets, the commodity market and the forex market without ever leaving your basic stock account. http://www.learningmarkets.com/index.php/200904282040/Stocks/Mutual-Funds-and-ETFs/diversify-your-portfolio-with-exchange-traded-funds-etfs.html S. Wade Hansen shansen018 31 31 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5100464169188223722-34170b6706aa18840a7b4e8911409c76 2009-09-30T22:43:32.284-04:00

Vanguard recently announced it will make an enormous new foray into bond indexing with what appears to be the goal of wresting control of the exchange-traded bond fund market from Barclays' iShares group and going head-to-head with planned offerings from PIMCO as well as new entries that might come from the iShares acquirer BlackRock Inc.

Vanguard recently announced it will make an enormous new foray into bond indexing with what appears to be the goal of wresting control of the exchange-traded bond fund market from Barclays' iShares group and going head-to-head with planned offerings from PIMCO as well as new entries that might come from the iShares acquirer BlackRock Inc. http://www.investorplace.com/experts/dan_wiener/articles/new-vanguard-bond-index-funds.html Louis Navellier lnavellier529 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6759164510189715156-eb5bdc2ee6f7a55f5796764f519f6338 2009-10-05T12:47:06.674-04:00

Agri-giant Monsanto's stock price has lead materials stocks to underperform the broader market. Monsanto is down 11% since August 27 while the SPDR S&P 500 (SPY) was essentially flat over the same period. Monsanto makes up 13% of the Materials...

Agri-giant Monsanto's stock price has lead materials stocks to underperform the broader market. Monsanto is down 11% since August 27 while the SPDR S&P 500 (SPY) was essentially flat over the same period. Monsanto makes up 13% of the Materials... http://www.etfmarketpro.com/monsanto-leads-materials-sector-lower.html Michael Vermillion mvermillion769 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7122689081189666188-5ab9b7376e9572ab6ec8206886a511be 2009-05-08T18:21:52.595-04:00

If you are participating in a company 401(k) program or are working with a financial planner, chances are good you are investing in mutual funds. The question is, which funds should you be putting your money into? Consider using Lipper rankings.

If you are participating in a company 401(k) program or are working with a financial planner, chances are good you are investing in mutual funds. The question is, which funds should you be putting your money into? Consider using Lipper rankings. http://www.learningmarkets.com/index.php/200905082113/Stocks/Mutual-Funds-and-ETFs/using-lipper-rankings-to-choose-a-mutual-fund.html S. Wade Hansen shansen018 21 21 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12662732911159597568-6618ff4be8dc705634351fe04a288d5f 2009-07-27T20:14:20.792-04:00

UBS has suspended purchases of leveraged and inverse ETFs.

UBS has suspended purchases of leveraged and inverse ETFs. http://ftalphaville.ft.com/blog/2009/07/27/63961/the-etf-blowup-begins/?source=rss Dean Foust dfoust248 6 5 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4179300305557014485-d94a292f34d59f95647e6f4342875e12 2009-08-13T15:45:09.453-04:00

Over the past several years, exchange-traded funds have enjoyed a tremendous surge in popularity, passing many major milestones as they were embraced by retail and institutional investors alike. Once comprised solely of “plain vanilla” products...

Over the past several years, exchange-traded funds have enjoyed a tremendous surge in popularity, passing many major milestones as they were embraced by retail and institutional investors alike. Once comprised solely of “plain vanilla” products... http://etfdb.com/2009/etf-hall-of-shame-nine-exchange-traded-debacles/ Ben Steverman bsteverman434 4 3 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:764013298364133382-a156367aa91cd4717c613fea1365ba8a 2009-09-28T11:21:42.668-04:00

Caterpillar's stock price had an amazing run in Q3, leading industrial ETFs past the rest of the market. Caterprillar (CAT) is up 70% since July 10 compared to a 19% return for the SPDR S&P 500 (SPY) in the same period. CAT started outpacing the...

Caterpillar's stock price had an amazing run in Q3, leading industrial ETFs past the rest of the market. Caterprillar (CAT) is up 70% since July 10 compared to a 19% return for the SPDR S&P 500 (SPY) in the same period. CAT started outpacing the... http://www.etfmarketpro.com/caterpillars-momentum-machine.html Michael Vermillion mvermillion769 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14778999652521763656-ac240286bbae46bf48385f2d693aa1fa 2009-07-29T13:17:06.383-04:00

The creation of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) revolutionized investing for many retail investors. However, not all ETFs are created equal. Some can even carry hidden risks. Check out what you need to learn about leveraged ETFs.

The creation of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) revolutionized investing for many retail investors. However, not all ETFs are created equal. Some can even carry hidden risks. Check out what you need to learn about leveraged ETFs. http://www.learningmarkets.com/index.php/200907293346/Stocks/Mutual-Funds-and-ETFs/podcast-risks-of-leveraged-etfs.html S. Wade Hansen shansen018 4 2 1 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9124246851623927506-2e28394bb620b1b3ac90dfb0c086a255 2009-05-13T10:17:56.246-04:00

Technology sector ETFs show increased confidence in tech companies that can outlive or even profit from the recession scenarios that might lie ahead.

Technology sector ETFs show increased confidence in tech companies that can outlive or even profit from the recession scenarios that might lie ahead. http://www.businessweek.com/investor/content/may2009/pi20090512_269607.htm?chan=investing_investing+index+page_top+stories Karyn McCormack kmccormack660 15 15 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2461068556085549802-78ff8c1fd5b268366b80441b827350c8 2009-09-01T13:32:37.300-04:00

In Regulatory Notice 09-53, FINRA notes that it will be implementing increased customer margin requirements for leveraged ETFs and uncovered options overlying leveraged ETFs. Leveraged ETFs like the Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X(FAS Quote) and...

In Regulatory Notice 09-53, FINRA notes that it will be implementing increased customer margin requirements for leveraged ETFs and uncovered options overlying leveraged ETFs. Leveraged ETFs like the Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X(FAS Quote) and... http://www.thestreet.com/_yahoo/story/10593192/1/leveraged-etf-margin-rules-to-change.html?cm_ven=YAHOO&cm_cat=FREE&cm_ite=NA jacob sacolick jsacolick142 3 2 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14680544555008889329-91ef9b88c2eed488acfaed3bd7dff07f 2009-08-12T04:18:37.389-04:00

For the past three weeks the U.S. stock market has been on a one-way move. Historically, in early stages of bull markets, this is very typical. For pullback traders it can be a bit frustrating as cash levels tend to be high as the market moves...

For the past three weeks the U.S. stock market has been on a one-way move. Historically, in early stages of bull markets, this is very typical. For pullback traders it can be a bit frustrating as cash levels tend to be high as the market moves... http://finance.yahoo.com/news/High-Probability-ETF-Trading-tm-4146009275.html?x=0&.v=3 Gerard Denham gdenham662 3 2 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6757459035174333522-e3ae16195f88ae24bb7c87e8037fa1b6 2009-09-01T16:50:38.061-04:00

FINRA posted an announcement on its Web site notifying brokers that it is increasing margin requirements on leveraged ETFs and on uncovered options overlying leveraged...

FINRA posted an announcement on its Web site notifying brokers that it is increasing margin requirements on leveraged ETFs and on uncovered options overlying leveraged... http://www.brokernewsblog.com/index.php/20090901188/Broker-News/Regulation/FINRA-Raising-Margin-Requirements-on-Leveraged-ETFs-FAZ-FAS.html Dan Olson dolson229 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6932165533695226267-cc81644cf4246a132def8a27ccb7e7eb 2009-09-21T12:05:22.789-04:00

This technology ETF is up over 4x since March Trading Symbol:TYH

This technology ETF is up over 4x since March Trading Symbol:TYH http://www.etfmarketpro.com/leveraged-bet-on-technology-pays-off.html Michael Vermillion mvermillion769 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8898418447904497198-19b73e94e6d5bbb115d7e706738b17a8 2009-01-08T16:20:00.000-05:00

ETF Trends - Keeping a Grip on Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) Short and leveraged exchange traded funds (ETFs) were the subject of much discussion...

ETF Trends - Keeping a Grip on Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) Short and leveraged exchange traded funds (ETFs) were the subject of much discussion... http://www.onlinetradersforum.com/showthread.php?t=83890 34 34 0 0