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- Free ETF Webinar: Alternative Weighting Strategies
- The Five Biggest ETF Inflows Of 2011
- One Year Later: The Other Precious Metals ETF (WITE )
- Tuesday’s ETF Chart To Watch: SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT)
- Daily ETF Roundup: UUP Surges On Weak Euro, VGK Slaughtered On Shaky Deal
- ETF Insider: Stay On The Defense
Posted: 13 Dec 2011 08:30 AM PST On Tuesday December 13, ETFdb.com will offer a free 1-hour webinar covering the basics of alternative weighting methodologies, including the potential advantages and drawbacks to each. This online presentation is designed for financial advisors and active investors interested in learning more about the potential drawbacks linked to many popular ETFs–and the alternatives that now exist in the market place. The webinar, which is approved for 1.0 hours of CE credit by the CFP board, will cover the basics of weighting methodologies: what they are, and why they matter to ETF investors. It will also feature a discussion of the various alternatives to market capitalization weighting that are now available within the ETF wrapper, including the advantages and potential limitations of: Free ETF Webinar Topic: Alternative Weighting Strategies in ETFs Date: Tuesday, December 13 Time: 4 PM ET / 1 PM PT CE Credits: 1.0 Hours (CFP Board) Registration: Free Equal [...]Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts:
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Posted: 13 Dec 2011 06:00 AM PST This past year has been a strong one for the ETF industry. With a record number of launches, already over 300 on the year, it is clear that the exchange traded world is still in full swing. But despite all of the innovation that the year has seen, investors are still partial to their big name funds, making for something of a rough barrier to entry. Below, we outline the five biggest net cash inflows to ETFs this past year, to give advisors and investors an idea of where the big money is going and whether or not your portfolio should be adjusted accordingly. Note that all data is as of 11/30/2011 [see also 25 Things Every Financial Advisor Should Know About ETFs]. 5. Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) Income investing has only grown in recent years as flailing markets and low interest rates have made dividends strategies some of the most lucrative opportunities [...]Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts:
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Posted: 13 Dec 2011 04:00 AM PST ETF Securities, known for listing the world’s first physical gold ETF, debuted the first ever physically-backed precious metals ETF that focuses exclusively on silver, platinum, and palladium late last year. Since its inception in December 2011, WITE has accumulated just over $45 million in assets under management and trades on average over 10,000 shares daily, showcasing the demand for precious metals exposure during a tumultuous period in the markets. Nonetheless, it’s been a tough year for commodities across the board as debt woes in Europe and slowing growth in China have painted a gloomy outlook for raw materials demand in developed and emerging markets alike [see Ten Unexpected Observations On YTD ETF Returns]. Under The Hood WITE is the only offering in the Precious Metals ETFdb Category that offers bundled exposure to silver, platinum, and palladium under one ticker [see Precious Metals Category Report]. This one-of-a-kind offering is designed to [...]Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts:
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Posted: 13 Dec 2011 01:00 AM PST Bearish pressures took hold of Wall Street on Monday after leading microchip manufacturer, Intel, cut its revenue forecast while Moody’s rating agency said it would have to review the rating on all Euro zone member nations. Last Friday’s summit in Brussels proved to be a pivotal step in restoring investors’ confidence, although Moody’s noted that European policymakers are only taking incremental steps, rather than presenting a more decisive, comprehensive solution to combat the pressing issues. Ongoing worries in Europe continue to weigh down on the global economic outlook, which sparked a wave of selling across commodities [see ETF Insider: Stay On The Defense]. Gold and oil prices plunged, shedding 2.7% and 1.5% respectively on the day. Investors on Wall Street will look to regain some holiday cheer as U.S. retail sales figures for the month of November are slated to come out before the opening bell later today. This economic [...]Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts:
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Posted: 12 Dec 2011 03:00 PM PST Markets faced a brutal start to the week as the world decided that the recent euro deal was only prolonging the inevitable and not taking a step in the right direction. The Dow sank 162 points while the S&P 500 lost 1.5%, the most of any major index. 10 year bond prices surrendered just over 2% while oil sank down to $98/barrel, creating an interesting buying opportunity for the fossil fuel. By far the worst performer on the day came from gold, which saw its price sink by nearly $50/oz. or 2.9%. Despite today’s crushing blow, gold is still one of the best performing assets on the year, but with euro fears keeping the precious metal on the chopping block, the latter trading sessions of the year could spell trouble for the commodity [see also Three Reasons Why Gold Is Overvalued]. Another big hit on the day came from Intel, the world’s largest chipmaker. [...]Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts:
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Posted: 12 Dec 2011 10:12 AM PST Last week shaped out to be yet another range-bound trading frenzy, dominated by fear induced selling in the early part of the week, and ending with a modest rally on Friday as investors cheered on the developments at the summit in Brussels. Gold drifted lower towards $1,700 an ounce amidst the uncertain backdrop. The precious metal has been losing its luster lately as broad-based profit taking across commodities has proven to be a headwind for the yellow metal’s appeal as a safe haven [see Simple (But Effective) Safe Haven ETFdb Portfolio]. Although fear in the market, as measured by the Volatility Index (VIX), decreased considerably last week thanks to the positive developments in Brussels; the VIX remains above 25, a worrisome level which it has held since the U.S. credit quality in early August. Weekly Outlook The coming week will be stacked with economic data releases and important central bank [...]Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts:
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