Investing in ETFs
Russell 2000 ETF Faring Worse Than Other Index ETFs
From its high last June 23 to its low on Feb. 11, the small-cap Russell 2000 ETF fell twice as much as S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 index funds. Read more
Why Gold Itself Looks Better Than Gold Miners Right Now
The charts of the SPDR Gold Trust and Market Vectors Gold Miners show differences that give me a preference for gold. Read more
S&P 500 Rally Running Out of Steam
After falling sharply at the end of 2015 and beginning of 2016, an S&P 500 rally saw the index storm back with five straight weekly gains. Read more
Emerging-Market Stocks Are Re-Emerging
Flows into emerging-market funds globally in early March were at the highest levels since the end of 2013. Read more
Why It’s Time to Buy Indian Equities
If you want to take some of the risk out of owning individual Indian equities, several ETFs are enticing. Read more
India ETF Caught in Downward-Sloped Channel
While the India ETF hasn’t fallen as sharply as funds that track the other BRIC countries, it’s still mired in a downward trend. Read more
Active ETFs: Trend or Trojan Horse?
Active ETFs and other new alternative funds are being launched faster than investors can keep track of. Are they a welcome addition or a marketing ploy? Read more
Exchange-Traded Notes: Not Just Another Type of ETF
On the surface, exchange-traded notes have many similarities to exchange-traded funds. But there’s one significant difference. Read more
How Smart Are Smart Beta Funds?
In simple terms, smart beta funds are passive index funds with an actively-managed twist. Whether they’re a smart alternative is another question entirely. Read more