Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)

Alpha Investing with Hedge Fund ETFs

In the language of finance, “alpha” refers to the amount by which a portfolio outperforms its underlying index,...

This Gold ETF is Simple and Accessible

The SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) gives investors the capability of investing in physical gold bullion without having to...

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Why the Dollar Rises as Stocks Stall and Bonds Fall

The February jobs report was the big news this week, and the better-than-expected data caused traders to fear...

Tap Thousands of Investments with this Small-Cap ETF

The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) offers a special focus by investing in stocks on a market-capitalization basis.

Are ETFs Riskier than Other Investments?

Just how risky are ETFs, and what do you need to know about this risk?

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Smart-Beta ETFs Growing in Popularity

These ETFs provide a twist on traditional indexed ETFs, and they’re an interesting alternative to traditional, market-cap-weighted index...

This Fund is an Alternative Way to Invest in Emerging Markets

Today we’ll discuss an emerging-market you may find appealing -- the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM).

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This is a Fund You Can Track on the Ticker Tape

The PowerShares QQQ Trust (QQQ) focuses on the Nasdaq 100 Index.

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Comparing International and Domestic ETFs

At the outset of the year, I argued that international equity exchange-traded funds (ETFs) likely would outperform domestic...

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Don’t Miss Doug Fabian’s Live eMoneyShow Presentation

Don’t miss Doug Fabian’s live eMoneyShow presentation this Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 2:45p.m. EST.