By definition, cannibalizing describes an act where a person’s attempt to improve a condition backfires against an existing situation. Not willingly, nevertheless very effectively, investors have been cannibalizing their own portfolios. Enticed by a multi-decade bull market, many investors tried to improve their portfolio’s return. Based on the almighty wisdom of the risk/reward principle, we […]
March 16, 2009 at 2:13 pm by ETF.com Amid a financial crisis that has left Barclays searching for possible sources of additional capital, the company is considering selling the iShares brand to raise quick cash. The funds, which make up more than 45% of all ETF market holdings, are one of Barclays most successful and […]
March 19, 2009 by: www.seekingalpha.com With there already having been countless stories written about the Fed’s actions on Wednesday, I thought it would be helpful to point out one of the least heralded facts from Wednesday’s crazy day of trading: In less than two hours after the Fed announcement, the SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) trading […]
FactorETF Trust, a newcomer to the etf market, plans to launch 23 2X leveraged ETFs. The proposed ETFs would be based on underlying indexes that measure their respective sector and, or asset class against broader markets. Included in the application, FactorETF is also asking regulators for approval to offer other ETFs that provide 100%, 200% and […]
Political maneuvers in Washington, D.C., and Beijing are driving renewed interest in the gaming industry. And that’s translating into a surge in assets for the Market Vectors Gaming ETF (NYSE:BJK – News). The exchange-traded fund’s assets have jumped from just $2 million on March 6 to $15 million today. But trading volume has been even more impressive:While […]