(Minyanville, Aug 13, 2010) Many exchange traded funds offer robust yields, and most are fairly conservative in posture. Here, a few that long-term investors might want to look over.
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Expense Ratios a Better Performance Indicator than Star Ratings
(Morningstar, Aug 9, 2010) If there's anything in the whole world of mutual funds that you can take to the bank, it's that expense ratios help you make a better decision. In every single time period and data point tested, low-cost funds beat high-cost funds.
2010 Is the Year of the Bond ETF
(Seeking Alpha, Aug 6, 2010) After lingering in the background of the ETF industry for the last several years, fixed income funds have stepped up in recent months to become one of the primary drivers of growth.
The Good And Bad Bond ETFs
(Investopedia, Jul 15, 2010) The world of fixed income ETFs has been expanding over the last two years, and everyone from professionals to individual investors uses the products for exposure to bonds of all types.
Are Corporates A New Safe Haven?
(Index Universe, Jul 2, 2010) We now have a situation where high quality corporate debt has significantly outperformed equities despite the new dire outlook that equities in full blown correction mode might be suggesting. So what gives?
Anchor Your Portfolio with Index Funds
(Standard and Poor's Financial Communications, Jun 2010) The higher management expenses of actively managed funds makes it more difficult for them to outperform index funds on a consistent basis.
Small Cap Value ETFs: A Guide
(The Street, May 13, 2010) Small cap funds have been the top performers in 2010. Throughout this week I have highlighted my picks for the strongest small cap core and growth focused instruments.
Diversifying With Aerospace and Defense ETFs
(The Street, Apr 12, 2010) The aerospace and defense sector, for good reason, may be the answer to adding diversification to a portfolio.
Three Reasons the Steel ETF Looks Solid
(The Street, Apr 7, 2010) Right now, the Market Vectors Steel ETF(SLX) is benefiting from a strong fundamental picture that will propel the fund into the near future.
Four ETFs On Fire
(Investopedia, Apr 5, 2010) The market's hot streak in March pushed approximately 78% of the 872 ETFs tracked by Morningstar into positive territory. Virtually all sectors have benefited from this rise; some more than others. Here are four ETFs on fire right now: