An ETF does not require a certain amount of trading volume in order to be liquid. The underlying securities of the ETF determine its liquidity. Many within the industry do not grasp this reality and are missing out on a lot of quality ETFs.
After enjoying a spectacular growth surge earlier this year, commodity ETF managers now find themselves under attack from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
The prospect for a resurgence in inflation looks high. The aggressive policy responses put in place around the world to deal with the financial crisis combined with the emerging green shoots that signal a fading recession have investors concerned with how to protect their assets in an environment of rising prices.
Asset allocation, the practice of spreading a portfolio across different investments to diversify risk, failed miserably in 2008 when almost all asset classes fell together. So is asset allocation dead? Yes, and no.
As bond investors begin to experience never before seen risks, they are asking themselves if debt is the new equity. Case in point – the investors who own the secured debt of Chrysler.
ETF MarketPro met with John Meunier, Principal at Cambridge-based Cogent Research to discuss his firm’s findings on ETF investing.
A new problem is emerging for cash-strapped income investors. Dividends may be coming in the form of more stock instead of cash.
Monday’s annoucement that Cisco successfully raised $4 billion at low interest rates is another sign that the credit markets are beginning to unfreeze.
In concert with today’s change in command ceremony, ETF MarketPro is kicking off a series entitled The Obama ETF Portfolio – ETF Investing Alongside the New Administration.
Pimco recently announced that it will postpone monthly dividend payments for 6 municipal closed-end funds.