Articles

Inside ETFs Conference: Adapt or Be Left Behind

Tue, 03 Feb 2015 16:03:00 +0000

It was clear to all 1,900 conference attendees: ETFs are here to stay

Trends Set to Dominate the ETF Market Landscape in 2015

Mon, 12 Jan 2015 20:12:00 +0000

There is a race to launch more thematic strategies or 'smart beta' products and the providers are lesser known or completely new to the industry. This will continue in the year ahead

There is a race to launch more thematic strategies or “smart beta” products and the providers are lesser known or completely new to the industry. This will continue in the year ahead

Non-Transparent Active ETFs Approved - Now What?

Thu, 13 Nov 2014 20:18:00 +0000

Now non-transparent actively-managed ETFs can come to market. Sounds good but what does it mean and who benefits from them?

Finding Liquidity in Thinly-Traded ETFs

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:02:00 +0000

It’s a widely held myth that thinly traded ETFs lack liquidity. But the structure of the funds means liquidity is more a matter of underlying securities.

The Maturity of the ETF Market

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:08:00 +0000

Last week’s Inside ETF conference showed the maturity of the industry. Most participants were focused on educating advisors on building portfolios with the funds, not pushing specific products.

ETFs in 2013

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:35:00 +0000

A two-tier pathway is emerging for ETF providers: Large fund companies dominating the market for more common investments, while white-label funds carve out unique niches.

Causalities of the ETF Fee War

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Already low-cost, ETFs are getting cheaper as they fight for market share. But there is a danger in cutting too close to the bone and highlights the importance of understanding a fund’s underlying index.

Suitability Issues for ETFs and ETNs

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:55:00 +0000

What can go wrong? With exchange-traded funds and notes, particularly leveraged ones, the mechanics aren’t as straightforward as they seem. Yet there is little excuse for not knowing what you are getting your clients into.

After Knight, Unfair Knocks

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 20:49:00 +0000

ETF liquidity, electronic trading and rogue algorithms all came under renewed scrutiny in the wake of the Knight Capital debacle. But the pundits got it wrong: The ETF market is liquid and sound.

The Demise of ETF Growth Has Been Greatly Exaggerated

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 15:25:00 +0000

There have been several reports written recently that try to predict the future growth rate of the ETF industry and its march against mutual funds...but, are they flawed?

Moving Assets Into ETFs

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 15:10:00 +0000

Countless websites, white papers, webinars and yes, even columnists, dissect the ETF structure. But if you’re looking to move client’s assets out of mutual funds and into ETFs, there is a not much independent information. Here's some of what you need to know.