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Beyond The S&P 500: Non Market Cap Weighted ETPs Take Hold

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:42:39 GMT

Beyond The S&P 500: Non Market Cap Weighted ETPs Take Hold
ETF Daily News - May 15, 2013

When most people think of exchange traded products (ETPs), the first thing that comes to mind is often an ETP based on a market capitalization weighted index - the S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX), for example. And with good reason - most of the first ETPs ...

Have Investors Become Too Bullish?

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:11:53 GMT

Have Investors Become Too Bullish?
ETF Daily News - May 16, 2013

You can see the full “Breakout” interview below: Related: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:SPY), SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF(NYSEARCA:DIA).

Should Investors Play Catch-Up With The Key Stock Indices?

Mon, 13 May 2013 03:27:53 GMT

Should Investors Play Catch-Up With The Key Stock Indices?
ETF Daily News (blog) - May 13, 2013

Another option they might want to consider would be to look at an exchange-traded fund (ETF), which provides investors with exposure to the overall stock market, as opposed to a certain sector.

High Hopes, High Prices and Reasonable Valuations Seen for 2nd Half

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:52:56 GMT

High Hopes, High Prices and Reasonable Valuations Seen for 2nd Half
ETF Daily News (blog) - May 13, 2013

Specifically, he says the PE for the S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) is currently at 14.3 times estimated full-year earnings, compared to its five- and 10-year averages of 12.9 and 14, respectively, and peak PEs of 19 or 20 times earnings at the height of the ...

Jumping In And Out Of The Market Is A Fool's Game

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:31:15 GMT

Jumping In And Out Of The Market Is A Fool's Game
ETF Daily News (blog) - May 10, 2013

Bad Timing. Last year, Ned Davis Research published a sensational chart going back to 1950 that showed the difference between holding the S&P 500 during the hot half of the year compared to holding it during the dog days when the market typically slows.

Two Niche ETFs Beating The S&P 500 Index ETF

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 03:22:43 GMT

Two Niche ETFs Beating The S&P 500 Index ETF
ETF Daily News - Apr 19, 2013

The return provided by the fund is not just impressive but has remarkably beaten SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:SPY). In the year-to-date period when SPY has returned 11.42%, PKW has garnered an impressive return of 15.91%.

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Reaction To Central Banks of Uppermost Importance

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:01:06 GMT

Reaction To Central Banks of Uppermost Importance
ETF Daily News - Apr 30, 2013

Like stocks across the pond, the S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) was starting to roll over in mid-April. The chart below shows a simple, but very effective, trend-following technique using moving averages.

How to Beat the Pros

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:14:25 GMT

How to Beat the Pros
ETF Daily News (blog) - Apr 29, 2013

Last year… just 39% hit their mark. So in any given year, mutual funds offer less than a 50% chance of outperforming the overall market.

BOX Gets OK to Trade Jumbo S&P 500 ETF Options

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:25:48 GMT

BOX Gets OK to Trade Jumbo S&P 500 ETF Options
Traders Magazine - May 7, 2013

BOX will list and trade contracts based on 1,000 shares of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust starting May 10, according to Ed Boyle, senior vice president for strategy at the Boston-based exchange.

3 Reasons It's Not Too Late To Jump On This Rally

Mon, 06 May 2013 01:55:36 GMT

3 Reasons It's Not Too Late To Jump On This Rally
ETF Daily News - May 6, 2013

... can basically set it and forget it, assuming your time horizon is quite a ways out. This article is brought to you courtesy of JT from ETF Base.