Ronald Delegge, ETFguide.com

• How to Take the 'Gamble' Out of Retirement Planning

  By Ronald Delegge, ETFguide.com  |  May 6, 2013

  The financial-services industry has plenty of reasons to look at 12(b)-1 fees--especially when it comes to the need for client-friendly arrangements.

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  Three Reasons for Sector Investing via ETFs

  By Ronald Delegge, ETFguide.com  |  May 5, 2013

  The industry-focused strategy can help investors reduce market risk and improve cash flow.

• When Clients Get in Trouble: The Behavioral Reasons

  By Ronald Delegge, ETFguide.com  |  April 1, 2013

  When your clients ask, “Why is this fund not up as much as the market?” or "Why don't we invest in just a handful of top-performing stocks?" there could be a behavior disorder lurking behind the questions.

• Seeking Less Uncertainty

  By Ronald Delegge, ETFguide.com  |  April 1, 2013

  Although stock market volatility as measured by the CBOE S&P 500 VIX has bottomed near pre-financial crisis lows, interest in ETFs that minimize rollercoaster moves hasn’t slowed.

• Metal Gets Less Precious

  By Ronald Delegge, ETFguide.com  |  April 1, 2013

  Never mind that gold is posting year-to-date losses and never mind that gold mining stocks are already in a bear market. Is this the start of bad things to come for gold investors?

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  Has Gold Lost Its Luster?

  By Ronald Delegge, ETFguide.com  |  March 31, 2013

  It's critical to look at trading and other patterns in the metals sector--before it is too late.

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  Is Another ETN Meltdown Possible?

  By Ronald Delegge, ETFguide.com  |  March 1, 2013

  Checking the complicated "fine print" on exchange-traded notes is critical for investors and advisors alike.

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  Top 4 Commission-Free ETF Platforms

  By Ronald Delegge, ETFguide.com  |  March 1, 2013

  Here's what the major firms offer when it comes to trading for free in the exchange-traded universe.

• Credit Suisse Seeks Gold Payoff

  By Ronald Delegge, ETFguide.com  |  February 22, 2013

  Credit Suisse unveiled a new strategy ETN for generating income on gold.

• Fund Offers Small-Cap Twist

  By Ronald Delegge, ETFguide.com  |  February 22, 2013

  Global X Funds launched the Global X Junior MLP ETF (MLPJ) in January.