ETF

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  The Vital Tool in My Market Research Toolbox

  By Mike Patton  |  October 29, 2012

  I use MarketBrowser, which includes a free version, to perform my own market research.

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  Top Portfolio Products: Vanguard Introduces New Fund, ETF

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  October 19, 2012

  New products introduced over the last week include a new short-term TIPS index fund and ETF from Vanguard and a suite of new and existing ETFs from iShares.

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  Morningstar Names Best ETFs, Providers With New Award Program

  By Joyce Hanson, AdvisorOne  |  October 5, 2012

  Vanguard was among the surprises of 37 winners in a new program to help advisors pick the best ETFs for their portfolios.

• Following Hedge Honchos

  By Ron DeLegge, ETFguide.com  |  July 26, 2012

  If you’re having trouble tracking all of the handpicked investments from top hedge fund managers, a pair of ETFs will do it for you.

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  ETF Buyers, Beware of Back-Filled Indexes

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  July 23, 2012

  Regulations prohibit the use of back-tested performance for most U.S. mutual fund and ETF providers—but not for index providers. A Vanguard study shows hypothetical past performance does not predict future performance.

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  Top Portfolio Products: AQR Capital Launches Defensive Funds

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  July 13, 2012

  In addition, AdvisorShares and Roger Nusbaum teamed up on a new actively managed ETF and ALPS launched a “Dogs of the Dow” ETF.

• Alternatives Stay on Growth Path

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  June 27, 2012

  Advisors, asset managers and institutions are increasingly turning to alternative investments to help clients boost returns while supporting the growth of assets under management.

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  ETF Liquidity Demystified

  By Ryan Issakainen  |  April 24, 2012

  Intraday liquidity is one of the most frequently cited advantages of exchange-traded funds, but it is also one of the most misunderstood.

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  ETFs Lessen IRS’ Sting at Tax Time

  By Joyce Hanson, AdvisorOne  |  April 9, 2012

  At tax time, one of the reasons to love ETFs becomes crystal clear: tax efficiency, says Schwab's Michael Iachini.

• Handling Stock Volatility With ETPs

  By Ronald Delegge, ETFguide.com  |  March 26, 2012

  Investment decisions must take into account a perennial and unpredictable constant: stock market volatility.