Mutual Funds Rush To Join The ETF Movement Via Active Offerings

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The WSJ reports in “Mutual Funds Race to Join ETF Fray” (subscription required) that mutual fund companies are accelerating their efforts to join the spreading ETF movement: After watching the exchange traded fund industry streak past $1 trillion of assets recently, a host of mutual-fund companies are stepping up their efforts to get into the game—with a more active but …

ETFs On The Cutline – Updated through 5/20/2011

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This past week’s rollercoaster ride was reflected on the equity side in the latest ETF Cutline report. More weakness than strength contributed to some slipping and sliding with the exception of the bond arena, which better maintained upward momentum. No surprise there, as bonds tend to rally when equities begin to soften. As in the prior week, more slippage occurred …

ETFs On The Cutline – Updated through 5/13/2011

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It was almost a repeat performance of the prior week as equities struggled to find some footing. There was more weakness in the international arena as compared to the domestic one, which is apparent by this latest Cutline report. The few equity funds, within the 20 positions above the cutline (trend line), slipped and headed below the line. EWJ (Japan …