Even though ETFs represent “only” indexes for just about every conceivable investment orientation does not mean that they don’t have any muscle to propel your portfolio higher. A quick look at my dbase containing over 1,200 no load funds and some 500 ETFs shows that the 2 top performers (based on my M-Index ranking) are ETFs, namely FXI and PGJ. …
No Load Fund/ETF Tracker updated through 9/6/2007
My latest No Load Fund/ETF Tracker has been posted at:http://www.successful-investment.com/newsletter-archive.phpSharp downside action caused by a weak payroll report pulled all major indexes lower, but the current Buy signals were not affected. Our Trend Tracking Index (TTI) for domestic funds/ETFs moved lower to +2.91% above its long-term trend line (red) as the chart below shows: The international index also remained +0.60% …
ETF Investing: Advisors Increase Their Use Of ETFs
Tom Lydon from ETF Trends had a blurb about the increased usage of ETFs by RIAs (Registered Investment Advisors). He says that the fastest growing advisor segment are those advisors with affiliations for providing fee-based advice. The trend towards independent fee advice continues to grow exponentially and RIAs are catching on to the ETF advantage. I have written about the …
Special No Load Fund/ETF Tracker Update For 9/5/2007
Continued bad housing news, and lingering credit problems along with dimmed hopes for an interest rate cut, pulled the major market indexes lower. Our Trend Tracking Indexes (TTIs) retreated as well but are remaining above their respective trend lines as follows: Domestic TTI: +3.34%International TTI: +1.59% Today, I ventured back into broadly diversified international funds, as announced yesterday. Because of …
Special No Load Fund/ETF Tracker Update For 9/4/2007
With Wall Street’s big guns having returned from their summer vacations, it was time again to push the buy and sell buttons. Today, despite low volume and short covering, the sentiment was bullish. Our Trend Tracking Indexes (TTIs) are now positioned in regards to their long term trend lines as follows: Domestic TTI: +3.65%International TTI: +2.51% I can no longer …
Investment Management: Not All ETFs Are Created Equal
You may think that investing in the wide variety of ETFs available like iShares, HOLDRs, SPDRs and others is all the same, but there are differences which can affect you long term. It may not matter to you if you manage your own money, because you will find out any limitations as you place your order. For example, you can …