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BlackRock Manager Still Sees Opportunity In China

Mon, 21 May 2012 17:27:32 GMT

Jeff Shen, an emerging markets portfolio manager at BlackRock Inc., believes that advisers can use exchange-traded funds to control risks across global markets using diversified allocation strategies. He views emerging Europe as a potential "value trap" in coming quarters and remains optimistic on China's growing consumer class.

Art Hogan on When Will Stocks Stop Their Slide?

Thu, 17 May 2012 21:02:43 GMT

Art Hogan, Lazard Capital Markets Head of Product Strategy, on The News Hub reacts to Facebook's IPO pricing and gives his outlook for the financial markets and when stocks will end their slide. Photo: Reuters.

Actively Managed ETFs: What's Coming Next?

Mon, 14 May 2012 23:08:33 GMT

Bill Gross, famed bond investor, recently started an actively managed exchange-traded fund, but that doesn't mean other managers will jump into the ETF market, experts tell MarketWatch's Chuck Jaffe at a recent Investing Insights event.

Specialized ETFs: What to Watch For

Mon, 14 May 2012 22:58:33 GMT

What should investors make of frontier-market exchange-traded funds? Is the proliferation of leveraged ETFs hurting the market? MarketWatch's Chuck Jaffe asked these questions of three ETF experts, at a recent Investing Insights panel discussion.

Are ETFs Too Dangerous for Most Investors?

Mon, 14 May 2012 22:36:12 GMT

Exchange-traded funds make investors more prone to trading. But whose fault is that? At a recent Investing Insights panel event, MarketWatch's Chuck Jaffe spoke with three experts about potential ETF pitfalls.

Exchange-Traded Funds: How to Choose

Mon, 14 May 2012 22:16:32 GMT

There are about 1,500 U.S. exchange-traded funds, and the list is growing. What strategy can investors use to pick the best among them? At a recent Investing Insights event, MarketWatch's Chuck Jaffe spoke with three experts to get their thoughts.

Exchange-Traded Notes 101

Sun, 06 May 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Deborah Fuhr, partner at ETFGI, talks with WSJ's Ari Weinberg about the differences between exchange-traded funds and notes, plus she explains some of the ETF products that can help track commodities.

Treading Lightly In World Markets With ETFs

Fri, 04 May 2012 14:08:28 GMT

Although bullish about stocks in the shorter-term, Alan Zafran of Luminous Capital sees longer-term concerns ranging from European debt to China's lumpy growth facing portfolio managers and advisers. As a result, he's now favoring exchange-traded funds focused on dividends and high-quality municipal as well as corporate bonds.

Wealth: Why Advisers Shouldn't Go Independent

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:48:38 GMT

Going independent isn't right for every adviser. Plus, how to claim a parent as a tax deduction. And, a look at wireless infrastructure stocks. Dow Jones Wealth Adviser's Veronica Dagher reports.

Searching for Yield In Bond ETFs

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:19:42 GMT

With interest rates at historically low levels, exchange-traded funds are providing portfolio managers and advisers with a flexible set of investment tools to build diversified bond portfolios, says Fane Opperman, a managing director at Wells Fargo Advisors. Right now, his team is using ETFs to gain exposure to high-yield issues and emerging markets debt.