Are Volatile Markets Here to Stay? - Real Time Insight
Neena Mishra - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Feb 14, 3:10PM CST
After a smooth run last year, the market is expected to be rather choppy this year.
VelocityShares Launches Equal Risk Weighted ETF - ETF News And Commentary
Eric Dutram - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Aug 01, 9:15AM CDT
For an equal risk approach to large caps, take a look at this new fund from VelocityShares (ERW).
Are Low Volatility ETFs Capable of Big Gains? - ETF News And Commentary
Eric Dutram - Zacks Investment Research - Fri May 03, 7:04AM CDT
With summer fast approaching, is it time to consider low volatility ETFs?
ETF Insider: Yellow Metal In Bloody Red
Stoyan Bojinov - ETFDB - Mon Apr 15, 2:17PM CDT
Economic data managed to put a dent in investors’ confidence over the weekend after Chinese GDP data came in weaker-than-expected; the Asian powerhouse posted economic growth of 7.7% in the first quarter, falling short of the expected 8%...
3 Things You Need To Know About Low Volatility ETFs
Cory Mitchell - ETFDB - Mon Apr 15, 8:00AM CDT
During uncertain times, investors gravitate toward lower volatility equities and ETFs, as there is generally less risk attached to these products due to their more stable price action. But even during calm and high growth times, low volatility...
Four ETFs to Buy on the Market Pullback - ETF News And Commentary
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Apr 04, 10:03AM CDT
With markets slumping to start Q2, investors should consider these four ETFs for exposure.
3 ETF Strategies For Long Term Success - ETF News And Commentary
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Mar 22, 11:43AM CDT
These ETF strategies have high chances of outperforming the broader markets in the long term.
4 Niche Investments You Should Look At Now
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Mar 22, 9:39AM CDT
In opening up niche-investment opportunities, exchange-traded funds have taken the investing world by storm. But with more than 1,000 ETFs out there -- and new ones opening all the time -- it's almost impossible even to keep track of all...
VelocityShares Files for Unique Large Cap ETF - ETF News And Commentary
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Mar 20, 4:15PM CDT
VelocityShares has just put an equal risk weighted ETF into the pipeline. What does this mean for investors?
Are There Really High-Dividend, Low-Risk ETFs? - Investment Ideas
Neena Mishra - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Mar 19, 11:17AM CDT
Are There Really High-Dividend, Low-Risk ETFs? - Investment Ideas
PowerShares S&P 500 Low Volatility Portfolio Surpasses $4 Billion AUM Mark
Marketwire - Mon Mar 18, 9:00AM CDT
Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, a leading global provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), announced today the PowerShares S&P 500 Low Volatility Portfolio (SPLV) has surpassed $4 billion in assets under management, demonstrating its broad appeal within the investment community.
Smooth-Ride Investments
Amanda B. Kish, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Mar 12, 8:57PM CDT
After the stomach-churning market drop of several years ago and the equally impressive climb back from 2009's lows, many investors are feeling a bit exhausted. After all, how much whipsawing back and forth can folks take? Judging by the way...
Expand Your Investing Horizons With These Three Options Strategies
Blogs @ The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Mar 11, 2:00PM CDT
Stock options can induce fear in even the savviest of investors. Despite having the potential to mitigate risk and increase returns, the sheer magnitude and complexity of different strategies often force some investors astray. However,...
S&P 500 ETFs: Comparing The “Twisted” Funds
Stoyan Bojinov - ETFDB - Thu Feb 28, 3:00AM CST
It’s pretty darn hard, if not altogether impossible, to read through any sort of financial publication these days without running across some mention of the S&P 500 Index. This revered benchmark has found its way onto the radar screens of...
Buy These ETFs for Higher Returns and Lower Risk - Investment Ideas
Neena Mishra - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Feb 28, 12:31AM CST
Buy These ETFs for Higher Returns and Lower Risk - Investment Ideas
Low-Volatility Funds: The Wrong Way to Play the Rally?
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Feb 20, 8:56AM CST
Investors have grabbed onto the booming trend of low-volatility funds with both hands, and Wall Street has heard the message. Yet as an ETF giant launches two new funds geared toward low-volatility investing, investors have to be careful not...
PowerShares Expands Low Volatility ETF Line-ups - ETF News And Commentary
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Feb 19, 1:38PM CST
These ETFs are suitable for investors looking to invest in mid and small cap segments while avoiding excess volatility.
PowerShares Adds Low Vol Small and Mid Cap ETF
ETFguide.com - ETFG - Fri Feb 15, 10:04PM CST
Company adds to its series of ETFs that aim to limit stock market volatility.