Thursday January 26, 2012
We have a new ETF from AdvisorShares today. Not only is it an ETF of ETFs, but it is also a globally-focused ETF as well as actively managed...
- ACCU - AdvisorShares Accuvest Global Opportunities ETF
The new ETF tracks indexes such as the MSCI All Country World Index and consists of other country-specific ETFs. According to AdvisorShares, the goal of the new fund is to use a proprietary multi-factor country ranking model designed to identify countries whose markets may outperform other world equity markets.
You can get the full details about the fund on the AdvisorShares fact sheet for ACCU. As of today, the new fund is trading around $25.10 and if you want to check out similar funds...
Wednesday January 25, 2012
There are always plenty of investing opportunities in the pharma sector. New drugs, medical advancements, failed products, recalls, side effects, the list goes on. So whether your research has made you a bull or a bear, you can take advantage of your opinions with a pharmaceutical ETF. There are four choices as of today (including a pharma ETN as well) and hopefully that will grow as ETF popularity increases. In the meantime, if you think a phrama ETF may be a fit for your portfolio, then I suggest you check out this...
Tuesday January 24, 2012
ALPS has a new high-volatility ETF in the works...
- HVPW - US Equity High Volatility Put Write Index Fund
The new fund will track the NYSE Arca US Equity High Volatility Put Write Index and use 60-day put options (a derivative that gives the holder the right to sell stock at a certain strike price), on a basket of 20 of the largest-cap stocks (minimum $5 billion) that also have the highest volatility on the NYSE.
There is no launch date as of yet, but the ETF will trade on the Arca. In the meantime, you can check out other vol funds on the...
Monday January 23, 2012
If you have an interesting in the telecom sector, you've come to the right place. I've compiled a list of exchange traded funds focusing on the telecommunications sector, which includes global, inverse and leveraged ETFs. Also, as an aside, I've included a short list of telecommunication service management funds as well. So if this sounds like music to your ears, then check out the...
